Monthly Archives: September 2014
Out of town, out to lunch
Maggie’s birthday is 7 September. So, every now and then, it falls on the first Sunday in September, which is celebrated as Fathers’ Day in several nations, including Australia, the United States and Great Britain. For personal reasons, Maggie wanted … Continue reading
A day
My day began routinely enough: shopping, including supplies from Ashburton Meats; and errands, including items for both my father and my sister. By 10.30am, I was doing the prep for a batch of bolognese sauce, some to be enjoyed with … Continue reading
Meatloaf
I have written this post for the benefit of a fellow-blogger. We haven’t had room in our menu for meatloaf this winter – too busy trying to relive our travel dining experiences – but we always enjoy it when we … Continue reading
There’s a pear in there …
… and apple as well. Australians who spent their childhood here will be able to make sense of the above; it’s not so clever that further discussion is warranted! For most of my life, I haven’t been a fan of … Continue reading
Dijon inspiration
Earlier this year, Maggie and I spent three days in Burgundy, dining and wining as if we were heirs to the French throne. Our next stop was Dijon, a city we expected to enjoy while staying two nights at the … Continue reading
Roasted garlic and lemon chicken marylands
When I was growing up – alas, several decades ago – a meal of roast chicken was something of a treat, reserved for birthdays and other special occasions. Today’s children would find that difficult to believe but this was in … Continue reading
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