Author Archives: theLABkitchen

Homemade Almond Butter

Posted on July 19, 2012

Nut butters are a way to add heaps of nutrients and flavour to oatmeal, or on toast, or maybe even straight from a spoon… The problem is that nut butters other than peanut can be super expensive and really they’re … Continue reading →

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3 Orange Baked Apple and Rhubarb

Posted on July 18, 2012

Brisbane is experiencing an unseasonably rainy July. Brisbane winters are usually dry, with cool nights and warm sunny days. We have blue skies that reach from one end of sky to the other. But not this year, it has rained … Continue reading →

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Pomegranate Smash

Posted on July 13, 2012

I left the cocktail to last but I actually served it first. What better way than to start the evening than a nice cocktail. It sets the mood and the tone of the evening, plus it was a good way … Continue reading →

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Beer Soaked Apple Pie

Posted on July 12, 2012

I know this sounds crazy, but beer soaked apple pie is really good, well so long as you like beer and apple pie, and I really like beer and apple pie! This recipe was invented when beer appreciation night was … Continue reading →

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Sumac and Asparagus Couscous, Yoghurt Sauce, and Apple and Fennel Salad

Posted on July 11, 2012

A beautiful roast chicken should be served with sides that compliment it and round out all the flavours. These sides are actually good enough to have by themselves. K and I had the sumac and asparagus couscous with some spiced … Continue reading →

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Sumac and Thyme Chicken with Pomegranate Glaze

Posted on July 10, 2012

This is not your normal roast chicken. I don’t know about you, but I find that 90% of the time roast chicken is boring and bland, and the other 10% of the time it is so salty and fatty I … Continue reading →

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Smoky Eggplant and Roasted Garlic with Caraway Soup

Posted on July 9, 2012

This week will feature the dinner I made for my Dad’s birthday. It was a sort of Middle Eastern, Citrus/Pomegranate themed evening, except for the dessert which is a unique LAB invention. I’ll post the courses in order throughout the … Continue reading →

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First Half Marathon

Posted on July 5, 2012

I ran my first half marathon last night, although that probably isn’t right because it implies it was an organised event, really I just went for a really long evening run. Although there were lots of people at the start … Continue reading →

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Brunch Punch: Raspberry and Cranberry Soda

Posted on July 4, 2012

This drink is for my Northern hemisphere friends because it is really not the weather for it right now. I know that a Brisbane winter is warmer than most Canadian or English summers so this is still good some sunny … Continue reading →

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Caraway Chicken Burgers

Posted on July 3, 2012

I don’t really remember where this recipe came from, or rather, I don’t know when I invented it. I remember trying to recreate a chicken burger I once had on Portobello Rd in London that was juicy, spiced and delicious, … Continue reading →

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