fig & goat’s cheese tart
Dear readers… remember me? I’m feeling very remiss for the eight weeks of radio silence since my last post (and can hardly believe how many other events, commitments and everyday tasks have been...
View Articlesecret suppers society | rasa malaysian
As mentioned in my last post, I’ve been flat-tack busy in recent weeks leading up to the inaugural event for the Secret Suppers Society and I’m delighted to say our first dinner was a resounding...
View Articlebirthday no. 27 | red wine & pear chocolate cake
As a general rule, I don’t do chocolate cake. However, a number of years ago I discovered something I enjoyed so much that it changed the chocolate cake game for me. A decadent, rich but not overly...
View Articlebraised beef & roasted pumpkin filo pie
When I first read this recipe for a hearty filo pie, I thought it all sounded delicious – except that it calls for hunks of stracchino (a cheese similar to mozzarella), which frankly sounds to me like...
View Articlechai spiced cheesecake
With its gingernut biscuit base and creamy spiced filling, this sweet treat is like a resplendent gingerbread cheesecake.
View Articlesecret suppers | the secret life of bees
Last weekend we had our second Secret Suppers event, ‘The Secret Life of Bees’, celebrating the incredible contributions of the humble bee to both our larders and the global ecosystem.
View Articlepostcards from america | portland, oregon
A few weeks ago I embarked on my first visit to America, to explore the west coast and to stay with friends down in Texas. I was originally going to do the trip by myself but down the track I persuaded...
View Articlepostcards from america | cannon beach, oregon
One of the principle reasons it’s taking so long to work my way through my Oregon coast photos is having to photoshop the water mist from camera my lens off my images – it barely stopped raining for...
View Articlepostcards from america | newport, oregon
From Cannon Beach, my brother and I continued our American roadtrip south, down Highway 101. Highway 101 (or Route 101) is a huge stretch of road (approximately 2,300 kilometres or 1,400 miles) running...
View Articlenew year, brand new website!
Happy holidays everyone! I hope you all had a joyful, relaxing Christmas and wish you well for the New Year. Speaking of the New Year and new ventures, I have some very exciting news to share with...
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