Category: Side Dishes

Anzac Day 2023 – Extra Long Weekend – Part III

Anzac Day 2023 – Extra Long Weekend – Part III

TUESDAY 25th, 2023, A beautiful Anzac Day to reflect and remember. Kicked off the day with Dawn Service at Ocean Grove, where a huge crowd gathered. It was really moving to see the support. This was followed by a stroll with the doggoes on the beach,…

Monday – Simple & Delicious

27-April-20: After a big weekend, Chief Taste Tester Dazza decided he wanted something simple and delicious and offered to do “ye olde” Bangers and Mash, with caramelised onions. I thought best at least have some greens, to some level of protestation, so added lightly steamed…

Sunday Night T-Bone !

26-April-20: Well after quite an emotional Saturday, Sunday night’s “end of weekend ceremony” was real comfort food ! We always like to end the weekend with some yummy food – maybe not as fancy, or as much effort as I might go to on a…

Hmmmm Steak again…

18th April-20: We go through little fads where we just hanker for good steak – it seems April is one of those times, so off to Benno’s again Friday morning for some lovely scotch fillet and other goodies for the weekend… Again the weather is…

From one extreme to the other – fat juicy steak…

From one extreme to the other – fat juicy steak…

11-Apr-20: I have to say, whilst we don’t eat loads of red meat, it’s something I definitely do not wish to give up and also, whilst I did enjoy our wonderful Good Friday dinner, tonight’s dinner was centred around a very lovely piece of scotch…

Feeding the Holiday Soul

9-April-20, Easter Eve: Beach walk done, head clear, time to get some “yummy in my tummy”… We are very fortunate to have a great local butcher in Barwon Heads, Benno’s Meating Place, who has excellent quality fresh and smoked meat and does some great pre-pared…

Oooh it’s getting colder – lamb shoulder “super” curry and home made roti here we come…

Oooh it’s getting colder – lamb shoulder “super” curry and home made roti here we come…

4-April-20: The autumn days are kicking in – milder days and that chilly bite to the evening but not too cold yet… just the inspiration to do a curry and I thought given I have plenty of time, make our own roti. I’ve made it…