Prawn essence is probably one of the least appealing things to make. However, once you drizzle that on a seafood risotto or use it as part of the sauce for a crab linguine, even added to an Asian dipping sauce for seafood dumplings. Yum, you will be hooked! Takes a little time but is super […]
Well hello Queensland heatwave! Now to be fair, it was a couple of weeks ago now, however, the current temps don’t feel too much cooler. On days when the mercury soars, even for an overeater who only really thinks about her next meal, food isn’t usually high on my list of priorities. But, as my […]
I love a good Kedgeree. It’s quick, easy and cheap! Great for breakfast if you are sick of the normal bacon and eggs, but also perfect for a quick and light lunch or dinner. I also hear this is a great hangover cure, however with the pungent smoked cod and the spicy curry paste I […]
It’s Friday afternoon and I figure, the amount of enthusiasm I have for writing a substantial post, is just about as much as you guys have for reading one. So, I’m just not going to bother. I love carrot cake. And this carrot cake. Is a really, really good one. Enjoy your Friday, have a […]
Well you all know I am completely and utterly obsessed with Spirit House. The food absolute perfection, the setting is peaceful and tranquil, the service is fantastic, and to top it all off they have been so appreciative and supportive of Eatin’ Mess. Does it get any better? If you haven’t been since I last […]
When I was young, my parents owned a chain of fast-food outlets in Sydney, The Rib Runner. Being an evening trading business, dad was at the stores most nights and was home for an evening meal only a couple of nights a week. Most nights it was just mum, me and my sister, and dinner […]
I absolutely love light, fresh meals, which is probably why my two most populated blog categories are Asian and Mexican. Light meals are satisfying, tasty and you feel good after, not like you are instantly a dress sizes larger and need a lie down. So as we are on the cusp of saying farewell to soup and […]
A cult drink in New York. Direct from the espresso bars of Milan, Rome and Portofino, the Shakerato has arrived in Brisbane. Pronounced shake-er-AH-toe, this little power pack of perfectly balanced sweetness and a good punch of caffeine is actually remarkably simple and only uses 3 ingredients. If you are a milky coffee kind of […]
Karaage Chicken is one of my favourite Japanese treats. Bite sized pieces of chicken thigh, marinated, then light coated in cornflour and flash fried, these tasty little morsels are guaranteed to be a hit in your house too. With such a light and crispy coating, these do not soak up much oil and don’t leave you […]
Miso ranch and making my own tortillas are my new favourite things. Making your own tortillas, although a little labour intensive, is quite rewarding and definitely nicer than store bought. And my miso ranch, stolen from Dan Hong, is genius. So yummy. This is a variation of my Rubio’s Tuesday Salmon Tacos. It’s good to […]
How good are Nannas. Particularly European Nannas who think you are far too skinny and must eat more. That is my favourite kind of Nanna, in fact, that would have to be my favourite kind of person. Whenever we go back to NZ to visit the fam, I come back at least 5kgs heavier. Don’t […]
Is the cookbook dead? I really hope not. More importantly, I hope I am not part of the movement that has done such a thing. While the internet and blogs are very powerful and convenient, it does worry me that cookbooks could be a thing of the past… I want to release one first! But seriously, […]