Easy Recipes for Home Cooks
The Persian Prince and I are babysitting our daughter’s farm while she and her husband enjoy a much needed holiday. The farm is in country Victoria near the famous Mount Macedon Ranges and this time of the year , it is quite spectacular and the weather is still warm but […]
Australia and New Zealand celebrates ANZAC day to honour the men and women who serve their country in times of conflict. Anzac biscuits made of rolled oats coconut and golden syrup are an Aussie favourite year round but are traditionally eaten on Anzac day on the 26th of April. This […]
There’s something about autumn and the countryside that’s magical. Mount Macedon Winery in Woodend Victoria is tucked away in the midst of the beautiful Macedon Ranges where the changes in seasons is celebrated. With rolling hills and wide open spaces, it’s hard to believe that the city of Melbourne is […]
I had three very ripe bananas which had reached the point of no return, and I was contemplating their fate, when a Chocolate and Banana Snacking Cake recipe popped up in my feed. Now if it wasn’t a divine sign, I don’t know what is. What caught my eye was […]
In many parts of the Philippines, Caldereta which is a Spanish influenced dish, is made using goat or lamb. I’m not a fan of either so I use beef. Beef Caldereta is essentially a beef stew simmered in spiced rich tomato sauce with Carrots and Potatoes, Capsicums and Pitted Olives […]
This delicious Persian Beef and Green Beans Rice (Lubia Polo) deserves to be as well known as the Asian fried rice or the Italian risotto because it’s just as delicious. It’s a one pot meal, made with a handful of simple ingredients that results in a comforting dish, summer or […]