lamb & eggplant curry

The last time anyone can remember my dear old Dad coming to the big smoke was back in 2004 to pick me up from the airport after my winemaking trip to France. As you can imagine, it took a bit of convincing to talk him into a city visit. But persistence prevailed and on Saturday night I found myself standing on the platform at central station to greet the Canberra XPT. With fish and chips on our minds we headed to arguably the best fish café in Sydney: Fish Face in Darlinghurst. Read the rest of this entry »

grilled asparagus with broad bean puree 

I absolutely love that we have seasons. For someone like myself who is a bit of a change junkie and starts to get uncomfortable if things stay the same for too long, the gentle progress from summer to autumn, winter to spring is a welcome relief. Not only does the change in weather influence what we wear, the leisure activities we are planning (bring on the boating), and what we eat. It can make a massive difference to how we feel. And this year, let me tell you dear reader, that wonderful sense of lightness and hope that accompanies the first flush of Spring has come not a moment too soon. Read the rest of this entry »

 beetroot pesto