There is something about lemon desserts that I find utterly irresistible. I know some people loathe sweet citrus combinations, but personally I find that the tart acidity of lemon in a cake or a tart helps to balance the tooth-aching sweetness of the dish. And don’t get me started on lemon zest. If I had my [...]
Mr Woofy says hello!
May 13, 2010 14 Comments
This is a post from all you dog-lovers. Mr Woofy has been quite absent from the blog for awhile, though he is ALWAYS by my side when I’m cooking…so I thought I’d treat you to a few photos of him being his adorable, manic self This is Mr Woofy’s trademark lunatic grin. A look that [...]
Mini pavlovas – a love letter
May 9, 2010 11 Comments
Oh, dearest pavlova. You sit on a throne, looking down your nose at your kin, the meringue, while wearing your crown of cream and luscious fresh fruit. Is it any wonder that you reign supreme over my heart and tastebuds when summer’s sweet abundance fills my bosom with joy. The crisp crackle of your crust [...]
Good Food & Wine Show 2010
May 6, 2010 39 Comments
It’s ba-ack! That’s right, the Good Food & Wine Show is coming back to Melbourne next month! I attended the show last year and had a fabulous time. This is one of those all day events where you have a chance to chat to the people behind the products (whether they be the big guns [...]
Digging for rubies (lamb salad w/ potatoes & pomegranates)
May 1, 2010 6 Comments
I’ve had a bit of a love/hate relationship with pomegranates over the years. There are many different varieties and each has (understandably) different taste, but unfortunately their varieties aren’t listed when sold so when I’ve purchased them in the past, it hasn’t been till I’ve actually taken them home and tasted the first seed. When [...]
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