Monthly Archives: January 2010

Jan20

Brunch with Jo & Co

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...In my natural habitat!

Yes, I have to admit I am such a brunch junkie. It is so at the absolute top of my weekend plans and favourite weekend meal – especially on a bright sunny summer Sunday. Perfect as you can still lie in until about 8am and finish the event by about (well usually 3pm at my house – which is possibly far to late)…. but you still can push everyone out the door and enjoy the rest of your day

The joy of a lazy Sunday morning brunch table is so much pleasure to me – I look forward and plan brunch with family and close friends as often as my schedule allows. The idea for me is to prepare as much as I can, so you spend as little time as you can away from your guests. Nothing is worse than being stuck in the kitchen and listening to the laughter and conversation while you slave away. Read the rest of this entry →

Jan18

KitchenAid Down Under podcast – Episode Four

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I can’t believe this is the 4th podcast – goodness time flies when you’re having fun with KitchenAid!

My fabulous guest is a bit of a home economics legend – yes, one of my sensational mentors. Vikki Leng (also known as Vikki the Vego) has “been there and done it” in regard to cooking unbelievably good vegetarian food – recipes you will truly never forget. Vicki writes, styles and co-ordinates super healthy vegetarian food shows and events

She is so much fun and adds zing, flavour and fun to everything she does.

Enjoy the show!

KitchenAid Down Under podcast with guest Vicki Leng – Episode 4

Jan12

KitchenAid Down Under podcast – Episode Three

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It’s time to kick off the year with another podcast, and this time we have our very special guest Simone Gordon.

Simone is not only a fabulous foodie, but she hosts the most amazing festivals and events!

You might have visited Chocolate Rush, Holy Goat or the Spud Hunters exhibit at last year’s Royal Melbourne show. She is also planning a fascinating event in March called “Plan Bee” – it’s all about bees and honey!

We hope you enjoy our conversation with KitchenAid fan Simone – we had such a great time we talked a little bit longer that in previous shows.

And while you are listening, have a look at this fascinating wall chart on Australian potatoes that Simone sent us after we talked about all the different varieties of potatoes we can buy in Australia.

Let us know what you think of the show and don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast at the iTunes Music Store — just click on the link on the right hand side of the blog.

KitchenAid Down Under podcast with guest Simone Gordon – Ep 3

Jan7

Tipping the scales!

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Oh well Christmas and New year are well and truly over… yes we have all enjoyed the glorious festive season – only too well for some of us. Perhaps this is why it’s the ‘silly’ season?

Yes, I must confess I did not intend to indulge so… far too many serves of succulent roast pork and or turkey with all the trimmings, wonderful glazed hams and too many long luxurious breakfasts….. eggs Benedict or a three cheese omelette, French toast and or pancake stacks.

Far too many summer cocktails, homemade ice creams and sorbets and the nibbles – I didn’t seem to stop.

Well STOP I have and think so have many of you… but what to enjoy now and hopefully begin to loose just a few grams and or kilo’s and still live, eat and enjoy.

I refuse to utter the words scary word DIET – but think we can tame it just a little…..

Well my 5 best tips are: Read the rest of this entry →