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Today was a bad pain day for me. There are a few things I can do to try and alleviate this, including rest. But one of them is do nice things, so my mind and body aren't consumed by it.I finally got around to making my #okonomiyaki tonight ❤️Wow! Today's #homemade #ramen was even better than yesterdays. I picked up some #FreeRange @bumnutsaustralia to add to my toppings of #ChineseBroccoli #Japanese #turnip, #pickled #WildMushrooms and #pork-
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Author Archives: Susan
Kadoo Borani (Afghan Pumpkin with braised tomato and yoghurt)
For the past several years, I’ve been volunteering much of my energy helping Afghan women’s rights defenders escaping the Taliban. It has been fun, one dish at a time, to try and teach myself, or have some of them teach … Continue reading
Probiotic (lactofermented) Amba
I did a lot of research for this recipe. Amba is very traditional sauce from Iraq, with it’s roots back to India. Historically it was made with fermented mango, but most modern recipes just use sugar and vinegar to get … Continue reading
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Apple, mint and rosemary jelly
I first tried apple mint and rosemary jelly when I bought a jar from the Stawell Farmers Market at the showground many years ago. I loved it. That little jar was flecked with little pieces of mint. It was perfect … Continue reading
Follow your food dreams
Today I attended the funeral of John Marshall, a.k.a Mr Frugii, Canberra’s Willy Wonka and Godfather of fine ice creams. I first met John when he worked full time as an IT guy in the public service. But he loved … Continue reading
Rose and cardamom shrub
I’ve been having fun helping a friend develop plans for a restaurant. We’ve been working on the menu, drinks and décor. The restaurant will be a way to share some of his Yazidi heritage, bringing unique Iraqi food to Australia … Continue reading
Coconut Christmas drink (coquito)
I have started watching the reboot of Charmed and am enjoying it’s intersectional feminism. The sisters are biracial, two of them with a Puerto Rican Dad. Anyway, it is via this fictional feminist family that I was introduced to the … Continue reading
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Savoury muffins
I was recently gifted a huge bucket of Kristen Allen’s incredibly delicious buttermilk ricotta that is sold at the Country Valley stall at the Capital Region Farmers Market. As such, I’ve been trying to come up with a range of … Continue reading
Australian hot cross buns
I really don’t like Good Friday. For me, it’s a forced reminder of how cruel people can be to each other. I do not believe in the death penalty and I do what I can to alleviate human suffering. But … Continue reading
Posted in Brunch, In-Betweens, Morning or afternoon tea, Snack
Tagged Australian food, bush foods, Easter
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Blue cheese biscuits
I made these little crackers as a Christmas treat for my friends who don’t have a sweet tooth. I think they’ll make a nice addition to a tray of Christmas nibbles. I made three savoury biscuits this year, and cut … Continue reading
Posted in In-Betweens, Morning or afternoon tea, Snack
Tagged biscuits, cheese, Christmas, edible gift
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Gewurzhaus in Canberra is NOW OPEN!
Throngs of customers swooped on the Canberra Centre today to be the first buy in the new ‘lifestyle’ precinct of what is now dubbed the ‘Monaro Precinct’ but others know as the ‘old Canberra Centre’. The new section contains some … Continue reading
Posted in Gastronomnom...nom, Produce, Thoughts
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Susan's Sumptuous Suppers 