After last week's I'm again publishing the week's menu. Yes. it is Wednesday today, not Monday, but remember that I promote flexibility! Unfortunately I'm getting far more acquainted with my office than I'd like and the whole working for a living thing is getting in the way of blogging at times. So what are we [...]
I recently mentioned Emma Knowles' Vietnamese Prawn Salad recipe which was posted at Gourmet Traveller. I made it for dinner last night, with a few changes to reduce the calorie content.
This easy recipe was given to me by my mother-in-law along with a huge supply of lemons. I believe she pinched the recipe from the venerable Claudia Roden. This cake is made from very basic fridge/pantry items so you won't be trekking all over for exotic ingredients. It also has the advantage of being light [...]
Whether you're a gourmand with a penchant for pastry or a sweet tooth with a snacking habit, many of us are carrying a few (or more) extra kilos. The dangerous combination of gluttony, complacency and marriage has resulted in a recent expansion of my hips and thighs. While I'm not quite contending with the likes [...]
In my day.. In the good old days, life was better. Men worked and women stayed home, kept the house, looked after the kids and wore frilly aprons over pretty dresses. photo credit: KimmiK Everyone knew their place and life was simple and modern issues of career vs career and whose turn it is to [...]
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