Category: cooking

For the Love of Scrambled Eggs

How do you like your eggs? I love scrambled eggs and always have. A while ago I discovered these perfectly prepared eggs, whisked to perfection, they are sensational

Still Not Silly

I love the Silly Tart Kitchen, so much so this is the second article I have written about the little oasis that transports you to a very good place. Nina and Josh continue to put authenticity into the heart of everything they do

Mad About Meatballs

Meatballs are versatile, delicious and they don’t have to be served with pasta. Enjoy meatballs like the Italians, and most importantly, enjoy the process of making them.

Chicken Coconut Canapés

I love the versatility of canapés and how they can be a meal within themselves. I have often served canapés for an entire sit down menu, they don’t necessarily need to be only for for a cocktail party. Food is meant to be fun, experiment, keep it simple and fresh.

Not So Silly

There is nothing silly about this dining destination in Potts Point. The Silly Tart Kitchen lives and breathes the garden to plate philosophy with food made from the heart.

Potts Point’s New Butcher

Marcus Papadopoulo is a culinary educator who specialises in the tradition of Artisan Butchery – a very welcomed addition to the Potts Point food scene

Mushrooms stuffed with Chicken

A healthy eating plan doesn’t need to be restricted to boring salads and uninteresting flavours. Spice it up with my Mushrooms stuffed with Chicken recipe.

Luxe Sausage Rolls

Sausage rolls are versatile and easy to make. In this recipe, I put a little luxury back into the humble sausage roll.

New beachside dining at Bondi Beach.

The Bondi Beach dining scene just went up a few decibels. Bloody Mary’s Sydney arrives just in time for summer and we are very happy they did.

Welcome to Jeremy & Sons

Jeremy & Sons has successfully reinvented the humble sandwich by focusing on quality ingredients that are made for one another.

Winter Classic Pumpkin Soup Recipe

Pumpkin Soup Recipe – Dear Pumpkin Soup, I’ve been making you for over 20 years and I’ve always had compliments on how great you taste. After many recipe requests I finally got out my scales and weighed you in. You’re more to me than just halloween, you’re a golden velvety creation that winter simply can’t…

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Boeuf Bourguignon Recipe (Beef Bourguignon)

If you asked me to describe Boeuf Bourguignon, I would say it is a luxurious dish. You can subtlety taste every single ingredient whist the smooth velvety sauce coats your mouth beautifully leaving you wanting more.

Curried Sausages Recipe

It is Autumn in Australia and finally in Sydney it is starting to cool down a little after a longer than expected summer. Not that I’m complaining, Summer is my absolute favourite time of the year but with the cooler months come the opportunity to create classic comfort foods just like mum used to cook. I…

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Welome to the Club.

The Darlo Country Club is a shining jewel in Sydney’s creative dining scene. I for one can’t wait to return

Things to do in Paris

If you only have a weekend to get to know Paris, here are my top ten tips on what to do in Paris, the city of love.

Little Italy in Sydney

Sydney Italian cooking school. Authenticity is the only way to define Italian Cooking. Book a class with Luciana and discover it for yourself.

Meeting Guillaume

Guillaume is one of the most inspiring chefs in the world, not only for his cooking, but also for his leadership and integrity.

Re-defining the art of bread making

I came to the realisation on Sunday that I’ve perhaps been worried unnecessarily about eating too much bread. I have always loved bread, but after Sunday I have a new found appreciation thanks to 3 generations of knowledge from a hard working Italian family.

A Culinary Passage in Paris

There are twenty arrondissements in Paris which are arranged in the form of a clockwise spiral, funnily enough it is likened to a snail shell, escargot anyone?

Mum’s Savoury Slice Recipe

Without further adieu here is Mum’s savoury slice. It’s great to keep in the fridge for a snack or to add to your BBQ buffet table. It’s also a great “fridge passing snack”, you know, when you walk past the fridge and discreetly grab a little bite to eat. We all do it, lets not pretend we don’t.

Pickles made from the heart.

Cooking was a natural talent of my Nana’s, she could whip up a batch of scones or piklets in minutes without leaving a trace of mess behind. She also made beautiful cakes, biscuits, slices, puddings and pickles. We grew choko’s at home and when the vine was bare we’d source them elsewhere. Choko’s have that prickly feeling…

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Scrambled Eggs

Perfect scrambled eggs. I have used this recipe for over 20 years. It has never failed me. Ingredients 3 eggs Salt Half a cup of fresh cream Butter Olive oil or truffle oil How to: Break 3 eggs into a bowl and add the cream and salt (I like to use truffle salt) Whisk the mixture…

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Corned Beef. Cooked to perfection.

Reinventing the classics – Corned Beef. How can you not love corned beef? To be honest as a kid I didn’t like it at all, it’s only been the last 15 years or so I have become to appreciate this classic dish. I was dining in chef Jeremy Strode’s Surry Hills eatery Bistrode many years…

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