Plums

Does anyone else have a glut of plums I wonder.  It's that time of year.  I've been lucky enough to get greengages, that wonderful plum with an exquisite flavour like no other.  I preserved quite a lot over the last week or so and made a batch of jam, and now I'm looking for more.  There … Continue reading Plums

Banana Fritters

Banana Fritters Serves 4 1 cup self raising flour ¼ teaspoon salt Good pinch of bi-carbonate of soda Cold water 4 bananas, peeled and cut in half horizontally Peanut or rice bran oil for frying Sift the flour, bi-carbonate of soda and salt into a bowl. Mix with enough cold water to a coating consistency.  If … Continue reading Banana Fritters

Chicken Chow Mein

Chicken Chow Mein  Serves 4 1 tablespoon honey 2 tablespoons dry sherry ½ teaspoon Chinese 5 spice powder ½ teaspoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon vinegar 2 teaspoons Mirin 2 teaspoons oyster sauce 2 tablespoons rice bran or peanut oil 450g chicken breast, cut into 1.5cm cubes 1 teaspoon grated green ginger … Continue reading Chicken Chow Mein

Short Soup

Yesterday we needed to go into Hobart to stock up on ingredients.  We decided for a rare treat to go to a Chinese restaurant for lunch.  It may not seem much like a treat to others, but when our children were young Chinese food was one of the only types of specialty restaurants you could … Continue reading Short Soup