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About Passive Gourmet

I'm Danya. Living proof that sarcasm and optimism aren't mutually exclusive. I tweet and blog at the intersection of food, family and fun.

The Perfect Crime

It is the perfect crime. Chocolate cupcakes that have two vegetables cleverly concealed within: avocado and the oft-reviled cauliflower. I have written about my love of the Deceptively Delicious philosophy and recipes previously. Actually, I’m a raving fan and should be getting … Continue reading

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Let them eat cake

I wrote in my bio that my family doesn’t have any food traditions, but my very young blog is already showing me that we do. Nice! One of these is I think a very common one in Australia. And that … Continue reading

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Best. Ingredient. Ever.

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More passive than passive?

Can you get more passive than passive? Obviously I can! It’s been 11 months (close enough to round up to a year) since last posted. Why? Well, for one thing, I originally started this blog in hope that it might … Continue reading

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Hugh’s Pear & Almond Cake

I’ve got a bit of a crush on Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall.  His River Cottage series’ are just divine. Uplifting. But the food always seems a bit hard. Even some of the  ingredients that aren’t gathered from a hedgerow are a  bit … Continue reading

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Two Dads’ Chilli Mud Crab

Both my Dad and my Dad-In-Law love Chilli Mud Crab. The recipes (and their origin) are quite different.

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Going all the way with Bread

I have made this basic bread recipe a few times before, but I can’t remember ever having gone all the way.

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Eating, drinking and being merry

I am trying to do two things this year. Well, that is apart from submitting my PhD thesis on sport event legacies, doing some great new consulting projects in sport management and being a Mum. One is that I want … Continue reading

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Chicken Tikka Masala

The week before last I made a Chicken Tikka Masala. I love Indian and we eat it all the time, but I don’t cook it at home all that often – it just seems easier to buy. I picked a random … Continue reading

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Asparagus and Potato Tart

This week I was watching Jamie [Oliver] at Home, and saw him make this tart. I love asparagus, so I thought I would give it a go. I have only used Filo pastry for Spinach and Feta pies before, so … Continue reading

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