Porridge is our weekday staple, particularly in the cooler months. We never eat porridge on the weekends though. Never. I think there may even be an unwritten rule against it. Or maybe even written. Maybe I just wrote it. Weekend breakfasts hover between eggs, toast, pancakes, benedict if I’m feeling fancy. I felt like breaking […]
Individual Baked Breakfasts for 2, multiply out for more people 2 rashers bacon, rind removed 10 baby spinach leaves 2 mushrooms sliced 2 slices tomato 4 eggs seasoning a little crumbled feta 2 tablespoons cream Line individual ramekins with bacon. Layer other ingredients in the centre in the order listed. Bake in a preheated moderate […]
Breakfast can be such a boring rut. Now the weather has turned colder I seem to have left muesli behind and I need something to break the weekday porridge monotony. So I was a very happy puppy when I was sorting through old cook books and found this little number. I used frozen berries, defrosted […]
In a word. Versatility. Perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Throw anything you like in and it’s a whole new meal. Always quick and easy, always delicious. Great for using up leftovers, easy on the budget. This morning, breakfast at Chez Kitchen Playground was scrambled eggs with smoked salmon, spring onions, a few drops of […]
If we are actually going to be home in an actual house for Easter rather than waking up in our tent like we usually do, I suppose it would be nice to make a special breakfast. We had breakfast at Apte a few weeks ago and they served a dish similar to this. I’ve been […]
Day Nine in Sydney and a continuation of Holiday Meal Planning. Today is all about cleaning out the fridge, using everything up and making sure we have snacks for the car. We’re leaving early tomorrow morning to drive home. I miss my dog, my thermomix and my sewing machine but with the exception of Bronte, […]
Day Eight in Sydney and a continuation of Holiday Meal Planning. Australia Day! Happy Australia Day Australians. I hope you all find a lovely way to celebrate. We’re thinking of trotting off to Darling Harbour. Meal Plan Day Eight Breakfast – toast, eggs and bacon Lunch – seafood BBQ and salad Dinner – dinner at […]
Day Seven in Sydney and a continuation of Holiday Meal Planning. It;s day trip to Lake Macquarie day today. I packed lunch and snacks last night so we can head off and play early. All quite boring in the food department really. Meal Plan Day Seven Breakfast – crumpets Lunch – ham, cheese and salad […]
Day Five in Sydney and a continuation of Holiday Meal Planning. Meal Plan Day Five Breakfast – Scrambled eggs with coriander on toast Lunch – BLT Dinner – steak bernaise, chips and salad Steak Bernaise, Chips and Salad 3 sirloin steak (the ankle biters will share one between them) 2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar 1 shallot […]
Day Four in Sydney and a continuation of Holiday Meal Planning. We actually had a meal today that I didn’t cook so don’t expect a recipe for lunch! It was delicious. Probably a tad to much chilli though. I like it hot but it killed the actual flavour of the laksa. We ate in the […]