roast rainbow trout with crispy sage & almonds & a green salad

There are few things I enjoy more than having people over for a weekend lunch or dinner. Plenty of time for hunting and gathering and preparing makes for relaxed entertaining. But sometimes the only time available is a mid week special and its times like these that keeping things simple is really critical. Read the rest of this entry »

salt baked chicken 

As I’ve admitted in these pages before, I very rarely cook the same recipe twice. It’s not so much that I have a short attention span, more of always being on the lookout for new flavours and techniques. After all life is short and I don’t want to miss out on any culinary marvels. Read the rest of this entry »

scallops with peanut nahm jim 

While I pretty much love all Asian food, the cuisine from the beautiful country formerly known as Siam holds a special place in my heart. Growing up in country NSW, the local Chinese and its deep fried icecream and Australianised menu was my first introduction to something resembling Asian food. And while it did have its own charms (still love a lazy Susan), you can imagine how surprised and thrilled my tastebuds were to discover Thai food when I moved to Sydney for university. Read the rest of this entry »

poached eggs with za’atar, baby spinach & bacon

There’s nothing quite like a lazy Sunday morning. Whether you’re nursing the effects of a big Saturday night or not, there’s something about Sunday that just begs for a restorative drink and some serious eggs and bacon followed by a good coffee and a leisurely browse through the Sunday paper. And if you can share it with someone you like, then so much the better. Read the rest of this entry »