tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post6193521782378211612..comments2024-03-28T15:55:53.792+10:00Comments on down to earth: Home cooking the old fashioned wayUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-61756194619679709322013-08-15T14:23:26.937+10:002013-08-15T14:23:26.937+10:00Great recipe. Looking forward to trying out with ...Great recipe. Looking forward to trying out with the ruhubarb. Thanks I have learned so much from you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618327753880000801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-87449453901917366472011-10-15T21:19:14.145+10:002011-10-15T21:19:14.145+10:00Lovely recipes.
We have masterchief india now, sea...Lovely recipes.<br />We have masterchief india now, season 2 is about to begin. season 1 was quite sad, so we didnt bother to watch.<br /><br />MC-Australia is tons better, and mum watches it regularly, i whenever i can :)<br />Definitely make you want to jump and run to the kitchen to make something :)Ishietahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10566675214613287107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-17165890781967973802011-01-11T22:28:37.109+10:002011-01-11T22:28:37.109+10:00Hi
Rhonda,
reading your back posts again I love do...Hi<br />Rhonda,<br />reading your back posts again I love doing that going over what you have written over and over again t be inspired...<br />I agree with you completly that home cooked food need not have fine dining , we in India make most of our food from scratch and its a great pleasure to serve up dishes to our guests and they need not be well arranged and good looking but they should surely be tasty and made with a lots of love , if you read my blog you will see what we call as a THALI ... And you will see how we serve our meals... I would love to know what you feel about it if you find some time to comment... THANKS...Mahekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05838929350804595150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-44494800970140458642010-06-01T23:54:04.082+10:002010-06-01T23:54:04.082+10:00Great recipes, I'll definitely try the mushroo...Great recipes, I'll definitely try the mushroom bake. <br />As someone already commented, we do have Masterchef here in the UK plus all the spin-offs. My son is a chef and was short-listed for the Masterchef Professional series once but no one dropped out so he didn't get on.A Time for Stitchinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18081085376540243147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-7840742799590368712010-06-01T13:26:20.659+10:002010-06-01T13:26:20.659+10:00These are old wonderful recipes that I can't g...These are old wonderful recipes that I can't get enough! Always loved these all!dining room tablehttp://www.erikorganic.com/dining-room/dining-room-table.shtmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-43906869896269469312010-05-30T23:27:12.250+10:002010-05-30T23:27:12.250+10:00Rhonda, Do you know if you can prepare this dish t...Rhonda, Do you know if you can prepare this dish the night before and keep it in the fridge, assembled but not cooked, overnight?<br /><br />I wanted to try doing that to save time on a busy day, but wondered if it would get too soggy.Romanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01725826881848148814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-64761903294929158892010-05-30T09:10:47.640+10:002010-05-30T09:10:47.640+10:00I was just trying to decide on a nice easy desert ...I was just trying to decide on a nice easy desert for tonight. You reminded me about a family favourite... bread and butter pudding! That's what we'll be having :-) Thanks.Amihttp://livingthislifeami.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-5950771910158858412010-05-30T00:24:39.130+10:002010-05-30T00:24:39.130+10:00Thanks for the great post, Rhonda. A lot of us &q...Thanks for the great post, Rhonda. A lot of us "newer" moms/cooks/home economists would LOVE to cook this way, and I think, are working in this direction. Unfortunately, we weren't taught to cook this way. Even those who make mostly homemade meals have learned to find a recipe we want to try and head out to pick up every ingredient. I am learning to compromise to use up what is on hand, and find ways to plan creative and SIMPLE meals. THANK YOU for the recipes!!Angiehttp://ourlittlenest.typepad.