Tesco’s Real Food team got in touch with me this week to share some findings from their latest survey, which says that Brits are passionate about food, but lack the confidence to try something new. According to Tesco’s research of around 2000 UK parents, 74% of people living in London admit that they love their …
This recipe for cocoa coconut bites is an old favourite of mine, something my nan taught me to make when I was very small. They’re cheap, they’re delicious, and very easy to make – you won’t even need to switch the oven on. Plus, you’ll only need four ingredients! I’m almost embarrassed to post it, …
As season 5 of Masterchef Australia is currently screening in my homeland, we’re catching up on the second series from 2010 here in the UK. So far it’s been a fantastic way to introduce Mr Q to several Aussie foodie quirks, and the episode we watched a few nights ago was the perfect introduction to …
Today is my second Fast Diet (5:2 Diet) ‘Fast Day’ and, just as with my first Fast Day, I planned this one meticulously. By ensuring my meals were purchased, measured and cooked prior to the day it meant there’d be no indecision or any reason to visit the shops where temptation is blatantly displayed! I …
How do you like your roast pork? The answer for most people is probably tender and succulent – but with a crackling skin like thin, tasty, salty glass. For me, a good crackling is key. I mentioned in my post about my Chinese twice-cooked sticky pork belly that I had plenty of left-over pork ready …
I named this blog chillimarmalade.com after the recipe I have been tweaking for the last year – the condiment I use the most of – my homemade chilli marmalade. This chilli marmalade recipe takes a hell of a lot of effort, a good hour of chopping and dicing the ingredients, and a ton of patience …
One thing I’ve missed since temporarily being back in Hobart is the availability of Chinese yum cha (or dim sum). We’re not exactly spoilt for choice here in this little town. The only restaurant that came to mind was Sandy Bay’s Me Wah and I wanted to look for other options. After a quick Google search, I … Continue reading
I’ve spent the last two years in London experiencing Christmas Day with the in-laws the traditional English way – roast turkey with all the delicious trimmings, frosty weather, hours of television specials, and of course, The Queen’s annual Christmas message. This year, it was time to show Mr Q how we Australians do Christmas. In … Continue reading
Bellerive Quay is becoming quite the destination for foodies, with many new little restaurants and cafes opening over the last few years (Cugini being one of my new favourites). Three Little Ducks is ideally situated with the cafe-front on Cambridge Road, and the back of the restaurant overlooking Bellerive Marina – a spectacular spot on … Continue reading
Dede Indonesian & Thai (or Dede’s, as it’s often also referred to) in North Hobart is a real crowd-pleaser. Cheap prices, family-friendly atmosphere, and central to Elizabeth Street’s expanding restaurant strip, Dede is one of my favourite spots in town for a casual and relaxed meal. I first visited Dede back when I was about … Continue reading
My pal Bin and I love our brunch dates. We go out as often as we can for eggs, it’s our favourite thing to do together. Between us, we’ve sampled most of Hobart’s café scene, but today, we found a new favourite: Ginger Brown café in South Hobart. The café interior is cosy and filled with re-purposed … Continue reading
I’ve been to the Tracks Café at New Town Station Nursery twice since my return from England for two reasons – first, it’s nice and local, and second, the coffee is spectacular. Plus, it’s such a gorgeous little oasis; having once been an old abandoned railway station, it’s now literally blooming with flowers and interesting-looking plants. … Continue reading
During my time in Sicily earlier this year (see my Sicilian holiday posts here and here for more), I fell in love with a local specialty – caponata. Lunch and dinner, you could be guaranteed that if I saw it on a menu, I’d order it. I ate it both as a cold antipasto – mopped … Continue reading
Chilli Marmalade 