Feed Others and Feed Your Christmas Spirit

Education is a fundamental right and Brisbane City Council has a wonderful Library network.  Regardless of age, education level or interests, you have a wonderful world of words and challenging ideas to explore.  Membership is free and unlocks borrowing privileges to thousands of books, magazines, electronic learning systems, internet access and a multitude of classes for all ages and abilities. Toddlers are encouraged to develop an early love of learning with books, rhyme singalongs and award programs designed to encourage lifelong learning and curiosity.
What better way to empower and educate our community.  Well done Brizzy. 

At Christmas, Brisbane City Council collects donations of tins of food for Queensland Foodbank who distribute to charities and community organisations to assist those in need.  

https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/things-to-see-and-do/council-venues-and-precincts/libraries/joining-a-library/library-amnesty-2019

Feed Your Inner Cook encourages you to Feed your inner Christmas Spirit by helping feed other people in our community.  Especially at Christmas, we reflect on our lives and consider what is truly important to us.  The act of giving, helping others and making someone's day a little lighter is, we believe, the essence of true Christmas spirit.

 

 














We wish you a truly happy Christmas, a day filled with love, silliness and memories.
Cheers!   Colleen and Mamma Marmalade


You might have to wear a silly hat, but there are always books to enjoy!

Help Feed Others and Feed your Christmas Spirit

Education is a fundamental right and Brisbane City Council has a wonderful Library network.  Regardless of age, education level or interests, you have a wonderful world of words and challenging ideas to explore.  Membership is free and unlocks borrowing privileges to thousands of books, magazines, electronic learning systems, internet access and a multitude of classes for all ages and abilities. Toddlers are encouraged to develop an early love of learning with books, rhyme singalongs and award programs designed to encourage lifelong learning and curiosity.
What better way to empower and educate our community.  Well done Brizzy. 

At Christmas, Brisbane City Council collects donations of tins of food for Queensland Foodbank who distribute to charities and community organisations to assist those in need.  

https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/things-to-see-and-do/council-venues-and-precincts/libraries/joining-a-library/library-amnesty-2019

Feed Your Inner Cook encourages you to Feed your inner Christmas Spirit by helping feed other people in our community.  Especially at Christmas, we reflect on our lives and consider what is truly important to us.  The act of giving, helping others and making someone's day a little lighter is, we believe, the essence of true Christmas spirit.

 

 














We wish you a truly happy Christmas, a day filled with love, silliness and memories.
Cheers!   Colleen and Mamma Marmalade


You might have to wear a silly hat, but there are always books to enjoy!

Jalapeno Cheese Ball

This cheese ball is all you need to have on hand in the fridge for unexpected guests or "bring a plate" requests over the festive season.  Nice flavour with hint of chilli but not too spicy for the more sensitive pallets.

Ingredients

1 box of Cream Cheese (250g) softened
2 Tablespoons sour cream
3/4 Teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 Teaspoon onion powder
1/4 Teaspoon black pepper
2 cups grated matured cheese (reserve 1/2 cup)
6 slices of bacon, cooked in the oven till crisp, chopped (reserve half)
2 fresh Jalapenos finely diced (reserve half)
1/2 cup chopped green onions (reserve half)

Method

In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream and garlic and onion powder.
Beat on a low speed until smooth and creamy.
Add 11/2 cups of grated cheese, half the chopped bacon, half the diced jalapeno and half the green onion.
Combine your reserved cheese, bacon, jalapenos and green onions in a small snap lock bag and store in the fridge.

Lay out a large piece of plastic wrap on the bench, then lay a second on top.
Spoon the cheese onto this in a ball shape, bring the sides up to cover and form into a ball.
Refrigerate overnight.

20 minutes before serving, remove from the fridge.
Spread reserved cheese, bacon, jalapenos and green onions on a large plate.
Unwrap the ball from the plastic wrap and roll around in the reserved toppings.

Serve with favourite crackers or fresh bread,

Mamma Marmalade

Shortbread - Sisters know best !

If you only have one shortbread recipe this is the one.  Given to me by my sister it hands down beats trying different interpretations because this is always a winner.

Ingredients

250g softened butter
110g caster sugar
250g plain flour sifted
125g rice flour

Preheat oven to 130 degrees C


Method

Beat butter and sugar in a small bowl until white in colour, add flours one desert spoon at a time (do not rush this process).

Roll teaspoonful's of the mixture and place on a greased oven tray, press down gently with a fork,

Bake for 10 minutes at 130 degrees C and then 15 minutes at 120 degrees C.  Depending on your oven you may need longer, lift the biscuit to see if the bottom is browned.  The top should remain pale.

Cool and enjoy with a cup of tea.

Mamma Marmalde

an encore of our favourite recipe
http://feedyourinnercook.blogspot.com/2013/04/shortbread.html