2012 International Wine Challenge

grey dots
wine challenge

Australian wine is becoming a grape to be reckoned with as they celebrate a record 69 Gold medal winning wines at the 2012 International Wine Challenge (IWC). That is an increase of almost 15%. France is ranked world number 1 which didn’t surprise me at all, and to have Australia ranked number 2 again is [...]

RECIPE: Strawberry Toffeed Brie

grey dots
strawberry toffeed brie

This Strawberry Toffeed Brie is a versatile treat as it is both sweet and savory. The final result is delicious cheese coated with strawberry toffee and served with crackers – this could be used as an afternoon tea snack or after dinner delight. Serves: 4 You Need: 250g double brie mini wheel cheese ½ cup [...]

Curls with Lamb, Chickpea and Mushroom Ragu

grey dots
pasta

Pasta doesn’t have to be limited to just spaghetti bolognaise, there are so many options and you are only limited by your imagination. Today we have a recipe from San Remo – it’s pasta curls with lamb, chickpea and mushroom ragu. You Need: 750g San Remo Curls ½ cup porcini mushroom 2tbsp olive oil 1 [...]

RECIPE: Strawberry Layered Eton Mess

grey dots
Queen Fine Foods Strawberry Layered Eton Mess

We have a delicious recipe for the berry lovers out there, it’s this Strawberry Layered Eton Mess. Don’t be fooled by the name, this is one mess that you can embrace! Picture this – whipped cream, meringue and berries. It’s easy to make but still looks (and tastes) worthy of any dinner party guest… Serves: [...]

Chicken with Artichokes, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Chickpeas

grey dots
chicken artichoke

Frances Mayes has written books about her love affair with Tuscany and all of them have featured food quite predominantly. She is the bestselling author of Under The Tuscan Sun and is about to release her first cookbook with husband Edward. It is only natural that this cookbook should revolve around their 21 Tuscan years [...]

Potato and Pancetta Salad with Lemon Yoghurt Dressing

grey dots
Queen Fine Foods Lemon Yoghurt and Pancetta Potato Salad

Queen Fine Foods was established in 1897 and they are still delivering quality essences and flavourings, they are also a 100% Australian-owned family company. They select the finest lemons to extract the full flavour and give you access to lemons anytime. Queen Lemon Essence has a fabulous full flavour that can be used in any [...]

Fresh Figs Poached in Rosewater and Honey

grey dots
Queen Fine Foods Rosewater and Honey Syrup Figs

The rose is the flower of romance, a flower that many gardeners take extremely seriously and great pride in. There is more to the thrall of the rose than its physical beauty; it is also well known for its medicinal properties and ability to subtly enhance the flavour of food, and we can’t forget its [...]

Southern Ribbons on Garden Peas, Fetta and Radicchio Salad

grey dots
InghamChickenPremiumSouthernRibbonsPeaFettaSalad

Southern herbs and spices sound like just the thing to add a little extra zing to your summer celebrations so whip up this tasty salad from Ingham to create a new summer fave for all the family, young and old. Tempting and tasty to encourage a tea break in the backyard cricket, water volleyball or [...]

Ingham Breast Strips with Spicy Sweet Corn Salsa

grey dots
InghamChickenBreastStripsCornSalsa

Ingham are a great Aussie brand there to lend a hand this summer with a range of sensational sounding, simple recipes using the ready-to-cook Chicken Breast Strips and Premium Ribbons. My tastebuds are tantalised at the thought of the Ingham Breast Strips with Spicy Sweet Corn Salsa, and if you want to give it a [...]

Coconut Ribbons with Apple and Fennel Coleslaw

grey dots
inghams coconut ribbons

If your weather is anything like what I’m living through right now then it’s a brilliantly blazing summer. It is likely you have no desire to spend hours cooking, and call me un-Australian if you must but it is way too hot to be cooking a BBQ. Ingham are an Aussie brand that are here [...]