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Tuna Stuffed Tomatoes

I have a love-hate relationship with summer. I’m no great fan of heat and humidity and all the associated discomforts so in the midst of our currently very hot summer … Continue reading

February 14, 2019 · 10 Comments

Orange, Celeriac and Fennel Salad

I’m a bit OCD when it comes to waste. Shifting from Melbourne and leaving behind a hi-tech fridge that kept produce super fresh was a shock to the system. I … Continue reading

May 27, 2016 · 30 Comments

Olive and Rosemary Focaccia

I’ve been messing about with spelt flour as a wheat replacement for a couple of years. I am not coeliac, nor do I have gluten intolerance, my gut simply cannot … Continue reading

November 12, 2015 · 21 Comments

Aussie Olive Salt

If you read my post “Indulging the Senses in Hobart” you might remember the wonderful dining experience we enjoyed at “Ethos. ” After enjoying a 64C egg served with sourdough, … Continue reading

February 12, 2015 · 23 Comments

6 hour Roasted Lamb Shoulder

All Australian lamb is free range. It is sweet and succulent having fed on grass or salt bush. Braised, roasted, grilled and barbequed, as curries, souvlakis, soup and pies, lamb … Continue reading

June 26, 2014 · 33 Comments

Spaghetti alla Puttanesca

After I arrived home with multiple bulging bags from the Meditteranean Wholesalers, I was startled to find that the expensive pasta the retailer has promoted as “spelt” was in fact … Continue reading

April 29, 2014 · 39 Comments

Wild Barramundi topped Potato Galette with Tapenade

Very fresh fish needs little embellishment. It doesn’t need batter or crumbs and it doesn’t need sauce or spice. The quality will shine when it’s quickly cooked and carefully seasoned. … Continue reading

April 20, 2014 · 21 Comments

Sicilian Caponata

I’ve been making Sicilian Caponata for close to thirty years. My kids used to groan when I put caponata on the table, but my other half would nominate it as … Continue reading

April 14, 2013 · 10 Comments

TUNA and MUSHROOM PASTA SAUCE

This is a great sauce for when you are short on time. It can be prepared in the time it takes to bring boil a pot of water and cook … Continue reading

June 9, 2012 · Leave a comment