Author Archives: Bud Macaulay

We’ve had a lot of fun over the summer catching crabs.  I have enjoyed coming up with different recipes to enjoy them.  My husband and I got up at 5am the other weekend to go and collect our pots.  We had a lovely selection of crabs, perfect to make this delicious lunch for the twoContinue reading “Holy crab!”

I know it is un-Australian, but I’m not a fan of the ‘national’ Australian cuisine Pavlova.  In fact, I had never event attempted to make one until a few weeks ago when I had a heap of egg whites left over after making Hollandaise Sauce for our breakfast again! I must say my first attemptContinue reading “All over Pavlova”

Who doesn’t love summertime in Australia?  Seasonal summer stone fruits are exceptional, taking pride of place in the fruit bowl.  We are so lucky here to have access to a variety of the freshest produce. The versatility of stone fruit is what I love.  Fresh, stewed, roasted, used for pies….. We had unexpected guests lastContinue reading “Summer is here”

When my husband gets to the garden he never plants a few of anything.  This year, the ‘few’ spinach seedlings he planted seem to multiply by the day.  We had a lush crop of the Popeye’s favourite vegetable and I was challenged to find ways to use it. Spinach is a fantastic source of iron,Continue reading ““I’m strong to the finish ‘cause I eat me spinach” – Popeye”

I love shortbread.  My mother used to make it for afternoon tea regularly when we were children and it brings back happy memories of after school treats. Whenever I get a hankering for shortbread I never seem to have rice flour in the house, which is what the traditional Scottish shortbread calls for. I haveContinue reading “Good afternoon”

I saw a meme last week, Ernie and Burt from Sesame Street with the caption “The year 2020 brought to you by the letters W, T & F”.  That pretty much sums up 2020 for so many. I have taken the last few months to regroup and focus on my own well-being and that ofContinue reading “Simple, delicious chicken casserole”

Who doesn’t love a freshly baked cake?  I’m always on the lookout for something quick and easy, AND fool-proof.  This simple butter cake is a hit, easy-peasy and versatile. I made this the other day and iced it with a vanilla icing – one with a hint of fresh orange and pineapple juice and theContinue reading “Let them eat cake”

One great thing that has come out of this crazy time is home delivery from suppliers who have had to pivot to change or enhance their business to keep going. We are not takeaways types, but have been loving home delivered cheese selections, wines, meals from the local pub and fresh seafood from our favouriteContinue reading “Tuna in”

There is nothing like a fresh egg straight from the farm – thank you @Porteuspark_ for keeping us in eggs!  With a new delivery recently we have been experimenting with Hollandaise and Béarnaise sauces for our weekend breakfast cook up (those recipes for another day). Egg yolks are the key ingredient for both sauces, whichContinue reading “Marvellous Meringues”

A few weeks ago I discovered that we had an apiary in our local area (in the suburbs) extracting honey form colonies of bees rescued from roof cavities, walls, floors and backyard trees.  They produce honey and wax. Honey has so many health benefits, is 100% natural and is so delicious. Nectarines were particularly tastyContinue reading “Honey love”