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Chocolate mousse
We were out to dinner with friends last week and when the dessert options were presented, I couldn’t resist the chocolate mousse with fresh cream and berries. There’s something very enticing about chocolate mousse. It’s simple but elegant; rich and … Continue reading
Vegetable lasagne
I can never get enough vegetables and would be happy to eat more vegetarian meals, but Jim always tells me he needs something that tastes “meaty” and filling. I’ve come up with a recipe that satisfies both our food needs. … Continue reading
Posted in Recipes
Tagged courgette, dinner, eggplant, lasagne, main course, mozzarella, mushrooms, pasta, pumpkin, recipe, ricotta, silverbeet, spinach, sweet potato, vegetables, zucchini
Jellyfish, good but…
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
Posted in Eating, Restaurants
Tagged dinner, Jellyfish, restaurant, review, seafood
Tuna with Bean Salad
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
Roast lamb with mint sauce
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
Posted in Recipes
Tagged gluten free, lamb, main course, mint, recipe, roast, sauce, vegetables
Smashed peas and broad beans
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
Posted in Ingredients, Recipes
Tagged broad beans, entree, lemon juice, lunch, mint, peas, recipe
Strawberry salad with speck and haloumi
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
Posted in Recipes, Salads
Tagged haloumi, Jamie Oliver, recipe, salad, strawberry
Quay – simply stunning
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
Posted in Eating, Restaurants
Tagged Quay, restaurant, review, Sydney
Piaf, South Bank
I’d heard so many good things about Piaf and was really looking forward to eating there. But, unfortunately, the reality was a complete let down. We started with bread (with oil and balsamic) and chips with aioli. The chips were … Continue reading
Posted in Eating, Restaurants
Tagged Brisbane, Piaf, restaurant, review