Belly Rumbles

Beef Rendang

Sara McCleary — Thu, 28 May 2026 22:30:00 +0000

Beef rendang is a slow-cooked dry-style curry with the classic ingredients of coconut milk, lemongrass, galangal, turmeric, and red chillies. The result is an intensely flavoured meal with fall-apart tender beef. One of the most satisfying curries in Southeast Asian cooking. An Indonesian recipe originating with the Minangkabau people of West Sumatra. It is...

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The Retreat on Celebrity Edge

Sara McCleary — Wed, 27 May 2026 05:31:21 +0000

The Retreat offers exclusive areas and services on Celebrity Edge, and Edge class ships, for suite guests. The exclusive areas offer an escape from the crowds. These include a dedicated pool, spa, lounge and restaurant. You will also have access to a dedicated bulter. Plus other perks and services. One of my favourite perks, while...

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Mini Egg Brownies

Sara McCleary — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 07:11:41 +0000

Mini egg brownies are the perfect fudgy chocolate Easter treat. These brownies are packed with butter and dark chocolate, completely indulgent, and super easy to make. Use your preferred candy-shelled mini eggs. Cadbury mini eggs are smaller than the Darrell Lea speckled eggs that I use. You could fit a couple of the smaller ones...

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Luxury or Letdown? My Stay in the Celebrity Edge Magic Carpet Suite

Sara McCleary — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:33:32 +0000

The Magic Carpet Suites are probably the most asked about suite on the Celebrity Cruises' Edge class ships. These cabins are the cheapest suites with access to The Retreat on Celebrity Edge (with a traditional verandah). I stayed in this suite on an 11-night cruise from Sydney to Tropical North Queensland (return) in October of...

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Bessie Restaurant Christchurch

Sara McCleary — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 21:45:00 +0000

Want to experience locally sourced beef from the Canterbury region while visiting Christchurch? Then Bessie is the restaurant for you. They carefully dry-age cuts of beef for a minimum of 45 days in their bespoke drying room. Your cut of choice is then roasted in the charcoal oven, searing your cut to perfection. Add to...

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Addictive Onion Chip Dip

Sara McCleary — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:05:36 +0000

This simple chip dip is rich in roasted red onion flavour. Creamy with the tang of mustard and gherkin. Grab your favourite thick-style kettle-cooked chips and dip away. This is a hearty, flavour-packed chip dip. Bold flavours of roasted red onion, gherkins and green olives. A perfect dip to serve with drinks at a lazy...

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Easter Simnel Cake

Sara McCleary — Sat, 12 Apr 2025 09:45:06 +0000

Simnel cake is Easter's answer to the Christmas fruitcake. Only this one comes with a sweet surprise inside. It's a rich, fruity, spiced cake with a cheeky layer of marzipan baked right into the middle. The cake is iced with a layer of marzipan and crowned with 11 marzipan balls. The balls represent each of...

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Air Fried Breaded Chicken Thighs

Sara McCleary — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:31:15 +0000

Crispy, golden, breaded chicken thigh fillets in the air fryer with a cheesy herb coating! This easy air fryer recipe delivers tender, juicy chicken with a delicious crunch - without the extra oil. Perfect for a quick and healthy family meal. Serve with a fresh salad for a simple yet satisfying dinner. Don't have the...

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Sausage & Egg McMuffin

Sara McCleary — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 01:40:27 +0000

Homemade Sausage & Egg McMuffin recipe just like McDonald's, only better with my secret ingredient. The homemade sausage patties can be made in advance and frozen along with the English muffins for an easy convenient breakfast sandwich. I am not a big McDonald's fan, but Macca's (or Mickey D's), but not a complete detractor either....

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Inati Restaurant Christchurch

Sara McCleary — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 07:01:43 +0000

Inati, a top fine dining experience in Christchurch, New Zealand. Enjoy the "Trust Us" menu at the gleaming brass chef's table, with a front-row view of the culinary action. On my recent trip to Christchurch, I didn't spend all my time looking for the best bars in Christchurch. I was on the hunt for their...

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