When I started this blog back in May, I never dreamed that I would be cooking on The Chopping Block stage at the Brisbane Good Food and Wine Festival. So when Brylee from Gourmet Garden told me that ...
Cook off
Mageirocophobia – cooking consternation
I learned a new word this week - mageirocophobia. Mageirocophobia is the fear of cooking or having to cook. I've had my share of scary kitchen episodes in my time - three terrifying moments spring ...
Maureeni – a cocktail inspired by my Mum
Today marks the finish of the Blog Off week for Gourmet Garden. I've had great fun incorporating their pastes into my cooking and checking out all the other terrific blogs that have been taking ...
Chilli Chocolate Cake
I think chilli and chocolate is a winning combination, so in the spirit of Blog Off/ Cook Off week I thought I'd have a crack at a chilli chocolate cake.I've adapted a recipe that a member had ...
The French Picnic Baguette – Pan Bagnat
We headed to the Races at Corbould Park for a Mother's Day picnic on Sunday. We had a beaut day, it wasn't too busy and the weather was perfect. There was even a kid's club and a jumping castle to ...