I’m more of a muffin maker than a cookie monster but last week I mixed things up a little. Why? Because I’m a stickler for routine and doing things I’ve always done. So, when something goes well in the kitchen I tend to put the recipe on repeat. It’s a good thing for someone like … Continue reading
It’s easy to spend an hour or two drafting and editing to reach 500 words or so of your own beautifully crafted content. It’s equally as easy to fail at the final hurdle with a headline that can be a rushed afterthought. I’ve failed at this hurdle myself a fair few times, and that’s why … 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
I got a little carried away after posting my last dip recipe – for sweet potato hummus. With sweet potatoes on special and a jar of tahini to be used I made a batch every few days. But, for December I wanted a new dip, one with a little Christmas magic. It was intended for my … Continue reading
I sit firmly in the no excuses camp when it comes to preparing as many meals as possible completely from scratch. I freeze batches of organic chicken stock, shun store bought sauerkraut for a homemade version and even mix my own spice blends – like Indian garam masala. Of course I appreciate that in today’s non-stop … Continue reading
Every day my fellow foodies inspire me with healthy versions of traditional sweet treats. I often find myself printing their recipes and adding them to my bursting at the seams recipe folder. But, despite only working part time, I find there are never enough hours in the day to get around to trying out all … Continue reading
I’ve been officially off sugar since early 2012. Today, a few years on my sweet tooth is easily satisfied. Where once I could easily devour a whole (large) bar of milk chocolate I’m now happy with a few squares of 85% dark chocolate. Giving up sugar hasn’t meant giving up my favourite desserts – because so … Continue reading
After a week of food indulgence on a birthday break in Queensland I was keen for my first recipe post holiday to be super healthy. Something gluten free that I could dip vegetables into without feeling boring and plain. I quickly decided to use ricotta for the base. A little while ago I started to experiment … 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
When it comes to dessert my soft spot is ice cream. So much so that I have little, if any, restraint when it comes to portion size. And there’s no question about it – my last meal would almost certainly be a big tub of ice cream. In recent years, in my quest to avoid added … Continue reading
