Food will be at the peak of its season!
December 30 2014 Food wise
Shop and be seduced by what looks the freshest, the most vibrant and then find a good recipe to follow if unsure of how to cook it. Read the rest...
Maggie’s Kitchen Diary
Festive meals in Australia!
December 28 2014 Food wise
I think our festive meals in Australia tend to be based more on the freshness of Summer produce and so I’d imagine we may be ahead in the health stakes without really putting any determined effort into it, but if a general rule could be applied to make the traditional meal healthier, then I’d suggest replacing as much of the sugared, over processed sauces and accompaniments with fresh salads and homemade dressings based on extra virgin olive oil, verjuice, red wine vinegar and vino cotto. Read the rest...
Fresh will always be the best option!
December 26 2014 Food wise
Fresh will always be the best option for healthy festive cooking… lots of salads and fresh fruit wherever you can work them into the menu, and then poached or grilled meat or fish makes a lighter resulting main course but without compromising the ‘occasion’ in your Christmas or New Year cooking. Read the rest...
Merry Christmas!
December 25 2014 Food wise
I hope that every one of you will have a truly wonderful Christmas surrounded by people you love, sharing the table with beautiful, simple food that celebrates the season. I can't think of a better gift to give, or receive, than a meal created from the heart. - Maggie Read the rest...
Christmas Lunch
December 24 2014 Food wise
There are so many choices for how to spend Christmas Day, but for me the best option is one based on simplicity and style with the people I care about. The sleep after the long late lunch where everyone has helped to clean up is always special. Read the rest...
