Nils, my cousin, was in Australia recently with his sister Ellen. While staying with my parents they were exposed to a full range of Australian foods – paddle pops, tim tams, shapes, frosty fruits, (the magnificently-named) golden gaytimes. Nils took to Anzac biscuits*, which is not a great surprise as he has a great love … Continue reading »
Once again, it is the time of year when I put up my very-belated post about the most recent Christmas. Plenty of reasons why it is a bit late this year - the whole time really was packed with big events, but, as always, my parents put on a beautiful Christmas in their home in Sydney. … Continue reading »
If you have not yet read my post about why I am going vegan for a month, you should. If there is one thing that makes me nervous, it is being invited to a barbecue. Barbecues are so often focused around meat, and even if you have an alternative, it can often mean cooking it on … Continue reading »
Another late post? I never get an opportunity to cook like I do during the Christmas holidays – I can take a little time off working to devote to cooking; I have access to a fantastic kitchen at my parent’s house in Sydney; and I get many days to make as much good food for as many … Continue reading »
There are a few American foods that I have adopted since moving to the States, but I believe none I have taken to so wholeheartedly as making a large batch of alcoholic eggnog at Christmas. I don’t care if Christmas in Australia often means that it is swelteringly hot outside and this rich drink, full … Continue reading »
