Courgette and Noodle Salad
Words and Images by Kathy Patterson The incredibly versatile courgette often gets a bad rap as being a bit tasteless, but if you take a closer look, they are pretty wonderful. Eaten raw (my personal favourite), cooked until just bite-tender or slow-cooked in olive oil and finished with a few good squeezes of lemon juice […]
Battle of the Basque
Words Harriet Boucher Images Ashlee DeCaires For round 2 of Harriet’s How To, I have dived into the world of the Basque ‘burnt’ cheesecake. Basque cheesecake is a crust-less, Spanish cheesecake that has a rich, creamy centre and a caramelised top, often giving off a burnt look. It is traditionally served at room temperature, often […]
This is How We Brew It
Words Vicki Ravlich-Horan, Images Alex Spodyneiko There is so much more to coffee than a flat white, from the different brew methods to the beans. We were curious to know what the team at Excelso drink, their favourite brewing methods and their pick of bean. This is what we discovered. Excelso’s head roaster Layla […]
Smoked Kahawai Croquettes
Recipes by Oscar and Otto, Images Alex Spodyneiko Smoked Kahawai Croquettes Nothing says Spanish tapa as much as the little deep-fried croquettes. Offered in a wide range of flavours, a good croquette will hide an explosion of flavour beyond its crunchy exterior. These smoked kahawai croquettes are always a hit at Oscar. 600g smoked […]
St Kilda Store
It’s a warm, sunny day in the new East Cambridge suburb of St Kilda. The streets and parks are buzzing with families on bikes and scooters, couples walking dogs, and pensioners out for their morning constitutionals. At the St Kilda Store, sisters Johanna and Eleanor are hard at work and visibly enjoying themselves. The […]
Loving the Luxury of Lexus
Words Liz French, Images Alex Spodyneiko When does going somewhere in a car morph from a drive into an experience? When the car is a Lexus, as Liz French discovered during an all too brief love affair with the Lexus Hybrid. I was driving the Lexus UX250h AWD. The plan had been for me to […]
Grilled Salmon Fillets with New Potatoes & Sticky Lemon Dressing
Words and Images by Fiona Hugues Grilled Salmon Fillets with New Potatoes & Sticky Lemon Dressing Citrus and seafood is a given, but this sweet and sour version makes it ever so summertime swanky. Don’t be afraid to try this lemony sticky vinaigrette with other types of fish and even chicken, and it’s great […]
Grilled Chicken Thighs with Heirloom Tomatoes, Feta & Sticky Asian Style Vinaigrette
Words and images Fiona Hugues Grilled Chicken Thighs with Heirloom Tomatoes, Feta & Sticky Asian Style Vinaigrette 8 chicken thigh fillets 2 large ripe heirloom tomatoes, sliced handful of cherry tomatoes, sliced in half 1 cup caster sugar ½ cup red wine or sherry vinegar ¼ cup white wine vinegar 1 tbsp sesame oil 3 […]
Summertime Gazpacho with Basil Oil
Recipes Ian harrison, Sugo. Images Brydie Thompson Summertime Gazpacho with Basil Oil The trick to making this the best is using the best produce you can get. The farmers market must be the best place for these treats. You don’t want a strong olive oil for the basil oil because it will steal from […]
Olive, Anchovy & Pepper Banderillas
Recipes Oscar and Otto, Images by Alex Spodyneiko Olive, Anchovy & Pepper Banderillas Peppers are a staple in Spanish cuisine and are perfect for tapas. They make a neat little packet to stuff with all sorts of delicious ingredients, for wrapping delicious morsels or on skewers. Filling options are endless. This recipe can be easily […]
