What Kim Ate (& Grew)

We planted a lemon tree in our garden. Thomas and I both firmly believe that a home needs a lemon tree :-) Lemon Meyer: Popular lemon for the home garden, more tolerant that other varieties. Performs well in small garden areas or in pots strategically placed where the sweetly fragrant flowers can be enjoyed. Lemons [...]

I really like this simple to make potato side dish. Be warned if you’re coming over to my place for dinner in the next little while you’ll be eating potatoes. Winter and potatoes go together very well as far as I’m concerned. Preparation time: 20 minutes Total cooking time: 20 minutes Serves: 4 as a [...]

I love going to the gym as gym means that when I get home it’s time for smoothies! (yes, really everything is about food). This is the smoothie of the hour. I think it’s the mint leaves and dash of lemon which give this smoothie the edge. Put the following in your blender. A ripe [...]

I was reading the Indulgence section of The Dominion Post when a recipe for Crema Catalana Baked Apples caught my eye. I’d just been wondering what to do with the Granny Smith Apples sitting in our fruit bowl! The baked apples were nice, pretty much what you’d expect from baked apples but the Cream Catalana [...]

This is a very quick and tasty light meal. I was worried that the olives would overwhelm the dish so I only put a few in. It ended up working well. It had the tartness of the olives, the saltiness of the feta and the sourness of the lemon dressing. If you don’t like olives [...]

I’m not sure if this drink does any good in a medicinal way but it certainly makes me *feel* better when I’ve got a cold, especially if someone else makes it for me. I think it’s partly good for the feeling of being looked after (thanks Thomas!). So if you have anyone with winter colds [...]

This salad has a strong, tart taste and the chili adds extra lip tingling enjoyment. It’s good as a side-salad. It’s good as a main I just added a little canned tuna to bulk it out. Guess what I’m having for lunch tomorrow? Bean salad recipe 1T olive oil 2T salted capers 1 can cannellini [...]