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Nowruz Persian New Year
Meat & Fish

Persian Baked Fish

The Persian New Year called Nowruz coincides with the arrival of spring traditionally celebrated on the 21st of March by Iranians all over the world. Just like the western new year, NOWRUZ is a time for celebrating with friends and families and looking forward to what the new year will […]

Haft seen for Nowruz
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Celebrating Nowruz, Persian New Year

The Persian New Year which is celebrated on the 21st of March coincides with the first day of Spring. It’s a lovely time to visit Iran as the weather is mild and the spring flowers are ablaze. I am not Iranian, but I’m married to one, so I know a […]

No 2 Crack Sauce (aka Chilli Oil)
Vegetarian

No. 2 Crack Sauce(aka Chilli Oil)

It’s the chilli season in our part of the world, and my chilli plants are laden with fruits. Before long, they would need to be pruned so I can look forward to more hotness next season. I can’t say for certain, what type of chilli’s they are, as they just […]

Sugar Cookies
Desserts/Sweets

Easy Sugar Cookies

The original recipe for these easy Sugar Cookies was given to me by a friend, back when I was just starting to bake. I wanted a cookie that was easy to make, with minimal ingredients and taste great. I have made these cookies countless of times, and have baked more […]

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Alphabet St Sutherland

We visited Alphabet St, Sutherland on a windy stormy night. It was no surprise then, that when I saw Quite Storm ( Quit Storm on their Menu) in the Cocktail List, I had to order it. A simple cocktail of vodka lychee and guava it was the perfect drink to […]

Macs
Desserts/Sweets, Pinoy Favourites

Coconut Macaroons

Did you know that the ”coco” in Coconut comes from the Portuguese word that means goblin or monkey? If you’ve seen a husked coconut you’ll see why; it looks as if it has two eyes and a mouth closely resembling a monkey face. But Coconut Macaroons…it’s another thing altogether. I […]