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Pomegranate molasses: sticky, not tricky
Now, here’s a happy coincidence. A message from food heaven, you might say, or a ‘circle of life’ event. Just a few days after we had purchased a pomegranate for the first time, our Greek neighbour, Sula came to our … Continue reading
It just arose …
… last week, in our garden. I guess that’s how our warm, dry autumn looks through rose-coloured glasses!
So, this is what generational change tastes like!
A couple of weeks ago, Maggie and I had a couple of novel experiences. The first: we sat down to a fancy meal prepared by my son, Julian. And it was good, very good in fact. A tasty rendition of … Continue reading
This horse kicks like a mule
Although my blog posts often include suggestions about ingredients or cooking methods, I’m not one of those helpful writers whose cooking tips appear neatly at the foot of the relevant post. Until now. Up front. Do NOT mince fresh horseradish … Continue reading
Chicken reduced for tarragon redux
A few weeks ago, I reported that we had prepared a dish of Tarragon Chicken according to the recipe in Mastering the art of French cooking. We made it again last weekend, using a smaller chicken, known variously as spatchcock or … Continue reading
California Dreaming
I am currently on vacation … … from reality. Well, a large portion of it, at least. Especially the bits that dominate the evening news bulletins these days: tax avoidance and corruption in high places, the overwhelming refugee crises, the … Continue reading
Catch-a-chicken story could be a bestseller
A few posts ago, I reported that Maggie and I had made a rich tomato sauce according to the recipe in Mastering the art of French cooking, and that we anticipated using it in dishes such as beef goulash and chicken … Continue reading
Dark notes produced at jam session
Who doesn’t like raspberries, save for a few people who are allergic to them and other related fruits? My late sister loved raspberries and would often eat a whole punnet at one sitting. I like them too and, in Melbourne, the … Continue reading
In digest: week ending 28 March 2016
It has been the week of Easter on our calendar, although it will be early May before our Greek neighbours roast the traditional lamb on a spit! In Australia, the religious elements of Easter are observed by a declining number … Continue reading
Baked salmon with a savoury filling
I had a birthday recently, so Maggie suggested that I select a special dish for dinner. I suspect she was hoping for something that approximated pepper steak. It turned out to be a case of “be careful what you wish … Continue reading
Rick and Maggie's food and travel adventures 