Tradition, like the Fiddler on the Roof, I’m making my own up.

Tradition, like the Fiddler on the Roof, I’m making my own up.

Tradition. It’s been a year for it! I would consider the traditions and classics that would feature on plenty of tables this Christmas. Cakes, Pudding & Tarts all love the boozed dried fruit medley, if it’s on your list, now is the time. The tradition of dried...
Minestrone

Minestrone

Having a pot on the stove at this time of year is almost mandatory for some homes, especially at this chilly time of year. Luckily a pot of Italian nourishment can be as simple or as complicated as you like. Making it suit you is smart as well. Vegetarian, or made...
Pissaladière

Pissaladière

July 14th is Bastille Day, and I do love celebrating anything to do with food. My last overseas trip was to France, the traditional French fare included baguettes, fresh berries and cheeses at local markets and also the freshly baked Pissaladière. Almost pizza, but...
Convince a Quince to Mince with a Prince called Vince.

Convince a Quince to Mince with a Prince called Vince.

Here in Sydney, May is our usual start for the rug up & chill for winter. I’ve seen the first boxes of quince in the markets, so I’m itching to get a batch on to cook. Quince have an amazing fragrance, so they are marvellous used as a centerpiece indoors, and...
Ukrainian Recipes.

Ukrainian Recipes.

Ukrainian cooking is perfect for this time of year. With Anzac and our thoughts for the Military, Soldiers, Veterans & all those in countries with conflict past & present, we commemorate. Researching the recipes, Ukraine is a cool climate with an average...