Merryn's Menu

 This title is so appropriate as this dish is seriously the best ever Garlic  Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry that I have ever cooked; it is ...

We are lucky to live in a seaside town with an amazing fresh fish store if you didn't manage to catch a few fish yourself during the las...

 Today was a very busy day at work and all I could think of, in between customers, was a hearty bowl of fresh wonton soup.   Chicken broth, ...

Wishing you all a Happy Healthy and wonderful New Year.   It's been an exciting Christmas holiday with everyone home for the first time ...

 Living in our coastal town restaurants are limited and their menu rarely changes.  We rarely dine out as I prefer to cook a healthy balance...

 Week night meals can be incredibly fun as you wind down from a stressful day of work and immerse yourself into cooking the evening meal.  O...

This is the perfect lock down lunch, quick, tasty and satisfying and just a little bit different.          After all, how many ham, cheese a...

                                                                                   I have been absent from blogging for  a few months  due t...

We have just had an electricity black out for over three hours in our shop which was not fun and is always a challenge. Customers stil...

Driving to work this morning there was a dual utility with a cabin on the back.  I noticed first the driver, then the passenger opened and c...

We have had an abundance of Italian chillies, red, long and moderately hot.  These chilli bushes are producing for their second year and hav...

We are all living in unusual circumstances with social distancing and the fear of covid19 abounds evrrywhere which has resulted in a sh...

After arriving at work this morning I opened the store then dutifully turned on the Nespresso machine for my morning's burst of deliciou...

Okay I am so glad to have finally taken the plunge and bought an Air Fryer.  Our daughter is to thank as Ms G asked for an air fryer for her...

I think Italians created Fritto Misto to be a stand by meal, one which is quick and very satisfying.  Add a good handful of capers, some le...

A conversation with a friend the other day reminded me of a time when I was aged 9 and kept reading about kids getting their potty mouths...

We have had a really tough time here lately.  Savage bush fires that have affected every one of us in the surrounding areas in one way or a...