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What is a pandanus?
If you live in the Northern Territory you would know what it is. I was walking along in Litchfield National Park and found some odd...
sosdotrut
Jun 17, 20221 min read
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I don't actually like tofu
I'll be honest. I don't actually like tofu. I've tried those pre-marinated ones and they are ok. But this is different. The miso adds...
sosdotrut
Jun 6, 20221 min read
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Introducing Purslane
It's just about the end of summer. Purslane is an edible "weed" and I keep seeing it everywhere. It is a very mild-tasting succulent. ...
sosdotrut
Feb 28, 20221 min read
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Guess-is it sweet potato or apricot?
-I came across this recipe 15 years ago. Â These sweets are from Brazil and when I say "Guess what's in them?", a lot of people guess...
sosdotrut
Jan 27, 20221 min read
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Roast lamb on Australia Day. Really?
It was 35.9C at 4pm in Melbourne on the 26th Jan. No way was I cooking lamb! Vietnamese spring rolls involve no cooking and they were...
sosdotrut
Jan 27, 20221 min read
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Orange, orange, orange
Ok I was desperate for a haircut and my sister (who is not a hairdresser) cut my hair and put henna in it. Surprise! My hair is bright...
sosdotrut
Oct 19, 20211 min read
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Knock up some Gnocchi
Are you are struggling with motivation in this long lockdown? I am. Add this to your menu when you need to have dinner ready in 15-20...
sosdotrut
Sep 12, 20211 min read
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How long will these olives last?
Ask my daughter who could eat a jar in a day! I was given a magic olive recipe by a Macedonian lady I met at a party. She wrote the...
sosdotrut
Jul 26, 20211 min read
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Is it quicker to cook or get takeaway?
All I wanted to do was watch the Olympic games hockey and The Bridge (Swedish crime series). It was quicker to fry rosemary-coated...
sosdotrut
Jul 25, 20211 min read
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SUPER SOBA SOUP
We ate this soup for three days! We love the Japanese flavours and the fact that it takes less than 15 minutes to make. Try it!
sosdotrut
Jun 1, 20211 min read
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Rakhi makes the best vegetable dahl
Her cockatiel provides moral support!
sosdotrut
Apr 13, 20211 min read
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What is yellow and red?
It is a delicious dish of stir fried tomato and egg. Some people say it is a national dish in China, but I think someone "stuffed up" the...
sosdotrut
Dec 1, 20201 min read
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A lockdown treat.
I don't know about you, but I like something sweet after dinner. I was given this "Bliss Ball" recipe by a friend, more than a year ago,...
sosdotrut
Sep 4, 20201 min read
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Do you know what to do with a prickly pear?
Prickly pear sauce is delicious. We have the sauce on porridge, ice-cream, in drinks. They are a weed and under-appreciated because of...
sosdotrut
Apr 10, 20201 min read
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The art of dumpster diving
Dumpster diving in and of itself is not illegal. It is a terrible thought that food waste costs $20 billion/year to the Australian...
sosdotrut
Apr 23, 20191 min read
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When it comes to these spring rolls, I can't wait for Spring.
What do you do when a darling family member is heading overseas indefinitely? You name your favourite meal after them (well I do that)....
sosdotrut
Apr 2, 20191 min read
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Back to the 70s
Remember the cheese fondue from the 1970s? Here is a really easy version that I came across in the UK on the menu in a cheese shop. ...
sosdotrut
Mar 1, 20191 min read
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Sweet as chips
This is Monty. At first he wondered how sweet potato fries could possibly taste as good as normal potato wedges. How could he be so...
sosdotrut
Jan 21, 20191 min read
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Make your salad great again
So many people have a salad that is largely iceberg lettuce and cucumber. This is a wasted opportunity. See how to improve your salad.
sosdotrut
Dec 24, 20181 min read
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Cherry Christmas!
Cherries are expensive. So, here's how to make them even more delicious, last longer and turn them into a great gift. This fantastic...
sosdotrut
Dec 10, 20181 min read
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