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My first #HomegrownTomato for the season. A #MortgageLifter, sliced and served on toast with @murrayriversalt and fresh cracked pepper: perfection. #Tomatoes #GrowYourOwn #Summer #TastesOfSummer #HeirloomTomatoes#MeatAndThreeVeg for dinner tonight fresh from @crfarmersmarket with fabulous #MoorlandsLamb by @heffernanvince, roast #pumpkin, organic #GreenBeans from Greenhills and pan roasted #rosemary #potatoes...and pie I did. I always think of Nan when I pick enough blackberries to make a #BlackberryPie and make one in memory of hers-
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Category Archives: Morning or afternoon tea
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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A Rubock family recipe – crumpets
When I was visiting my grandparents in Burnie over the holidays, we called in on my great Uncle Lyal and his lovely wife Heather. I like them both a lot. The Rubock family span the whole political spectrum and Lyal … Continue reading
Chocolate chestnut brownies
Ever since my favourite pâtissier left the farmers market, I’ve been craving a really good chocolate brownie. I used to always buy mine from Dream Cuisine, and am quite lost without them. One of my favourite things about the winter … Continue reading
Posted in Dessert, Morning or afternoon tea, Snack, Winter
Tagged chocolate, gluten free, nuts
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Choc chip banana muffins
I have been craving choc chip banana muffins for over a week. I don’t quite know why, but there you have it. I bought up big at the banana stall at the farmers market last week and finally got around … Continue reading
Posted in Brunch, In-Betweens, Morning or afternoon tea, Snack
Tagged chocolate, fruit, muffins
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Rhubarb slice
This recipe is based on my Nan’s raspberry shortcake. That recipe is from her CWA cookbook and includes a layer of raspberry jam. I’ve swapped it out for fresh rhubarb and replaced the coconut in the topping with almond meal. … Continue reading
Posted in In-Betweens, Morning or afternoon tea
Tagged Capital Region Farmers Market, gluten free, slice
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Buckwheat banana bread
I recently had an overripe banana on my kitchen counter, frowning at me the browner it got. It was quite late by the time I summoned the energy to do something about said banana. I think I was inspired by … Continue reading
Posted in Brunch, In-Betweens, Morning or afternoon tea, Snack
Tagged bread, fruit, gluten free
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Honey spiced pumpkin seeds
This is a waste not, want not recipe. I cut open three pumpkins in the last two days. I’m holding a Harry Potter themed party, and needed pumpkin for a big batch of pumpkin pasties as well as loads of … Continue reading
ANZAC cheesecake parfaits
I saw a recipe for an ANZAC cheesecake with caramel sauce pop up in my news feed this week. It was pretty inspiring, and I wondered if I could do my own mini version. This recipe is what I came … Continue reading
Posted in Dessert, Morning or afternoon tea
Tagged ANZAC Day, Australian food, cake, dairy free, gluten free, vegan
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