Blueberry Olive Oil Cake

Grocery shopping on a Sunday night i found punnets of blueberries at $5 a pop - usually they are $10 so i grabbed a punnet, and found this recipe :O)

Brought it into footy the next night for everyone, i hope the team liked it hehe. The cake is different, with the olive oil its denser yet tastes lighter then a normal butter based cake, and i find it stayed moist after one or two days as well.

Ingredients

Moro Extra Light Olive Oil Cooking Spray

1 cup Moro Extra Light Olive Oil

3 eggs

3/4 cup caster sugar

3 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 cups self-raising flour, sifted

3/4 cup milk

1 cup frozen blueberries

Method

Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Spray a 6cm deep, 19cm square cake pan with oil. Line base and sides with 2 layers of baking paper.

Place oil, eggs, sugar and extract in a bowl. Whisk to combine.

Add half the flour. Stir to combine. Add half the milk. Stir to combine. Repeat with remaining flour and milk.

Pour mixture into prepared pan. Sprinkle with blueberries.

Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until a skewer inserted into centre of cake comes out clean (cover cake with foil during cooking if over browning).

Stand cake in pan for 10 minutes. Line a wire rack with baking paper. Turn cake top-side up onto a wire rack to cool.

Sydney International Food Festival - I Ate My Way Through Cabramatta

Jen (from www.jenius.com.au) & I (from www.bettysbites.blogspot.com) have teamed up & started a project for the Sydney International Food Festival and are holding guided culinary tours of Cabramatta, in the month of October 2010.

You can click here for more info, and here to book your tickets :)

I'm very excited to be a part of this (thanks Jen!), so if you have any emails you can email us here @ tours@iatemywaythrough.com

Overview

Explore Sydney's little Vietnam and taste all of its culinary treasures. You will be guided by Jennifer Lam, the editor of one of Australia's top food blogs, JENIUS: the spectacular culinary adventures of a Sydney Gen Y and the author of I Ate My Way Through Singapore & Vietnam; and Betty Pham, the editor of Betty's Bites and a Cabramatta local.

Starting with a walking tour, you will be able to familiarise yourself with the main food-shopping precincts and eateries. You will then learn about the delectable flavours of Vietnamese cuisine and discover the best places to eat Vietnamese delights such as Bún bò Huế (Hue-Style Spicy Beef Noodle Soup), Phở (Beef Noodle Soup), Bún măng vịt (Bamboo shoots and duck noodle soup), Bánh xèo (Vietnamese savoury crepes), Com Chien Ga Da Don (Crispy Skin Chicken with Tomato Rice), Bánh Mi Thit (Pork Rolls), Nước mía (Sugarcane Juice), Chuoi Chien (Banana Fritters) or Chè (Combination dessert beverages).

Note: Vegetarians are welcome! Simply indicate this on your booking form to enjoy a tailored culinary guide.

After a breakfast/lunch stop, you will be shown how to shop like a resident foodie. Jennifer and Betty will share their knowledge on Vietnamese groceries and tips on the best places for fruits, vegetables, meats and other culinary bargains.

Only available during the Crave Sydney International Food Festival, presented by Citibank.

These tours are run in intimate groups of ten so the availability is limited! Don't miss out and book today.

Saturday 2nd October, 9am - 12pm Saturday 2nd October, 1 - 4pmSunday 3rd October, 9am - 12pmSunday 3rd October, 1 - 4pmSaturday 9th October, 9am - 12pmSaturday 9th October, 1 - 4pmSunday 10th October, 9am - 12pmSunday 10th October, 1 - 4pmSaturday 16th October, 9am - 12pmSaturday 16th October, 1 - 4pmSunday 17th October, 9am - 12pmSunday 17th October, 1 - 4pmSaturday 30th October, 9am - 12pmSaturday 30th October, 1 - 4pmSunday 31st October, 9am - 12pmSunday 31st October, 1 - 4pm

The Sydney Morning Herald's hugely popular Crave Sydney International Food Festival, presented by Citibank, will be the most exciting month of food ever staged in Australia. With everything from visiting international chefs and celebrities to special dinners in leading Sydney restaurants, plus markets, tours, cooking classes, picnics and street festivals, everyone can join the feast.

See cravesydneyfoodfestival.com.au for the program and to register for regular news and updates.

Detail

1. Walking tour - approximately 30 minutes
2. Food - approximately 1 hour
3. Dessert - approximately 30 minutes
4. Grocery shopping - approximately 1 hour

Cost

ONLY $55 per person which includes a boutique hessian grocery bag, handouts and a hardcover copy of I Ate My Way Through Singapore & Vietnam (RRP $34.99). Attendees are encouraged to bring cash for lunch, food and other purchases throughout the tour.

For all enquiries, please email tours@iatemywaythrough.com or visit the official website.

Cape Seed Loaf Give Away

WINNERS!

Thanks to the few who entered, the two winners are:

http://happynomnomnom.wordpress.com

http://foodboozeshoes.blogspot.com/

:O)

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I was recently sent a loaf of Baker's Delight Cape Seed bread, along with some vouchers to give away to my readers :)

Abit about the loaf:

Every Cape Seed Loaf Contains

• Iron – for healthy energy levels.
• Vitamin E – for healthy skin.
• Zinc – for a strong immune system.
• Calcium – for strong bones and teeth.
• Omega-3 ALA – to maintain a healthy body.
• Niacin – to help supply energy to the body.
• Magnesium – for healthy muscles.

And it's also

• High in fibre – for a healthy digestive system.
• Low GI (48) – for sustained energy.
• High in protein – for growth and repair of muscles.
• Rich in antioxidants – for general wellbeing.

I had recently tried this breakfast combo in the blue Mountains: Banana, ricotta, & honey. A relatively healthy breakfast idea!

I really enjoyed the seeds in this loaf, compared to a standard white or wholemeal slice of bread, the seeds give you a bit of crunch in every bite, & also, seed are good for you right?? hehe

I have two Cape Seed Loaf (regular size) vouchers to give away.

To enter the competition, leave a comment below or email bettypham20@gmail.com with your answer to the following question:

What would you put on your Cape Seed Loaf sandwich?

If you comment anonymously, please leave your email address so we can contact you if you are a winner. We will select our favourite responses and post the winners' names on this page by 10th September 2010.

Terms and Conditions
The competition is open to residents of Australia only.
There is a limit of one entry per person.
Unless selected as a winner, entrants will not receive any correspondence from us as a result of entering the competition.
Chance will play no part in the selection of the winner.
The competition commences on 1st September 2010 and closes at 11.59pm AEST on 9th September 2010.
There will be two winners, who will each receive a $5.00 voucher for one regular loaf of Bakers Delight Cape Seed bread.
The winners will be published on this page within seven days of the competition close date.
If a winner cannot be contacted within two weeks, another winner will be selected.