Category Archives: Gastronomic Explosions – aka Yummy Food/Recipes

Organic Plum Jam

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Jacinta

I purchased a couple of kilo’s of blood plums in our organic order last week, intending on making jam.  I’m happy to say, I actually got the jam made before the girls ate all the plums.  I always cut down … Continue reading →

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High Tea

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Jacinta

We enjoyed a beautiful autumn afternoon in the garden today with tea and homemade goodies.  The girls enjoyed rosie tea I made a variation of these biscuits.  Greg and I ate yummy fruit bun, straight out of the oven.  It was … Continue reading →

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Basil and Macadamia Nut Pesto

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Jacinta

We have been buying beautiful bunches of fresh basil in our weekly organic order.  It’s fragrance is divine.  I love making pesto this time of year while basil is at it’s peak.  The following recipe doesn’t last very long around … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Self-Saucing Pudding

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Jacinta

Renovating, parenting and just trying to get through the day calls for something pretty special once the kiddos are in bed.  That something special, chocolate self-saucing pudding.  I make it in the dish I bake it in to save on … Continue reading →

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Tuna and Fresh Tomato Pasta

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Jacinta

I made this up for Greg and I the other day.  I felt it was blog worthy. Ingredients: Serves 2-3 people 4 cups cooked pasta 1 small tin tuna, drained (approx 90-100g, I prefer tuna in oil) 1 tomato, diced … Continue reading →

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Banana Pecan Cake

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Jacinta

Now, whenever I am asked for recipes, I can be somewhat hesitant, not that I don’t like sharing recipes (after all, that is part of the reason I started blogging) it’s just, I am one of those annoying cooks who … Continue reading →

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Rainy Days = Lots of Yummy Food

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Jacinta

It has rained here almost non stop the last three days, but that hasn’t stop the girls having fun out in the wet.  Lots of puddle jumping and splashing. Jairah and I danced around the kitchen to Caro Emerald (her … Continue reading →

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Quinoa Summer Salad

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Jacinta

This is my own recipe.  It has a lovely refreshing taste.  Of course you can enjoy it anytime of the year!  Quinoa is gluten free, a good source of protein, high in magnesium and iron and contains essential amino acids. … Continue reading →

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Shortbread – Seriously, It’s the Best!

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Jacinta

This is my mum’s recipe.  Thanks mum!  I think it makes the BEST shortbread.  It is very simple and you can make the dough and refrigerate it or freeze it for later.  The smell of it cooking is divine.  Warning- … Continue reading →

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A Celebration and Tiramisu was Invited

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Jacinta

I was invited out last night to celebrate a dear friend’s birthday.  The dinner party had an Italian theme, which we all contributed a dish to.  My contribution, Tiramisu.  Of course, I made a double batch so I could have … Continue reading →

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