I went to my school reunion on Saturday night. It was the first reunion that my year level has had in the 25 years since we finished year 12. (That's right, I'm not a day over 35. Or maybe just a few days.) I had quite a few reservations about going. I went to a country high school and it was socially a tricky time for me, so wasn't really sure I'd be happy to be there, but I'm so glad I … [Read more...]
Top 5 Fast-Food Inspired Lunchtime Recipes
I've been in a bit of a lull lately. A self-imposed lull. I've been battling some thyroid-related health issues for some time now. At last, I have a diagnosis of the underlying cause, but treatment is yet to commence and to be honest, after all the other things I've tried, I'm not celebrating just yet. So, between the thyroid issue and having also copped adrenal fatigue (just for good … [Read more...]
Gluten-free Recipe: Chocolate Apricot Balls
Okay, so this is a hit-and-run post. There's been a larger than usual gap between posts because, as you may have heard, South Australia has been receiving a terrible battering by Mother Nature lately. There was a State-wide black out last Wednesday. Unprecedented. Horrifically, even one of our major hospitals lost back-up power. Apparently the problem was a weather system coming from Antarctica … [Read more...]
Gluten-free Recipe: Zoodle Fritters
I'm calling bullsh*t on the zoodle. Or, if you want to get technical, bullus sh*ttus maximus. That's right. When the world has gone zoodle crazy, I may be the lone dissenting voice, but I'm saying it anyway. It's just soul destroying sitting down to a bowlful of watery zucchetti bolognese. It is not the same as tucking into some lovely comforting carbs. Honestly, if carbs are off the menu, … [Read more...]
Gluten-free Recipe: Cinnamon Scrolls
Yeah, okay, let's rock 'n' scroll. Ha! I'm on a scroll with this recipe. *Cough* That's enough of that. But seriously, the scroll has eluded me for quite some time, mainly because I don't have the right touch with bread-making. Not long ago, I published a recipe for Cheesy Pumpkin Scrolls, which was a victory of sorts because I finally figured out how to do it. The trick is to use a pizza … [Read more...]