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Here at thefamilyroom we are unashamed Oliver fans.
I love how he simply breaks down cooking myths and techniques while sharing scrummy recipes that we really can cook at home. It’s real, it’s easy and every recipe of his that I’ve tried has been an absolute hit with the family.
Here’s a snippet of ‘man’ cooking to whet your [...]
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WATCH THIS SPACE…
In a matter of days we will be featuring our second Foodie Fortnight whilst simultanteously launching our first ever Men In The Kitchen series.
If you think you’re a ‘bit of alright’ in the kitchen…a bit of a Jamie Oliver…a bit of an at home chef or just interested in turning your home cooking up [...]
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I’ve always been a fan of colour coding.
Amy Atlas is the master of colour coding when it comes to arranging a dessert buffet. Her treats look amazing grouped together in all shades of one or two colours.
Whether you are planning a sweet soiree or an evening of savoury snacks, give colour coding a whirl.
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Here’s another fabulous and easy recipe from Samantha Cosatto, one of thefamilyroom girls. Whatever recipe she sends our way is always a proven crowd pleaser. Make a pot of this curry and invite someone over today.
This is an EASY recipe I found in one of my mags. SO easy and great for good hearty meal that takes only [...]
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A good friend recently stayed with us who happens to be a vegan. This made me a little nervous, as I was completely unsure of what to cook for the week. Thankfully she had a plethora of vegan recipes under her belt to share with us carnivores.
The recipe below is a breakfast she made for [...]
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With another cold weekend upon us, why not bunker down with your loved ones and grab a good foodie movie to inspire your palate.
Some noteworthy foodie movies:
Babette’s Feast
Like Water For Chocolate
Chocolat
Big Night
Julie & Julia
No Reservations
Ratatouille
Enjoy!
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Surprisingly this is a family favorite. I know, I can hardly believe it. My kids love it, my hubby devours it and…..get this, we’ve had kids over just hanging out and I’ve served it and they LOVE IT. Crazy as it is, this green number serves as a crowd pleaser, a budget helper, a huge [...]
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To this day not a Friday goes by without my father firing up the barbeque to cook dinner for our extended brood.
Sure, it happens the world over, yet there is something about the weekend barbie that is quintessentially Australian. It seems like learning to char any and every cut of meat on a barbeque is [...]
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The other night I had a hankering for something different. The weather was gorgeous, it was a Friday night, spring was {finally} in the air and I felt like something YUMM-O.
Strangely my hankering fell on POLENTA. Yes, that divine Italian dish that is finally making its way onto tables across the globe.
Polenta is a popular [...]
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I love food, there’s no getting around it. I am grateful that I don’t live with a wheat intolerance because I particularly love Italian food. I love smooshy pasta and Tuscan pastry, the incredible smell of olive oil freshly pressed, a glass of Chianti lightly floating around the glass, and the gorgeous aromatic herbs that [...]
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