Melbourne Tomato Festival Shakshuka for #RecipeReDux
One of my very first post, almost 6 years ago now, was how I so wish that I’d been born a sister from an Italian Mister. Well, actually Greek or Swedish would have been fine too. Anything, more multicultural than my 6th gen Aussie Scottish stock. Absolutely, anything. Now I’m getting older and wiser and learning…
Temples of BBQ & Broccoli Slaw Recipe
It was Lance Rosen’s passion for food that had me hooked, well before he invited me out the back to show me his smoker. As the owner and pioneer of one of Melbourne’s first American style BBQ restaurants, Lance was on to this hot food trend before it was hipster. If you have been hiding under a…
How to: Teff Porridge with passionfruit, honey and roasted macadamias for #RecipeReDux
Hello lovelies! I’m back revived after a digital detox over Christmas and Jan. It’s always so healthy to take a step back to reflect and recharge. But there is just so much hot and happening in food and nutrition trends to drag me away for too long. This month’s Recipe ReDux challenge is to try…
On meeting Magnus and documenting the Nordic Diet
Chef crush. There I’ve said it. My not so secret, secret is out. You can have your movie star swoon any day. My heart palpitates for men in kitchens. But before you get worried about Mr Surfer Dude’s position in my life, I can reassure you that my crush is admiration from afar. It’s not…
Easy entertaining with Thai Green Peanut & Fish Curry
As we start to wind down 2015, it’s time to look back over a very busy year in food and nutrition. One of the biggest trends that will stick in my memory is the coconut craze. I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve been asked my opinion on coconuts and saturated fat? Is…
Introducing the Kitchen Garden Box
How’s your Christmas shopping going lovelies? Chances are you are on the hunt for unique and personal gifts and I’ve got just the thing! As part of a new Scoop series I’m going to introduce you to some of my favourite bloggers outside our regular guest dietitians. And I’m delighted to kick off with my blogger friend…
Recipe ReDux: Nectarine, orange & cinnamon pecan flaugnarde
It’s Recipe ReDux time again and the theme is quick breads, otherwise known as no yeast baking. One of the best places to look for inspiration is peasant, country cuisine. The recipes from farming housewives that had to make do with fruit from the orchard, milk and butter from the cow, eggs collected each day from…
Fuel fitness with PB Energy Bars
Have you got your mojo for exercise back now that the weather is getting warmer? To get the most out of a workout or a training session it pays to know the basics of sports nutrition. As part of our Scoop’s Supporter series with KRAFT Nuts’ new Naturals range of Peanut Butter, we’ve come up…
The storehouse guide to hosting a deliciously balanced Girls’ Night In by Emma Stubbs APD
Welcome to October lovely readers. There are some deliciously exciting times ahead! The spring racing carnival has kicked off and will be in full swing within the month. Then before we know it, Christmas parties will be happening and we’ll be planning Christmas dinner. But right now you have another excuse to get together with your…
Brooklyn Grange Farm Tour
You know I love farmers, right? Well today I met several and watched chefs pick up the best of their harvest. And it all happened in one of the most populated places on the planet. New York. Just a short Uber ride from our Brooklyn brownstone, atop an old navy ship building yard, there’s a profitable urban…
Recipe ReDux: Welcome home harrisa hot soup
What a weird feeling to be sitting mid air out of Orlando writing this post with inflight wifi for September Recipe ReDux. Yes, I’m back in the USA and it’s been wonderful to show my kids around. After living here twice as a teen and having holidayed several times, it feels like my second home….
Top 3 kitchen shortcuts for healthy meals in minutes
Are you stuck in a ‘what’s for dinner’ rut? Or are you finding it hard to make time for healthy, home cooked meals? When it comes to kitchen shortcuts, believe me, we’ve road tested them all. As part of Scoop’s Supporter series with KRAFT Nuts’ new Naturals range of Peanut Butter, we’ve compiled the top…