I grew up in a household where food was always important, but like so many of that era, we ate simply and to a budget, unless the occasion was a very special one. As I grew up and eventually moved away, travelling and working in different parts of the world, my food influences opened up in parallel to my experiences. I have always been influenced by the wonderful people I have had the opportunity to meet throughout my life, but the most impactful influence has been living in the Barossa, there is nothing that compares to growing and harvesting your own food when it comes to expanding food knowledge. -MB Read the rest...
I'm having a wonderful time in Japan filming Maggie in Japan with Foxtel's LifeStyle FOOD. To see what's I've been up to, head over to my Facebook page. -MB Read the rest...
With its history of early settlement by immigrants that brought their food with them and adapted it to the climate, we have a food culture today that is still firmly rooted in these original Silesian ideals and principals. Moving to the Valley and being surrounded by ever changing seasonal produce has always been my greatest inspiration, and that in turn has allowed me to learn my craft by trial and error and I’ve gone along from one idea to the next. That is the Barossa way of life to me; being inspired by and utilising what is at hand. And we have plenty to choose from here! -MB Read the rest...
My technical bake from last night's episode of The Great Australian Bake Off - golden brown pastry filled with indulgent pistachio frangipane filling, topped with roasted rhubarb and fresh raspberries - more than worth the effort! -MB Read the rest...
Have you ever used Maggie's fruit pastes beyond the cheese platter? From chewy Fig & Fennel Biscuits to deliciously sticky Quince Glazed Ham and Spiced Pear Salad Dressing, Maggie's fruit pastes are as versatile as ever. We hope these recipes get your creative juices flowing, so to speak! Read the rest...
