The Food Polygamist

A reminder…..

NL2T — Tue, 15 May 2012 10:16:58 +0000

A reminder that the timers on our stoves were put there for a reason.

After hours slaving over this, I just want to cry.

Beetroot & Garlic Dip

NL2T — Tue, 15 May 2012 09:51:17 +0000

You will need-
400g of Beetroot, fresh or tinned
2 tbs of Natural Yoghurt
1/4 cup of fresh Mint leaves
1/2 cup of toasted Pine nuts
Juice of half a Lemon
1 clove of Garlic
Salt & Pepper

Pesto, Pine nut & Parmesan Pizza

NL2T — Mon, 07 May 2012 03:52:10 +0000

You will need-

1 Souvlaki Pita bread
1/4 cup of fresh Pesto
1/4 cup of Toasted Pine-nuts
1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
Salt & Pepper

A website that will change your life

NL2T — Sat, 05 May 2012 09:20:54 +0000

This website has changed my life – it will yours too…… http://grilledcheeseacademy.com

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AMAZING.

Tomato and Garlic Soup

NL2T — Tue, 01 May 2012 23:55:16 +0000

You will need-

1kg of peeled tomatoes

1 medium brown onion

4 cloves of Garlic

750ml of Chicken Stock

Black pepper

Pinch of sugar

Salami, Olive and Fresh Basil Pasta

NL2T — Tue, 01 May 2012 23:50:39 +0000

You will need-

500g of Penne pasta

1cup of pureed tomatoes

200g of shaved salami

¼ cup of black olives (pitted)

Hand full of fresh Basil leaves

2 cloves of Garlic

Pinch of sugar

Black pepper

Esstential Winter Meals

NL2T — Tue, 01 May 2012 21:40:57 +0000

Tropical Fruit Extravaganza

NL2T — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 07:31:54 +0000

‘When in Rome, do as the Romans’ they say.

When in FNQ (Far North Queensland) , you EAT FRUIT.

The remnants of afternoon tea (above) show that I have been having a good time. I have had the usuals – Mango, Paw Paw, Banana, Amazing Passionfruit etc.

But I have also had a few rare tropical fruits, Lemonade Fruit, Rosella, Wattle seed, Black Sapote, Fresh Coconut and Mangosteen.

The last of which was a delicious discovery (below).

The Mangosteen is a fascinating little fruit which you peal like
a Mandarin. The fruit itself is white and looks like a bulb of garlic! It has a delicious sweet mango like taste, a new favourite of mine. (below)

The fresh food markets here are what us city folk would call Art Exhibitions.

Dining at NuNu

NL2T — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 05:07:32 +0000

Barely two minutes out of the restaurant and I have got to share the NuNu experience.

‘One of the best restaurants in australia’ deserves it’s title.

Mind literally blown.

The dessert was the pick of the meal.

Pineapple jelly, candied coconut and tapioca jewel trifle with hibiscus syrup. (see below)

Must be said, the wait staff were amazing.

Happy Easter!

NL2T — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 10:16:55 +0000

Make your own Hot cross buns this Easter – its easier thank you think!

YOU WILL NEED:
14g dried Yeast
5 cups of Plain Flour
150ml warm Water
200ml Milk
1/2 cup caster Sugar
2tbs Oil
2 Eggs
1 tsp ground Cinnamon
1 tsp ground Ginger
1 tsp ground Nutmeg
1 cup organic Sultana’s
1/2 cup of Jam