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-7744632563288822182010-05-29T04:36:34.526+10:002010-05-29T04:36:34.526+10:00Nicola, about 20 minutes for the fruit bread. If ...Nicola, about 20 minutes for the fruit bread. If will be ready when it's golden brown and it sounds hollowish when you tap it.Rhonda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00175785349529109084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-8204864920244462642010-05-29T04:36:34.527+10:002010-05-29T04:36:34.527+10:00The fruit bread look amazing! A weekend project f...The fruit bread look amazing! A weekend project for me - I don't have a bread machine so breadmaking is a great stress reliever for me. :-)<br /><br />Thanks from Janet in Banff, Alberta, CanadaJanethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912196826791676075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-90531518632285729162010-05-29T04:35:03.492+10:002010-05-29T04:35:03.492+10:00Sarah, you can set it in a bain marie if you wish ...Sarah, you can set it in a bain marie if you wish to but if you keep an eye on it, in a slow oven, you should be right.Rhonda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00175785349529109084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-63286999873884242182010-05-29T03:48:26.264+10:002010-05-29T03:48:26.264+10:00I have never heard of the program "Masterchef...I have never heard of the program "Masterchef" in the USA. Then again, I only have a couple of cable tv channels. There might be something similar on one of the food network channels.<br />I loved what you had to say about home cooking. I don't like doing fancy things. In my opinion, it's just not realistic on a daily basis. I'm just starting to enjoy cooking again. I love home cooking. It's real and tasty :) :) Plus, it is part of what makes a house a home, in my opinion. <br />I enjoy your recipes. I may have to try the bread pudding recipe. I used to eat this quite a bit as a child. It brings back many happy memories for me :) :)<br />I plan on making "baked oatmeal" on Sunday. It's an easy recipe and inexpensive.<br />Greetings and hugs from Oregon. Thanks for taking the time to share with all of us :) :) :)Heather's Blog-o-ramahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05490555197097928275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-43690763478390461502010-05-29T03:08:52.955+10:002010-05-29T03:08:52.955+10:00I have a question Rhonda. Do we need to set this ...I have a question Rhonda. Do we need to set this pan of bread pudding in the oven into another of water as you do custards? I am so going to make this bread and buttter pudding...we call it just bread pudding over here but good is good no matter where!!!! :) SarahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-39872406907215884632010-05-29T01:56:06.887+10:002010-05-29T01:56:06.887+10:00Funny that you mentioned Nourishing Traditions. I&...Funny that you mentioned Nourishing Traditions. I've wanted to read it and just before I checked your blog I was on my library website putting it on hold. I can't wait to get it. <br /><br />I know what you mean about things being out of fashion, especially when it comes to clothes. I've never understood why you would stop wearing something you like and that flattered you just because "no one else" was wearing that style anymore. <br /><br />I'm the US, but a few weeks ago I met an Australian couple who are here on vacation. (I've never met an Australian in person.) They were such delightful people. =)<br /><br />SusanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-64939532757489257912010-05-29T01:30:27.618+10:002010-05-29T01:30:27.618+10:00Rhonda Jean
We have a whole series of masterchef p...Rhonda Jean<br />We have a whole series of masterchef programmes here in the UK -the original masterchef & the spin offs -Professional,Celebrity & Junior.<br />Thank you for such an inspiring blog - SueAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-58635944197883572202010-05-29T00:42:04.522+10:002010-05-29T00:42:04.522+10:00Rhonda, now you are talking! I made bread pud not ...Rhonda, now you are talking! I made bread pud not long ago; it is one of my husband's favourites. Last night I did Sticky Toffee Puds, and while I am cutting down on sweets and meat in my diet; those old fashioned desserts are still wonderful and to be enjoyed now and again. Thanks for the Fruit Loaf recipe too.hopflowernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-66845294508395745402010-05-28T23:19:43.645+10:002010-05-28T23:19:43.645+10:00I too love old fashioned cooking. Nothing nicer th...I too love old fashioned cooking. Nothing nicer then a plain dinner of homemade food. Wonderful recipes.<br /><br />MarlynLokshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17744393319879735773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-21261301445128776302010-05-28T19:07:47.180+10:002010-05-28T19:07:47.180+10:00Hi there,
