I’m not sure where it was I first tried gozleme. I think it was either at the Freo Markets or the Subi Markets. I have vague memories of literally being drawn to the delicious aroma of the fragrant minced lamb sizzling away before it was sandwiched between a light pastry case and fried to a crispy perfection. Since that […]

Having just gotten back from a fairly long holiday I’ve quickly been reminded about the hectic pace of a working week. Trying to balance work commitments with exercise, pets, partners, family and friends, not to mention all the other general running around can mean that figuring out what to have for dinner can become something […]

I enjoy cooking. I’m no expert but I always try and bring two things with me to the kitchen – passion and enthusiasm – and I find with them in tow you are much more likely to have some culinary success. Now I have a reasonable cook book collection and let’s face it, the internet […]

I love food. Like so very, very much. It brings me joy to sample a carefully crafted canapé, enjoy fun and creative flavours in a dish, marvel at the wonder of fresh, local produce or be presented with an incredibly beautiful meal. Happy, happy sighs. Chefs are such artists. And we are a lucky bunch […]

When I had the opportunity recently to try my hand at recipe writing for Belmont Forum I turned my attention to desserts for my third recipe (after whipping up some Mini Beef Burgers with Hand Cut Chips and also Lemon and Herb Chicken Schnitzel with Slaw and Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges). It really was a whole […]

It is great fun to mix things up every now and then, so what’s more mixed up for a city gal that normally doesn’t wear gumboots or play in the rain than to pull on a pair of wellies and go splish splashing during a downpour? Oh yes, it was bizzaro world last Saturday and […]

I love cheese and one of the most fun cheeses, if there is such a thing as a fun cheese, is haloumi. I think it’s because when you take the time to pan fry some haloumi, it is sheer perfection. I think it’s the squeak. That wonderful squeak you can hear as you chew it. […]

Seinfeld is such a classic 90’s shows and is one of those series where I’ve seen all the episodes a zillion times and they still make me laugh. I’m actually so pleased there are currently two episodes a night from Monday through Thursday on 7mate. That’s a win right there, plus there are on at […]

I really enjoy cooking. It can be such a relaxing way to spend an afternoon, pottering around the kitchen, trying out a new recipe. And I don’t profess to be brilliant at it, but I very much like to try. And what do they say about practise? It makes perfect or something? So when Belmont […]

For the second time in my life, I made the decision to book in an annual leave day from work so I could head along to the Good Food & Wine Show on a Friday. This year I even convinced GG to come along with me. Now I recognise my GFWS experience may be slightly […]