SATURDAY IN THE CITY...

Had  a day In Brisbane ...went to South Bank...jumped on the Big Wheel...it would be spectacular at night....considering I'm not good with heights... it wasn't scary at all  :). 

Walked across the river into the city...  went ghost hunting in the Brisbane arcade....apparently a spirit  lady traverses the top floor gallery...didn't see her this time...but always on the look out for a good ghost haunt!...The chocolate shop full of international lolly and chocolates ...was pleasing to the eye..to say the least  :).     One of Brisbane's original shopping arcades...refurbished and just a delight to wonder through.

I may bake tomorrow...if I do Ill be sure to blog...maybe a chocolate cake...but hmmm not sure....an apple cake...maybe sultana...lol...whateva I wake up craving I suppose!!

 

and as usual...click on pics to make them bigger.

 

bye for now...  

 

 

 

ANZAC BISCUITS.....

HI...   :)  Long time no see...

Being a most auspicious day this day ..whilst hubby went to dawn service...I fluttered about the kitchen making Anzac Biccies.... so lets get straight into it..

INGREDIENTS:

1 CUP OF ORGANIC ROLLED OATS
1 CUP OF PLAIN FLOUR
3/4 CUP BROWN SUGAR
1/2 HEAPED CUP COCONUT
125 GRAMS REAL BUTTER
2 HEAPED TABLESPOONS OF GOLDEN SYRUP
1 TABLESPOON BOILING WATER
1/2 TEASPOON BICARB

METHOD:

add flour sugar oats and coconut to bowl

melt butter add syrup then water and bicarb...
when all frothy add to dry ingredients. stir till welled mixed
roll into walnut size balls
flatten down lightly with a fork

bake for roughly 15 minutes on 180 degrees...give or take..how eva your oven is...careful...they golden up quickly...I nearly burnt mine!  :)

they will harden when cooled...I spooned melted chocolate onto mine...delish!  also you can add...sultanas  or some pecans  ect...whateva takes your fancy!

GENERAL TSO CHICKEN....

Hi Ho everybody!! On today's menu we have a delish  Chinese dish..
General Tso Chicken
quick ..simple and really scrummy!..Served with either fried rice or plain rice...whatever you fancy or have time for  :)

SAUCE:

1/2 cup chicken stock..I use Massel liquid stock
2 TBS Hoisen Sauce
2 TBS  Chinese rice wine vinegar
2 TBS soy sauce.. I use salt reduced.
1 1/2 TBS sugar
2 TBS  sesame oil
1 Tbs corn flour.

2 to 3 chicken breasts
2 eggs beaten
plain flour for dusting
sesame seeds

brocollini (baby brocolli)
spring onions (shallots) inch pieces 
3 fresh garlic cloves..finely chopped
2---3 slivers fresh  ginger..finely sliced

mix your sauce ingredients together..adding cornflour last.....put aside..
cut up how ever much spring onions and brocollini you like...

cut the chicken into bite size pieces
dip into beaten eggs
roll each piece in flour


deep fry your chicken in vegetable oil..
till golden brown.  remove and drain on paper

In the meantime add some  vegetable  oil...not much.... to hot wok..add your garlic and ginger.cook for a minute..add the brocollini and spring onion...cook for another minute..add the sauce...till bubbling. Add the fried chicken..cook for a minute and sprinkle with sesame seeds...for another minute...and your done!!

I promise it tastes just like a chinese takeaway..minus the MSG!

I have so many recipes I must get onto my blog!!  
Till next time..Happy cooking!
And remember click on the pics to make then bigger!  :)

Caboolture Historical Village.......

Wow today was sooooo sunny warm..and the bluest skies!...been waiting months for a decent sunday..woo hooo

Went  to the Caboolture Historical Village.  So many old buildings. Lots of nostalgic relics...and I must be showing my age..lol...I remember a lot of the old things...around when I was a kid...oh my....Even the old iron beds where just like my one at home..  :)  ok so I'm not 100 years old...give or take..lol...Mind you my youngest...whos manning the camera...did say... why go to see old things  he can stay right at home and see me...bahahahah...ahhhhh....must cover my grey shinning through!....and up till now...proudly!..  I found the old hopital quite interesting...had such a homely feel to it...like the nurses and doctors treated you as their own.... There is a Thomas the tank train ride for the kiddies...looked like fun.....We spent a few hours mulling around the place...a good time was had by all...

Now I must get a recipe on here this week... haven't decided what ill do yet.....sweet or savoury. I did a Chinese dish this eve ,beef and brocolli , was just like take away...  :)  So will put that one on soon.....so bye for now!!

Bring on the sunshine......

Another full week of cloud and drizzle...oh my..a gal just cant go anywheres fun in this weather... lol...I tells ya...this is the dry season apparently...I have to search through old pics for sunny weather.as above..last summer on the beach..ahh now doesn't all that glorious warm weather  make me smile..why yes!..my oh my...cant wait for spring...for some sun kissed rays on my pale complexion
I should read a good book...hubby says I need a Kindle...wt...nooooooo no fun electronically turning pages...:) hells no...I like the feeling of paper...the eye strain...the folding of the pages to remember where I finsihed..
You'll know when the weather decides to be perfect...Ill be back with fresh updates ..and warm smiles....have a good day!...and in the meantime...those of you sitting on glorious weather...send it this way!

Tower MIll Brisbane....

UPDATED:  Hiho to my most wonderful bloggers.....just dropping by for a quick minute...nope haven't forgotten my blog...just have been on temporary hiatus...and latey so has the weather!  but coming back..bigger and better than ever...I have places to go...things to document..and of course some more delicious recipes....So hold on a little while longer....and then...woo hooo...a brand new look!

P>S...apparently this windmill is haunted..my fav type of windmill... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Old_Windmill,_Brisbane

I did take a night time photo many years ago at this site...during a "ghost tour"and though it was dark inside no electricity..when the photos were developed...one of the windows was bright like  a light was on...now I know what your thinking...flash ect..lol...nope nahar...tried to debunk my own photo, cause I like to scientifically rule out first...mind you this was in the nineties before I owned a digital camera ...and so sorry bloggers...pic not avaliable  :(  I love the paranormal...so ya neva know...I may have some more stories to tell!! lol....

As always..click on pics to make them bigger...:)  OK fellow bloggers have a good one!! what ever that may be...its all good....

Chocolate Chip Cookies......

HI!  :)  made a batch of cookies this morning...its  been literally a few years since I made cookies!!  I cant believe it....My daughter recommended a fabulously easy recipe..so wahlah...perfection! And dare I say it...still raining here most of the  weekend!  lucky after spending years in Tasmania and way less rain down there...I am enjoying a very wet season up here. Ok here's the recipe...


INGREDIENTS:


125 grms softened butter
1/2 to 3/4 cup brown sugar I use 1/2
good splash of vanilla...extract is good....
1/2 teaspoon bicarb
1 1/2 cups of plain flour
1/2 cup of choc chips  ( I used dark)


cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy
add egg and essence of choice beat until combined
add the rest of ingredients..and beat well
roll into walnut size balls...slightly squish down with a fork
bake in 180 degree oven for approx 15 minutes..or until golden.
that's it  :)  makes 16 decent sized cookies.....

Little mouthfuls of happiness.  Hmm now what to do on another rainy day!..
Ill think of something...till next time fellow bloggers...keep smiling.....