Carrot And Beef Short Rib Soup Recipe

Apr 4, 2011Aug 6, 2019 ~ Tandy ~ 15 Comments

Last year I rushed my entry into the Woolworths Soup Competition as we were heading for our annual overseas trip. I entered three soup recipes, based on the concept of the soups currently sold by Woolworths at that time. One of my entries was my broccoli and cheese soup recipe. I thought this would be … Continue reading Carrot And Beef Short Rib Soup Recipe

Star Anise

Mar 2, 2011Jun 26, 2019 ~ Tandy ~ 5 Comments

Star anise is the dried fruit of a Chinese evergreen tree. Propagation is done with semi-ripe cuttings and they will grow in well-drained but moist acidic soil, in light shade. Harvest the fruits just before ripening. This 8 pointed star shaped spice is an essential ingredient in many Asian cuisines. In Vietnamese cookery it is … Continue reading Star Anise