My Red Obsession…

Now I never would have said that red is a particularly favourite colour of mine, although I did use a bit of red lippy in my punker phase of the 80s. I think I’ve always found it a bit bold for my laid-back personal style.  But when it comes to food, that’s a...

Fantastic Favas…

If you’ve read this blog before, you’ve probably worked out that I have a love affair with food. There are certain foods that I seriously adore…not just for their nutritional benefits, but for their absolute beauty. One such food is the cleverly disguised fava bean...

The Pom–A Love Story…

I’m standing in the produce section of the grocer, deep in thought contemplating what I’m whipping up for dinner when all of a sudden I catch something in the corner of my eye… my heart begins to race, my mouth goes dry and I think to myself “It can’t be! I know...

Super Soup for Spring…

I have a confession to make…I’ve been in a bit of a food rut lately. It’s been a cold, windy and wet week in Melbourne—like winter all over again. Mother Nature just can’t seem to make up her mind! I’ve been excited at the emergence of all things Spring and preparing...

A Little Power Goes A Long Way…

It’s 3 p.m. and the afternoon slump hits. You’re at work and the well-stocked break room is just down the hall. You begin to fight with yourself about it…but you know the craving is going to win. You start thinking about which treat would make you feel less guilty...