If ever I found myself at Karaoke, I would choose my favourite song because it is most familiar to me and I’d be less likely to muck up the words! I’d choose Summertime; such a beautiful song. I love singing and have a group that gets together at our place every week, I do everything I can to organise my schedule so I’m home for that, it’s nourishment on a different level to my more familiar world of food. -MB Read the rest...
I decided to cook some squid slowly on the weekend using orange peel, orange juice, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Pernod and the ink of the squid. I cooked this at a low temperature for hours, then finished with fresh herbs and served with polenta. -MB Read the rest...
Headed away for the weekend, Colin and I stopped for a bite to eat at The Summertown Aristologist, and I couldn't resist sharing with you the four beautiful dishes we had: Read the rest...
I’ve always loved frangipane tarts because of their versatility to provide a flavour basis to seasonal fruit, but also because it is one of those desserts that always impresses far beyond the effort required to make it. Whether you add creme anglaise or the simplest dusting of icing sugar, it is such a beautiful dessert to bring to the table at any time of year. We have frangipane tarts as a rotating seasonal option, utilising whatever fruit is in season with the frangipane mix and sour cream pastry base, and it is a favourite for family and visitors alike! If you're entertaining this weekend and you're on the hunt for a simple yet delicious dessert, this is it! -MB Read the rest...
The delicious. Produce Awards, presented by Miele, was the most exciting night for the finalists of these truly amazing and important awards. Every single producer there on the night is part of an exceptional group Australia-wide, and the food prepared by the QT Melbourne were samples of their produce. Such unbelievable choices from the sea urchin, oysters, spanner crab, green lip abalone, cheeses, kefirs, honey, pork and more, to the vibrant display of fruit and vegetables - every part of the evening was something for the whole of Australia to be proud of. It was so wonderful to give recognition to Will Studd for being the hero who led the charge over so many years, which has finally seen us judging unpasteurised cheese at the awards, so finally there is choice for the Australian consumer passionate about cheese. Congratulations to all of the dedicated and passionate winners and finalists, the quality and variety of produce blows me away every year and it is a privilege to be able to meet and celebrate with producers who make the Australian food scene the trailblazing and exciting industry it is known as. -MB Read the rest...
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