Category Archives: Gastronomic Explosions – aka Yummy Food/Recipes

Blue Dish

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Jacinta

This is another favourite cafe.  It’s not in the hills though.  Blue Dish is a french inspired cafe that serves really good food.  I tend to order their tarts with a salad.  On this visit I ordered a smoked salmon … Continue reading →

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Birthday Celebrations

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Jacinta

It seems we have been celebrating Greg’s birthday for most of the month.  We have been blessed with multiple visits from relatives from overseas in the last couple of weeks, which has been lovely to help celebrate Greg’s four, four, … Continue reading →

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Apple Muffins

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Jacinta

I am always trying to come up with recipes that are suitable for the kids that are not loaded with sugar.  These muffins fit the bill.  I used honey and apple puree to add sweetness. Ingredients: (Makes approx. 12 muffins) … Continue reading →

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Favourite places – Ripe Cafe

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Jacinta

I want to share with you one of my favourite cafes in the Dandenong Ranges.  Ripe Cafe is a place I found a few years ago in Sassafras.  They make the best baguettes (I couldn’t wait to take a photo … Continue reading →

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Organics at my Doorstep

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Jacinta

We feel very lucky indeed to have the choice of having organic fruit and vegetables delivered to our door every Friday.  The produce is second to non and oh so yummy.  I love that we only eat what is in season … Continue reading →

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Munch Away the Grumps

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Jacinta

In an effort to change the mood of things around here today (oh yes, grumpy was reigning supreme, the little people that is), I decided that afternoon tea outdoors was in order.  I love baking, but don’t make a lot … Continue reading →

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Buttermilk Pancakes

Posted on October 23, 2010 by Jacinta

Pancakes are part of our weekend ritual and help to make our weekend get off to a great start.  I have, over the years, created a recipe that produces nice fluffy pancakes. The trick is to beat the egg whites. … Continue reading →

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Good Olde Chicken Soup

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Jacinta

Jairah and I have been feeling a bit under the weather the last couple of days.  I always crave chicken soup when unwell.  This is a really basic recipe that tastes SO good.  The delicious flavour comes from the homemade … Continue reading →

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Lemon Sponge

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Jacinta

There’s nothing like a good old family recipe is there! (I promise to list some ‘secrets’ below).  This sponge is no exception.  I have fond memories of eating it as a child.   The lemon filling has a delicious tang. … Continue reading →

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Vegan Nut Pie

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Jacinta

Every time I make this, I am asked for the recipe.  I therefore deem it worthy of posting here.  Inspiration for this recipe came from the recipe book called RAWvolution, written by Matt Amsden.  I didn’t have all the ingredients … Continue reading →

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