gdp's Comments

http://www.spicyicecream.com.au/ : Spaghetti con Polpette

Tue, 3 May 2011 04:51:04 +0000

Holy jeezus that looks amazing Lisa! You know my weakness for a good spaghetti so I'm just dying for this. My recent post French Earl Grey Poached Pears

http://www.spicyicecream.com.au/ : Pear Pies with Tea-Infused Custard

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:00:49 +0000

Love the pies and tea custard! And omg I LOVE that plate! :D My recent post Oops- My Bad

Citrus and Candy : Autumn \'Pig and Beer\'

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 07:35:28 +0000

Rashers is what we call slices of middle bacon. As in the long bacon with the big meaty flappy part and the fatty long bit. Er, does that make sense? Lol!

http://www.spicyicecream.com.au/ : Honeyed Ricotta, Fig & Lavender Galette

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 10:35:31 +0000

I love galettes, they're like a lazy woman's pie hehe. I love your sweet version Lisa! Fig, honey and ricotta are just made for each other. But that ginger ice cream, oh gawd... it's bookmarked x 1000! My recent post Braised Cabbage in Balsamic

Citrus and Candy : Braised Cabbage in Balsamic

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 08:28:49 +0000

I think I need to stop wearing skirts ;)

Citrus and Candy : Braised Cabbage in Balsamic

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 08:28:16 +0000

Endive is awesome for slow-cooking so I think it'll definitely work in this especially with the sweet glaze to mellow the bitterness. I think the bitterness of radicchio would also work beautifully but I don't think it'll suit slow cooking as well as endive and cabbage. But if you do try it, you'll have to reduce the cooking time because it's a more tender vegetable than cabbage. You can most definitely use the lid to cover it instead but the sauce probably won't be as reduced or syrupy since it won't 'evaporate' as much. Having the paper on means that the sauce will cook down nicely without the top drying out. But it's such an easy flexible recipe so I think it work either way. Hope this helps you out and hope you enjoy it! :D

Citrus and Candy : Braised Cabbage in Balsamic

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 08:19:26 +0000

You can definitely replace it with any vinegar that you may like but I promise that the balsamic isn't very strong in this. Ooh yes, the colour is so mesmerising isn't it? :)

Citrus and Candy : Braised Cabbage in Balsamic

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 08:18:24 +0000

If it makes you feel better, I promise you that you won't taste a lot of the balsamic flavour and pungent-ness in this dish. The long cooking and sugar really mellows out the power of vinegar :)

Citrus and Candy : Braised Cabbage in Balsamic

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 08:17:07 +0000

Hi Ellie! I had the book for ages and I can't believe it took me this long to make it too! I truly think this dish is fabulous with any meat and of course, by itself. I did mention that this would be divine with duck and game meat so I can only imagine how good pork would be too seeing as they all suit the slightly sweet accompaniments. And from the consensus of commenters, pork seems to be the #1 choice :D The thought of a crispy pork crackling with the sweet cabbage is making me all woozy in a good way. But I'm with you: I'd defintely up the vinegar a little with a fattier piece of meat.

Citrus and Candy : \'The Bananarrot\' (Layered Carrot and Banana Cake with White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting)

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:38:43 +0000

Heehee I love the best of both worlds! But both cakes does taste fabulous in one mouthful xx

Citrus and Candy : \'The Bananarrot\' (Layered Carrot and Banana Cake with White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting)

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:37:50 +0000

Heh awesome! Hope you enjoy it!

Citrus and Candy : \'The Bananarrot\' (Layered Carrot and Banana Cake with White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting)

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:37:42 +0000

Yay for no nuts! I always prefer my cake nutless anyway. I hate getting bits stuck in my teeth :D

Citrus and Candy : Sweet Thyme and Choc Chip Muffins

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:15:01 +0000

Couldn't have said it better myself! Glad to have you back in Sydney love! xxxx

Citrus and Candy : Sweet Thyme and Choc Chip Muffins

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:14:27 +0000

Especially with butter. Oh gawd, how I love butter!!

Citrus and Candy : Sweet Thyme and Choc Chip Muffins

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:14:04 +0000

Naw you're too sweet! :D

Citrus and Candy : Sweet Thyme and Choc Chip Muffins

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:09:39 +0000

Hehehe thank you!!!! xxxx

Citrus and Candy : Sweet Thyme and Choc Chip Muffins

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:09:29 +0000

Definitely something everyone must try esp if they love thyme. Naww much <3 back to you love!

Citrus and Candy : Sweet Thyme and Choc Chip Muffins

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:09:03 +0000

Thank you so much! Hope you enjoy it! xx

Citrus and Candy : Sweet Thyme and Choc Chip Muffins

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:08:37 +0000

Yay for darling fur-babies! xxxx I didn't know how brilliant thyme was in desserts too. The earthiness really does complement the sweet stuff like chocolate and caramel :)

Citrus and Candy : Sweet Thyme and Choc Chip Muffins

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:07:14 +0000

I'm just discovering the joys of using different herbs in desserts myself. It's so intriguing to see which herb works with what. Fun times! :D