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- Author: Gail
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Recent Posts
Foodbuzz 24, 24, 24: A Christmas Cocktail Party
Christmas in Australia means sunshine, beaches, tropical fruit and outdoor dining. This time of the year I love to entertain and show my appreciation and gratitude to friends and people that have been an important part of my life in the past 12 month...
Christmas Entertaining Made Easy
If the thought of co-ordinating the Christmas meal fills you with dread, don’t despair – you are certainly not alone. Even competent cooks can find Christmas Day a culinary challenge. What to eat, how much to serve, how to organise and manage the...
fruit of the month: the achacha
The Achacha is a tropical fruit originating in the Amazon Basin of Bolivia and is newly available in Australia. Grown in Burdekin in North Queensland, this season’s harvest has just hit the shelves, and will be available in selected stores includin...
Recipe: Primavera Salad
Primavera in Italian means “spring style” and this salad showcases the best of spring produce. This is lovely as an accompaniment to fish or chicken, and makes a delicious entree served with smoked salmon. Ingredients (serves 4): ½ cup extra vir...
fruit of the month: cherries
The arrival of cherries in Australia marks the onset of the festive season. Highly sought after, the cherry is a favourite with everyone. There are three main types of cherries: the sweet cherry, sour cherries such as the Morello variety, and the in...
Grilled Asparagus & Haloumi with a Lemon Chive Dressing
Asparagus season is reaching its peak in Australia, and as a result it’s inexpensive, plentiful and flavoursome. Three good reasons to be incorporating asparagus into your menu! In this recipe, prosciutto-wrapped asparagus is paired with ...
