I'm nothing, if not consistent. Food always stays high on my agenda and this time it is all about eggs! While in Sydney recently, we were constantly looking out for a great brunch, our favourite meal of the day and our favourite time of the day was "guts up" (as we would say). This always... Continue Reading →
cheese please | platters
"Life is too short for fake butter, cheese or people" SheFinds After a fabulous relaxing girlie week in Bali, I got to spend a further girlie week with two wonderful friends in our equally fabulous South West. Life just keeps getting better! We did what every great woman does; relaxed, slept, movied, chatted lots (and naturally... Continue Reading →
cooking class in Bali | the fish that should have got away
I am relaxing at the Bali InterContinental Resort about to share in an Indonesian Cooking Class organised by Encanta. Yes, how exciting a Perth based PCO managing events in the warmth and accomodating Bali, and they have been running this particular medical conference here for the past three years. They say the life of a PCO is... Continue Reading →
it’s all about the food | dinner menu
An Ottolenghi inspired dinner party for 12 guests. I am blogging this from Bali, surrounded by the many wonderful foods and let's not mention cocktails at sunset. What better time than right now to blog about food! So here goes, my blog on a dinner party for 12, which includes the menu and photos from... Continue Reading →
table talk | it’s all about the little stuff
Part 2 | For fear I might forget Part 1 of "a well laid table" it seems pointless to wait. Laying the foundation of your table setting is one thing, building it up can be great fun! Photo | a well laid table - from Part 1 I always start setting the table a... Continue Reading →
it’s all about the food | freeze dried rose petals
I usually don't blog more than once a week, however I needed to share with you a fabulous find ... and recipe! My Ottolenghi's Meringue Roulade with Rose & Morello Cherries was calling out for sugar coated (pesticide-free) red rose petals. If you haven't already made this recipe, you have the weekend to try it out.... Continue Reading →
recipe of the week | celeriac soup with fresh truffle & cream
Can you imagine spending 2 fabulous hours in a kitchen with an awesome Chef? Well lucky me ... I got to do this recently with five other ladies! We were participating in a Master Class with the very successful Chef and Restaurateur, Chris Taylor, at the iconic Fraser’s Kings Park. Photo | One of the... Continue Reading →
entertaining made easy | grazing board
"Best friends are the people you can do anything and nothing with and still have the best time". source: Quoteslife101.net If entertaining was made easier, I am certain we would do more of it! Back in my mother’s day, they always went to a party with a plate in hand. What happened to that tradition... Continue Reading →
recipe of the week | cheat’s delicious hummus
This recipe feeds 8-12 people as a pre dinner appetiser/starter. I took this dip to a friend's house this week, as a starter for the dinner. I promised her the recipe and I am sure she will be amazed just how easy it is to make! A great cook would suggest that hummus should be... Continue Reading →