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We’ve had a very wet summer in Sydney! As a result of the regular soakings, the garden is gorgeously green, but not nearly as productive as it might have been with a few more sunny days.  Having said that, the dwarf beans (photo above) are still going strong and providing us with a colander full [...]

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Feasting

Over the past three years, we’ve completely changed the way we eat. We used to be avid restaurant goers, dining at flashy hatted restaurants and exploring the local food scene.  These days, we don’t eat out much at all. It’s not because we can’t afford to, but rather that the food we’re now eating at [...]

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It’s always a challenge at this time of year to use up our Christmas leftovers! I combined a bowl of cold mashed potatoes with a handful of chopped ham and a couple of spring onions from the garden.  The mixture was shaped into patties and dusted with flour before shallow-frying to golden brown. Topped with [...]

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We’re having a wet and cool December here in Sydney, and the garden is quite confused by it all. The Lebanese cucumbers are starting to recover, after being battered by weeks of rain… Basil grew brilliantly in the yard last season, and the newest plants are promising to do the same.  We’ve planted several varieties [...]

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Small Man loves vanilla sugar in his tea, so much so that he’s been known to ask for it when dining out… “I’d like English Breakfast tea with vanilla sugar, please.” “Oh, I’m sorry, we don’t have any vanilla sugar..” “Nevermind then, I’ll just have a glass of water, thanks..” It’s surprising that more cafés [...]

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