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Trentham – A Weekend Getaway

Dhanya Samuel — Tue, 07 May 2024 13:38:31 +0000

A glimpse of our weekend getaway to the beautiful, quaint town of Trentham nestled between Woodend and Daylesford. Trentham is a small, quaint town that’s situated halfway between Woodend and Daylesford and located high on the Great Dividing Range. For a long time, this charming town was just a passing by location for travellers visiting...

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Tamil Nadu style Quail Masala

Dhanya Samuel — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 01:36:32 +0000

A traditional preparation from Tamil Nadu, this quail masala is a must try for all quail lovers. The gravy is mildly spiced and light but packs so much flavour from all the whole spices and aromatics. Enjoy it with rice, parathas or appams. Before I get onto today’s recipe for a delicious quail masala, I...

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One Pot Spanish Rice with Chorizo

Dhanya Samuel — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 12:51:51 +0000

Aren’t one pot meals the best kind of weeknight dinners? This One Pot Spanish Rice with Chorizo is super simple to make with ingredients always at hand. Delicious, hearty and enjoyable for the whole family. If you had read my previous post, then you would be aware of our new fur baby ‘Bernie’. So, little...

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Prawns Fry with Cashewnut Paste (Kaju Jhinga)

Dhanya Samuel — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 12:40:00 +0000

This Prawns Fry with Cashewnut Paste is a unique and interesting dish. Instead of using whole nuts, the cashewnuts are ground to a paste along with spices to create a flavourful marinade for the prawns. If you follow me on Instagram, then you would have known about the new addition to our family. Yes, finally...

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Tangy Sardine Curry

Dhanya Samuel — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 11:35:57 +0000

For the sardine lovers! A deliciously tangy sardine curry, simple to prepare and best enjoyed with a bowl of steaming hot rice. It’s been a while since you heard from me here, right? Let’s just say, I have been a tad bit lazy and not too motivated to create anything new for the blog. I...

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Arilla Restaurant (Boneo Park, Victoria)

Dhanya Samuel — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 10:51:54 +0000

Arilla (meaning The Dancing Ground) is the onsite restaurant at Boneo Park offering a delicious and memorable dining experience inspired by fresh, local and seasonal produce from Mornington Peninsula. What is Boneo Park? Located in the heart of Mornington Peninsula, Boneo Park is a diverse 850-acre property that has a world class Equestrian centre, Arilla...

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Gujarati Prawn Curry – “A Little Bit of This, A Little Bit of That”

Dhanya Samuel — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 11:46:19 +0000

A delicious Gujarati style prawn curry from the award-winning cookbook “A Little Bit of This, A Little Bit of That” by Jayshri Ganda and Laxmi Ganda. I am a huge fan of cookbooks that showcase regional Indian cooking; there’s so much more information and knowledge to gain from such books than just a bunch of...

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Kerala Prawn Masala

Dhanya Samuel — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 08:49:34 +0000

This Kerala prawn masala is a rustic and fiery dish from the tribal community of Kerala. Get your hands on fresh tiger prawns and cook this dish in an earthernware pot for the real flavour. The last couple of years, I have become interested in learning about the Indigenous people and tribes of both India...

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Digaag Duban (Somali style Baked Chicken)

Dhanya Samuel — Thu, 05 May 2022 08:29:20 +0000

Digaag Duban is a delicious chicken preparation from Somalia, a great example of Indian influences in the cuisine

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YERING STATION WINERY, YARRA VALLEY (VICTORIA)

Dhanya Samuel — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 08:29:08 +0000

Yering Station needs no introduction, especially among the wine lovers of Australia. The oldest winery of Victoria, Yering Station is also one of the most beautiful wineries located in Yarra Valley. I have been to Yering Station a few times for wine tastings, cellar door experiences and even the farmer’s market that’s held monthly at...

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