You want to do a dinner party but simply do not have the time? This menu is quick, easy and impressive. It requires some time but not as much as other menus! You can prepare the egg crepes for the Smoked Salmon Egg Crepes the day before. Same with the Prawn Pate. The Baked Salmon…
REVIEW – One of The Best Vanilla Slices …. And Other French Pastries!!!
I spent many hours trying to make the best pastry as a child – if it was not over cooked, it was the wrong texture! I realised that I should stick to cakes and over time, with the plethora of ready made pastry, its something I have cared less about! There was a corner shop…
REVIEW – Healthy Fried Food??? Yes!!!
I have to admit to avoid cooking anything that requires deep frying! Of course, like everyone, when I am out, I will eat wedges and fries occasionally but it is not something I will cook at home. That is, until now! Over 12 months ago, I was having dinner at a friends house who served fried…
REVIEW – One of the Best Markets…
One of the most important aspects of entertaining is the quality of the food you serve. Any dish you serve will taste amazing if the quality of the food you use is high! One of my favourite weekend sandwiches is ham and cheese on toast. I buy fresh, grainy bread, a great quality ham (I…
DRINKS – An Everyday Red ….
I came across this wine a few years ago. It is incredibly great value at $10 ($) or less a bottle and something that can be drunk every day and yet equally goes well with food! Casa Santos Lima Quinta de Bons Ventos is a Portuguese red wine from Beiras which has a smooth taste without the…
MENU – Simply Spanish!
A few years ago, my partner and I visited Spain and did a 10 day walking, wine and tapas tour from Bilbao to Barcelona. With limited time and budget, it was a great way to see a part of Spain and experience the local culture and food in a short space of time. This was…
REVIEW – Replacing Sugar – It Can Be Done!!!
I have read enough articles to know that sugar consumption is responsible for a lot of health issues including obesity. One of the reasons I cook a lot at home is it allows me to be in control of what goes into my food. By cooking simple meals from scratch, I know if there is…
REVIEW – Best Ribs in Town & Other Things!!!
Much as I love entertaining at home, I love to go out. I have high expectations when I go out as I want great value and a taste experience I am unlikely to create at home! I love ribs but have not quite mastered the art of cooking them to perfection – it is still…
DRINKS – An Everyday Sparkling Wine ….
I came across this sparkling wine at my local liquor store. It was recommended to me many years ago and I have never looked back since. Cave de Lugny Cremant de Bourgogne Blanc de Blanc is a light, french sparkling wine at a price and quality that is many times better than some of its…
PLANNING – Selecting The Guests!
In general, this is easy when you have a set circle of friends who you catch up with all the time. I have a wide social circle of friends who I have met through different jobs or through other friends. I occasionally bring them all together for parties but also tend to catch up with…