Not only is my brain currently as fried as the eggs I've been photographing lately, but each time this little corner of the internets has caught my eye I've avoided its accusing glare, brewed a fresh cup of tea and settled in for yet another late night. We're on the precipitance of a reasonably last minute holiday -- provided I don't disintegrate into a pile of burnt toast crumbs before we board the plane to NYC -- but it's been far too long since a new recipe has graced these pages and it's … [Read more...]
Buttered Peas & Avocado on Toast
They were a spur of the moment purchase at the farmers' market. A bag of peas in the shell, sitting just next to the scale. The peas (along with some broccoli and cucumbers) went into a satchel -- and then subsequently sat in the fridge, looking at me every time I opened it to grab something else. It wasn't until I started shelling them a day or two later that I realised fresh peas need almost nothing else to make them special. A pea and feta smash was in consideration for a moment but … [Read more...]
Asparagus & Smoked Salmon Egg Cups
Remember how I said that I'd been inspired by an asparagus delivery to create a stack of seasonal Spring-inspired recipes? This is the second of those, because brunch. I've been seeing baked egg cups everywhere lately but they're usually lined with ham and have little other than an egg in the centre. Staring at the bunches of asparagus in my fridge reminded me of little trees, and before I knew it I'd created a forrest of spears in salmon lined cups and baked it all together with … [Read more...]
Parmesan Roasted Asparagus
For as much as I've been cooking and photographing food lately it's all been for other people. The mojo to create new things had gone a bit walk-about... but as is the case with life the most simple of things can open the flood gates. If you follow along on Instagram you would have seen the gorgeous delivery of new season asparagus that landed on my doorstep a few weeks back. To say they provided the spark of inspiration I needed would be an understatement. Both RJ and I love … [Read more...]
Chargrilled Broad Beans
I'm kind of stuck right now. Pulled this way and that, feeling as if very few things are actually moving in a forward direction while others zoom right past. I haven't been posting much lately as I can't seem to find anything to write. The recipes come, as do the photos, but then I simply draw a blank. I thought taking a bit of time out would help, reignite the words perhaps, but it hasn't. So instead of waiting or writing rubbish just to fill in spaces I'm going to stick with what works … [Read more...]
Seasonal Sunday Lunch launch!
I am so excited to officially share my newest project with you. I've been hinting here and there, talking in low tones and whispers, but I've never been too good at using my inside-voice for extended periods of time. So without any further ado, you're invited to lunch! Seasonal Sunday Lunch is an international grass-roots movement that aims to raise awareness of seasonal produce and encourage mindful seasonal eating in the simplest, most enticing way: by gathering friends and family for a … [Read more...]
Berry Filled Hot Cross Buns & an Easter Breakfast Braid
How does one make a batch of Hot Cross Bun even better? Stuff them with berry filling of course. Yes, it is a genius idea [if I do say so myself] but I can't take full responsibility for it... Let me back up a little bit first. A few months back I was over on Claire's site and she was sharing the exciting news that she had become a member of the Secret Recipe Club. It reminded me that I had applied for a spot at one point so I chased it up, and before I knew it I had a group! The way … [Read more...]
