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Kale and Lamb Bacon

Lentils, Hock and Roots – A Comforting Homemade Soup

The last time I tasted this soup I was but just a kid. I was transported immediately back to childhood on tasting it again a few days ago. I didn’t

Squid and Lemon Black Risotto Croatian Style

Introduction I thought I’d change it up a bit and do some country specific food writing and cooking. Hugging the Adriatic Sea with its multitude of small islands is Croatia

A Venezuelan Classic – Carne Mechada with Arepas

https://youtu.be/PoPmhU-GkAIAt my local coffee house there was this great barista, whose coffees were spot on and her jovial manner made it a pleasure to drop on by. One day she

Amazing Smoked Halloumi, Dukkah, Honey & Pistachio

There is an incredible beach in Australia in an idyllic area called the Whitsunday Islands. This beach, Whitehaven, is made of fine silica, you know the stuff for making glass.

Spring Pasta with Jamon and Fior Di Latte

Authentic Spring and Summer Pasta – From an Italian Grocer

https://youtu.be/He3N1B0dr0Y This is now my most requested pasta dish at home – it was given to me by an Italian grocer, of which it has been modified slightly. It’s the

Summery Brazilian Black Bean and Corn Salad

A couple of weeks ago me and my other half, minus the kids, had the privilege of leaving the inclement weather of a cold Melbourne for the much more favourable

Broccoli Cooked Gyoza Style with Yoghurt and Tahini

https://youtu.be/hfavoQP46oo Heading Title This is a surefire way to get your kids to eat broccoli…and adults too. I cook it gyoza style; that is pan frying and then steaming. It

Chicken Liver Pate with Calvados

https://youtu.be/s00I7pF6BuE Chicken livers cooked in Calvados, the apple infused brandy, adds a wonderful twist to this classic and amazing French pate.

Poaching Back – A Short Film

A short film I shot and edited on the simplicity of poaching an egg. Although I would say that for such simplicity it has taken me a few changes of

Succulent Slow Roasted Goat

There are a couple of times per year that a smell emanates from our neighbours’ garden that is intensely cruel solely because the wafts of delight have a propensity to

Vietnamese Style Cantaloupe

During a sabbatical to Hanoi in Vietnam I wrote a top ten list of my absolute must-try street food haunts; all of which were throughly researched (well eaten at) beforehand.