Counting down to Christmas with Uncle Michael

We can now count the number of sleeps until Christmas on both hands… well, except for my Uncle Michael who lost a couple of digits in an accident a few years back… but he’ll be on the same the page as us in a day or two! This week has been quite manic. Our butchers have been putting in some big hours to get orders packed...

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An Old Habit Re-ignited

I’ve recently taken up an old habit; having steak and eggs for breakfast. Besides the fact that I’m up early and keen to get out the door after a few Weetbix, I’m not sure the smell of steak and eggs is something that my household would enjoy waking up to. I expect that when the young troops arise there...

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Recipe: Chorizo and Spinach Quiche

This recipe is of the “pot luck” variety… it came to life from what we had in the fridge and turned out better than imagined. The ingredients make it a very dense quiche, so it’s very filling. It’s also really good for school/work lunches – even served cold, it’s really yummy. Cheers, Alison Ingredients: 2 sheets of...

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Thai Beef Salad

I’ve been working on this salad for awhile and am now satisfied that it tastes just like a great version I used to get at a Thai restaurant in Crows Nest many years ago. (serves 4). Ingredients: 650g of Grass Fed Rump or New York steak Olive oil for brushing 3 cups salad greens 2 tomatoes, cut into 8ths 1/2 telegraph...

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Recipe: Lamb with Roasted Tomato Sauce and Chunky Rosemary Chips

Who doesn’t love a lamb roast with potato chips? This one is a little bit fancier with roasted tomato sauce and aioli. (serves 4). Ingredients: 2 Pasture Fed lamb rump roasts 4 large roasting potatoes 2 rosemary sprigs, leaves picked 3 tbsps olive oil 4 large tomatoes, halved 6 large unpeeled garlic cloves Method: Pre-heat...

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