Improvisation is key to everything I do and while you may make some mistakes along the way, it is the most wonderful way to cook for all the delicious surprises that pop up and can quickly become staple dishes you rely on again and again. It allows you to put your creative stamp on everything you cook. Read the rest...
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. Read the rest...
The Heritage Orchard is very dear to me, holding equal measures of sentimental value and the chance to preserve an all but lost tradition of fruit growing, beyond grapes, in the Valley. And by rebuilding the original farm house, we’re able to continue another tradition dear to me; old fashioned country hospitality, such a welcome escape from the busy-ness of day to day life. There is something completely tangible but difficult to capture in words about being surrounded by the rhythm of the seasons, drawing inspiration for cooking by the food you can see outside your window, and the feeling of being nurtured that slowing life down brings - every reason for us to create Orchard House for guests visiting the Barossa to enjoy. Read the rest...
Ripe peaches bring to mind that wonderful burden of having an abundance of fruit - when the whole tree ripens at once, the spoils must be shared. I’ve always believed in this philosophy and wholly encourage anyone with fruit trees in their backyard to have paper bags at the ready once the season strikes, ready to bag up ‘take away’ packs for anyone who calls by. It’s one of my favourite country traditions, and one that I think can be carried out regardless of where you live! Read the rest...
The Great Australian Bake Off has begun its search for Australia’s best amateur home-bakers for its 2016 series. Read the rest...
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