Flat leaf parsley is the herb I use most often in my cooking. But it wasn’t always that way. In fact for many years I refused to use it at all after seeing it disrespectfully draped over a tired slice of orange, relegated to garnish-only status, on almost every restaurant plate in the 1970s. All that changed though when we bought our cottage and I discovered an established patch of parsley, verdant and prolific, and impossible to ignore from a culinary point of view for someone like me, who had always cooked with what was at hand. I had found the perfect compromise for my distaste of curly leaf parsley in its sweeter, nuttier tasting cousin, and my love of flat leaf parsley began- MB. Read the rest...
Last night was the first night of Tasting Australia, where we joined Cheong Liew and his team of one-time apprentices for a showcase dinner in the Hilton’s new restaurant. The seven alumni paid homage to Cheong, each doing a course that started as Cheong’s and then their own interpretation on top; it was such a great night! Cheong is a total original and has done so much for this state, and in fact Australia. It was a fitting way to start Tasting Australia which is going to be the next 7 days of amazing things happening all over the state- MB. Read the rest...
Two Friday’s ago now, we had a fantastic lunch at Oakridge Wines with Matt Stone and his partner Jo and team. It was just fabulous food, a wonderful garden, great ethos and a truly great experience in whole. Read the rest...
April 30 2016
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It's ‘foodie’ heaven in the Barossa this month, with May showcasing some of our top local producers. People from all corners will descend upon the Barossa to sample culinary delights true to the region, amongst the golden orange hues of the vines. Below are some highlights of what’s coming up this month . . . Read the rest...
A literal hop, skip and a jump through the pear trees to her famous Farm Shop, the Orchard House offers an experience hand picked by Maggie to ensure you’ll feel like a local the moment you walk through the beautiful old farmhouse door. Read the rest...
