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Chicken, Leek, Fig and Fennel Ragout – a Winter Solstice Celebration
Winter has been nipping at our heels in the Adelaide Hills of late, with a notable sartorial focus being placed by the locals on fleecy track pants, flannelette pyjamas, fluffy slippers or uggies and...
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Cake Time! Pistachio Orange Blossom Cake
It’s been freezing, so I’ve been hunkered down here a bit for the last few weeks and my dear friend Stanley has been cranked to the max. I find the presence of a constantly hot oven generally prompts...
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Fennel, Orange & Salmon Bake
I know one shouldn’t do this, but I frequently experiment with my new recipes on unsuspecting dinner guests. This may or may not put you off if I invite you for a meal but, in my defense, I’ve never...
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Cherry & Cointreau Jam
Cherry jam In a burst of unseasonable weather, it’s been raining up here in the hills. Normally that would be cause for happiness, but at this time of the year cherry producers really don’t want rain...
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Lemon Ginger Cookies
Lemon ginger cookies – a perfect way to help deal with my current glut of lemons. I think that, sometimes, it can be too easy for us here in the wide, brown , land to take for granted just how good we...
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Fennel Braised in Orange Juice – a Deliciously Simple Winter Favourite
This fennel braised in orange juice may not look like a show-stopping dish, but the flavours are deliciously intense. A fabulous use of seasonal favourites. It seems like ages since I shared a recipe...
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Peach Vanilla Jam – and a Ball Deluxe Home Preserving Starter Kit to Win!
If I remember correctly, last week I promised to share the recipe for my delicious peach vanilla jam which I boasted about in my April In My Kitchen post. I almost feel a little embarrassed calling...
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Sugarplum Slice – A Delicious Dessert or Lunchbox Treat
Drying stonefruit is another great way of preserving summer flavours. Sugarplum slice is a simple, delicious way to use dried plums – perfect for dessert or lunchboxes. We are lucky enough to have...
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Rhubarb Shrub Recipe – If Ever You Were Thinking of Fermenting, Now is...
Rhubarb shrub – simple to make, lightly fermented, healthy, a great way to preserve seasonal fruit and, most importantly in these trying times, goes well with gin. Well, here we all are guys – and...
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Candied Orange Slices – Simple and Delicious
Oranges are at their peak in the cold weather, and candied orange slices are a wonderfully delicious way to enjoy these glorious winter treats. I love eating seasonally. I get quite excited...
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