Although the origin of the Lamington is still in dispute (is it Australian, or is it from New Zealand?), Traditionally, we make this iconic dessert for Australia Day. Australia Day itself has also been under a bit of dispute in recent years. Mainly from a political standpoint, we heard from those who say it causes…
Pizza Dough
Every great story has a great foundation… In this story, we discover the foundation of the “Pizza”. A must-have for any great pizza is a great pizza dough (aka the crust) Europeans like the thin and crisp pizza crust, while across the pond, in Australia we prefer thick and soft pizza crust. True to my…
Beef & Mushroom Cannelloni
This recipe could also be called “pure comfort”. What ever you fill the cannelloni tubes with it actually doesn’t matter that much the dish always works and leaves you with a smile… maybe that’s just me. I usually make this dish with spinach, feta and sweet red peppers, but this time I decided to go…
“Everyone must take time to sit and watch the leaves turn.” – Elizabeth Lawrence
Cauliflower Kısır
An old favourite and one of the first things we made during my Turkish Vegan Cooking Workshops was Kisir (aka bulgur-wheat salad) (🇹🇷 version below) The time has come to make this specialty “gluten-free” and “low-carb diet” friendly. How? Well, we will replace the Bulgur (cracked wheat) with cauliflower. The original recipe is a specialty…
Fresh Off the Tree … Pomegranate
Fruit of Prosperity and Fertility With its delicious fruit, juice, and molasses the pomegranate is the jewel of any Aegean and Mediterranean kitchen.Many holy scripts refer to the pomegranate as the symbol of prosperity and fertility.The mythology of ancient Greece regarded this fruit as the symbol of life and rebirth.The pomegranate symbolized the soul’s immortality…
FRESH OFF THE TREE… FIGS
Trees of Life, Trees of Knowledge… Figs! Every day for the past 80 million years, fig-trees around the world have been combining their DNA in a huge number of genetic combinations in their struggle for existence. The humble fig has survived the cataclysm that wiped out the giant dinosaurs and many other species. But the…
Chilli Con Carne
This is a classic this dish, even though it’s originally coming from warmer climates, This hearty dish is served at a few restaurants in Brussels, but often it is a disappointing experience. So, I decided to make my own. A little research went into my mission to get the best Chilli Con Carne recipe that…
FOOD THOUGHTS…
“If we shake out all of the crumbs from all of the keyboards in the world, we can end world hunger” – Matthew Dolkart
FUN FACTS
Are raspberries a Superfood? Raspberries are low in calories but high in fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. They may protect against diabetes, cancer, obesity, arthritis and other conditions and may even provide anti-aging effects and keep our digestive system working smoothly. Raspberries contain a high amount of powerful antioxidants that may support the body in decreasing the…
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