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Our Growing Edge: the roundup

August 6, 2013 by Stacey 15 Comments

Hey gang! Did you cross a culinary experience off your bucket list this month? Plenty of people around the world did, so let’s peek into their kitchens, shall we?

First up, in a move that will please nutella-lovers everywhere, Nom Nom Ally has made a healthy homemade version…

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Followed by Rachel at Trampling Rose, who tells us how not to make macarons! They still look delicious though…

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Paul from That Other Cooking Blog finds himself up against rhubarb for the first time… and makes something pretty spectacular. Rhubarb tarts with creme patisserie, anyone?

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Our leader and intrepid Growing Edge creator, Genie, finally attempted something she adores eating whenever she’s out – smoked salmon risotto. I LOVE risotto, which meant I had to learn how to make it fairly early on. Didn’t she do a good job!

1smokedsalmonrisottoNext up on the list are these delectable peach muffins from The Orange Bee. Linda was experimenting with some new products from her work, and these babies are made with pecan oil. Cool, huh!

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All the way from (unusually sunny) England is this gorgeous roasted carrot soup from Phuong at My Kitchen of Love. How vibrant!

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Ever wanted to know what to do with the less-popular veggies that make their way into your CSA/food share box? Why, make a coleslaw of course! Absolute genius, Salted Plates, I wish I’d thought of it 🙂

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With a post entitled “The 108 Year Old Breakfast“, I couldn’t help but be intrigued by Chandler’s story of wandering around her town of San Isidro, eating traditional breakfasts (and making me hungry in the process!) and drinking fresh orange juice. Got a spare room over there? I’m keen for a holiday!

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And in a favourite read of mine, Danielle tries keeping up with Jamie Oliver instead of the Holsby’s for something different, and finds that his 30-minute promise of Peri Peri chicken with dressed potatoes, rocket salad and a dessert of portugese tarts is a bit of a fib.

1holsbysAnd another favourite, Jo at Down To Earth Mother did something I’ve also been meaning to do for a looong time: homemade sweet chilli sauce! This looks out-of-this world good.

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Huevos rancheros are next up, and also next on my list! How effing good did Marnelli from Sweets and Brains do? Ah-ma-zing.

1huevosFor all y’all with a sweet tooth, then feast your eyes on some dark chocolate cherry brownies, courtesy of My Utensil Crock:

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And also on the pile of the “why didn’t I think of this”s, are these amazing nueva herb, sea salt and vinegar chips – where the vinegar is BAKED INTO the chip. Oh my sweet cheesus, you can betcha this is happening in my kitchen pronto. Thank YOU Janet, you made me laugh and be hungry, my two favourites.

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And a classic margarita. Where can you go wrong with this? I’m keen for one or two of these and a bowl of those damn potato chips. Sonya at And More Food has got me covered.

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 Coolcookstyle had me giggling all through her tales of ice-cream making, but ultimately had me drooling at the thought of this blueberry buttermilk sherbert.

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And in succeeding where I have failed in times past, Nom Nom Cat features a delicious potato gnocchi alla arrabiatta (which reminds me of this, which is the greatest thing on the internet. Ever.)

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And Nom Nom Panda makes coconut milk – something I definitely should try!

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And me – what did I do? Well you will find that here. I finally tried freezing and thawing tofu to experiment with its vastly different texture. I made san choi bau and dammit, it was GOOD!

Thanks again to Genie and the gang from Our Growing Edge. I had a blast, added some new recipes to my list to try, and found some brand-new blogs to read. Satisfactory all round 🙂

 

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Comments

  1. Jessi Glauser says

    August 6, 2013 at 11:18 am

    Now all I want to do is make a stop at each of their homes and demand to be fed everything pictured here!HUNGRY!Love it.x

    Reply
    • Veggie Mama says

      August 7, 2013 at 9:48 am

      Haha I’ll come too.

      Reply
      • Jessi Glauser says

        August 7, 2013 at 11:13 am

        I’ll bring something to share…once I move down to the Sunshine Coast I can finally get my hands on some yum as Beetroots and make beetroot chutney!!Why do I always read your foodie posts when it’s so close to lunch time?!

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        • Veggie Mama says

          August 9, 2013 at 2:36 pm

          OHHHHH beetroot chutney is my favourite x

          Reply
  2. SlapdashMama says

    August 6, 2013 at 3:10 pm

    I WANT TO MAKE ALL OF THE THINGS

    Reply
    • Veggie Mama says

      August 7, 2013 at 9:48 am

      I WANT TO EAT ALL OF THE THINGS.

      Reply
  3. cookerandalooker says

    August 7, 2013 at 10:20 am

    Cracker list Stacey – now I’m equal parts hunger and inspired!

    Reply
    • Veggie Mama says

      August 9, 2013 at 2:36 pm

      haha same.

      Reply
  4. sonya says

    August 7, 2013 at 10:59 am

    such a great lineup. everyone’s so talented! (even the macaroon shells look great!)

    Reply
    • Veggie Mama says

      August 9, 2013 at 2:36 pm

      I know, I wouldn’t be too disappointed!

      Reply
  5. Lisa Mckenzie says

    August 8, 2013 at 12:21 pm

    Love this I always am looking for a new recipe or 3 thanks Stacey for sharing you are making me hungry too.

    Reply
    • Veggie Mama says

      August 9, 2013 at 2:36 pm

      haha I love being inspired x

      Reply
  6. Mrs Holsby says

    August 8, 2013 at 5:19 pm

    Thanks for the wrap up, Stace…. we all look good standing side by side like that, don’t we? So many delicious adventures to follow.
    Margaritas and homemade chips soon, eh?

    Reply
    • Veggie Mama says

      August 9, 2013 at 2:36 pm

      you know it!

      Reply

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