There Is Nothing Picky About A Picnic The word picnic describes spring and summer perfectly. It is one of our favourite family activities to do on our Sunday adventures. I really enjoy searching for beautiful places to visit each week. Somewhere the kids will enjoy and a place that makes the perfect location to set up a picnic. A question I am asked daily is, “What do you pack for a picnic and ... VIEW POST
Three Favourite Picnic Locations
Pumpkin Soup
1 quarter pumpkin diced into chunks 2 potatoes diced 2 onions diced 3 garlic cloves crushed 1 litre chicken or vegetable stock Salt and pepper Gourmet vegeta 1 tsp cumin 1 Tbsp Italian mixed herbs 1 small jar thickened cream In a large pot heat a little olive oil and start sauté all the veggies with the crushed garlic. Once slightly softened add the stock and top with water ... VIEW POST
Minestrone soup
1.5 Litres Vegetable stock 1 cup egg noodles 1 cup 'McEnZie brand' Italian style soup mix 1 Heap Tbsp tomato paste 1 large onion diced 2 carrots diced 1/2 Leek thinly sliced 1 celery stalk sliced 2 potatoes diced 1 Tsp dried parsley 3 Garlic clover crushed Fresh parsley chopped Beef rashers crisped in the oven (optional) In a small saucepan add the cup of soup mix with ... VIEW POST
Shish Barak (Meat Dumplings)
Shish Barak (Meat Dumplings) Full of flavour and character, a staple of Lebanese cuisine. Dumplings1 Packet Puff Pastry800 g Lamb Mince2 Whole Onions (- Finely Diced)2 tsp Arabian Seven SpicesUnsalted Butter2 tsp SaltYogurt Sauce2 L Goat Yogurt1 Cup Cold Water (- Mixed With 1 Tbsp Corn Flour To Dissolve)1 Bunch Coriander (- Chopped Finely)1 Bulb Garlic (- Crushed) Start by heating ... VIEW POST
Chicken Fettucine
Chicken Fettuccine Traditional and delicious. 1 kg Chicken Breast (- Diced)3 Cloves Garlic (- Crushed)1 Handful Fresh Basil (- Chopped)1 Handful Mushroom (- Sliced)1 Tbsp Vegeta Stock Powder1 Tbsp Mixed Italian Herbs1 Pinch Salt & Pepper (- To Taste)600 ml Thickened Cream375 ml Thickened Cream1 Packet Fettuccine Pasta In a large pot bring some salted water to a boil. Add ... VIEW POST
Mustard Chicken Provençal
Mustard Chicken Provençal A southern french dish with style. Chicken Marinade3 Tbsp Dijon Mustard3 Tbsp Wholegrain Mustard2 Gloves Garlic (- Crushed)Olive OilSalt & Pepper2 Tbsp Honey1 kg Chicken Breast FilletsSauce600 ml Thickened Cream (- Or Coconut Cream)1 Handful Spanish Stuffed Green Olives1 Handful Black Kalamata Olives2 Whole Red Onions (- Sliced In Chunks)2 Cloves Garlic (- ... VIEW POST