Category Archives: Salads

A little Pre-Valentine’s Love in the Crafternoon!

Recently, I decided to host what I affectionately like to call a “crafternoon” -an afternoon of laughter and creativity. I invited my Mum, my sister who lives close by (Sherry) and one of my best friends- (Bonnie). We had lots of … Continue reading

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Zuni Cafe’s Roast Chicken with Bread Salad- Delicious!

  I must admit that I have only eaten once at Zuni Cafe. This is only due to inconvenient geography- if we lived in San Francisco we would definitely eat there as often as possible. The menu is well balanced, … Continue reading

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Zucchini Madness

  Every Spring I forget about zucchini-I look at the tiny innocent looking plants that my Mum gives me or that I plant in a peat pot or that I purchase at the nursery and I think- I’ll plant two … Continue reading

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Ceci Bean, Carrot and Olive Salad

  I’ve been on the hunt for new salads to pack for lunch. I really enjoy those that have beans as a main ingredient- I just find them so satisfyingly filling, high in flavour and full of healthy benefits. This salad was … Continue reading

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