Matt Dobson 
Alfresco Friday is back. With the start of the warmer weather and the promise of another Summer at the beach, just around the corner, I felt it was time for the recommencement of Alfresco Friday. This is a day when I post ideas for nibblies, picnic dishes, BBQ’suggestions or perhaps a recipe for a tasty … Read more
Hello again everyone! I have been busy cooking this month; With the weather warming up I thought I would bring you a refreshing citric, sweet and salty green papaya salad. Papayas grow plentifully in my back yard, and it’s great to be able to eat them green as well as ripe. The possums don’t like … Read more
Spring is in the air! By this statement I mean I can smell Jasmine, Orange blossoms, Gardenias and all the gorgeous floral aromas that I associate with the warmer weather. I know it may not be a fun time of year for those with hay fever and allergies, but I love the overpowering sickly sweet … Read more
My banana bread recipe is my pick of the best recipe for the month, It has been one of those months where I have been perpetually behind in everything I do! I am not complaining, mind you. I started the month in Bali doing a “Food Safari” for an upcoming FIRST EVER! Gourmet Getaways and … Read more
Inneslake Vineyards Inneslake Mist Finish your evening meal with a deliciously fortified wine from Inneslake Vineyards. The Inneslake Mist is a luscious blend of premium quality Semillon fruit which has been fortified with spirit to create a mellow, sweet after dinner wine to be enjoyed with someone special. The wine has spent a minimum of … Read more
Finding Nemo on the Gold Coast I have been quite busy lately and I really wanted to spend some quality time with my family. I decided to take advantage of the school holidays and book a quick three day getaway to the Gold Coast. I didn’t feel like all the hustle and bustle of “The … Read more
As promised, here is one of my favourite desserts from Bali. Kolak Biu Kolak Pisang This is a dessert which can be eaten warm or chilled; it is a delicious mix of banana and papaya in a palm sugar and coconut cream sauce. Whilst in Bali we had a version which used jack fruit and … Read more
Week 19 Theme Green Green eggs and ham, Sam I am! Do you like green eggs and ham, Try them if you can. Would you like them on a plate, Or on the bus when you’re running late Perhaps eat them in bed With butter, tea and a piece of bread. So here we are … Read more
Sorry No Banana’s Since the cyclones up north I see this sign out almost everyday at one of our backyard suppliers of local fruit and vegetable. Thankfully after a long drought we are starting to get some local banana’s through again. Ironically whilst there has been no local banana’s available for sale until recently, I … Read more
Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads, Dad’s-to-be, Pa’s, Grandpa’s and Poppys. I hope you have a great day, and that there is beer and a comfy lounge with your name on it. To my gorgeous husband you are the best father, partner and friend. Love you sweetheart. So girls, give the special men in … Read more
I am quite excited about this months wine review. It is always a great feeling when I find a wine which is VERY reasonably priced, and seems to have a universal appeal. Here is one such wine! A friend and I decided to make use of a rainy day and take a drive to Dangars … Read more
I have a confession to make… even though Rhuburb is now a retro trendy food I had not really been motivated to re acquainted myself with this vegetable. In reality I am not sure my parents or even my nana, ever managed to get me to eat a bowl of the stringy looking mush for … Read more
Recently I was offered a sample of Sunraysia Prune Juice, as part of their “Makeover Promotion” challenging consumers to discover the health benefits of drinking just one shot per day of their juice. It brought to mind a funny story I’d like to share with you. My grandmother was the fitness 91 year old you … Read more
“FUCK! I keep forgetting about the tiger!” Does anyone know what movie that line is from? I have come up with a new dinner party game. Granted, there is a little “language” and some of the quotes should come with an R rating but I am really excited about playing it. We have a great … Read more
I decided to make these stained glass biscuits so long ago that I can’t even remember where the inspiration came from. It may have even been a Daring Baker challenge all the way back in the middle of last year. For one reason or another I just haven’t had a chance to actually bake them! … Read more
Good Morning Readers! It is time for another guest post from Ellie. The inspiration for this recipe came about while we were shooting her profile picture in my garden. I hope you enjoy her story! J. These easy Lamb kebabs are delicious I served them up to my family on Friday night with home made Tabbouleh and Hummus. Yes, … Read more
I love this time of month, I can look back over my recipes, and salivate over all the luscious food I have experienced whislt I choose my “Your Best Recipe”. The highlight for me this month was this gorgeous pizza. The idea came about after a Wagyu Degustation meal in which we were served Bruschetta … Read more
Time flies when your having fun! What a great saying that is! But it really is true, I have had an extraordinary month, and it has just whizzed by before I could even take a breath. One of my great wine “finds” this month was supplied by the lovely Rose, from Roses Vineyard in Port … Read more
July Theme Sichuan The theme for this months international incident party is Sichuan cuisine, please excuse my ignorance, but before I could commence this month’s challenge I needed to consult Wikipedia. I discovered that Sichuan cuisine is a style of Chinese cuisine which originated in southwestern China. It is known for bold flavors and in … Read more
