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Worthy of praise Baghdad eggs. spiced lentils. tomato kasundi

I managed to escape from the aftermath of Christchurch third major shakes June 13th 5.7 and 6.3 Magnitude earthquakes for the heady, cosmopolitan pleasure of an undamaged city – Auckland, New Zealand.  Thank goodness for a breather from the constant aftershocks I … Continue reading

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My new love affair, After the Red Verandah.

A quick update to my previous post, Where to eat out in Christchurch Post Earthquake 2. The beloved Under The Red Verandah Cafe, Christchurch, which was demolished post February 22nd quake is now under construction with a temporary cafe. This … Continue reading

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Recipes for the young and the young at heart

Are you like me and flip through glossy cookbooks, imaging yourself cooking and eating the perfect food on each page. I always have a long shopping list of recipes I can not wait to try out. I have been gaining a … Continue reading

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Roasted Vegetable Goodness

I always am amazed how delicious and easy roasting food can be. I think I go through stages of labouring over my hot stove thinking I am being so clever, pan sauteing , braising, poaching, frying, however I am probably … Continue reading

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Winter comfort food

Oven Baked fish & tomatoes with a simple green salad and balsamic vinegar dressing. It feels like we have been dumped into the deep end of winter with little warning, or maybe I got so wrapped up with our glorious … Continue reading

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Fish Dish

           I have been craving seafood. I went to Manchester Street seafood for the first time ever this week and was in seafood heaven!. All Seafood desires can be fulfilled, the selection was vast. There was filleted fish and whole fish for … Continue reading

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Busy Mothers Day Dinner!

I have to confess I have been feeling very lazy the last week and have been exploring recipes using my slow cooker. I live in Christchurch and this week there has been a slight nip in the air, hence the stew. … Continue reading

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Inspired Cooking…

I need to feel inspired to cook, I surround myself with lots of good sources to give me ideas.  I think I have read so many cookbooks that I can just look at a recipe and the ingredients and get an … Continue reading

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