The easiest way to cook lotus roots Stir-Fry Lotus Root Large frying pan or wok 500g lotus root2 cloves garlic2 cm ginger3-4 spring onions, chopped1/4 cup chinese mushrooms (rehydrated)2 Tablesp sesame oil2 Tablesp vegetable oil2 Tablesp rice … [Read more...] about Stir Fry Lotus Root
Roast Pork Belly
Yes, I know money is tight. Mine certainly is. But there's something about roast belly pork that triggers a craving in me, the sweetness, the spiciness, the crunchiness, something primeval happens when I smell pork cooking. After a month of living on chick peas, … [Read more...] about Roast Pork Belly
Pantry Moths
Has your home recently been overrun by tiny grey moths, flapping erratically around your kitchen? Spotted some suspicious webs in a cereal box? You might be sharing your dried food with pantry moths (Plodia interpunctella). Who cares about the Latin name, we only want … [Read more...] about Pantry Moths
Wordle of the Day
I spend a fair bit of time guessing a word and wondering if I have short term memory loss or a mild touch of aphasia. Now I can make a game of guessing, with Wordle. If I keep sharpening my vocabulary skills it will take just that little bit longer for me to slide down … [Read more...] about Wordle of the Day
Lilly Pilly Chutney
A tangy chutney, surprisingly easy to make, and guaranteed to amaze your guests. It's pretty good for you to eat as well. You can adjust the sugar or chilli to suit, I tend to add a little more chilli as the years go by, I've begun to like my food a little hotter or … [Read more...] about Lilly Pilly Chutney
Mascarpone Custard
Mascarpone, like all heavenly tastes, shouldn't be an everyday addition to the food intake, but this ivory-coloured, exceptionally smooth, and easily spreadable fresh cream cheese is so hard to ignore. The flavour is milky and slightly sweet. The rich, buttery … [Read more...] about Mascarpone Custard