Last week I shared a big reason to eat more chillies. If you missed my post here’s the reason – chillies could add years to our lives. Researchers at the University of Vermont studying almost 17,000 Americans over 6 years found a significant reduction in deaths among those with a fondness for spicy chillies. Now, … Continue reading
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Eggplant & coconut curry with black cardamom
Black cardamom pods mainly come from India and Nepal where they’re dried over open flames. This produces their distinct smokey taste. I’ve seen it described as a ‘camp-fire’ like flavour. Since getting my hands on a small bag last year I’ve really only added them to Mexican based stews. Like my black cardamom beef. But … Continue reading
Saintly cheesecake tarts
When it comes to desserts I sit firmly in the choc-nut camp. Presented with a choice of options I’m immediately drawn to anything containing chocolate or nuts. If both feature in the same dessert then the chance of me choosing anything else is non-existent. But one recent Sunday I had a strange urge to make … Continue reading
Roasted Aubergine & Capsicum Relish
For the second week in a row my post falls on a Friday so once again I’m joining the Fiesta Friday party. Fiesta Friday is an online community that brings together foodies – many of whom contribute to the site with their delicious end-of-week delights. Here in Australia I’m among the first in the world to … Continue reading
Jamie’s Comfort Food Baked Beans on Toast
I recently shared with you my most cherished cookbooks. One of which is Jamie’s Comfort Food, a collection of globally inspired hearty and involved recipes. I love this book because Jamie really does celebrate what he calls ‘good mood food that will put a smile on your face’. Unfortunately though, as is often the case … Continue reading