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Slow cook red wine lamb with fig and aromatic basmati rice

by jeroxie May 10, 2012

There has been a couple slow cook dishes from me lately. Can’t blame me since the weather has turned and winter is just round the corner. I always love autumn and in Sydney, it is even better. The weather has been beautiful for the last couple of weeks and this week itself has been sitting at around the early 20s with clear blue skies. I just wished that there was more time outdoors than late nights at work.

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Chickpeas and smoked cod patties

by jeroxie May 3, 2012

I love making fish patties with potatoes. As part of a competition to win a table for four at Marque, I was sent a mystery box and one of the few items were chickpeas and fresh mint. I shall share the rest of the items in another post. I chose to do Middle Eastern inspired dishes and this is my entree entry. My initial plan was to make a fully spiced up and aromatic chickpeas patty but after a trip to the Sydney fish market, I changed my mind. I love working with anything smoked. It gives a dish a rather down to earth type feel.

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Slow cooker beef short ribs

by jeroxie May 1, 2012

If I was still in Melbourne, the scarfs, thick jackets and beanies will be out from storage. I am still really nice and comfy in T-shirts and a light jumper in Sydney. But the weather is gradually starting to turn. I can finally wear jeans out in comfort and wearing thongs out to the shops makes my toes cringe. This means it is time for more slow cooking and comfort food.

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Donut or Doughnut? Baked not fried

by jeroxie April 19, 2012

I am not big on donuts. I remember a few years ago when Krispy Creme was a craze. Colleagues that flew back from Sydney were ordered to fly back with boxes of Krispy Creme. I remember how many ex-colleagues will then microwave it for about 15secs so that the sugar will melt and it soften the donut. I was never a fan and many thought what a strange girl I was.

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Kellogg’s All Bran Toppers

by jeroxie April 15, 2012

It has been awhile since my mum and I embarked on the All-Bran Fibre Toppers challenge. Do we feel lighter? Do we feel All-Bran new? LOL! My mum is a big lover of all things that has fibre. She keeps harping on about the older she gets, the more important fibre is to her digestive health. She is big on fruits, vegetables and plenty of water. My mum has added All-Bran Fibre Toppers into either her dose of yoghurt or the oatmeal that I had made. She is getting a few boxes and taking them back to Singapore with her.

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Chorizo, pork sausage and chicken paella

by jeroxie April 5, 2012

I always wear a big grin on my face after a good haul from a trip at the Eveleigh farmers market. Or any farmers market. However, that particular weekend I was extra happy. The market was filled with a huge selection of really good produce. I had to stop myself from buying from every stall. I even bought yummy turkey flavoured dog cookies for @tekkieboy. It was a good market day.

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Quick and easy banana chocolate ice cream

by jeroxie March 7, 2012

Making this banana chocolate ice cream took me no more than 5 minutes.

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Oatmeal with dried pears, nuts and All-Bran Fibre Toppers

by jeroxie March 5, 2012

I usually eat loads of vegetables and fruits. However, I tend to skip breakfast on weekdays as therefore am lacking in intake on whole grains or brown rice. I am not even sure if I am lacking in my fibre intake. Therefore, I agreed to take part in this 7 day challenge set by newly launched All Bran Fibre Toppers. The challenge is to have at least one meal a day with All-Bran Toppers for the next 7 days. Sounds easy? By the way, I am roping my mum in this challenge. She is more matured and therefore has a need for more fibre. I like to know what she thinks after 7 days as well.

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Chocolate Sorbet

by jeroxie February 26, 2012

It was one of those weekends that Mister, @tekkieboy and myself took a nice stroll down to Darlinghurst. There was no other intention other than checking out new places to eat, drink and be merry. It was quite a warm day as well and it was mutual understanding when we strolled past Messina. We stopped, [...]

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Banana cake with caramel sauce

by jeroxie February 12, 2012

I baked a banana cake. It isn’t another banana cake recipe. This is THE banana cake recipe. There was an intention to share this cake with my colleagues but oops, Mister and I finish the whole cake. I know how ‘bad’ this cake is but I could not help myself! It was just irresistible.

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Cooking on the Bodum bistro tabletop grill

by jeroxie February 5, 2012

When I first moved from Melbourne to Sydney, my first Sunday morning was spent at Woollahra Festival. I scored tickets to Brave New Chefs II from Mish. It has been awhile now but it was an event where 3 relatively young chefs presented and demonstrated a dish each. The 3 dishes were stunning and flavoursome in their own right. After the hour long event, Mister and I headed to the main festival area. The area was alive with kids and activities.

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Pineapple tarts

by jeroxie January 17, 2012

Pineapple is translated as ‘Ong Lai’ in Hokkien. Direct translation means prosperity come. And what colour is the flesh of the pineapple? It’s yellow which is a close colour to gold especially once the pineapple jam is cooked. Gold means wealth and prosperity as well. For me, it just starts damn bloody good. Pineapple tarts can be eaten in one mouthful. And once a year, I indulge to having as many as I can!

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Suckling pig ham

by jeroxie January 10, 2012

Our first Christmas in Sydney. Our first Christmas that we spent it with just the two of us and @tekkieboy. Back  in Melbourne, we usually celebrate and spend Christmas holidays with other “orphans”.  Many of us are overseas students many moon ago and so our families are usually not with us in Australia. We built [...]

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Spanish Chorizo con carne

by jeroxie January 5, 2012

My first recipe of the year. Let’s kick off with something a little porky and a little spicy. And best of all, super easy. The boys were out picking up a couch. Well, the story is like that. We had a three seater couch that would not fit through the doorway to the lounge area so it sat in the hallway for a few weeks. We finally got rid of it on Gumtree and at the same time a friend was getting his two seater couch and picking up another larger one. Long story short, we scored a two seater. We have a couch. Finally.

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Delicious Vietnam finale – Bò Kho or Vietnamese beef stew

by jeroxie December 31, 2011

Final edition of Delicious Vietnam that is created by lovely Melbourne food blogger, Anh. I had to participate even though I have been so lazy this holiday season. Very unproductive but loving every second of it. Mister asked if I was bored not going anyway this year but I said ‘No’. I am happy being alone at home while he heads back to work this week. Plus I had loads to do. Packing, cleaning the house, playing The Sims, watching House, Grey Anatomy and cooking! To top that up, the very lovely Li, Robert and their kids were in town for a very short visit. So good to see familiar faces in Sydney. We really miss our friends in Melbourne.

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