Pumpkin and miso. It’s not a common combination; some may even call it weird. But what some call weird, I call beautiful. In this dish the sweet butternut pumpkin is perfectly complemented by the salty, […]
Much of the world’s cocoa is produced using child labour and slavery. Unsurprisingly it’s a fact that many of us would rather not think about. This Mother’s Day make sure you don’t give your mum […]
Rosemary has a special significance for Australians. We know it as a symbol of remembrance – its use has even been shown to boost memory – and it also grows wild on the Gallipoli Peninsula. […]
This is not a traditional bread. Adapted from a “paleo-esque” recipe by my good friend Sally at SassyBites, it has no yeast, no wheat flour, and it’s definitely not soft and fluffy inside. However, it’s […]
Many years ago, my lovely Minnesotan sister-in-law introduced me to the joys of Danish kanelsnegle. I like to think I have finally mastered her recipe, which was no mean feat, considering it involved deciphering the […]
Figs are a damn sexy fruit, no doubt about it. Often observed to resemble testicles when whole and vulva when split, they are understandably associated with sex, temptation and passion. The Italian word for fig […]
Shangleesh, also known as shanklish, is a Middle Eastern cheese made of dried yoghurt and flavoured with chilli or zaatar. It is sold in balls which are either preserved in oil or vacuum packed, which […]
When something is described as Persian, I generally like it, and this cake is no exception. It only makes sense, as Persia (modern-day Iran) is renowned for producing delicious foods. And anything made purely from […]
Filipino adobo is one of my absolute favourite dishes. The meat is cooked gently in vinegar flavoured with soy, whole garlic cloves, bay leaves and peppercorns. Sometimes the pieces are then fried until the skin […]
Ratatouille is a Provençale dish which, when made with care, is equal to far more than the sum of its parts. Unfortunately, it is often taken at face value and prepared as an ordinary vegetable […]