Earlier this week we had friends plan to come and stay with us. They were on their way back to Canberra and originally they were going to stay with us a couple of nights but because of COVID-19 we all decided it was best if they didn’t stay. Instead we had a short social distanced morning tea as they passed through Broken Hill. It was … Continue reading Date Scones
Looking for some new recipes to cook during COVID-19 pandemic? On Monday when I went to the shops, there was virtually no flour, pasta and tins. But I also couldn’t buy other items like yeast, bi-carb soda or red lentils which were on my shopping list. I’m sharing this Spinach and Mushroom Quiche from Diana Lampe which has a short crust pastry (if you have … Continue reading Spinach and Mushroom Quiche
Today marks two weeks since my husband and I arrived in Broken Hill. How much life has changed for our country in the past two weeks because of COVID-19? In that time we’ve seen government announcements begin with banning gatherings of 500 people, than 100 people, closure of non-essential businesses such as clubs, cinemas and gyms, restaurants and cafes restricted to offering take away only, … Continue reading The move to Broken Hill and the new ‘normal’
My husband and I are leaving Canberra and moving to the far west town of Broken Hill in less than 2 weeks time! In these final weeks before we move we’re packing, catching up with friends, saying goodbyes, making last minute purchases and trying to prepare for the move ahead. To add to all the things I’m also 28 weeks pregnant with our first child. … Continue reading Crustless plum tart
The plum tree was full of fruit in late January and I was looking for ideas of what to make with plums (other than plum jam which I have made much of about 2 years ago). I googled plum paste and was delighted to stumble across a recipe from Jo from ‘A Country Experiment’. Jo lives in Boorowa, not far from Canberra, and it’s a … Continue reading Spiced Plum Paste
Recently I’ve noticed a berry bush growing near the place I’m living at and on the weekend I picked a bunch of these berries. I thought they were blackberry fruiting couple of months earlier than usual. But my friend Susan tells me they are loganberries. According to the Oxford Dictionary of Food and Nutrition, the loganberry is a cross between a European raspberry and Californian … Continue reading Mascarpone and loganberry chocolate tart
