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  • Oatmeal and mushroom risotto

    Oatmeal and mushroom risotto

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    Dominique Solomon
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    This week, Woolworths had finally launched Steel cut oats in their stores, as you can imagine the excitement was palpable  with so many foodies patiently waiting for it to hit our shores! Steel cut oats are different from regular rolled oats, instant oats, and quick cook oats, in that it is processed in different ways.…

  • Olive oil, lime and coconut biscotti. 

    Olive oil, lime and coconut biscotti. 

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    Dominique Solomon
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    It’s been a while since I’ve baked anything, I find the process of baking quite calming and sort of a temporary escape from the real world in exchange for that a realm of whimsy and wonder. Now if only I could escape washing the dishes after the mess that ensues… With my olive oil purchase…

  • Roast cauliflower and quinoa salad

    Roast cauliflower and quinoa salad

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    Dominique Solomon
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    This gorgeous warming salad is inspired and adapted by a recipe from the Gourmet Traveller Australia. As said in my previous post, I’m finding more ways to (excuse the pun) spice up my vegetables and make it into a main dish that is both filling and delicious. Thought I would share a little piece of…

  • Babylonstoren Olive Workshop

    Babylonstoren Olive Workshop

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    Dominique Solomon
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    Every visit, every single time, I always find something new at Babylonstoren. This to me is what keeps me coming back every time, the excitement of exploring something different in the same lush gardens. If you remember, I joined a group for the Bee workshop last October, which was amazing to experience first hand going…

  • Roasted pumpkin infused yoghurt

    Roasted pumpkin infused yoghurt

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    Dominique Solomon
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    Pumpkin epitomizes Autumn in the comforting warm taste and colour lending it’s beautifully sweet flavour to just about anything I can think of to add it to. Which brings me to these gorgeous yoghurts that I am beyond obsessed with, pumpkin and cinnamon double cream yoghurts that I have recently considered an indulgent treat. The…

  • English muffins 

    English muffins 

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    Dominique Solomon
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    Sweet or savoury? A thin layer of strawberry jam or silky smooth lemon curd topped with a dollop of cream or simply served with lashings of melted butter on a toasted English muffin. Best served in bed with a piping hot cup of tea. This is the epitome of weekend ‘breakfast in bed’ kind of…