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 somewhere? Perhaps I have to wait for the … [Read more...] about Down the Street
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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 bowl, cover with water and walk away. If you … [Read more...] about Slow Cook Cannellini Beans
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 save time and water with this truly one pot cooking … [Read more...] about Slow Cooker Safety
Starting with a Slow Cooker
Where do I start with my slow cooker? So you've got a yourself a Slow Cooker? Congratulations! But now, where do you start? Your new slow cooker will often come with a recipe booklet. That's a good guide to begin with as every make of slow cooker is a little different. The power settings can be a … [Read more...] about Starting with a Slow Cooker
Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks
Not your mother's lamb shanks Lamb Shanks have changed remarkably since my mother cooked them. The lamb shanks themselves are still the same, it's the ingredients and method of cooking that my mother wouldn't recognise. Shanks were once classed in the frugality basket but, although they're still … [Read more...] about Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks
Beef Bourguignon
Beef Bourguignon is a really classy meal to brighten up a chilly evening. Impress your guests, cheer up the family and enjoy a cracking good meal at the same time. Use gravy beef or any beef suitable for Slow Cooking Brown the beef in small batches first, it caramelises some of the juices in … [Read more...] about Beef Bourguignon