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
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
Last night I watched a BBC documentary from Michael Mosley called ‘Should I eat meat?’. Doctor Mosley is well-known for his personal experiments with food and exercise and his well publicised ‘5:2 fast diet’. Before watching I’d already planned to post one of my favourite ways to slow-cook beef, so I thought I’d couple the … Continue reading
When it comes to comfort food I have a couple of simple go to recipes. Their simplicity comes from a combination of everyday ingredients as well as the preparation being relatively foolproof. This cottage pie is one of them. Continue reading
