Minichefs: how to make apple cake
Posted on 03. Feb, 2012 by Marina in Food & Drink
Apple pie is like a hug from an old friend. It’s your favourite mug for tea, the book you curl up with but never finish and the view you plunge through traffic to watch the sun set over. Some like apple pie made from thinly sliced Granny Smith, some opt for half moons of Golden [...]
Watermelon, sesame seed & feta salad
Posted on 02. Feb, 2012 by Marina in Food & Drink
Got a watermelon in the fridge and wondering what to do with it? Plain slices can get old. If you have two minutes, some green leaves and a bit of feta – whip up this lightning speed salad for a refreshing lunch or snack. Serves 4 (download print-friendly recipe). Ingredients 500g watermelon, peeled and cut [...]
What is Bento?
Posted on 01. Feb, 2012 by Renée Nesbitt in Food & Drink
It’s a fact that we eat with our eyes so it goes without saying that the appearance of our work lunch is as important as the contents. Heard of Bento? Welcome to the world of tasty looking lunches. Bento = a single portion boxed lunch or meal common in Japanese cuisine. The containers for classic [...]
Three toppings for oysters
Posted on 31. Jan, 2012 by Marina in Food & Drink
Oysters are fantastic. Read our article on everything you need to know about oysters and get inspired with these three easy topping and sauce ideas. Did someone say beach picnic? Don’t mind if we do. 1. Lemon Shallot Vinaigrette 12 oysters 2 shallots, minced 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon Tabasco [...]
A trio of crème brûlée
Posted on 30. Jan, 2012 by Marina in Food & Drink
Crème brûlée is one of the classic desserts to master and gives you an excuse to wave a blowtorch around the kitchen and indulge the pyromaniac within for the sake of caramel. Great for dinner parties, it can be made in advance, stored in the fridge and given the finishing touches just prior to serving. The [...]
Minichefs: papaya sailing ships
Posted on 27. Jan, 2012 by Marina in Food & Drink
Sailing your breakfast across a china plate is fun. Ask anyone under seven. This kid-friendly adaptation of the Papaya, lime, Bulgarian yoghurt and pistachio nut salad is designed to tempt little people into filling their morning tummies with healthy goodness. You’ll need: A couple of small papayas Trail mix Berries (or other fruit, chopped) Honey Bulgarian [...]
How to make granola
Posted on 26. Jan, 2012 by Marina in Food & Drink
Having a jar of granola on standby is a wise healthy breakfast strategy. Especially if you make it yourself and include all the things you love (cranberries, toasted almonds, plump raisins, fresh coconut chips). Pair it with some fresh seasonal fruit, top it with Bulgarian yoghurt and you’ll be A for away. How to make [...]
Granola cookies
Posted on 25. Jan, 2012 by BakeLoveNotWar in Food & Drink
If you’ve ever wondered whether the chocolate chip cookie comes in a healthier version, look no further. These granola cookies are scrumptious snacks with plenty of nutritious ingredients instead of the usual chocolate chips. My test batch disappeared in a couple of hours, so I think it’s safe to say they are at least marginally [...]
Papaya, lime, Bulgarian yoghurt and pistachio nut salad
Posted on 24. Jan, 2012 by Marina in Food & Drink
Bored of muesli for breakfast? Yes. That’s okay, variety is the spice of life. This refreshing fruit breakfast is easy to prepare, and if you keep some pistachios in the cupboard it can be yours once a week with ease. Serves 2 (download print-friendly recipe). Ingredients: 2 baby papayas, peeled, halved and seeds scraped out [...]
Minichefs: traffic light juice & lollies
Posted on 19. Jan, 2012 by Marina in Food & Drink
Got little people? Tired of explaining the merits of things their taste buds probably won’t appreciate for a good few years? Welcome to the wonderful world of juicing. With a few churns spinach, carrots, beetroot and pretty much anything you can think of can be blended with apples and transformed into a delicious drink. Ingredients: [...]
