It’s definitely not spring here in Melbourne, Australia right now. I am currently curled up on the couch with my slippers, a warm jumper and a hot cup of tea… but I feel like I’ve been living in it a little bit lately. As all my US friends enter spring, every time I open my phone my feed is filled with lovely light, green meals. And one thing I keep noticing everywhere right now? Artichokes. Which happens to be one of my absolute favourite vegetables to cook with. So if you are heading into...
3 days ago • 1 min read
There’s something about weekend cooking that just feels different. There’s no mad rush, no “what can I throw together in 20 minutes” and usually no hungry kids screaming at me because my partner is home to keep them busy… just slower, more relaxed meals that feel a little bit special, without actually being complicated. So if you’re staying in this weekend, here are 5 recipes I always come back to. They’re simple, comforting, and just have that weekend energy (so of course we needed to...
6 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, It has been almost a year since I started sharing a little bit more of myself and the recipes that I truly want to make with you all. And I am not going to sit here and tell you that it has been easy because truthfully, it has been hard. Really hard. Once I stopped asking myself "will this perform?" or "will go this viral?" and started asking "is this something I want to eat and share with my family?", I began to cater to a much smaller group of people. But I kept telling myself, I...
7 days ago • 1 min read
Easter is right around the corner so I wanted to put together a few of my favourite lamb recipes that I love to pair with some of my favourite seafood recipes that I shared in my previous Easter Menu newsletter. These lamb recipes are perfect if you’re hosting a large crowd, cooking for just yourself or maybe one other, or just want something that feels a little bit special without being complicated. And I even give you a delicious recipe that uses up any leftover lamb meat you may have!...
13 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, After my email last week (and a Youtube video) where I shared my struggles with body image and being on the receiving end of online hate, I received thousands of emails, messages and comments from my beautiful community. And to say I am grateful would be an understatement. These messages have genuinely changed the way I see myself. I took a day off work last week, booked in to get my hair done, took myself out for a solo lunch, and sat there reading through as many of your messages...
14 days ago • 3 min read
Whenever I think of an Easter menu, my mind immediately goes to of seafood. Whether you’re hosting a long lunch, feeding a crowd, or just want something that feels a little bit special without being complicated, these are the recipes I come back to every single year. They’re easy to make, always a crowd pleaser and are designed to be shared. And as always… lots of olive oil and lots of garlic. I will be hosting my mum, brother and their partners this Easter and I will definitely be serving...
17 days ago • 1 min read
This strawberries and cream sponge cake happens to be one of my favourite desserts to make. The sponge is incredibly light and airy, but what I really love is making the homemade strawberry jam that gets layered throughout. When strawberries are sweet and fragrant, I love turning them into a quick homemade jam and sandwiching it between layers of soft sponge cake and freshly whipped cream. It’s the kind of dessert that works for so many occasions. Afternoon tea, a family gathering, or simply...
19 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Leek risotto Lately, I’ve noticed a lot of online conversation around women’s bodies.Who looks too thin. Who looks unhealthy. Who’s changed. And while I understand the concern, it’s made me stop and think… do we ever ask why women feel the need to look this way in the first place? Because while some women are being criticised for being too thin, I sit on the other side of that conversation as someone who constantly gets criticised for being too big (the f word is banned in my...
22 days ago • 2 min read
Hi lovely friends, This Honey Garlic Butter Salmon is one of those dinners that feels a little bit special but is secretly so easy to make. It starts the way many of my favourite recipes do… with butter, garlic confit and olive oil gently sizzling in a pan. Once the garlic turns fragrant, a little honey goes in and creates the most beautiful glossy sauce that coats the salmon as it cooks. It’s the type of dinner I make when I want something nourishing and comforting but don’t have the energy...
24 days ago • 1 min read