What's on my kitchen bench ...

The sun was streaming in at just the right angle,

But only for a moment...

Red Lentil and Coconut soup....

With Tumeric and Paprika.

What's on my kitchen bench....

More Canola....

Something from the trip...

Dubbo Botanic Gardens....

Driving through country New South Wales

The fields of Canolla are stunningly vivid. It's like the reverse of the lavender fields in Provence.

The clouds add their own drama.

This was a panorama shot, doesn't really do the field justice, but the sky looks fabulous.

B&B at Wagga Wagga...

It's been a lovely time in rural Wagga.

Canterbury Gardens....

Had a beautiful walk through the gardens today....

Loved the Magnolias...

A sea of Blue Bells....

If it's Spring you must have Daffodills

Bringing the Outdoors In!!

Momo....Nepalese Dumplings

500grams minced meat ( chicken/ pork/ lamb)

I bunch Corriander finely chopped

2 cloves Garlic finely chopped

1/2 inch fresh Ginger finely chopped

1 red onion finely chopped

Spice....tomeric, corriander,pepper,...

1cup shredded cabbage.

I pack wonton wrappers

Combine all ingredients except wrappers, 

then wrap a teaspoon full of filling onto a wet wonton wrapper.

Pinch the edges so they are completely sealed.

Steam for 20 min.....or simmer in boiling water until they float to the top.

Sears with chilli sauce.

Spanish lunch in Portarlington

 Beautiful seafood fettuccini marinara at the cafe near the pier.

Jones winery at Rutherglen...