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OUR 2020 COVID Christmas

Christmas 2020 was always going to be different. We are used to festivities where half of the family is missing, because they are either living overseas, visiting in-laws or just decide to celebrate on their own on a deserted island!  For many years, cruising and living in Cairns, we have hosted orphan Christmases with fellow stranded friends. And one of the most memorable Christmas Day was in 2011, when anchored in the… Read More

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Christmas 2019

It’s been a while since I wrote a Christmas post, mainly because the past couple of years have been hectic leading up to the holidays. While busy, this year, has been a little quieter, allowing more time for planning and now writing. As always Christmas celebrations stretched over 2 days, courtesy of our dual nationalities. I insist on the French tradition of Le Reveillon, Christmas Eve dinner, which for me makes it… Read More

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November classics: #seafood, #slowcooks , #roasts, #curries, pumpkin and turkey! Inspired by travels near and far, using local produce and whatever sits in the pantry.
Feeling like going meatless and taking inspiration from @ottolenghi book #ottolenghiflavour. The original recipe of Spicy Berbère Ratatouille calls for eggplants, capsicums/peppers, kohlrabi, and berbère spice mix. I substituted brown onions for the kohlrabi and baharat for the berbère mix ( similar flavour less heat ). Served it on steamed rice, with baba ganoush and makdous paste from @valleyfallscatering and a few cherry tomatoes for colour and freshness. The falafel and cucumber yoghurt are optional, I happened to have them on hand and added it for extra bull for the hungry ones…
We’re home and the cooking is easy. I pick the main ingredient and pair it with whatever is on hand that day. It’s a bit like playing mystery box, no one knows what’s for dinner until it’s in front of you! 😂
The last road trip we managed to squeeze in our European visit was from Paris to Liguria, Italy. 9 days, 3 locations, countless coffees and gelatos, heavenly breakfasts and a wonderful mix of traditional and modern Italian dinners. We expected to eat lots of pasta and pizza, what a delightful surprise to find there is so much more to Italian cuisine: foccacia, pesto and anchovies are everywhere in Liguria, served in a hundred different ways. We ate our fair share, as well as hearty meat dishes and delicate vegetable offerings. So many delicious discoveries! I didn’t want to leave, could have kept eating my way through the whole country!
Back from France and needless to say that we ate well ( 99% of the time 😂 ). From the generous hosting of family and friends, to traditional establishments, regional menus, a gastronomic dinner in a 15th century castle, a leisurely lunch by the beach, and of course iconic pastries… it has been such a unique and delicious journey. I wish we covered more, just ran out of time…a good thing for the waistline I guess.
I have not cooked for over a month. Instead we have spent the whole of July tasting our way thru other’s kitchens during a 28 day road trip around Northern Europe. Here are 10 of the highlights, many others deserve a mention, even a post of their own. Stay tuned…
It’s been a tough month for both our families.
Sharing some of our May home spreads and casual eating out around the Shire and beyond.
When the temperature plummets it’s time for comforting soups, stews, and baked dinners. While dreaming of summer salads and bbq!

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