Being Irish, I secretly yearn for the chillier winter months after a sunny Australian summer. Wrapping up in coats and scarves to head outdoors, and returning home to the smell of baked goods fresh from the oven reminds me of home. I love nothing better than a good bottle of red and great comfort food [...]

Italian food is without a doubt, my favourite kind. I adore Italy itself, especially Tuscany, and I have many fond memories of superb meals had during trips to this stunning part of the world over the years. I love nothing more than slow-roasting tomatoes and vegies such as capsicums, pairing them with pungent fresh herbs and producing great, flavour-packed, homemade sauces. It’s a great [...]

Easter is traditionally a time for eating fish, so I wanted to share some great shellfish options for Easter Sunday lunch. I’ve suggested recipes that can be split into two separate menu options. For a more relaxed outdoor feel, the oysters, mussels, crab and bug tails provide a plentiful, flavoursome feast. Alternatively, if you prefer [...]

This was my very first editorial as a Delicious contributor. As it was set for the March edition, I wanted to make the most of the gorgeous Sydney Autumn weather ~ a season which is always so lovely in this part of the world. I decided to create a weekend get-together menu and based it [...]