Humble Crumble

Biting into a succulent ripe nectarine is a truly satisfying experience. For some reason when I think of nectarines and peaches they conjure up visions of Romans lounging about eating segments of the fruit whilst musing over scantily clad dancing girls. A sweet nectarine is pure indulgence…and is best enjoyed wearing a toga. (more…)

It’s a bit late and I am tired but I really wanted to share my latest experiment of jammy spicy chutney goodness. Plus make it now and you should hopefully still have some left for Christmas. That said I have already used up one jar. I can feel it right now, beckoning me to slather it all over some crackers with a knob of goat’s cheese. (more…)

The first Saturday of each month is a bit special in our house as it means a trip to the Pyrmont Growers Market.  The growers market runs from 7am-11am opposite Star City Casino. There are approximately 50-100 stores selling everything from hazelnut and fig soda bread through to organic free range meat and hand made cheese. It’s a cooks dream! (more…)

Making the most of summer fruit for the winter

Despite being the second week of autumn summer fruits still fill the shops in abundance, turning this into jam is one way to ensure that you enjoy them throughout the winter months.   (more…)