Bread and butter pud looks awsome! Funi...Hi there,<br /><br />Bread and butter pud looks awsome! Funilly enough most of our cook books are Australian Womens Weekly they are great. We spent hours in Dubai( we don't have tv in Cyprus)watching cooking programs like master chef and my favorite of the so called new age chefs is Jamie Oliver. He does new stuff but with an element of home cooking and doing things like mum did. One of his books which I am reading now is Jamie at Home it is a mixture of what you grow in the garden and then recipies to use the produce.FAB! <br /><br />BTW got some pallets and will start building some veggie garden beds this weekend. Yuippiee<br /><br />We had a friend from Dubai over last week and she was very impressed with my homemade orange cake, cooked on the gas BBQ with chocolate icing. Now you wouldn't get that with afternoon tea at the Bur Al Arab! ( Sail building on an island)<br /><br />Off to try out baking bread on the BBQ now.( electricity is expensive here so we bought a Gas BBQ and have saved 90EUR over 2 months)<br /><br />Home cooking is the best gift you can ever give family and friends.<br /><br />Happy home baking everyone.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06878648576472606698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-558579538214186512010-05-28T18:22:34.362+10:002010-05-28T18:22:34.362+10:00I totally agree with you about the fine dining sty...I totally agree with you about the fine dining style of tv chefs! They make cooking seem so difficult when actually home cooking shouldn't be. I love your recipe for the mushroom bake! Am going to try it out this weekend.Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06391430708117266742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-86598018105221144672010-05-28T17:46:13.725+10:002010-05-28T17:46:13.725+10:00I love my old CWA cookbook so when the CWA brought...I love my old CWA cookbook so when the CWA brought out an Anniversary addition I bought it for my daughters and DIL. They were delighted. I can't wait to try your bread recipe. Thank you. Kim :)cumquatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10478866058647271796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-31286055250000912512010-05-28T17:40:20.064+10:002010-05-28T17:40:20.064+10:00One more question about the fruit bread - approxim...One more question about the fruit bread - approximately how long do you bake it for?<br /><br />Cheers,<br />NicolaUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16783077185747968074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-65859994358525763922010-05-28T17:28:03.262+10:002010-05-28T17:28:03.262+10:00Ann, arborio rice will work in a pudding if you ca...Ann, arborio rice will work in a pudding if you can't find short grain. Have a lovely time cooking this weekend. <br /><br />Nicola, glaze the loaf after baking. Happy cooking!Rhonda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00175785349529109084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-63224444119559123672010-05-28T16:56:57.874+10:002010-05-28T16:56:57.874+10:00Hi Rhonda, can I just ask if the glaze goes on the...Hi Rhonda, can I just ask if the glaze goes on the bread before or after baking? I'm definitely going to try it. Thanks for your wonderful blog!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16783077185747968074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-64297276217223303662010-05-28T16:48:55.376+10:002010-05-28T16:48:55.376+10:00Rhonda Of course they are all home cooks on MC - t...Rhonda Of course they are all home cooks on MC - thanks for reminding me! I guess they would not eligible to enter if they had worked in the industry. What I was trying to say was that the person who seemed to me to be the most homely of all the contestants, who cooked basic family food won. I've come back to the comments to actually ask if you know if any Aussie supermarket chain stocks short grain pudding rice. Tried IGA and Coles but no luck. Hopefully old fashioned rice pudding will be on our table this weekend!Ann at eightacresofedenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15524581927752695509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-605287660738284022010-05-28T15:38:48.900+10:002010-05-28T15:38:48.900+10:00The coolest thing about this post is that BOTH you...The coolest thing about this post is that BOTH your sons are chefs! You must have raised them to appreciate real food and good cooking. <br /><br />I love MasterChef, though I generally don't do fancy presentation at my place, and there are some things that I'm very happy to leave to the restaurants! But I love that it proves over and over that great food is best cooked from real ingredients :-)dillpicklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10167045189440606367noreply@blogger.com