Entries by Debbie Worgan

Lana’s Salmon Crunch Pie

Pastry

1  cups plain flour
1 cup grated tasty cheese
1 tsp salt
1 tsp paprika
1/2 cup butter

Filling

1x 500 gm can salmon, boned and flaked
3 x 50 gm eggs
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup grated tasty cheese
2 tablespoons mayo
1 finely chopped small onion

Method

Mix dry ingredients, and rub in butter till it resembles breadcrumbs. Reserve 1 cup and press the remaining mixture into a spring-form pan. Arrange … Read more »

Tasks for summer

Keith Mundy

Another year is underway and, as one season follows on from the last one, the tasks might change but there is always plenty to do in the garden.

Summer brings with it the usual tasks we can all relate to and, although these tasks can seem tiresome, they are most essential in the overall upkeep of our gardens. Luckily this year we have had ample rain but this has led to one major task that most of us are … Read more »

Chocolate Pecan Pie

The Triangle Team

For the crust
150 grams (1¼ cups) plain flour, plus more for dusting
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
140 grams unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
2 to 4 tablespoons ice water, as needed 

For the filling
170 grams (1½ cups) raw pecan halves
85 grams unsalted butter
60 grams dark chocolate, chopped
¾ cup corn syrup
4 large eggs
100 grams (½ cup packed) light brown sugar … Read more »

Book Review highlights for 2021

2021 was not the greatest year of our lives but, for avid readers, it has had some terrific highlights. Here are my selections for the best of – would love to hear which books gave you the most pleasure. 

Overall favourites/champions

After Story – Larissa Behrendt; and Kazuo Ishiguro – Klara and the Sun

Best biography

James Campbell – Talking at the Gates: A Life of James Baldwin

Best political histories

Johanna Perheentupa – Redfern: Aboriginal Activism in the … Read more »

Savoury Nibbles

A couple of savoury nibbles to have on hand over the festive season.  Or you can place them in small jars and give them as gifts.

Tapenade
Ingredients
1 cup Kalamata olives
2 cloves garlic
½ cup raisins
2 tbs fresh oregano
Juice 1 lemon
2 tbs olive oil
Black pepper

Process all except the oregano then pulse it in at the end. 

Marinated Olives and Feta … Read more »

Summer hints

Keith Mundy

Summer is with us again and with it come many tasks required to keep our gardens looking their best and, if the weather forecasters are right, we might be in for a wet summer.

Even if we get the forecast rain it is important to remember that for those of us who garden in pots, watering of these is an important practice. Plants suffer a lot of stress in pots as they often miss out on watering, … Read more »