I stopped eating quinoa for a while. Quinoa is a big part of the staple diet in Peru and Bolivia where it has been grown for millions of year. The recent fascination with this ‘ancient grain’ has pushed up prices so much that the people in Peru and Bolivia cannot afford to buy it anymore. […] Read more…
I hate to admit that I am a creature of habit. There are certain restaurants or styles of food where I always order the same thing because I just love it. But I am always disappointed in myself that I don’t try enough new things. I think this is why I was so excited by […] Read more…
Wines die in hot cars This is a public safety announcement. As we head into summer and the festive season there will be many fine wines that meet an untimely death. You know how this goes, you have one free day before Christmas in which to sort presents and enough food and booze to get […] Read more…
I have been inspired by the two Nigella’s. The first needs no introduction, the second, well, probably also needs no introduction. But for the handful of you that have not stumbled across Not Quite Nigella, an absolutely drool-worthy Sydney food blog written by Lorraine, you can thank me later for this introduction Christmas in Australia […] Read more…
When I grow up I want to be a ‘lady who lunches’. There is something about taking time for a relaxed indulgent meal in the middle of the day, and wine in the afternoon is one of my most favourite things. So when my visiting friend suggested we try Circa (because her boss’ son is […] Read more…