by Sheridan | Jan 12, 2025 | Cocktail fare, Fruit
Search for: Search for: Rockmelon Slipper: A Taste of Sydney Summer This refreshing fruity cocktail was devised by my son, Linden Pride , to celebrate Sydney summer at his latest bar, Bobbie’s, in Double Bay, Sydney. Bobbie’s is named after my late father,...
by Sheridan | Dec 29, 2024 | Cocktail fare, Lunch, Recipes, Starters
Search for: Ruth Reichl’s Pink Devilled Eggs Here’s a fabulously simple idea for New Year’s Eve entertaining from Ruth Reichl’s My Kitchen Year: 136 Recipes That Changed My Life.”They were gorgeous and delicious. But it was the bright...
by Sheridan | Nov 3, 2024 | Cocktail fare, Picnics, Recipes
Race Favourites: Peter Rowland’s pinwheel sandwiches Melbourne caterer Peter Rowland gave me this recipe for the elegant sandwiches he used to serve in one of the swanky marquees at Flemington on Cup Day. To make pinwheel bread, ask your local baker to slice a...
by Sheridan | Jul 8, 2024 | Cocktail fare, Dinner, Lunch, Meat, Picnic, Recipes
Terrine de Campagne This luscious terrine is easy to make and keeps well. Best served with slices of crusty baguette or toast and cornichons. I’m prompted to post it this week while in France and after a recent visit to La Colombe d’Or at St Paul de Vence...
by Sheridan | Mar 24, 2024 | Cocktail fare, Recipes, Starters
Search for: Devilled Eggs Here’s a hark back to the 1950s for all those retrophiliacs out there. Or perhaps should that be to ancient Rome where eggs were boiled, seasoned with spicy sauces and served at the beginning of meals?One of the earliest known recipes...
by Sheridan | Jan 20, 2024 | Christmas, Cocktail fare, Fruit, Vegetarian
Watermelon, Fetta and Mint Tapas I’ll never forget seeing these red, white and green soldiers walk out the door on a platter amd through the lobby of the Four Seasons Hotel, Istanbul. Just perfect for summer entertaining. View Instructions InroductionAbout this...