WINE, WOMEN AND SONG

By Sandy Myhre Added Sat, Aug 9th 2008, 16:00

Women today, according to wine, er, sellers, are out-drinking men. In the USA, for example, women buy 77% and drink 60% of the fermented grape and this gratifying statistic is similarly replicated in other Western countries. There are valid reasons...

Petit pavlovas

By Sophie Gray Added Fri, Aug 10th 2007, 12:04

Pretty individual pavlovas make great party food. This recipe yields a lot of meringues that can be made days ahead and stored in an airtight container. The secret to meringue is drying it out rather than actually cooking it, so use a low temperature and allow a long resting time in the residual heat once the oven has been turned off. I usually make these in the evening, then they can stay in the oven overnight — two hours’ drying time is sufficient, but much less and you are liable to lose a fi lling or two, as the centres will still be chewy. To subscribe to Sophie's web site, or purchase one of her fabulous cook books go to.... http://www.sophiegray.com

Liquorice Allsort Slice

By Mary Tonner Added Mon, Dec 10th 2007, 21:46

Not sure where this recipe came from originally but I eagerly asked for a copy of it when I came across it at my son & his partner's housewarming party.  So quick, so easy....and so delicious ..... Liquorice Allsort Slice

Home Made Ice Cream

By Anon Added Thu, Aug 23rd 2007, 17:40

This costs, literally, only a few dollars. It takes about 15 minutes to make, is so simple that a 10-year-old can do it, and when I have taken it to potluck dinners, it has stolen the show... Contributing writer Singleminded Julie shares an excellent and pleasingly simple desert...
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Coconut Loaf

By Anon Added Tue, Jul 10th 2007, 13:21

Super easy peasey recipe – not really cooking but works and tastes great every time! Read the article...

Spicy fish stew with beans and bread

By Sophie Gray Added Thu, May 31st 2007, 17:44

Take a look at this fabulous recipe by Sophie Gray Read the article...

Golden Sausages

By Anon Added Thu, May 31st 2007, 21:30

Simple, 20 mins prep an hour in the oven. Read the article...