I nearly fell of my kitchen chair when I saw the headline Japanese town suffering a Ninja shortage, will pay $85,000 to anyone who wants to be one Anyone who wants to be one? Would they take me? Apparently the little town of Iga is the … [Read more]
Know your Onions – Spring Onions or Scallions
Scallions are what I call Spring Onions You can use the white and the green parts in recipes or just eat them raw. Spring Onions have a sweeter, milder flavor than mature onions and are a bit stronger than chives. The white part has more … [Read more]
Put that in your Pipe
Lapsang Souchong is smoked, as are lots of cheeses, salmon, hams and plums. And that's just for a start. But I didn't expect to see eggs joining the list. So here's a surprise at the Queen Vic Market. How could I resist the lure of a … [Read more]
Slow Cook Pork and Red Cabbage
Whether it's grilled chops, roast legs or braised ribs, pork has been popular since Ancient Roman times. You can't go wrong with a nice piece of pork. But why overlook the pork neck? It's a sweet, flavoursome cut and in the climate of ever … [Read more]
How to sterilise jars
Heat oven to 280F / 160C fan/gas 1. Wash the jars in hot, soapy water, then rinse well. Place the jars on a baking sheet and put them in the oven to dry completely. If using Kilner jars, boil the rubber seals, as dry heat damages … [Read more]
Onion Chutney
Chutney makes a nice gift. Easy to make, inexpensive and shows that you put some thought in. After all, isn't that what a gift is about? Onion chutney is really quick to make, no hanging out over the hot stove for hours. There are no strong spices … [Read more]
What to do about Xmas
The Australian Retailers Associations warns that a miserable Xmas is on the way. For them, yes. People aren't spending and why is this a surprise? It shouldn't be a surprise at all for the ARA who helped persuade the government to get rid of … [Read more]
Down the Street
My Collingwood is rapidly changing. I don't want to see a return to the old days when the area was populated by the very desperate, but I don't like to see my tiny suburb transformed into a playground of the very rich. Surely there's a compromise … [Read more]
Slow Cook Cannellini Beans
First soak your beans I've used dried cannellini beans here but the recipe is the same for dried kidney beans. Soak beans in enough cold water to cover them by 5-6 centimetres for 6 hours. It's so much easier to soak them overnight. Put them in a … [Read more]
Slow Cooker Safety
How to Cook Safely in your Slow Cooker (CrockPot) Slow cookers are enjoying a return of popularity .. for very good reasons. A long cooking time lets you start the evening meal before leaving for work in the morning. Reduce the washing up to … [Read more]
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