I recently found myself back in the land of the long green paddock (most recently colonised by the double brick dream home as far as the eye can see). The air was crisp and the landscape wide just like I remembered it. I had arrived on the eve of my 40th birthday at the ultimate […]
This week I entered a photography competition with Clique photography titled “Shoot the Chef 2016.” Blayne Bertoncello was kind enough to let me follow him around taking photos and generally getting in his way. He also toured me around the amazing Cardi farm where O.MY Restaurant now source 100% of the fresh produce for their […]
O.MY is a gorgeous, produce driven restaurant in Beaconsfield, Victoria. It is run by three brothers, Chayse, 22 Blayne, 24 and Tyson, 28. Chayse is Sommelier & runs the floor, Blayne is Head Chef in the kitchen and oldest brother Tyson manages production. He also exhibits some of his own art, more […]
The favourite part of my recent visit to O.My in Beaconsfield came right at the end of the meal. We were presented with two adorable, individually wrapped pieces of sourdough fruit loaf, made in house, wrapped in brown paper and tied with string. Our waiter explained that we were to feel free to either eat […]
I have been waiting to post about this restaurant for a while because, well because I really love it! I first noticed O.My in Beaconsfield when I was walking to my car and was distracted by its front window. You can’t see in O.My from outside you see, and so it has a certain allure […]
So, Kanye has been spotted out and about in Melbourne? At Fountain Gate to be precise. I can’t say that Fountain Gate would be my number one location recommendation for overseas visitors but who am I to judge? They do have a great Rebel sport and Delta Goodrum once sang there so…. I have been […]
I am back in the kitchen this week cooking one of the never ending variations of one of my favourite recipes. Shredded beef recipe. I have a few new ingredients to play with thanks to Melbourne company El Cielo Mexican foods. They sent me a gorgeous packet of dried Ancho Chile and I am loving using […]
August in Melbourne August, the last month of Winter and the occasion of my birthday. The perfect month to join Get Cosy at Home and create a little hygge. In August we have slightly longer days and the sunshine pokes through for occasional bursts of warmth and inspiration. The daffodils may be flowering in your […]
What’s in Season in July I am sure that I am not alone in wanting to be able to use fresh, seasonal ingredients to feed my family. I learnt this lesson when I was quite young and working as a Nanny for a horticultural scientist. Occasionally I would do the grocery shopping for the family […]
Three new must-visit restaurants in Berwick & Beyond Dining in Berwick and beyond has taken a dazzling turn for the better in the past few years. When we first moved here Berwick had very few dining options besides a thriving collection of small cafes. Eighty-One Berwick was the foodie jewel in the crown but reviewers […]
Spicy Sweet Potato Soup with Coconut Milk A delicious new soup recipe that combines a few of my favourite things; sweet potato, coconut milk and a little spice. Yum! I just use a store bought red curry paste for this but you could have a go at making your own curry paste if you were really […]