Neenish Tarts
The recipe for these uniquely Aussie tarts is from Ross Dobson's Australia: The Cookbook."You wouldn't be alone if you assumed these were British," says Dobson. "They sound it, but...
Easy Peasy Flower Noodles with a Sunny Salad
The inspiration for this playful colourful dish comes from New York-based chef and nutritionist Udi Barkan who is "happily married to vegetables, fruits...
Vivid Green Sorrel Soup
Our community veggie garden boasts a magnificent patch of bright green sorrel, that lemony flavoured herb so beloved by the French who make a marvellous tangy soup with...
Rainbow Veggie Pasta
Celebrate spring with this colourful combo of veggies, a dish which can be made ahead of time and served at room temperature with a splash of lemon juice or mild vinegar. Or for...
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Meet Indian Master Chef Ajoy Joshi
Chef Ajoy Joshi was thrilled.“We won the Restaurant & Catering Gold Award for Best Indian Restaurant in Australia last night,” he told me, his eyes shining, a wide grin on his face.“It’s the second year in a row. And we also won...
Sweet Treats of Giglio
Chef Claudio Bossini had just finished mincing the macerated figs for the panficato, a rich dark sweet Christmas confection made each year on Giglio, a small island off the coast of Tuscany, when suddenly the sounds of a brass band could be heard...
Fuchsia Dunlop’s Ode to Chinese Food
It’s 10 am on a sultry Friday morning at Soulshine, a luxurious retreat in Bali, Indonesia. Chinese food specialist Fuchsia Dunlop is about to begin a talk on food writing, one of the Masterclasses at the recent Ubud Writers &...
Mini Chef Cooking Classes
January School Holidays 2026
Friday January 9th 10.30am - 1.30pm
Tuesday January 13th 10.30am - 1.30pm
Thursday January 15th 10.30am - 1.30pm
Monday January 19th 10.30am - 1.30pm
(fully booked)
Wednesday January 21st 10.30am -1.30pm
Thursday January 22nd 10.30am - 1.30pm




