Category Archives: Food

Degustation dinner at Beaten Track Brewery

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Bec

To say I had been looking forward to Beaten Track’s degustation dinner would be an understatement. A very large understatement given that on Saturday afternoon, having been sick 14 times, I found myself in the emergency department of my local … Continue reading →

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Cheer me up choc chip cookies

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Bec

Yesterday was just a bit ‘blah’. Nothing drastic. No emergencies. Just a regular First World average day. And I knew of only one remedy that would hit the spot. Cookies. I was recommended the Meet Me at Mike’s Best Ever … Continue reading →

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Jamie’s 15 Minute Mexican Tomato Soup, in 45 minutes

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Bec

I have no idea what kind of kitchen witchcraft Mr Oliver employs, but it clearly eludes me. I couldn’t cook one of his 15 minute meals in 15 minutes if my life depended on it. But this soup is definitely worth … Continue reading →

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Dinner for 6 and learning what ‘sous-vide’ means

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Bec

Last night my chef friend Zach trialled a pop-up dinner for 6 and I was lucky enough to be one of the ‘guinea pigs’ on the receiving end of gourmet foodz. Zach and his parents are behind the most delicious … Continue reading →

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Deconstructed Rice Paper Roll Salad

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Bec

Before I got into the habit of prepackaged soup for lunch every day, I used to be pretty darn great at making my lunch. Mostly because I love food but I am also really stingy when it comes to buying it … Continue reading →

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Triple Peanut Butter Cheesecake

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Bec

Sorry for those waiting desperately for this recipe! It comes from Phoodie, which is a food blog so excellent I implore you to go over and have a look now. Gone? Good. Now, the Triple Peanut Butter Cheesecake is certainly … Continue reading →

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Earl Grey Cupcakes

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Bec

The first time I had Earl Grey tea was at my friend Tarn’s house when we were teenagers. Whenever I smell that heavily perfumed bergamot orange aroma it makes me think of her. When I lived in Vienna my good … Continue reading →

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What would your last meal be?

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Bec

A few weeks ago I stumbled across this photography project by Henry Hargreaves called No Seconds. Intrigued by the tradition of offering Last Meals to condemned prisoners, Hargreaves set out to recreate and photograph meals requested by some of America’s most … Continue reading →

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Marshmallow, pretzel, peanut butter & chocolate slice

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Bec

This is the slice I made for Lauren’s circus party as mentioned in yesterday’s post. It was absolutely delicious, but very full on and not for those who aren’t a fan of the whole salty/sweet thing. The recipe is from … Continue reading →

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Accidental salmon overdose: honey, soy & mustard glaze

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Bec

You know what I learnt this week? NO ONE likes salmon. I like salmon, maybe you like salmon? But NO ONE I know likes salmon. Or they are allergic. How selfish. Unfortunately I only learnt this after defrosting a 4 … Continue reading →

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