by Sheridan | Sep 8, 2022 | Journal
Ibiza’s Magic Allure I’m standing at the top of Dalt Vila, the fortified medieval town on Ibiza, one of the stunning Balearic islands which lie off the eastern coast of Spain.All around me is the blue blue blue of the Mediterranean. Today it’s such a deep blue,...
by Sheridan | Sep 8, 2022 | Dinner, Lunch, Recipes, Salads, Vegetarian
Dante’s Smashed Spring Pea and Halloumi Salad Smashed avocadoes might be all the rage, but have you tried smashed peas? Now that Spring has sprung Down Under, it’s easy to assemble this sensational salad using smashed peas as the base topped by fresh...
by Sheridan | Sep 4, 2022 | Brunch, Dinner, Lunch, Recipes, Starters, Vegetarian
Dante’s Eggplant Bruschetta I tasted this delicious bruschetta a few weeks ago at Dante West Village in New York when executive chef Mary Bartel had just added it to the menu. Note that she uses Meredith Dairy Goat Cheese, a nod to her Aussie background. Use any...
by Sheridan | Aug 30, 2022 | Dinner, Italian, Lunch, Meat, Recipes
Marcella Hazan’s ‘Maiale al latte’ (Loin of Pork Braised in Milk) Surprisingly tender, juicy and delicate in flavour this dish comes from Bologna, capital of Emilia-Romagna in Italy. The milk (which is the basis of the sauce) transforms into...
by Sheridan | Aug 18, 2022 | Journal
Effortlessly Chic: Dante West Village It’s well over two and a half years since I last visited my son Linden Pride and his family in New York. My youngest granddaughter Millie was just 10 months old and pulling herself along the floor when I departed. When I returned,...