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It is pretty clear that we are living in strange times at the moment, and strange times call for comfort food (that uses both things from our gardens and our pantries). While the supermarkets near me have sold out of … Continue reading →

Melbourne had its hottest day in 5 years on Friday. It reached 44.5 in my suburb and it felt every degree of that. I was a bit worried about my plants but seasonal family commitments meant I had no time … Continue reading →

First bean harvest of 2019.  Hopefully the first of many.  I ate them lightly boiled with a little butter – delicious.  

It seems ages since I posted a recipe (probably because it is ages since I posted a recipe).  It’s the time it takes -to make it, and photograph it.  It also takes concentration, I have to write down how much I’m … Continue reading →

I had friends over for dinner last night.  It was a last minute thing so fortunately they weren’t expecting much.  I burnt the beans and cauliflower, only just cooked the chicken and the sauce for the fish tasted bitter.  Not … Continue reading →