All the makings of a beautiful meal! I love to gather my favourite plates, glasses and linen ahead of tomorrow's cooking so there's one less thing to worry about when lunch is ready. And in my mind, a table setting is never complete without fresh flowers! -MB. Read the rest...
The very best apricots will always be the tree-ripened fruit you pick yourself, but buying from a specialist greengrocer or farmer’s market that doesn’t refrigerate their fruit is the next best thing. Never squeeze apricots to check for ripeness, colour and, above all, fragrance should be your indicators. And you will know what I’m talking about when it comes to the aroma of a ripe apricot, there’s no mistaking it. I often have bowls of apricots in my kitchen instead of Summer flowers, their perfume is so intense. -MB Read the rest...
This whole series was a joy, but seeing the amazing three finalists strut their stuff in the Bake Off shed last night, I want to congratulate each of them, but Olivia was a star amongst stars and a fabulous winner! -MB Read the rest...
Cucumbers are perfectly timed for their regular appearances across Summer, making a great addition to a simple salad, used as an essential part of crudites, or grated into a thick set yoghurt for a more traditionally Greek take on things, but it’s quite a rare occasion when a recipe really makes cucumbers the star of the dish and I’ve often wondered if that’s because the cucumbers that eventually make their way onto our plates via transport and storage aren’t a pinch on what comes out of a home garden. The difference with a homegrown cucumber, besides the unparalleled freshness, is the water content is at its maximum when just picked and that makes for the very best crunch, and flavour - well worth any gardener’s effort to have on hand in the heat of Summer. -MB Read the rest...
Tune in to the LifestyleFOOD channel tonight to watch Antontio, Monica & Olivia battle it out in the grand finale of The Great Australian Bake Off. The final three will take it to the next level with a Signature of the classic French Opera Cake, an incredibly tricky Technical challenge of 12 identical Candied Orange and Ricotta Sfogliatelles, and finally a Showstopper that must be a tiered masterpiece. Read the rest...
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