I made Gourmet's buttermilk cake with blackberries last night and it was excellent, but right now I'm eating a fruit salad of watermelon and blackberries and the combination is stunning!
Don't use a recipe that has baking powder in it because it'll make them rise too much. I use a recipe from my mom's old Better Homes and Gardens dessert cookbook, but I add an extra ounce of chocol...
I use my non-working fire place to store my luggage. I'm currently working on building a pretty screen using some sari fabric I got from my mum to hide it. Currently there's a cheap Chinese that I ...
@shockthebourgeois I only get plants that have the same feeding schedule. If it doesn't survive my Sunday watering, I can't be bothered!
I've got a beautiful hibiscus tree that we kee...
@Tiamat_the_red I canned peaches last year using white grape juice and wasn't a huge fan, but I'm going to try them in water this year instead. Great with yogurt for breakfast. I also made peach ja...
I've made Eton Mess the Jamie Oliver way - by adding a little balsamic vinegar to the strawberries and sugar and then layering it in a glass. Delish!
And I'm oh so jealous that you ha...
Latest Comments...
I had watermelon juice when I was in Brazil and it was absolutely wonderful! It's a great idea.
I second Ottawa!
Cocktails. Like the gin martini, stiff drink kind. And scotch. My partner loves it but when he drinks the peaty stuff I don't even want to kiss him.
Saw it on Friday and loved it! I'm definitely going to go see it again. It was very funny, though I think I would've liked a little more Julia Child.
I like the little burnt bits of meat, but my partner's Nan likes everything burnt! She regularly sets off the smoke alarm while making toast.
I like picking up cookbooks. They're useful, and every time you cook something from one of them, you're reminded of your travels.
I made Gourmet's buttermilk cake with blackberries last night and it was excellent, but right now I'm eating a fruit salad of watermelon and blackberries and the combination is stunning!
Try making chocolate peanut butter squares. It's dessert rather than a snack, but they're sooo good!
Don't use a recipe that has baking powder in it because it'll make them rise too much. I use a recipe from my mom's old Better Homes and Gardens dessert cookbook, but I add an extra ounce of chocol...
I like a recipe my mom found by Bonnie Stern that uses honey, marmalade and fresh ginger. Delish!
I love this method! You get the freshest tasting jam this way.
The last time I made stock I ended up with a big gelatinous mess. Anybody know what I did wrong?
I made a hazelnut and chocolate one from Jamie Oliver that was quite tasty. http://kitchengraffiti.blogspot.com/2009/06/s...
I use my non-working fire place to store my luggage. I'm currently working on building a pretty screen using some sari fabric I got from my mum to hide it. Currently there's a cheap Chinese that I ...
@shockthebourgeois I only get plants that have the same feeding schedule. If it doesn't survive my Sunday watering, I can't be bothered! I've got a beautiful hibiscus tree that we kee...
@Tiamat_the_red I canned peaches last year using white grape juice and wasn't a huge fan, but I'm going to try them in water this year instead. Great with yogurt for breakfast. I also made peach ja...
Anything BBQ'd and pie, oh, the pie!
I've got an old-timey picnic basket with enough re-usables for four and I used it last week for a picnic for two with the pup in tow!
I went the sweet route and ate my rhubarb and strawberry crisp with yogurt for breakfast. http://kitchengraffiti....
I've made Eton Mess the Jamie Oliver way - by adding a little balsamic vinegar to the strawberries and sugar and then layering it in a glass. Delish! And I'm oh so jealous that you ha...