![[BOOK] The Cook's Garden by Sheridan Rogers](/wp-content/themes/crunched/images/bannerads/banner_cooksGarden_576x91.jpg)
Whole turkey breast (or buffe, as the manufacturers call it) is an impressive and easier option than a big whole roast turkey. It also yields plenty of delicious moist white meat which keeps well for leftovers. Serve with mixed roasted vegetables, which can be prepared ahead and served warm. Remove plastic and paper towels from [...]
The clatter of plates, the popping corks, the jingling of glasses, and the rattle of knives and forks mingle with peals of merry laughter, with the buzz of conversation, and the splash of the waves upon the beach.” Sounds like a jolly way to spend Christmas day to me – far more jolly indeed than [...]
Curious, isn’t it, the way we continue to elebrate Christmas in Australia. Come December – and the official start of summer – shop interiors and department stores are filled with white-bearded Santas and reindeer; cards and Advent calendars depict scenes of snow. Holly, ivy and mistletoe still deck the halls and snowmen are sold as [...]
What gift do you most treasure at Christmas? For me, the most precious is the home-made present, the one which expresses something of the personality of the giver. It doesn’t matter how wacky it is. In fact, its very imperfection is part of its charm and humour. Some of my most treasured possessions are those [...]
Welcome to the silly season! The time for entertaining friends and returning favours. So how will you entertain guests this summer? Barbecues are great because the men do the cooking. And they’re such a casual affair which can start at 12 noon around the pool and go through a long hot afternoon. They’re easy to [...]
