My posts have been very veggie of late. So much so that my last non-vegetarian recipe was shared over a year ago. Strictly speaking though I’m not vegetarian, but ‘pescetarian’. That’s because despite living happily without meat (and feeling better for it) I’m still having fish once or twice a week for the health benefits. … Continue reading
Chicken livers. They’re not everyone’s cup of tea. Offal meat more broadly is one of those ‘love or hate’ ingredients. A little like olives and anchovies. Of course I wouldn’t be writing this post if I wasn’t particularly fond of chicken livers. I am; especially when they come in the form of a homemade pate … Continue reading
Mention Yorkshire and Lancashire in the same sentence to anyone from the North of England and chances are they’ll mention the long standing rivalry between the two. Coming from Yorkshire myself it’s slightly controversial of me to devote a post to a traditional dish that goes by the name of the neighbouring county. But Yorkshire gets its … Continue reading
Last week I celebrated Feast Wisely’s second birthday. Over the last two years I’ve enjoyed sharing over 150 posts covering recipes and restaurants. And of course I’ve enjoyed all of the eating this has entailed. I’ve also learnt a lot along the way. Reflecting back the most valuable piece of advice I received early on was … Continue reading
You really can’t go wrong with chilli con carne. It’s always such a crowd (or husband) pleaser. Well that’s what I remind myself when, once again, it is my go-to dish for turning mince beef into a feast. After many chilli con carne dinners this year I thought it was about time I shared the … Continue reading
One of the first recipes I posted to Feast Wisely was my favourite Sunday roast – a slow cooked lamb shoulder. It’s probably the dish I’d nominate for my last meal. And it’s proved to be way more popular than I expected – over almost 2 years it’s been my third most visited recipe – only … Continue reading
When it comes to Mexican food most of us are all too familiar with tacos, fajitas and quesadillas. Not forgetting burritos, nachos and enchiladas. This familiarity means we miss out on so many other classic Mexican delights. Delights that are unlikely to appear in an ‘El Paso’ branded kit in the supermarket. Yes there are … Continue reading
I came across black cardamom for the first time on a recent holiday to Queensland. The market’s ‘spice lady’ at a local market had me intrigued when she told me that the seeds of black cardamom pods have a smokey flavour. I later discovered this flavour comes from how the pods are dried over open flames. … Continue reading
With Australia’s Winter only days away my usual weekly ritual of slow cooking a piece of meat has turned into a twice weekly feast. I’m alternating between cuts that love a long time in the oven, like beef chuck or brisket, lamb shanks and pork neck or shoulder. But, at the same time, I’ve got … Continue reading
Café Sopra is one of Sydney’s most well-known and highly regarded casual Italian eateries. Being a part of the Fratelli Fresh providore business means diners typically sit alongside an abundance of fresh produce and Italian treats. One of the things that makes Café Sopra so special is that it’s never tried too hard to be anything other … Continue reading
Feast Wisely 