Chocolate and cinnamon rolls

Last week I took a last minute trip to Melbourne to visit family.  I had a great time and, for the better part of my visit, the weather was typically hot and dry for this time of year.  But on the final few days, the weather took a bit of a turn and it was […]

Rustic caprese salad

I was out to dinner with a friend of mine a few weeks ago now and noticed a Caprese salad on the menu.   There’s something about the simple, fresh flavours of this traditional Italian salad, which I find irresistible, especially at this time of the year when the tomatoes are so juicy and full of […]

Valentine’s Day Antipasto platter

It’s Valentine’s Day today, so to all the lovebirds out there, I hope you have a great day.   Whether you’re spending the evening with your Valentine, or just your wonderful self, this gorgeous antipasto platter is a perfect dish for a special Friday night in.  

Classic iced tea

I grew up amongst a family of tea drinkers.  We’d drink tea for breakfast, morning tea, afternoon tea, and finish the day with a cuppa tea before bed.  With the continued proliferation of cafes, coffee roasters and baristas (at least here in my small corner of the world) it’s easy to believe that these days […]