This sweet little number comes from Allan Campion and Michele Curtis? book ?In The Kitchen?. This cookbook has a wealth of (over 1000) very tasty recipes presented in easy to understand format, using readily available ingredients.I have made many... -

I live opposite a park and have been envious when barbeque smells waft in my direction. Tonight I reckon my neighbours might have been thinking exactly the same thing about me.   My brother has sometimes mentioned the meals that he makes for his... -

This may not be the quickest cake to make, but as they say "something worth having is something worth waiting for"... And the smell of this cake baking is fantastic.Ingredients:500g plain flour40g fresh yeast or 20g instant yeastabout 1/4l milk in... -

So, with berries as the theme and blueberries in the fridge, I turned to Lynne Mullins? book -

Persimmon and Passionfruit SorbetPersimmons are an Autumn fruit almost past their best now that Winter is here. You can pick up a tray of really squashy persimmons for a few dollars at the market right now and these are perfect for making sorbet. I... -

Christmas Day was a lot of fun, particularly when my next two plastic bag creations were happily whisked away by my delighted mother and sister.As is generally the way, these creations have surpassed the initial... -

Oh dear - the world has ended - well nearly. The Forumthermomix site has had some problems and the owners of the site are hopefully sorting it out - it should be back up and running.I was able to login earlier today and so know that it is all there... -

What should you do if a loved one has a poppy seed prominently caught between their teeth in public" I have always thought it best to let the person displaying the offending poppy seed keep talking until a natural pause in the conversation, then... -

I have just made my last batch of Raw Shortbread. While I have enjoyed eating these sweet balls, I am not sure that I?ll buy any more lucuma powder after paying more than $20 for 250 grams in 2009. So it?s just as well that I have some carob powder... -

Ingredients:450g strong white bread flour (plus extra for dusting)1 x 7g sachet fast action dried yeast1 1/2 tsp salt250-275ml warm watervegetable oil or spray oil, for oiling2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil2 tbsp sea salt2 tbsp freshly cracked black... -

As promised... :) Now, for this recipe, I really suggest you visit a Polish Deli nearby (I bet there is one!) to get your ingredients. There is just something unique about the taste and smell of the polish \'curd\' like cheese (bia?y ser) and... -

So, the last of ?sweet? week. I was presented with two large zucchini that had escaped the attention of one of my colleague?s mothers in her zucchini patch.I remembered having made zucchini cake many years ago and hunted down the recipe. It was in... -

The Pasta dough was made with Semolina flour my wife purchased during the week The result was a nuttier taste with Spaghetti that held together very well. Ingredients 3 free range eggs at room temp 300g Semolina Flour 10g Extra Virgin... -

 Hummus is always a pleasant addition to a nibble or a meal. This raw version based on a recipe from the book ?12 Steps to Raw Foods? by Victoria Boutenko can make a nice side dish or stand as a meal on its own. It is deceptively simple to make and... -

It is advisable to prepare the chicken and yogurt mixture 2-3 hours before the cooking and marinade it in the fridge. I have, however, skipped this and cooked it straight away and it worked well. So, if you are pressed for time, worry not, it will... -

With soft as the theme for the week I just had to put in a custard. This was inspired by my meal at Ristorante Cracco earlier in the year. Carlo Cracco uses sea urchins (ricci di mare) in many of his dishes, including this beef kidneys with sea... -

This swish looking number will complement any day-time wear with its shiny white veneer and practical trim size. Made from strips cut from plastic bags, this bag is not just functional. It helps the environment as well!I have always had a crafty... -

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I reach out in lots of directions to get my pleasures in life and one of them is my Little Kingdom in the kitchen. Maybe it doesn\'t look exactly the way I would have wished for.. Maybe it is often too messy.. Maybe it\'s too loud (the washing... -