Appliances Online

Hmmmm, I had a lovely morning tea yesterday that has led me to reflect on Jewish cooking, what it is and how you do it! I received an email from Appliances Online - inviting me to a morning tea, a Mothers Day Morning Tea, but I'm not a mum, I hear you say.
I looked into it a little further to discover the ladies from Monday Morning Cooking Club, a group of 6 lovely ladies who happen to be Jewish; who were cooking said morning tea support many charities, one of my favourite being amongst them - OzHarvest.
Why not?
Please, if you're interested google Monday Morning Cooking Club, and have a look. I wasn't blown away by fabulous, frivolous pastries, but offered some lovely, wholesome home baked food, cooked with care, and the very best bit? A story to share.
Looking through the MMCC book - thanks to Harper Collins, I was warmed by the care put into sharing food from the wider Jewish community, from young and old, across the globe.
I haven't dealt with Appliances Online - however was treated to a tour of the premises - looks great, very efficient. Prices are competitive  and I am told by a good friend she buys her appliances there because of competitive pricing, excellent customer service and FAST delivery.
Below is the lovely Breville All in One I came home with, and because of my LOVE of gadgets, of course, I've used it already! Yep, the blades are VERY sharp - my ring finger and thumb can attest to that.

A very big thank you to Appliances Online - and the great team who work there, Monday Morning Cooking Club, Breville and Harper Collins!

Tomato Soup, for the Winter

Winter is coming, here in Australia, and I love a warming soup, snuggled up on the lounge, mmmmmmmmmmmmm.
As a child, one of my favourites was Campbell's Tomato Soup, now that my taste has matured somewhat I like to make my own!
Ingredients
12 or so large tomatoes - a mix of roma and field are great
Drizzle of olive oil
1/2 t Salt
1/2 t Pepper
1 tBrown sugar
Drizzle balsamic vinegar
6 large cloves garlic, unpeeled
1 Spanish onion
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup fresh cream
Some lovely fresh Thyme
Method
1/2 the tomatoes and place on a baking tray with garlic cloves. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, pepper, brown sugar and balsamic vinegar - roast at 180 degrees for an hour.
Sauté onion until clear and add tomatoes, squeeze garlic cloves into pan and add stock, add a little more balsamic vinegar at this time. Simmer for about 1/2 an hour. Purée in batches and pass through a sieve, and cream and heat. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve with nice bread........... We like ciabatta.
Yum yum yum! Enjoy

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