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Eggplant Patties

Patties are a versatile little morsel of food! They can be made round, small or large, flat or shaped into a finger! Generally they are small, often a rounded mass of minced meat or fish or vegetables.  They may be covered with egg and bread crumbs & deep-fried in...

Tomato Day – Prepare your pantry for the year ahead

We grew up with this cultural food ritual and we used to be embarrassed about it! Now I am proud to be part of the generation that has come full circle and I want to share this part of my story with the world.  Tomato Day comes around each year at the end of summer....

Broad Beans – Fava

According to tradition, Sicily once experienced a failure of all crops except for broad beans that kept everyone from starving. Broad beans subsequently became a popular tradition in many Italian communities and to this day people carry a broad bean for good luck...

Rustic Bruschetta Blend

This creamy blend can be made with bits of what’s in the pantry or fridge – left overs from a party or BBQ. If using barbecued capsicum/eggplant/zucchini – will add a lovely smokey flavour. Some or all of these ingredients blended will make a delicious...

Roasted Garlic

When garlic is in full season it’s a good idea to roast it, and save for the winter months. This can be done in whole cloves or cut through the middle to expose the cloves. Simply place the garlic in a baking dish and cover with Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Place it...

Nectarines poached with Star Anise

Good Old Fashioned WHITE nectarines – straight from the (friend’s) tree. Wash Cut and just slip off the stones Place in a pot Drizzle or dollop a couple of tablespoons of honey Sprinkle with a few Whole Spice Top with the Star Anise Put on a gentle low...