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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
Catering for cousins
This is one of those posts which is written more ‘for the record’ than for the world of blog readers, but some of you might find elements of the narrative to be of value or interest. It is now a … Continue reading
In-digest: week ending 13 December 2015
In common with my late mother, I particularly enjoy the festive season for the opportunity it brings to prepare special items of delicious food, and share them with friends and family. This year, I will have the bonus of spending … Continue reading
mwlpc.org.au
Welcome to the home page of the Mount Waverley Lemon Preservation Co-operative. Our humble organisation is dedicated to the preservation of lemons, all lemons, irrespective of variety, colour, size or shape. All fresh lemons, that is. Members of the MWLPC … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking, Home life
Tagged Preserved lemon, recipe for preserved lemons, roast chicken
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Festive food: delicious retro lunch
My mother and father have resided in a nursing home since early 2012. Mum has severe Alzheimer’s disease and can no longer be taken out of the home. Dad has some physical issues but is strong mentally and his appetite … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking
Tagged poached peaches, prawn cocktail, raspberries, roast chicken, trifle
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Spring chicken
There is not much that is remarkable about roasting a chicken, is there? You buy a free-range or organic bird from a reputable supplier, get it to room temperature, add some flavourings inside or out, brush the skin with some … Continue reading
Mardi, avant le deluge
It’s Thursday morning in Melbourne. I was scheduled to spend the morning with the residents’ cooking group, one of my four voluntary gigs at Strathdon aged care facility. However, I learnt yesterday the kitchen is not available, so we’ll have … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking
Tagged Bolognese sauce, Carrot cake, Melbourne food, roast chicken
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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
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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