Mum was always a big pasta fan. Over the years, she tired of endless meat dishes and began to turn to a more mediterranean diet. The cupboards were always full of a variety of pasta, and she battled to keep weevils out of the packets. Being a romantic with a lively imagination, she would imagine…
Easy and Delicious Plum Cake
Fresh fruit was often hard to get, so many country women like Rosemary learned to make the best of their pantry. That often meant using tinned fruit to its best advantage. And dessert was an important part of the farming food culture. After a long day at work, we all looked forward to whatever sweet…
Chilled Pasta Salad for Picnics
Some of Rosemary’s fondest memories were picnics in the bush with friends and family, especially the days spent at Yorkrakine Rock. She would prepare this salad ahead of time and pop it in the esky. By the time we ate it, it was always the prefect temperature and provided a great flavour contrast with barbeque…
Quick Chicken Bake
Rosemary loved a good casserole, but sometimes didn’t get a chance to plan ahead and use her beloved crock pot. When she needed a tasty evening meal in a hurry she would throw this together and serve it with buttery mashed potatoes and green vegetables. Ingredients Method Preparation Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 30-35 mins…
Ro’s Scones
Rosemary’s scones filled many a hungry stomach on the farm at morning tea time. Whether she was making them for a team of shearers or her visiting city friends, she would bundle them up in a bright, fresh tea towel, pop them in a basket, and serve them with jam, butter, and cream and steaming…
The Flying Vicomtesse 