Food : Kidney bean soup

    The weather where I am has taken a definite turn for the cooler! Bring on the woollies, the open fires, and a big bowl of hot soup. My partner and I invented this many years ago when we were wanting something warm and tasty, and were on a bit a chilli...

Food : Beetroot & yoghurt dip

    I love beetroot. They taste rich and earthy with a subtle sweetness. And just look at that great colour! They are fabulous in so many ways – roasted with heads of garlic, sauteed chunks with butter, raw matchsticks in a green salad with avocado,...

Food : Hot Cross Buns {without the cross}

  In my part of the world, it’s Good Friday, Easter. And even though I wouldn’t call myself a Christian (or anything else, for that matter), I still am in love with the delectable-ness that is the hot cross bun. Fragrantly spicy, richly warm and...

Food : zucchini bhajis

    Zucchini Bhajis Bhajis are a type of fragrant and spicy vegetable fritter, originating in India. These ones are zucchini and onion, but they can be made with other vegetables, and they are seriously good. Those of you who have been around for a bit will...

Food : Lumberjack cake

  I’d never heard of this cake until a few years ago when a work colleague brought some in for morning tea. Now there seems to be hundreds of versions available, and why not? It’s sweet, buttery, a bit nutty, very moist and totally delicious. And...