![[BOOK] The Cook's Garden by Sheridan Rogers](/wp-content/themes/crunched/images/bannerads/banner_cooksGarden_576x91.jpg)
On a trip to Tumbarumba last week, a pretty town set among rolling green hills in southern NSW, I came across a funky little cafe called The Nest run by Laura Smit. A former Masonic Hall, it’s attached to a small cinema where you can sit and watch movies while sipping on cafe (or a [...]
This delicious salad, flavoured with sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds, is inspired by a recipe of chef Tom Kine from his book “Asian Bites” (Dorling Kindersley).
It’s a crisp winter’s day in the King Valley, north east Victoria, as we pull into Sam Miranda’s cellar door on our way to Cheshunt further up the valley. Strategically located at the juncture of the Snow Road and Whitfield Road, its bold tower which juts out above the lush flat river plain like a [...]
It’s not every day I get on a bike and am nearly dislodged by an angry rooster and his brood of hens, nor that I’m distracted by flocks of rosellas and cockatoos alighting in the trees along my path.
But then it’s not every day I go cycling in the glorious countryside of north-east Victoria.
I offer cooking class birthday parties at my home – or at your place (depending on travel time). We can prepare and cook 3 – 4 of the dishes listed on the Kids Cooking Class page, plus make the birthday cake in the class. Balloons, party hats and a small take-home gift are provided. Minimum [...]
This is a lovely light springtime pasta dish using fresh asparagus, smoked salmon, lemon-infused olive oil, dill and chives. Great for lunch on the deck or for a light supper.
Spaghetti bolognaise (and/or spaghetti with meatballs) is the most popular family meal in Australia. Here’s a “recession proof” version using Spam or tinned ham which became popular during World War 2 with military personnel because it required no refrigeration.
My aim is to teach children to prepare a wholesome, nutritious meal which they can
reproduce at home. Hygiene, nutrition – and loads of laughs – are also on the agenda.
Classes may be held at your home or mine in North Sydney.
These moist light cupcakes are a good alternative for people with egg allergies, and also for vegans if you use the soy milk alternative.
The Chinese love custard tarts. So do the Portuguese. One theory suggests that egg tarts evolved from ‘pastel de nata’ in Portugal and travelled to Hong Kong via the Portuguese colony of Macau. The recipe for these luscious tarts is much sought after. Here is a fabulous home-made version.
