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Thyme for horsing around in Maryland?
In a recent post, I mentioned that, one month out from the start of Summer, we had experienced the coldest early-November conditions in decades. So, we cooked indoors, day after miserable day. But there was a silver lining to … Continue reading
Summertime, and the grilling is easy: verses 1 to 3
When Australians travel overseas, it is not uncommon for them to be asked to describe Australian cuisine. After all, the typical foods of most other countries are pretty well known; and businesses preparing these dishes can be found in most … Continue reading
Char-grilled pork belly cubes
Here in Melbourne, we are in the last week of the calendar’s Spring. After complaining about the cold weather and needing to heat our home for much of the first half of November – the coldest start to the month … Continue reading
Not your typical variety of Australian national garden!
Here in Melbourne, we’ve had an atypical spring season. For much of September and October, the weather pattern was dominated by strong, cold winds, without the mitigating presence of good rainfall. Then, late in October, we had a short burst … Continue reading
Posted in Travel
Tagged Dandenong Range, National Rhododendron Garden, Rhododendrons
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Aussie-flavoured pudding fit for festivities
In the 1960s and ’70s, when Maggie and I were growing up in Melbourne, the food that was served during festivities associated with Christmas Day reflected the predominantly British heritage of the Australian population. Yes, the mass migrations from southern … Continue reading
Birthday beetroot blush
My late father’s father, who died well before I was born, was the oldest of four brothers. The youngest of those brothers, a renowned architect of the post-war era, had just the one child, a daughter Victoria, who was born … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking, Home life
Tagged beetroot, beetroot souffle, feta cheese, soufflé
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