I was out to dinner with a friend of mine a few weeks ago now and noticed a Caprese salad on the menu. There’s something about the simple, fresh flavours of this traditional Italian salad, which I find irresistible, especially at this time of the year when the tomatoes are so juicy and full of […]
It’s Valentine’s Day today, so to all the lovebirds out there, I hope you have a great day. Whether you’re spending the evening with your Valentine, or just your wonderful self, this gorgeous antipasto platter is a perfect dish for a special Friday night in.
A little while back now, we talked salads. Not only did I share this tasty tabbouleh recipe with you all, but I also shared (perhaps a little too enthusiastically) my love of salads in all their glorious forms. Two months and only two salads later, it’s definitely time for another salad! And this gorgeous Lentil, […]
To make these yummy prawn and chive dumplings last week required a special trip to my local Asian supermarket. While I was there, I got a little carried away with all the fantastic things they had in stock. One of the (many) things not on my shopping list, which came home with me that day […]
I grew up amongst a family of tea drinkers. We’d drink tea for breakfast, morning tea, afternoon tea, and finish the day with a cuppa tea before bed. With the continued proliferation of cafes, coffee roasters and baristas (at least here in my small corner of the world) it’s easy to believe that these days […]
Happy Chinese New Year! As most of you’ll be aware, today marks the start a new lunar calendar – the Year of the Wooden Horse. To celebrate the occasion, I thought I’d try my hand at a traditional Chinese dish to share with you all today. I should confess that while I’m quite partial to […]
Green beans. French beans. String beans. Snap beans. Ejitos. Call them what will. Fact is, I love them. Thought to have originated from Peru, the humble green bean has spread to pretty much every corner of the modern world. Testament to its versatility and popularity. It is also a great source of folate, fibre and […]
Happy Australia Day everyone! For those of you reading this from somewhere in Australia, I hope you have a fantastic day and are enjoying your long weekend! And for everyone else? Why not join in our national celebrations today by making some of these gorgeous mini pavlovas!