I cannot believe that Easter is a few days away. Where did the time go? Seems like yesterday when I was getting all excited about my Christmas table spread, then New Year and now another festive celebration. I love Easter. For me, it is a season to wind down, reflect then celebrate. Growing up, I […]
Tag: Australia
In Season Now … Grilled Mangoes with Creme Fraiche and Honey
Another favourite fruit in season – mangoes! My grandfather grew mango trees of different varieties. I have very good memories of harvest season back in the Philippines when I was a young girl. My favourite was the “Indian Mango”, which was not commercially popular but pretty much every backyard in the provinces have this tree. […]
In Season Now… Charred Peaches, Goat’s Cheese on Sourdough, Baby Rocket Leaves with Lavender Honey Drizzle
One of the best things about summer is that stone fruits are in season. Peaches are my favourites. Yellow or white flesh, it doesn’t matter. I love snacking on them and making desserts or savouries. Summer is truly making its presence felt in Sydney. Days like these, my to go to meals are salads. Light […]
Sweet Season … Australia Day Treats (Peach Pavlova Slice, Green and Gold Lamingtons, Milo Biscuits and Scones)
It is Australia Day tomorrow, January 26 and just like what I have been doing for the past five years, there will be iconic Aussie baked goodies like lamingtons and pavlova. This year though, I am making an extra effort into putting together an afternoon tea of scones ( with jam and cream, of course), lamingtons, […]