Posts by Maryterry

ciao tutti! It’s Friday and the first day of a new month – May. The fifth month in our calendar, its origins are a complex little story involving both the Greeks and the Romans. Unlike almost all the days of the week which are Scandinavian in origin, the names of the months in English are…

ciao tutti!! Adding to yesterday’s post about teaching kids/ partner/ grandkids how to feed themselves: The Little Cellar Rat learned early on that a carafe, jug or bottle of water at the hand + ready when cooking, is essential and invaluable. It might sound like COOKING 101 but it simply works and de-stresses. whenever that…

Yes, NANNA GGELSO 2018 our sweet red blend settled down post-bottling, the labels arrived and all is ready for mail or phone orders. It’s light and lively and still a little bit cheeky! With notes of ripe berry fruits it reflects the carefree days of summer gatherings, echoing those times throughout the year. Still $20…

It’s Wednesday! How are the WFHers faring and are you staying safe and sane. Wednesday….hmmmmm. Few other words in the English language give as much trouble as this word when it comes to spelling. Like 6 out of 7 days of the week in English, this word comes from Norse culture. Think of it as…

Ciao to all the WFH’ers! It’s Sunday and that means time for soaking up the deliciousness of the Weekend to read, eat lunch at a civil 3pm or do whatever balances out the working week. It’s overcast here on the Hill, the mock oranges are in flower and it looks as if rain is on…

ciao tutti!! Saturday and the weather is glorious, even if a tad on the hot side. All the more reason for getting outside to stock up on your Vitamin D and N levels. Another post from la cucina: if you haven’t made BAKED RICE for ages, it’s time to make amends. It’s ultra easy, delicious…

ciao tutti! Wednesday brings a tinch of cooler weather and thoughts turn to ….. SOUP! The Little Cellar Rat’s suggestion for a hasty, tasty lunch – Jazzed Up Tomato Soup. Start with your favourite tinned soup, grate in some tasty cheese, bless with a sprinkling of Italian herbs, smoky paprika and a kiss of chilli…

ciao tutti! It’s Easter Tuesday and the sun is bathing us here on The Hill in its buttery creaminess. The days have been warm but that sting of the summer sun has been put to the side. For all the Working From Homers it’s back to the desk/computer. by now you will have worked out…

ciao tutti! Fish or seafood is most likely on your Good Friday Menu and no doubt there will be a wedge or two of lemon or lime. Before you discard them, use the segments to give the plates and pan a good wipe out. If you have one or two still left over, throw them…

The Little Cellar Rat made ‘caponata’ on the weekend. That’s lunch sorted for a few days. Chunks of capsicum and wedges of eggplant (don’t peel or salt, no need to if they are young with tight skins, just slice off stalk end.) Use an oven pan with sides approx 3cm, give them a massage in…