AUSTRALIA is full of people of many cultures. Over the coming weeks, we’ll take a look at the food of some of these cultures and what we should be focusing on. All the good things that these cultures bring to Oz. This week we take a look at the maltese cuisine. Malta is a relatively small country but [...]
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My Kitchen Rules struggles for early ratings
WHILE it has the same feeling to hit cooking show Master Chef, Seven’s new cooking hit My Kitchen Rules is a totally different idea according to the show’s judge Manu Feildel. “Obviously there’s a little bit of similarity in that they are amateur cooks but the difference is we don’t give them challenges,” Feildel told [...]
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Cooking shows excel in prime time TV
COOKING has got its spot on primetime television through the new series on Channel Seven, My Kitchen Rules. It’s a follow on from the series that began three years ago, called My Restaurant Rules. That was hosted by none other than Curtis Stone, a local Aussie chef who made his name that year. But cooking [...]
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Summer salad time
SUMMER is the time for salads and plenty of them. Who really wants to cook by the oven on those 30 plus degree days. Some nice summer salads can do the trick and also help you and your guests feel refreshed. Salads are also a perfect bi-product for BBQ’s. Here’s some salad recipes for you [...]
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What you should be eating in January
CITRUS, citrus, citrus. That’s what summer fruit is all about. One of the best things about summer is getting a brilliant and delicious fruit platter out to you after a hot summers day on the beach. Full of watermelon, honeydew melon, nectarines and peaches. Oranges are also the perfect replenishing fruit. Grapes, too, are perfect for [...]
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Dip in for a summer delight
CHIPS and dips have become a real summer delight. They are the golden necessity for when you have guests over; or for that movie night when you need something to snack on. Dips are fantastic to have bread as well for a more romantic setting. Some guys prepare bread and dips for a picnic before [...]
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Cherish this summer with some decadent tastes
START 2010 off with a bang with some delicious wines from our exquisite choices. Wine is something that helps you unwind after a massive day at the office; or takes the stress away after looking after the kids; or is that perfect drink for that romantic dinner for two. It also comes in different types [...]
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Food to bring you luck in 2010
WHEN the old year turns to a new one, people look and hope to have a better year ahead. They look for anything that will bring them good luck and prosperity. Australians love a beer to dwell, a champagne for hope with a swag of bread and dips and cheeses to bring in the new [...]
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Get into the Christmas spirit with these cup cakes
IF you’re more than handy in the kitchen this Christmas, the perfect gift idea are these luscious Christmas Cup Cakes. Brilliantly decorated with white icing and decadent Christmas colours, it is a magnificient idea to bake some and take them over to warm the hearts of your loved ones. It will take around 90 minutes [...]
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Have fun spoiling your guests this Christmas
SUMMER desserts are brilliant and fun to make. This Christmas, why not pile on a classic dessert that is also classy to look at. Grilled Strawberries with ice cream is simple but at the same time, it looks very, very classy. It also is delicious and utilises the BBQ. A classic entree for Christmas Day [...]
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