From the category archives:

homemade kitchen gifts

onion marmalade …..and on a scone with brie and coriander

November 18, 2011

scone with brie, onion marmalade and coriander

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guavas poached in vanilla syrup with star anise

September 27, 2011

guavas poached in vanilla syrup with star anise

I stumbled across a basket of organic guavas which are in the height of their season at the Welnesss Warehouse last week.  I am not the biggest fan of the guava, although I have to say I love their smell which is pungent and tropical, and reminds me of a far off Island somewhere that I would love to be on.

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rocky road with shortbread

May 23, 2010

with shortbread, some cherries, a few nuts and mini marshmallows

Thought I’d do a little update on my previous rocky road post that I did around Christmas.  This time, I made it with shortbread biscuits (eet sum more) vs. tea biscuits (aka marie) and it works out so much better. I make this for gifts to take to dinner parties and use whatever I have available in my [...]

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spicy pickled carrots

March 20, 2010

very easy way to pickle and preserve a few carrots

very easy way to pickle and preserve a few carrots I have never pickled anything before but am wild about the concept of preserving.  I also really love the idea of eating the same food and experiencing its character in  many different ways. A friend sent me the link to this recipe on this great site [...]

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salt with rosemary and coriander

January 20, 2010

salt mixes make great gifts

Anyone who knows me knows that I am a total salt-aholic.  I love the stuff. I need it and put it on everything. Salt gives you high blood pressure, blah blah blah blah.  I have perfect blood pressure and cannot enjoy my food unless it is adequately salted.  finished. I love this salt flavour mix, the rosemary and coriander [...]

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