• Smoked ham hock and guanciale

    It’s cold. The sky is clear and blue. I’m cold to the bone. Comfort food seemed in order. I put a smoked ham hock and a lump of guanciale into the slow cooker with some water, vinegar, salt, and whole peppercorns. After six hours, I had an amazing meal which warmed my bones. In further…

  • Tuna asparagus bake

    The post describes a day spent mostly at work with visits to a bakery to enjoy various pastries, including a passion fruit fudge vanilla slice and a potato pie, compares sausage rolls from different locations, and details the preparation and cooking process of a tuna asparagus bake for dinner, involving mixing tuna, asparagus, cheddar, cream,…

  • Pie Floater Cheat

    The post describes a busy work period that led to choosing a pie floater for a meal, inspired by a Facebook memory from the previous year, and details purchasing and preparing a chunky pepper steak pie with pea and ham soup and tomato sauce, enjoying the pie floater, as well as buying and evaluating a…

  • Queensland Day

    Queensland Day commemorates the establishment of Queensland as a self-governing colony on June 6, 1859, with its own Constitution and governance, and while not a public holiday in Queensland, it is marked by personal celebrations such as scenic drives and enjoying local foods like sausage rolls and coffee, as described in the blog post .

  • Lamb shank

    This post reflects on a busy stretch of life, with thoughts on work, television, and the comfort of familiar routines. It moves from personal reflections on William Shatner and a comparison to Ron Swanson into a detailed lamb shank recipe. Altogether, it reads as a mix of diary entry, pop culture meditation, and cooking note.