It was the last place I thought I would be scoffing a sausage roll. Afterall, the Noosa International Food and Wine Festival is a premier happening on the gourmand calendar. It’s where Australia’s most masterful chefs, trailblazing producers and epicurean elite gather annually … [Read more...]
Mexican Eggs Recipe
After my recent post 'It’s Getting Hot in Here' a Get Forked and Fly reader asked me for my favourite Mexican Eggs recipe. Being a gringo I pictured what a Mexican Egg would look like – a stumpy, oval body with a thick, brown moustache and slouched sombrero leaning … [Read more...]
It’s Getting Hot in Here
Loitering in the pantry the other afternoon, desperately seeking inspiration, my mind wandered. As I peered into the recess of tinned tomatoes and long forgotten jars of sandwich pickles it occurred to me that, despite the mundane standard of my non-perishable stockpile, my life … [Read more...]
Hazel’s Armenian Nutmeg Cake Recipe
It’s a cinch to find a recipe for any mood or whim these days. A quick Google for ‘veal saltimbocca recipe’ will come up with pages of possibilities. There will be plenty to choose from in your inbox too, thanks to all those unread foodie newsletter subscriptions. Then … [Read more...]
Chicken, Duck and Pistachio Terrine Recipe
I’ve got a confession to make. When I cook from a recipe book or magazine – it needs to look like the picture. Anything less is a flop. I’m a Virgo. I crave order and perfection. I can’t help it. Let me give you an example…. I really like to make terrine. I find it … [Read more...]
