We have made two discoveries recently. The first is that Miss 4 adores crab meat and can't eat enough of it. The second discovery is mascarpone which Miss 6 and I can't stop eating! I was actually going to buy some mascarpone when I discovered a … [Continue Reading…]
Lamb Chop Tagine with Saffron Cous Cous and Pear Chutney
I am excited about this recipe, it was a joint venture created with my husband and a huge success with everyone coming back for seconds. The meat was not cooked for long, yet was so tender and melted in your mouth. All the elements and textures … [Continue Reading…]
Barbie Birthday Cake and Cup Cakes
Another celebration this week, my daughter turned 6! She had been counting down the days since her last birthday. She loves Barbie, and requested a Barbie cake. Her cake was a bit of an experiment, black is one of those colours you just can't … [Continue Reading…]
Chicken and Dairy Free “Ricotta” Lasagne Rolls
A while back I pinned on pinterest a link to making your own ricotta from tofu, unfortunately the link connected to it has since been removed and I couldn't find it again. We are not dairy free, so it was not on my high priority list of things to … [Continue Reading…]
Pear Crumble Friands
I adore Friands, to me they are a glorified cup cake, and just a bit special. A gourmet French cake traditionally made with almonds and egg whites. Since almonds are high in both salicylates and amines and not suitable for the failsafe diet, I … [Continue Reading…]
Pesto Chicken in the Varoma
This is a favourite recipe of mine and one I make regularly. This is the same Celery Pesto as I used on the Lamb Roast with a Celery Pesto Crust. The Pesto is so versatile, I love it on crusty bread, added to philly cheese for a dip and it's even … [Continue Reading…]
Hot Carob & Cashew Drink
I love a good hot chocolate with marshmallows, especially once the weather turns cooler. Since we started out on the failsafe journey, I only keep carob in the house and not cocoa. Cocoa is very high in amines which all three of my kids react to and … [Continue Reading…]
Seafood and Chips with Garlic Mayonnaise
All I wanted to do on Mother's day was eat seafood, a simple request really, isn't it? Fortunately I am blessed with a husband that loves to cook seafood! He cooked up a wonderful platter for me to enjoy, it was just a shame I had to share it with … [Continue Reading…]
School Bag Cupboard Makeover
This post isn't food related, but a little DIY organisational project I am very happy with. I love the "mudroom" concept which is not really used here in Australia and it is something I would incorporate into a house design if we ever build. Though … [Continue Reading…]
Shark Birthday Cake and Shark Fin Cup Cakes
Another birthday in our household... my eldest son hit double digits this week! He has a love of sharks and for some strange reason is desperate to do a swim with sharks one day! I thought a shark cake would be very appropriate for him. When I … [Continue Reading…]