YUM FOOD BLOG

Kapiti Boysenberry Ice Cream

I’m addicted. I crave for it.

I’ve recently discovered Kapiti Boysenberry ice cream from a petrol station that I frequent. She’s hard to describe.

Bite it, the rich milk chocolate coating emits a satisfying snap. The taste of the ice cream kicks in as the chocolate coating melts away, you can’t help but notice how so creamy it is. Emmm…

You’ll taste subtle tangy accent seeping through - a refreshing contrast to the sweet ice cream and chocolate coating. On closer inspection, you’ll find swirls of boysenberry sauce integrated into the ice cream itself.

The experience was so enjoyable that I was hoping every bite won’t be my last. I want more.

FAQ

Where can I get this amazing ice cream?

I think it’s a New Zealand only product, you’ll find it in diary shops or petrol stations. A 6 pack is also available from supermarkets.

How many WeightWatcher points?

7 points. 6 points.

Why are there half eaten ice cream pictures in this post? Not cool.

I only want to share half of my ice cream with you.

Pan fried salmon, couscous, and…

Ok, the whole idea of this dish is that there is a hidden poached egg hidden beneath the couscous. On inspection, it’s just pieces of salmon resting on a bed of couscous. Not bad at all, I am sure it’s yum, but yawn…

The moment they spoon up some couscous, the poached egg ruptures! Surprise! Couscous soaks up runny egg yolk, giving it an interesting texture. Pair that up with crispy skin salmon pieces on the side, it really can’t get any better. Savour it.

Here’s How

• Tipiak instant couscous, the tomates herbes de provence flavoured one from supermarkets. Just add hot water and wait for 5 minutes.
• Poached eggs.
• Pan fry salmon peices until skin is crispy. Season well.
• Hide poached eggs under couscous.

I am well chuffed, and it only took 15 minutes to prepare.

Super yum braised beef noodle soup.

My daddy made it!

Sushi ice cream from nz natural ice cream franchise.

Taste like ice cream wrapped in candy.

Gimmick, really. Pay a few dollars more for the real deal!

Here’s a Sunday lunch idea for you.

There’s just something special when you mix cucumber yogurt (taztsiki) and salmon. The strong, distinctive flavors of the salmon coupled with the light, fresh & tangy taste of the cucumber yogurt - amazing.

This recipe is great for a lazy weekend lunch, and it only takes 15 minutes to prepare.

What you need (serves 4)

• 600 grams of salmon steak
• Fresh Turkish bread
• 1 cup of natural, unsweetened yogurt
• Juice from a quarter of lemon
• Half a cucumber
• Fresh basil & mint leafs

What do do

• Cut the salmon into strips, pan fry them in a tiny bit of olive oil on medium heat, 2-3 minutes per side. Season well.
• Finely dice the cucumber, basil and mint. Mix it in with the natural, unsweetened yogurt with a dash of olive oil and lemon juice. Season.
• Warm the Turkish bread up in an oven or pan. Butter or lightly drizzle olive oil if desired.
• Assemble bread, salmon and cucumber yogurt.

Pour yourself a glass of chardonnay. Enjoy!

Posted by Darren Wood

I’m not much of a baker. I find it a chore making sure everything is weighed and measured. However due to a glut of over-ripe bananas I was forced to do something drastic… That’s right kids - I baked!

As with almost everything I do these days the first thing I did was to google “banana bread”. The first result seemed to be perfectly simple so I decided to go hard with it (with my own additions). I chose to make mini loaves so I have to alter the cooking time. You could easily make these muffin sized and probably use the same cooking time.

What you need

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas
• 1/2 cup of chopped almonds

What do do

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C. Grease your mini loaf pan/muffin tray.
2. In a large mixing bowl combine the flour, baking soda and salt.
3. In another bowl cream the brown sugar and butter (NOTE: I don’t have an electric mixer so I opted for the far more manly by-hand-solution). Stir in the beaten eggs and mashed banana until well blended.
4. Stir banana mixture and almonds into flour mixture. Don’t over mix this - you don’t want to develop the gluten. Spoon batter into prepared loaf pan.
5. Bake in the preheated over for about 40 mins until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. Let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack.
6. Cut/break bits off and apply butter
7. Eat & enjoy!

Them: hi!

Me: hi.

Them: What’s for lunch?

Me: Kangaroo.

You’ve heard right people, Murder Burger has kangaroo sausages on their menu. Its gamey, smoky and has a salty/slightly tangy after-taste to it. I really like it.

A small tub of hollandaise sauce is also included with it, but really, I buy the sausages just for the hollandaise sauce. A Roo Burger is on offer too. But it was bland and chewy when I had it. I’ll just stick with the kangaroo sausages.

“But they’re so cute and fluffy and global warming…”. Whateva, I love my food too much.

Image credit: katherineisawesome.com <- coolest fashion blog, ever

Asparagus has got to be the perfect spring veg. Distinctive, fresh and flavorsome, yum.

It’s a lazy rainy Sunday afternoon, and I had this sudden craving. Here’s how I cook mine:

1. Blanch asparagus in boiling salted water. Don’t overcook them! Mushy asparagus is… no good :0
2. In a pestle and mortar, bash up a generous amount of garlic and a few sticks of thyme. Drizzle in olive oil while you crush the paste.
3. Just lightly brown the garlic paste in a pan, and toss in the asparagus.
4. To serve, drizzle the asparagus with olive oil and lemon juice. Season well with sea salt and crushed pepper.

Simple!

Saturday summer lunch - Pan fry fish with kaffir lime leaves & tumeric.

Cooking fish this way is real common in various parts in South East Asia. The flavor is just amazing.

Finished it off with strawberries.