Monthly Archives: September 2010

Jellyfish, good but…

Posted on September 27, 2010 by corinne

Jim is a seafood addict and, being his birthday, it only seemed right to try out Jellyfish. People have raved about this place since it opened in 2008. We just hadn’t gotten around to going because every time we’d tried … Continue reading →

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Tuna with Bean Salad

Posted on September 25, 2010 by corinne

Jim and I love a good lunch. Preferably something that’s healthy and full of flavour. Even better if it’s quick to make. So here’s today’s delicious selection… 1 tbs pine nuts 2 x 150g tuna steaks 1 tbs freshly squeezed … Continue reading →

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Roast lamb with mint sauce

Posted on September 19, 2010 by corinne

It’s Sunday and you know what that means, slow cooking something delicious. Growing up, every Sunday involved a roast. One very fond memory I have is roast lamb with mint sauce. Nana used to send me out into the backyard … Continue reading →

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Smashed peas and broad beans

Posted on September 18, 2010 by corinne

I am a massive fan of the humble pea. I think it comes from my childhood, helping Mum out by shelling the peas for dinner. They’re so sweet, fresh from the pod…it usually went something along the lines of one … Continue reading →

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Strawberry salad with speck and haloumi

Posted on September 13, 2010 by corinne

One of my favourite television cooking series was Jamie Oliver’s “At Home”. I found it quite inspiring to watch because of his enviable vegetable garden. Yes, I know, he had a gardener who kept the garden in great shape, but … Continue reading →

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Quay – simply stunning

Posted on September 11, 2010 by corinne

There are many, many fantastic restaurants in Sydney but the absolute highlight of our August visit was dining at Peter Gilmore’s Quay. This is the very same restaurant that was voted number 27 on the San Pellegrino World’s 50 Best … Continue reading →

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