February 2011
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Special Summer Brawn Recipe
Serves 6 1 Large veal shank 1 x 680 g John West Prime Corned silverside 1 x 450 g can john west Pork Shoulder Ham 1 0r 2 pigs trotters 1 bay leaf sprig thyme/parsley chives or spring onions 2 onions 2 carrots salt and peppercorns fresh chopped parsley little vinegar, lemon juice or dry white wine In a large saucepan, place veal shank, pigs’ trotters, bunch of herbs tied...
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“It is hard to divert country men from their favourite topics of crops, sheep and...”
– And they all come dressed as Ginger Rogers, because Australian men are all just dying to get into a dress, for some reason.
The Australian Hostess Cookbook, 1968?, Mrs K. S. Cahil
“The Net is a waste of time, and that’s exactly what’s great about it.”
– William Gibson (via azspot)
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madmenpieces:
Roger: You should get him to put another egg in it.
Mona: Roger…
Roger: Telling you, one egg is good, two eggs are better.
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Savoury Strasbourg Snacks Recipe
Serves 4 1 tablespoon melted butter for brushing 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened ½ teaspoon curry powder 8 slices white or wholemeal bread 2 tablespoons fruit chutney 4 thick slices pork Strasbourg sausage 4 slices Cheddar cheese Preheat Sandwich Toaster, brushing thoroughly with melted butter. Beat softened butter or margarine with curry powder until well blended. Spread curried...
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Ground Hog O-Ga-Na Recipe
Clean a nice fat groundhog and parboil until tender. remove, sprinkle all over with salt, pepper and red pepper. Bake before fire or in oven.
I missed Ground Hog Day, didn’t I? Ah well, I’ve no idea what a Ground Hog is, other than he repeats on you.
Indian Cookin, 1973, Frances L. Whisler
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“I include the words ‘semi-formal’ to eliminate doubts as to type of...”
– Eliminate all doubt.
The Australian Hostess Cookbook, 1968?, Mrs Margaret Anne Somerville
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“Invitations will be written in French and sent out three weeks before the party...”
– How to be Pretentious.
The Australian Hostess Cookbook, 1968?, Mrs D. J. Wild
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“There is no more depressing a smell, typifying the worst of English and...”
– This is probably what I’m eating right now. No, I’m probably still on jelly :(
Don Dunstan’s Cookbook, 1976
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Honey Bubble Grapefruit Recipe
Serves 4 Combine: 2 tablespoons honey 4 tablespoons Cointreau or brandy 1 teaspoon grated root ginger 2 grapefruit, laved and segments loosened 30 g butter, melted 2 tablespoons brown sugar 4 glace cherries, for garnish Pour combine ingredients evenly between the four grapefruit halves. Allow to stand for 2-3 hours. Brush with butter, sprinkle with brown sugar and grill under a hot gas grill...
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I’ll be out of action for 5 days or longer, hopefully not longer.
So I’ll queue a few posts to keep you busy while I’m gone.
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Castaway Luau Recipe
Serves 2 ½ cup flaked, cooked fish ½ teaspoon rum 1 small onion, finely sliced ½ teaspoon finely chopped parsley ½ teaspoon lemon juice ¼ cup diced pawpaw salt and pepper to taste 4 slices smoked processed cheese 4 slices bread, buttered on 1 side Combine fish, rum, onion, parsley, lemon juice and pawpaw. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Preheat Sandwich Toaster. Lay a slice of cheese on the...
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