Humble Crumble

I really enjoy my seafood and am fortunate enough to live very close to the Sydney fish markets. Well except when the wind blows the wrong direction on a hot day, making for some fishy overtones. So when we visited Tokyo the chance to visit their fish markets was too good to miss. (more…)

Today I would like to share something that is enjoyed all over Australia and New Zealand at this time of year. (more…)

I recently visited The Pantry in Manly. Manly beach aside from having an amusing name has a much more relaxed vibe than Bondi (unlike the property prices) and the ferry trip there is always pleasant. (more…)

This one is for my vegetarian friends who often get left out when I start talking ribs n roasts.  One of our pals made this for us and it was so good it had to be shared.  Now if you are not a pasta fan, why not is there something wrong with you like it gives you uncontrollable wind or are you just fussy?  Joking aside, this sauce is versatile enough to be a dip, a side dish (bit like a ratatouille) or even a topping for baked potatoes with a dollop of crème freshe. So even if you’re not a pasta fan it’s worth a crack, the latter makes for an excellent meal! (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…)

Now this is a little off my usual recipes and reviews, but as lover of cooking I  have an interest in kitchen ‘stuff’.  I love cookbooks, quality knives, cookware and my potato ricer.  However, I cannot stand useless kitchen utensils that are marketed as labour saving devices making so called unpleasant or difficult kitchen tasks ‘fun’.  Generally the items don’t work very well and if they do it takes about 3 hours to clean it after use. (more…)

I really enjoy the simplicity of potatoes and the diversity of colours and texture that each variety has to offer. However for a period I felt things were becoming just a bit too generic. (more…)

Tasty chilli sauce for dips, burgers, pretty much anything really. (more…)

If you are looking for a visually appealing alternative to serving chicken try these chicken breast rolls stuffed with apricots, almonds and basil. It doesn’t take long to prepare and can be cooked in the oven, in the pan or even the barbeque and when you slice them swirls of stuffing look great. (more…)

I often go to Paddy’s market in Haymarket for my fruit and veg, after all the Pyrmont farmers market is monthly and my local supermarket has a limited range. Apart from the diverse range of Asian greens which I am always impressed by, (more…)