I love visiting farmers and foodies. There is always something new to learn, or some innovative farming practice to be discovered, and then of course there are the animals. I grew up on a farm, we had horses, sheep, cattle, goats, a pet pig, geese, ducks, chickens and miscellaneous others. It was a fabulous childhood [...]
It is no secret that I have a penchant for baby animals. I mean they are cute and cuddly and sweet and well, what’s not to like? It’s not that I needed and excuse really, but I managed to find one, as a reason to visit Maleny Dairies. I have been here once or twice [...]
I recently had the joy of visiting Fortune Red Label Beef at Yandina. I am a big fan of grass fed beef as opposed to grain fed beef. I think it is a far superior meat in both texture and flavour and not to mention a far more ethically raised meat. I like to be [...]
I recently had the opportunity to visit a number of producers while working on a project. It is always so much fun when visiting these producers. It always reminds me of my childhood growing up on the farm. This was especially the case when I visited Obi Obi Essentials, who are based in the Obi [...]
I love markets days in Eumundi, but I have discovered that I also like non-markets days, especially when it comes to lunching. The Fig Tree is right amongst it all so I can imagine market days would be quite frenetic, but on this day, basking in that little bit of sunlight that shone onto the [...]
The curing process has always been something that has intrigued me. Once upon a time it was a method of preserving food in the absence of refrigeration, and while it still very much a preservation technique, it has morphed into more of a novelty factor rather than a necessity. So, novelty factor fresh in my [...]
Wow, what a surprise this Coffee Bean and Vodka Cured Hiramasa Kingfish turned out to be. I think this is my favourite recipe ever (until next time). It is incredible, even if I do say so myself. Coffee is not my first choice ingredient for curing, but the risk paid off, and the result was [...]
I was in possession of a beautiful whole Hiramasa Kingfish, I felt compelled to do something special and while there is nothing quite like sashimi, I decided the next best thing would be curing. I have always been a fan of cured fish, and the process is actually quite fun. This recipe is not only [...]
I found myself running a few errands in Noosa the other day… around lunchtime. A girl has got to eat, but choosing a venue is no easy feat, are there are so many wonderful establishments in Noosa/Noosaville. So I decided to revisit a favourite – Thomas Corner Eatery on Thomas Street in Noosaville. I am [...]
I thought I would try my hand at some lavash… I needed some snacks, forgot to buy some, so had to think quick. Lavash are surprisingly quick and easy. I cut them quite roughly as I like them to look less uninform. Just make sure you keep an eye on them, they can go from [...]
