Wonders of Winter…

Winter’s arrival here in the Yarra Valley has been anything but subtle. Last week the solstice brought with it rain, chilling wind and even snow in the mountains. Snow. In Australia. After all these years I still have trouble fathoming that concept. Despite the...

The Charm of Chia…

There are some dishes you have that you never forget—maybe it was a new taste sensation, the company you shared, or the overall experience…and hopefully most of those memories are positive! I’m lucky to have had many in my lifetime and one such dish for me was a...

Monday Morning Power Porridge…

There is no better way to start the work week than with a scrumptious, nutritious, satisfying breakfast. With a full day of consults ahead of me, I needed nourishment that would see me through until lunchtime, since I had little time to graze between meals. Using a...