Butter garlic salmon and spagetti

A day when I had to whip up something quick...just under half an hour! 

Review: Lygon Street, Melbourne City Center

When my brother told me that I should never miss a trip to Lygon Street since the kids are crazy about Italian food, I did not really pay too much heed. But boy, was he right. Best spagetti carbonara I have ever tasted....creamy and rich with just the right amount of milk and cheese.

Another go at Pizza

The last time I made this, it disappeared way too fast. Dad didn't even have a chance to sample it. So, I decided to have another go at it yesterday. I was exceptionally generous with the cheese toppings this time round. Added lots of garlic to the delight of the kids...they are all garlic lovers. I think I have perfected the pizza base and the sauce....YAAAAAAY!

Home-made Thin Crust Pizza

I had so much fun making pizza for the first time. I always thought that making pizza would be quite difficult and tedious but it turned out fairly easy. First time lucky, maybe but the dough and the pizza base turned out very nice and crusty...the way the kids like it. I experimented a little with the pizza sauce and toppings, opting to make my own tomato paste and using toppings that are favorites with the kids such as salami, ham, garlic, oregano, onions, green peppers, pineapple cubes and a generous amount of mozzarella and cheddar cheeze. I made two 10inch pizzas and it was so satisfying to see it disappear with lots of appreciative "hmmmm sooooo delicious" from the kids!