It was the first time I’d ever done it… But I remember it like it was yesterday! Mum had warned me against it… But I just couldn’t resist! It was a frosty winter’s morning in Melbourne… And it was cold, Really, really cold! I was in Year

Pepper, chives and crusty bread… These three are an absolute must with this week’s recipe of the week, Potato & leek soup! With the Melbourne weather getting to ridiculous lows… The warm up this soup will give you is just what the doctor ordered. Sautéing

What’s the first thing that comes to mind, When I say – “olive oil and spinach”? For me I gotta say, It was Popeye! How about you? Surely it was either Popeye or spanakopita! Well maybe not the latter, But, What I can say about the latter… Spanakopita (aka

Eat the tops… Serve with feta… And go heavy on the pepper! That’s my advice for how to eat this weeks’ meal of the week, Stuffed Doncaster tomatoes. Let’s start with the tops! Often overlooked, The tops for me are the cherry on top of what is

When I say “pumpkin”… What’s the first food that pops into your head? I’m guessing if I said “pumpkin soup” or “roast pumpkin”, I’d have at least 80% of us covered! Am I right? Or maybe that’s just my world. To be honest, I’m over pumpkin soup… And

Many of us associate Easter with seafood. Lots of us think seafood and salad Or even fish and chips. But what about calamari and cauli? Or stuffing calamari and not using rice? That was my challenge this week, And it’s what got me excited… Cooking that something

For years I considered Moussaka a winter dish. Not sure exactly why, But if I had to guess, I’d say because it’s kinda like upmarket shephard’s pie! Greek style shepherd’s pie with a French twist! And as shepherds pie reminds me of the winter… Moussaka did

ABC… Other than being the first letter of each of the star ingredients, Namely avocado, beans & coriander, Is also a reflection of how simple this meal is to prepare! Whether it’s for lunch or dinner, This is a super quick & easy meal, That is

Melenzana… Aubergine… Eggplant! I don’t know of any other vegetable… That has as many names as… The high gloss, curvy & exotic eggplant! Now it wasn’t necessarily my first pick at the green grocers in years gone by. Can you guess why? No? Let me tell you. I confess that

Extra lime to serve… Hot chilies for zing and… Lots of good salt for rubbing! That’s what this week’s recipe needs… No… Demands!!! Corn on the cob reminds me of my youth! In fact… It was one of the only veggies I could tolerate as a kid. I not