As long as I can think back, I can remember seeing images of the iconic Brighton Bathing Boxes, all lined up colourfully along the beach edge of Brighton. I always wondered about the story behind these bathing boxes and who, were amongst the fortunate few, to own one. I didn’t think that I actually knew anyone [...]
This is a fabulous dip that I had the pleasure of enjoying while visiting Tonya Jennings, of Cooking on the Bay Cooking School at her wonderful Brighton Bathing Box in Melbourne, and Tonya has been kind enough to share it with us. Bessara Fava Bean Dip is a Moroccan recipe, traditionally made with fava beans; [...]
This is a lovely light dessert that Tonya Jennings made when I recently visited and spent a glorious morning at the beach at her own Bathing Box in Brighton, where students of her Cooking on the Bay Cooking School are sometimes lucky enough to enjoy a picnic. Serves 8 [divider] Ingredients 480ml Greek yoghurt or [...]
Flowerdale Sprout Farm is a farm based in Victoria which grows the most gorgeous edible flowers and micro herbs… which are inspiring chefs such as Alvin Leung who is infamously known as Hong Kong’s maverick chef, creator of X-treme Chinese Cuisine in his Hong Based restaurant, Bo Innovation. In this video he is inspired by [...]
In the early hours of the morning, while most of us are still asleep, farmers and producers from around the Sunshine Coast are making their way to various locations, their vehicles laden with fabulous array of edible goods, special, fresh, delectable offerings that are presented to a regional community of market goers. Fruit and vegetables [...]
Tonya, from Cooking on the Bay Cooking School made one of these delicious Mushroom Tarts on a recent visit while she was on the coast. It is easy to make and perfect for a light lunch or a starter. Ingredients Parmesan Pastry: 600g plain flour 1 cup finely grated parmesan cheese 480g butter, roughly [...]
I love Sakana. It happens to be one of my favourite foodie treating locations. I am not too concerned whether or not I am treating for lunch or dinner, just as long as I am treating myself frequently. Sakana is located at the end of the Mooloolaba Spit. Stitched onto the side of Fish, and [...]
I have done so many different version of this with different fruit and cream combinations. I used to have a lot of trouble making pavs and meringues, this is my favourite fail safe recipes. However, this is my favourite, the rose water giving the meringue a beautiful light muskiness... and you can't beat delicate miniature [...]
Is the thought of being handed a wine list, laden with the expectation you will choose something your date is going to love, enough to elicit a cold sweat? You’re not alone. Wine list phobia is right up there with snakes, spiders and running out of gas halfway through an Australia Day barbecue. Here’s five [...]
Buffalo are not something you expect to see roaming across the hinterland. They are majestic beasts... huge, in fact… so it seems quite surreal to find them dotted over 100 expansive acres at the Thompson farm at Witta, just a short drive from Maleny. It is always a privilege to meet up with Margaret and [...]
