When I started the blog over a year ago, the ladies over at Tambea Kitchen in Wagga sent me this recipe for their great aunt Lorna’s caramel pudding. And boy oh boy is this my kind of cooking. Talk about easy! Its old school, home cooking at its best – just the way a family […]
Lo Corcoran talks all things Christmas ham, New Year’s resolutions, seafood paella and the beloved game of cricket. How good is Christmas ham. Cork Daddy’s favourite food, I have to admit I’m a bit fussy when it comes to the carving. I love it really finely shaved – please no ham steaks for me! Frequenting many a […]
Let’s talk mix masters. Do you have one? I was lucky enough to be given a Kitchen Aid as a wedding present (sorry, correction ~ “we” were lucky enough to be given a Kitchen Aid as a wedding present) by my grandma, Mim. It stands in pride of place in our kitchen, is constantly covered […]
I’ve been pretty quiet on the blog front of late. Expecting our third baby this coming Wednesday (State of Origin Game 3!) my good friend Flemo and I’ve been joking around that we’ll have to call him or her Mal, Freddy, Ricky or some other rugby league inspired name! And with our darling Annabubby turning 4 […]
Sweet and sour pork, honey chicken, beef with black bean, Mongolian lamb; don’t forget the spring rolls and our all time favourite – fried rice of course! Does any of this ring a bell? Growing up – going to our local Chinese restaurant was something we always looked forward to; just as exciting as seeing […]
So often the hardest thing about midweek cooking (or any type of cooking) is trying to figure out what to cook don’t you think? I’m always looking for inspo in the kitchen and I haven’t made cannelloni in ages! When browsing the aisles of Woolies this arvo, I came across a shelf with half price […]
They say less is more? Not true! Especially in the case of a five year old’s birthday cake. I’m still recovering from little Miss Charlotte’s birthday party yesterday. It wasn’t the preparation and cooking that took it out of me – but instead trying to entertain the 35 kiddies! It probably didn’t help that they’d […]
I bet you’ve all eaten apple crumble before; a dish of humble origin, some of you probably make it all the time. I love a good apple crumble – choosing to use sultanas, brown sugar and cinnamon in mine. I do however think that there’s something special about this nectarine and plum version. Using almonds and […]
We’ve been enjoying ‘the picnic in the paddock’ in Boorowa for as long as I can remember. I always look forward to the end of summer where the weather starts to cool off a bit, happily saying goodbye to the stinking hot days with temps above 40℃. The change of season is a great excuse […]
Mum’s been making this easy and delicious 200 gram cake since my twin sisters (AKA the twinnie bubbies) were born over 23 years ago. Using only 4 ingredients – Mum loved it because she was able to make it whilst carrying one of the girls in the baby carrier strapped to her chest with the […]
My sister Elles has always had a way with words. You could say that she’s a real wordsmith; I know, I know – sarcasm is the lowest form of wit. Now all the Thomas girls are pretty good at talking; Cork Daddy will attest that it’s often hard to get a word in when we’re […]
Thai green chicken curry is one of my all time favourite meals – I make it a lot. I’ve adapted this recipe for the slow cooker. Simple, tasty and comforting, you’d be hard pressed to find a more satisfying meal for a busy weeknight or a lazy weekend at home. Similar to my Thai red […]
My sister-in-law Lou is known for her mussels (not muscles). Such a scrumptious recipe – I’m delighted to be sharing it with you. Now if you’re a fan of seafood but shy away from cooking mussels because you think they’re too difficult – you must think again. It really is the easiest, quickest, tastiest and […]
One of the things I love most about our annual family holiday to Mollymook is the fresh seafood at our fingertips. The days are spent at the beach with most evenings being happily spent in the kitchen. We feast on prawns and oysters down at Ulladulla wharf, eat lots of fresh fish (my favourite being […]
Nothing goes past a good potato salad at a barbie. I must admit though, I’m a bit of a potato salad snob. I’m not a massive fan of boiled egg tossed through it and I don’t like it served cold from the fridge (instead preferring to serve it immediately after it’s been made, when the […]
Wagga has seen scorching temperatures of above 40℃ over the past week. And I’m forever grateful that we’ve escaped the heat – spending the school holidays at Mum and Dad’s beach house in Culburra (on the NSW south coast). Our days have been spent swimming, building sandcastles, eating ice cream, drinking coffee (before beer o’clock […]
I first fell in love with Pastitsio whilst on holidays in Greece – what feels like a million years ago! A dish made up of ground meat, cooked pasta and a cheesy béchamel sauce; it’s the Greek equivalent to the Italian’s favourite dish – lasagna. And talk about a crowd pleaser. Comforting and delicious, team […]
Come December we take our annual pilgrimage to Ballinaclash in Young. Not only are the cherries plump, delicious and the deepest colour of crimson red, the service is great and their cherry ice cream is to die for. The kids love picking their own cherries, carrying their buckets happily until they get too heavy and […]
Tired of making the same old things night after night? In a bit of a dinner rut? Then this quick and easy stir fry is for you. Cooked in the same amount of time it takes to steam the rice, if your family is anything like mine – there’ll be none left over. As always, spice […]
My brother Pete did some very experimental cooking on Christmas Day. Always one to enjoy the ‘theatre’ of cooking, he decided to try his hand at a hāngy. Now I’m sure most of us would at least cook something we were familiar with – if it were me, I’d go for a chook or some […]
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