I had planned to make roast pumpkin salad tonight, but at the last minute, I threw the ingredients that I needed into the trolley so that I could make roast pumpkin ravioli instead. I call it cheats ravioli, as I use wanton wrappers instead of pasta dough – who has time for fresh pasta on … Continue reading
A Melbourne Sunday
Before leaving Melbourne today, I decided that I needed a little bit of time in the city first. I didn’t really plan to shop, but I am pleased with my little spend up. On our way through the mall, we stopped by the Myer city department store to view it’s annual Christmas window. Not having … Continue reading
Fitzrovia fare
Paul and I set out for a quick lunch today before the wedding that we have travelled to Melbourne for. Relying on the good sign that a full eatery sends, we decided to try the ‘FITZROVIA fine food republic’. Located on Fitzroy Street in St Kilda, this place has a very cool vibe with a … Continue reading
Speedy Mexican
This final term of the school year is no less busy than any other, with little time at the end of the day for inspiration in the kitchen. From me that is… luckily for me, Paul never seems to lose creativity in the kitchen. Tonight Paul quickly whipped up a beef taco and burrito combo … Continue reading
A Monday night winner!
I am a very happy wife right now – Paul made an outstanding dinner tonight and it took him no time at all! A very simple chirozo and eggplant pasta, with the addition of seared scallops to my meal. For someone who does not eat scallops, he is quite the expert at cooking them! Mmm, … Continue reading
A recovery lunch in Geelong
Paul and I travelled to beachside Geelong on the weekend to help friends celebrate their engagement. Neither of us are as skilled as we once were at handling late nights out, so a little bit of recovery eating and relaxation was required before we made the long trip home. Given the glorious spring day that … Continue reading
Finding my cooking mojo again
I have to admit that the busier I get at work, the more I seem to find myself in a bit of a cooking rut. So having tried a new recipe both last night and tonight, I am feeling quite happy with my efforts. Actually, I think I have demonstrated that I am quite a … Continue reading
Fine dining without leaving home
With a husband who cooks amazing meals, some days I feel like the luckiest girl in the world! Tonight’s pleasant surprise was Paul’s version of beef and reef for me – just beef for Paul, as he can’t eat shellfish (very unlucky!). The dish was composed of a celeriac and thyme purée, topped with scallops, … Continue reading
An addition to our kitchen
While I have very full cupboards, a blender has been a missing appliance in our kitchen. Some kind friends gave us vouchers at a local store for our wedding and yesterday we finally had the chance to go and spend them – the missing blender being at the top of our list. Here is our … Continue reading
Paul’s pumpkin salad
Given Paul had made one of my favourite meals tonight, I was very happy to be ‘eating in’ on a Saturday night. Here are the ingredients: Roasted pumpkin Smooth feta cheese Spanish onion Red chili Parma ham Mixed salad greens A dressing of red wine vinegar and olive oil (Also nice with toasted pine nuts, … Continue reading
a girl has got to eat 