Spicy Tofu with Coriander & Lime

This is a dish I had for breakfast at a great place called Burasari, just off Patong Beach in Thailand. It tastes a little like a soupy version of salt and pepper tofu. Though I had this in Thailand, I think it’s more of a Chinese influenced dish (which seems to be quite common around [...]

Nan’s Zucchini Bread

I love this recipe. As a kid, my sister & I used to visit my Nan in Queensland’s Gold Coast every year. She would always have a zucchini loaf waiting for us (my other Grandmother always had a Honey cake awaiting our arrival, and yes, I was spoiled as a young child, and in need of a good dentist). This recipe makes 2 x loaves, although you could always half it if you only wanted to make one (but trust me, you’ll want two… and if you don’t, you can always give one to your Nan or neighbour, or just stick it in the freezer). My Nan usually eats this with a good slather of butter (but she is from New Zealand where butter was a staple for her generation). I prefer it straight up with a cup of tea. Enjoy!

product planning with pesto goggles

Sometimes, I find it easier to understand a process when I don’t apply it to my ‘area of expertise’. Whether my product is the next Twitter of Facebook, or if I’m simply planning to make a birthday cake, the process is essentially the same.
You’re probably wondering at this point how pesto fits into product planning? [...]

spanish fisherman’s stew

I saw this recipe on Tobie & Matt’s Spanish show on the Lifestyle channel – tis an ‘authentic’ Spanish fish stew.

Baked Risotto

Foodie traditionalists, turn away now! But.. if you’re looking for a really easy risotto, then this is for you!
It takes about 45 minutes in the oven and is ‘nearly’ as good as the traditional way.
Ingredients

2 cups arborio rice
5 cups boiled water
1 vege stock cube
1 tablespoon of butter/spread
4 cups of sliced mushrooms (a variety of types [...]