by Sheridan | Mar 20, 2017 | Breakfast, Brunch, Cakes, Fruit, MiniChefs, Picnic, Recipes
Rhubarb Pear Muffins These moist buttery rhubarb and pear muffins are inspired by the ones you’ll find at Bourke Street Bakery. They make a good accompaniment to a cup of tea at breakfast, with coffee later in the morning, or for afternoon tea. View...
by Sheridan | Feb 26, 2017 | Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Lunch, Main Courses, Picnics, Recipes
Ratatouille Frittata This sensational frittata is excellent for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner or a picnic. For the ratatouille, follow my recipe which you’ll find here, but omit the fennel and make sure to crush the garlic rather than bruising it....
by Sheridan | Nov 28, 2016 | Breakfast, Brunch, Cakes, Desserts, Recipes
Lucio’s Torta di Ricotta e Nocciole (Flourless Hazelnut and Ricotta Cake) I was a guest of Lucio’s fabulous annual Christmas lunch last week. When I asked him for a Christmas recipe, he pointed me to this fantastic ricotta and hazelnut torta which,...
by Sheridan | Aug 20, 2016 | Breakfast, Brunch, Fruit, Recipes
Cumquat Marmalade It’s that time of the year for making marmalade while the cumquats, Seville oranges and lemons are drooping from the trees. Cutting up the fruit does take a bit of time but can be very satisfying if you sit outside on one of these sunny winter...
by Sheridan | Apr 20, 2016 | Breakfast, Lunch, Picnic, Recipes, Vegetarian
Flower Power Bread Have fun making these cute flowerpot breads at home with friends during the school holidays. You’ll need about 4-6 new terracotta flowerpots. Make sure to wash and dry them thoroughly before using. Brush the insides lightly with oil then...
by Sheridan | Nov 5, 2015 | Breakfast, Brunch, Eggs, Picnics, Recipes
Lettuce Frittata Most of us use lettuce as a salad ingredient and never think to cook with it (have you tried lettuce soup?). This moist, light frittata is good for a light lunch or supper, or to take on a picnic. Substitute some of the lettuce for silverbeet or...