I have been cooking on an electric cooktop for many years. For some reason the places I rented (and then owned), always had electricity rather than gas. For years I yearned for a gas cooktop, infuriated at how slow it can be using electricity. Where we live now, we sadly do not have a gas […]Read Post ›
Make the most of fig season with simple prosciutto wrapped figs with blue cheese – the perfect summer antipasto
Time is fast approaching to plan food for your Christmas festivities. This year the extended family are celebrating Christmas on Boxing Day at my sister’s beach house. The weather could be anywhere between 18 – 40C (65 – 105F) (Melbourne is so unpredictable) and the sun could be shining or it might be pouring down […]Read Post ›
I love secret or little-known places. There is an excitement that comes from experiencing something that feels exclusive and special. Olivigna is one such place. It is half an hour from the centre of Melbourne and feels like a tiny bit of Italy nestled in the suburbs. I was invited to attend a cooking class […]Read Post ›
italy on my mind 