I have had this avocado shake for breakfast four times this week. The heat has been relentless since sunrise, and I…


Blueberry, lemon and buttermilk muffins
Blueberry season is clearly in full swing, with hundreds of punnets piled high in the shops anywhere you…

Sticky date pudding
When I’m skimming through a dessert menu contemplating what to have, the words that make me stop browsing…

The stunning Villa Chandra in Ubud, Bali (thanks to Airbnb)
Ever since my last trip to Bali, where I spent four idyllic days on the beach at Nusa…

Fresh and zingy coleslaw
My 5-year old son tried coleslaw for the first time the other day, and he absolutely loved it!…

Leek and potato gratin
My brother D, is your typical meat and potatoes kinda guy. He is always hankering after a good…

Salted caramel, dark chocolate brownies
If there ever was a brownie recipe showdown, this is going to be the one to give all…

Anchovy, lemon, chili and rocket pasta
Two months ago, I enjoyed a rejuvenating trip to Bali on my own, leaving my two jumping beans…

Roadhouse- For a great burger in Dempsey Hill
I try to eat clean and green most days. But there are times when even my steely resolve…