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Spit Happens

July 30, 2010
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An animal that comprises both halves of Dr Doolittle’s Pushme-Pullu, can there be any more weird yet wonderful animal than an alpaca? I think not.. RECIPES: Lemon Fudge Slice, Lemon Curd WIN: a jar of lemon curd (value $20AUD)

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There’s Something Magical About Salt

July 27, 2010
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There is something magical about salt.. But it is something that is easy to overlook. Salt is so common, so familiar, that we barely notice the remarkable properties it possesses. RECIPES and WIN a Salt Hamper worth $70AUD!

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Chocolate Fondant: From Bean to Bar to Bain Marie

June 23, 2010
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Chocolate has been known to Western cooking since Christopher Columbus bumped into Spain in 1502 and it’s been an enormous part of our cuisine ever since.

The journey chocolate takes from the tree to your tummy is something to rival that of Mr Columbus. Here’s how it works.. RECIPE: Chocolate fondant WIN: A ‘death by chocolate’ box (value $50AUD)

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Truffles, Toujours L’amour

June 16, 2010
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Truffles are one of life’s great pleasures and have been called “the diamond of the kitchen” by Brillat Savarin. Sandra Beeston of GJ Food tells a bit more about these famous morsels. RECIPE: Truffle gnocchi WIN: two tubs of truffle puree worth over $70AUD!

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Pear Trees, Porch Swings and Moisturiser

May 26, 2010
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It’s amazing how simple you can make your life and find that life rich and rewarding. For winter we put in a wood-fired heater making everything snug and cosy. An air conditioner went in for summer and we were cool and refreshed. Yes life was simple, and now that I think about it, happy. PROMOTION: Nardoo Chefs range all-natural skin care products ON SALE throughout June

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