Snack

Murukku memories.....

The Sarawak Cheshire Home was my mother’s passion project- a charitable organization opened in 1966 by the highly decorated British Air...

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Savoury muffins

The news is bad. Lockdown weeks are extending into months and I can't bear to think we might not be able to help celebrate your birthday...

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Let's make these appams!

I couldn't include the recipe when I wrote about finally making mum's delicious, light and yeasty, coconutty appams a few days ago. As...

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Meatloaf, two ways.

I’ve been making Nana’s simple meatloaf, and you’ll find that while it is yummy with a side of creamy mashed potato and steamed veggies...

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Lockdown lazy: coconut biscuits

You could not make easier, quicker, more no fail biscuits than these. AND they are pretty good to eat. Crispy on the edges and chewy...

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Curry Puffs

First posted on August 20, 2012 Lovely chat with you late this morning Izzy, while I folded curry puffs in Sydney, and you made lunch in...

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Making okonomiyaki and dreaming of Tokyo.

Wandering the streets of Tokyo late one night just before Christmas, we finally found the steamed up window of a hole-in-the-wall in a...

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Mothers Day Semolina Kayseri

To all our mums who gave us life and love, we honor you today. Here's a very simple South Indian sweet snack my mum made often. It...

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Apple pastries in a jiffy

Apparently apples are absolutely prime at Prickle Hill Produce right now. From the boxes of goodies that are delivered each week, I...

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Chocolate Cake: comfort cooking on election day.

Here's a classic, easy to make olive oil cake that's light but chocolatey enough to feel like a special hug for a stressful time....

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Damn fine devilled eggs

I'm not sure why we don't serve devilled eggs more. They might be old fashioned, but also undeniably delicious and easy to make, so who...

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Ikan Bilis sambal

The packet of ikan billis (dried anchovies) was taunting me on the kitchen counter....reminding me of mum's sambal which was fiery and...

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The Lime and the Co-co-nut:

Here's a lovely little tea loaf to make if you're: A. Bored B. Peckish C. Need an accompaniment for a cup of tea D. Dreaming of tropical...

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Easy Peasy Risoni

This recipe has been a favourite with everyone in this household for ever. The flavours are bright and fresh but it's also a showstopper...

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Review: Flyover Fritterie in Sydney's Temperance Lane

Tucked deep in a Sydney business district laneway is Flyover Friterie ...... a window counter out of which is dispensed some of the most...

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South Indian brunch: Upma

You can't go past some upma (pronounced oop-ma) for a comforting breakfast. It is up there with congee; yes its that category of goodness...

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Munchy muesli treats for afternoon tea

It was cooler this week-end. Our winter of Covid lockdown has been mostly warm sunny days of shirtsleeves and outdoor lunch breaks. So it...

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Easy Peasy Biscotti

I was reminded of our Brissie friend’s excellent home-made biscotti, and how whenever we are together, she says: Tina, you really should...

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Scallion pancakes because they are quick, comforting and oh so addictive!

I've been spending as much time outdoors as I can. Sydney is at its absolute best with sparkling bright days (you wouldn't know the...

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Feel like Thai fish cakes?

Thai fish cakes are always my favourite. And yet, they can be disappointing in a restaurant: some places add flour which makes them taste...

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