In the world of food the word 'simple' is used a lot and in quite different ways. These days, when life is hectic for so many people...

You know that time around 3pm when you hit that afternoon slump, can’t keep your eyes open but still have lots more work to do? At that time...

It has been raining every day in Sydney.  Cheesecake is the kind of comfort you need on rainy days or when the weather is cold. I love the ...

How can chocolate be so comforting? Its sweet, dark richness never fails to help me when I need to feel better, and I love finding ways to c...

When I was little my sister and I frequented a convenience store nearby our house. The store was a kids' dream – full of an endless vari...

It’s cold in Sydney – OK, not freezing but still cold here, especially at night.  And somehow, despite my Canadian tolerance for seriously p...

When you crave something creamy, sweet and smooth but also light, why not make some custard. Much like tapioca (see my earlier post ) custar...

Australians love their pumpkins and so do I (see here and here ).  This orangey gourd is a commonly used ingredient all year round; it’s in...

Tapioca needs a new image.  Considered to be one of those old-fashioned, plain and boring items, tapioca is one of those desserts that all t...

Dear friends I have something excitng to share with you.  A little while ago, my new blogger friend Aurelie at Pause Gourmande (a lovely Fr...

Did you know that carrots were originally purple? I remember hearing this piece of information years ago and I also remember wondering why t...

The other night I had a serious craving for a snack that was sweet and salty. I thought about baking but I just couldn’t muster the energy t...

Do you know what halloumi is? If not, you are seriously missing out on this delectably delicious and ‘moorish’ treat. Halloumi is often refe...

It’s autumn in Sydney. The change in season has brought rainy days but also a change in the produce available. The fruits of the summer – ...