The roasted vegetable tart that started it all
This roasted Mediterranean vegetable tart was the beginning of my latest cookbook obsession. The Yotam Ottolenghi Plenty book was . Read more
Crispy pork belly with apple sauce: A worthy mission
I learned something very interesting about the Dutch this weekend: that they don’t tend to appreciate roast pork with a good pie. Read more
A cocktail should do the trick…
OK, I am well aware that I have not written a blog post for over 6 months and this could be because I’m either lazy or in need o. Read more
Mum’s abalone & chicken congee is a trip down comfort lane
1 / 1 ( 3 votes ) Congee is to comfort food as chicken soup is to comfort food. It’s a rice porridge that the rice eating nation. Read more
Foodie detours of the Barossa Valley #1: Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop
A visit to Australia always means a visit to one of its countless wine regions and a visit to any wine region normally calls for v. Read more
Vietnamese broken rice: if it’s broke don’t fix it, eat it.
1 / 1 ( 1 vote ) During my 3 weeks in Adelaide I had a mild twice-a-week obsession ”“ broken rice and avocado smoothies at a V. Read more
Gaucho’s Argentinean Restaurant and everything you need to know about steak
Adelaide was the starting point of our Australian food odyssey and Gaucho’s was the first restaurant to grace the all-important . Read more
Curry night sides: citrusy carrot salad with herbs and toasted almonds
A few weeks back I held a curry night at my place to catch up with a bunch of friends before heading home to Australia for a somew. Read more
Hawarden Estate Farm Shop and the romantic side of chutney
One of the most beautiful aspects of a relationship is the sharing of food and food experiences, which ultimately influence each o. Read more
Crispy tiger prawns with honey and garlic sauce: A new household favourite
This was the first of what will be many times that I cook this dish – It was an instant hit in our household. The cornflour . Read more
Eataly inspired long fusilli with Italian sausages
During our visit to Eataly in New York, we ate a very memorable plate of fusilli with ragu. The fusilli was long like a long unrav. Read more
Seafood & Chorizo Paella for an easy impromptu dinner party
Paella probably isn’t the dish that comes to mind when you’re having an impromptu dinner party, but it should be. I can unders. Read more
Why chicken tikka masala is Britain’s no. 1 dish
When a dish is not considered to be authentic, like Chinese lemon chicken for example, is it right to say that it is inferior? I h. Read more
Sushi eating tips I learned from Mr. Yasuda
Sushi Yasuda is hands down, the best sushi experience I have ever had. It’s probable that this is because I have yet to visit Ja. Read more
NOMA: 2010 World’s best restaurant serves shitty carrots
That’s right, I heard it straight from the horses’ mouth ”“ Rene Redzepi, owner of NOMA, the best restaurant in the WORLD . Read more
Momofuku: fusion without the confusion
I’ll admit it, I’m a Momofuku groupie. I know, there must be thousands of them around the world planning the next time they ca. Read more
Eataly is Disneyland for foodies
Any buyer’s remorse I was harbouring from my iPad purchase disappeared when I downloaded the Gourmet Live application. If you ha. Read more
Counter space: design & the modern kitchen – A welcome surprise during my visit to MoMA
A trip to New York always means a trip to MoMA, which could easily be my favourite art museum and also my ideal New York apartment. Read more
Stumptown: Leading America’s new wave of hat-wearing, beard-having, coffee enthusiasts
The last time I was in New York for work, I planned to begin my first day the same way I would start my days in Melbourne, with a . Read more
Team effort = delicious citrus risotto with garlic chilli prawns
There are some common themes I’ve noticed in my kitchen since I started this food blog ”“ cold food and dinner guests. Cold . Read more