Glorious sunny Sydney the past few days. We’re still in winter but it is like summer already. The weather is just too good not to go outdoors and soak up the sun. Days like this, you just want to spend hours out there and chill. Then you come home and have to prepare dinner … […]
Sweet Season … Mexican Chocolate Tart With Cinnamon-Spiced Pecans
In Season Now … Balsamic Strawberries, Grilled Honeyed Figs and Raspberries Pavlova
Last week of summer down under and I am taking advantage of all the fruits in season. I love summer fruits and use them as much as I can to create delicious treats like this grown-up version of berry pavlova. Has anyone tried balsamic strawberries? Fresh strawberries soaked or tossed in fruity balsamic vinegar is […]
In Season Now … Mango & Baby Spinach Salad with Quail Breast Medallions
I was thinking of making a special mango dessert for the family but decided to make something different with the mangoes. Salad with mango slices, cucumbers, red onion and baby spinach leaves. I loved this simple salad, which I topped with pieces of pan-fried quail breast medallions coated in Cajun seasoning mix. Mangoes go well […]
Sweet Season … Nutella, Ferrero Rocher & Hazelnuts Homemade Chocolate Gelato
Friday, February 5 is World Nutella Day. To which my son, a Nutella nuts would probably ask, “Isn’t everyday Nutella Day?”. True maybe but tomorrow is the day Nutella lovers unite and make it known worldwide that Nutella is not just another chocolate spread. In celebration of this delicious spread, I am sharing with you […]