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When Jamie Oliver opened his restaurant, Fifteen, in London eight years ago, little did he realise how quickly the concept would spread. Since then, three further restaurants which offer young people with tough backgrounds an opportunity to be trained in hospitality have opened in Amsterdam, Cornwall (south west England) and Melbourne. “The Fifteen Foundation exists [...]
This recipe is from Rebecca Varidel, one of Australia’s leading food bloggers. Rebecca lost her mum this year, so this is a tribute to her. “At least a day before you’d like to make the pudding, cover a tray with the dried fruits and sprinkle with the rum, says Rebecca. “This is not in the [...]
This omelette was one of the dishes served at the breakfast for former U.S. President, Bill Clinton, at the Sydney Convention Centre on his vist here a few years ago and is an easy and delicious way to use camembert cheese. Cut the tomato in half, brush cut sides with olive oil and dry roast [...]
It’s not every day I hold a warm newborn baby kid in my arms. And it’s not every day I’m asked to squeeze the soft full udder of an Anglo-Nubian goat and express its milk. But then I’m not a goat farmer. I do, however, love soft goat cheeses and jumped at the opportunity to [...]
Here’s a quick, refreshing cold soup for hot summer days. Put the peeled chopped tomatoes into the food processor and process until smooth. Pour into a large bowl and stir through the onions. Add enough chicken stock to make a soupy consistency. Season to taste. Cover and chill. Remove seeds from melons, and with a [...]
At the recent Bondi-Bronte Sculpture by the Sea exhibition, I was captivated by a whimsical work by artist Sally Kidall entitled “At The Table: are you sitting comfortably?” Situated high on the cliff above the blue sea at Bondi, it instantly captured my imagination. Made from four timber chairs and a table coated with river [...]
It’s 3pm at the tiny village of Exeter in the Southern Highlands, NSW, and the fog is rolling in. I’d left Sydney just over an hour ago dressed in light summer clothes and couldn’t believe how quickly I’d been transported to another world. As the car (with headlights beaming) made its way slowly through the [...]
I came across this fabulous cake in Bundanoon, Southern Highlands, NSW. It’s delicious served at room temperature with tea or coffee but even better served fresh and warm from the oven when it’s like a gooey sticky pudding. Don’t stint on the cream and ice cream! The rich buttery topping lends extra flavour and texture [...]
Do you love crispy cream donuts? They’re so sweet and soft, but they’re also full of fat and sugar, things which are no good for you. Next time you’re urging mum or dad to buy you one, I suggest you try a donut peach instead. A donut peach? Well, it’s a sweet, juicy, white-fleshed variety [...]
Where would mothers be without the humble sandwich? What other food, except perhaps sushi, packs so well into a lunch box and offers so much variety? Think of it: the number of fillings you can fit between two slices of bread is just about endless- – and the different types of bread you can [...]
