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A Simple Paprika Schnitzel Recipe
Paprika Schnitzel Recipe Schnitzel to me, is one of the ultimate comfort foods. This Paprika Schnitzel recipe is a variant to the Italian-style Cotoletta I grew up with. The bread crumb mixture simply includes sweet paprika, along with salt and pepper. The combination creates a light aroma of paprika along with a hint of colour,...
Conscious Gifts for Kids
Conscious Gifts for Kids If you’re looking for conscious gifts for kids, this listable features a range of kid’s stores with gifts that tick all the options (either environmentally friendly, ethically sourced and toxin free or all three!). LITTLE EARTH NEST Little Earth Nest’s bricks and mortar store is based in Geelong but they have...
Vegetarian Lasagna Recipe
Vegetarian Lasagna Recipe This Vegetarian Lasagna recipe is a staple in our home – I make it once a month at a minimum. The sauce, made from scratch is so easy to make and flavoursome – just onions, Passata, zucchini and mushrooms. My husband (an avid meat eater), still can’t believe it’s meat free. In...
Baked Cauliflower Sour Cream Parmesan & Thyme
Baked Cauliflower with Sour Cream, Parmesan and Thyme In this baked cauliflower recipe, the cauliflower of course is the star. A few simple ingredients turn a vegetable I would normally break down to its florets, into something else completely – almost a vegetarian roast. The baked cauliflower works really well as a side to meat...
Parmesan Polenta Slice with Sweet Potato & Feta
Parmesan Polenta Slice with Sweet Potato and Feta An easy and flavoursome savoury slice that you can eat for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Toddler friendly too. This is an easy recipe I’ve been making lately for the three of us as my daughter transitions to family food. I alternate ingredients but mostly the sweet potato...
Travel: 12 Hours in Catania, Sicily
Travel: 12 Hours in Catania, Sicily Whether you’re doing a quick overnight stay or just passing through, here are three tips for an enjoyable short stay in Catania Catania is Sicily’s second largest city after Palermo. A port city on the islands’ east coast, Catania has a rich and long history, founded by the Ancient Greeks in...
La Pescheria Catania – A Feast for the Eyes and Belly
La Pescheria Catania – A Feast for the Eyes and Belly See why the La Pescheria food market is an absolute must-visit on any itinerary to Catania Catania’s colourful and famous market, La Pescheria is an absolute feast for the eyes and belly. Despite visits to many exciting and colourful markets over the years like Melbourne’s...
Gnocchi with Creamy Mushroom Sauce Recipe
Gnocchi with Creamy Mushroom Sauce Recipe This Gnocchi with Creamy Mushroom Sauce recipe is so easy to prepare and cook. While you boil water for the gnocchi you can get started on your sauce which is simply olive oil, onion, mushrooms, salt, pepper and cream. I love this for dinner when I’m looking for a...
Easy Chicken Apple Curry Recipe
Easy Chicken Apple Curry Recipe This Easy Chicken Apple Curry Recipe is an old favourite I learnt a very long time ago from a family friend. A non-spicy style curry, you soften the apples and onions together as a base to create a balanced but sweet curry sauce. After frying, the chicken simmers in the sauce,...
Potato Frittata Recipe
Potato Frittata Recipe This Potato Frittata recipe is a twist on the frittata my Mum made for us growing up (and still does!). It is such a comforting dish, and is really easy to put together. It serves two people (two slices each) as a main with salad for a light dinner or lunch, and...
Simple Baked Salmon Recipe (Salmon Boats)
Simple Baked Salmon Recipe (Salmon Boats) I generally refer to this simple Baked Salmon recipe as ‘salmon boats’ at home because they’re baked in a ‘boat’ of alo foil. What I love about this recipe is how simple it is to prepare and how well it presents and tastes. The best part is that the...
Mid Week Meal Recipes
Mid Week Meal Recipes What to cook for dinner tonight? This collection of mid week meal recipes will provide some ideas. As tough as it can be at times to find variation, I do find that having set days to cook/eat certain types of food can help not only with budgeting and planning but...
