Fair Dinkum Anzacs
Are Anzac biscuits unique to Australia? How will we ever know? But along with pavlova and lamingtons, we lay claim to them, even if they are based on borrowed...
Bruschetta with Creamed Ricotta and Fresh Figs
Make use of autumn's glorious fresh figs in this simple elegant breakfast (or brunch) dish, a refreshing change from the ubiquitous smashed avocado on...
Warm Salad of Soba Noodles & Mushrooms
Warm Salad of Soba Noodles & MushroomsWelcome in the softer days of autumn with this lovely melange of soba noodles, mushrooms, sweet potato crisps and asparagus. Use a mixture of mushrooms such as...
Devilled Eggs
Here's a hark back to the 1950s for all those retrophiliacs out there. Or perhaps should that be to ancient Rome where eggs were boiled, seasoned with spicy sauces and served at the...
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Tough Bickies: The Original Anzac
What was the original Anzac made of? The biscuit, that is, not the soldier.If you go to the Australian War Memorial in Canberra and hunt around in the research centre you'll find it described as an army biscuit or Anzac wafer or Anzac...
What the Devil?
Ever wondered why we celebrate Easter with eggs? Curious, isn't it, especially when you discover that it's not even a Christian tradition.The very word Easter derives its name from Eostre, or Eostrae, the Anglo-Saxon goddess of spring and from the old...
A Truly Multicultural Christmas
Curious, isn’t it, the way we continue to celebrate Christmas in Australia.Come December, and the official start of summer, shop interiors and department stores are filled with white-bearded Santas and reindeer; cards and Advent...
Mini Chef Cooking Classes
Upcoming Classes
Mini Chef Cooking Class
April 26 @ 10:30 am - 1:30 pm | $75
Bruschetta with various toppings
Stir-fry beef with veggies
Triple Chocolate Brownies
Mini Chef Cooking Class
April 24 @ 10:30 am - 1:30 pm | $75
Chicken Noodle Soup
Tacos with Chile con Carne
Homemade marshmallows & Boston Candy
Mini Chef Cooking Class
April 17 @ 10:30 am - 1:30 pm | $75
Avocado smash with rainbow veggie sticks
Homemade Sausage Rolls
Chocolate self-sauce pudding
Mini Chef Cooking Class
April 15 @ 10:30 am - 1:30 pm | $75
Sushi (from scratch)
Stir-fry chicken with noodles and veggies
Fruit kebabs with white chocolate dip