It’s that time of year again. The kids have headed back to school and what can feel like a crazy rush each morning begins once more. In our house, there can be five of us in or around our kitchen bench at once in the mornings and it’s a busy time. Mostly, two […]
Who isn’t hommus-obsessed? Many of you know that hummus gets me out of bed.
Now is the perfect time for mastering the meringue.
Image via Tamara Erbacher Party season is upon us as is our wonderful Melbourne Spring racing carnival. I wanted to share with you a few quick recipes that I think are just perfect for large or small gatherings. A simple gathering can be a place of great joy, conversation and there can be moments amongst […]
A few years ago, I was introduced to Pissaladiere (or French pizza as we now call it at home). Its real name was getting thrashed about followed by fits of laughter as our girls, back then, got creative with how one really should pronounce Pissaladiere. This savoury tart originates from Nice. It almost always has olives […]
Things haven’t quite been right in my little world. Nothing at all serious, truly, just out of whack and things were not feeling or looking quite right. You know how things are supposed to look, but you can’t quite trick your eyes into seeing them right. I have an immense passion for what I do. I […]
What seems like only a moment ago, I promised on Instagram and Facebook that I would share the recipe for these insanely good Nutella cookies that won the heart of my children (here’s hoping I already had their hearts, come to think of it). Since then, I have had many lovely people gently prompt me […]
In September 2016, I travelled all the way to Paris for falafel. We may have ticked off a few touristy things too whilst there but we did also have a game-changing falafel. This particular falafel day was so special. In my first cookbook, I wrote a dedication page to our three daughters. In one of the […]
This is truly the best toasted sandwich you might ever enjoy. It’s a toasted sandwich dipped in egg wash so it is essentially a ham-and-cheese sandwich that has been French-toasted (bad English but a great sandwich).
Hazelnut gremolata….the kind a thing you just want to shove your whole face into and slurp the gorgeous lot up. I am sure it’s not just me. Last night, I made a batch of this good stuff up to add / toss through a salad I was making for a family birthday. It takes […]
Little ham and egg tarts for Fathers day Makes 12 My husband Michael proudly stands by the fact that these are still one of his favourites. They are one of the simplest pleasures. They are a treat for breakfast or brunch and they may just be the perfect thing for your Fathers day breakfast. Happy […]
Photo credit – Tamara Erbacher. Styling credit – Lucienne Bowden I am in the throes of the most amazing experience and journey in the making of my second book. On Thursday this week, I handed in the final manuscript to my amazing (& patient) publisher. There were tears from me (exhausted and elated) as […]
We had the absolute enormous pleasure of welcoming Rosa Mitchell to Relish Mama last Saturday. Our guests were treated to an up close and personal experience with one very special lady and a very passionate foodie. Rosa works damn hard here in Melbourne and spreading her message here and afar. She is soon off to […]
Looking for a little something ‘yum’ to cook up with the kids these school holidays and Easter ? Our kids and teens classes are in full swing at Relish Mama these holidays. Sharing a delicious recipe from Catherine’s class yesterday. Happy holiday’s everyone ! Nellie x Chocolate cupcakes with Easter nest …….a little […]
New years eve recipes for you ……spiced prawns, clams in sherry and toasted pepitas from the Relish Mama kitchen. You may or may not be entertaining tonight as you welcome in the New year. I wanted to share with you a few quick recipes that I think are just perfect for a large […]
Each school holidays, we have the joy and privledge of running our kids and teens cooking classes at Relish Mama. At Relish Mama we believe with all our might that every child should be given the opportunity to learn to cook. Cooking is a valuable life skill that sets us up for good health, great lifetime […]
Just think about this for a second……..one lovely daughter, working really hard in the kitchen cooking her Mother some really awesome healthy snacks and takes them out to said Mother, who is resting by the pool and sipping on her G & T. yes, yes, and yesssss. Nothing snaps a Mother out of her delusional state faster than […]
Thanks for all of the lovely comments and emails regarding my last blog post – One unforgettable food tour to Italy. You will all just have to come with us next year! We will be hosting an info night regarding the 2016 tour and serving dishes from the Ligurian region of Italy so do stay […]
I love this period between Christmas and New Year but usually for very different reasons than what I am up to this year. December is crazy (good crazy) for us and I find that when I actually get a few days at home, I become that crazy neurotic person who suddenly has an overwhelming urge […]
We were blessed with sunshine and good spirits yesterday as we kicked off our first barbecue class for the season. I really love this class and sharing tips and tricks so people go home feeling confident to ‘break out’ and to try new dishes which can take their barbecue cooking and enjoyment to a whole […]
Sunday’s at our place start with a serve of Grace’s fabulous pancakes. This is her ‘thing’ and the excitement usually starts building Saturday evening when Grace makes the slight mention to her Sister’s that it is ‘Pancake Sunday’ tomorrow. It couldn’t be any sweeter for our middle girl, Ava who has always treasured a sleep […]
We have an olive tree and it is stunning. We give this olive tree nothing….. it doesn’t get a lot of love…… it doesn’t get a lot of additional water or food and yet each and every year, for the past 10 years, it just gets better and better……it has flourished. This year, it has […]
Grilling your vegetables is a very exciting thing to do. The flavor that it imparts adds a lot of magic to the finished dish. I love my veggies cooked like this and I love that the vegetables take centre stage here instead of hovering in the wings. I know this dish is extremely good […]
It’s not often that I eat a sandwich. A sandwich isn’t what I often crave but offer me a good ‘toastie’ and I’m yours! Think of the humble ham and cheese sandwich. Now think of the same humble ham and cheese sandwich toasted. Is it just me or is the fact that it is […]
I am writing this all in a bit of a hurry. Why? Well it’s certainly not because I don’t want to write this, I adore my time at my desk. Writing always feels like such an indulgent treat for me. I have ‘my pace up’ because my Mother & Father In law are, quite literally, […]
I’ve had another love for quite some time now. It is a deep love. A warm affection and a constant yearning. I. love. lentils! Lentils would be my favourite of the pulses closely followed by a perfectly cooked chickpea. For those of you who are still to be convinced that the humble lentil is a […]
Happy New Year to you all! Wishing you love, health and happiness – may it be a wonderful 2012. This New Year’s / Summer break, I am in a very conscious state of mind to ‘slow it down’. I have a tendancy to run at flat out speed – it is in my nature & […]
How’s your ‘to do’ list going this week? I wanted to give you a little something that you can whip up and enjoy during this busy Christmas week. I can tell you first hand that these tasty zucchini fritters are best enjoyed with a Mojito. Both are extremely moor-ish and Mojito has fun written all […]
Preserved lemons are a really lovely and super easy thing to make. They add a fantastic freshness and zing to dishes. Preserved lemons can be added to rice dishes, tagines & slow cooked stews as well as salads and dressings. Delightful added to fish or poultry too (I love them with with a good roast chook). Play […]
Only 11 more sleeps until Father’s Day I am told !! This was told to me by my husband and not our three children. I’ll have you know! I find this so lovely and really quite funny. When I met Michael, his idea of a celebration of any kind was all very casual (a lot […]
Mini caramelised onion tarts recipe When it comes to culinary superheroes, caramelised onions definitely deserve a place at the top of the list. These versatile little wonders can transform a simple dish into something extraordinary, adding depth, sweetness, and a touch of elegance. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight meal or a delightful […]
One of these days, when you have a spare half an hour or so, please make a batch of your own Harissa. Let this firey girl in to your kitchen and she will transform any dish. You need to play around with this paste when adding to your dishes. When starting out, don’t underestimate the powers […]
Every school holidays, we have many many children walk through our doors for our ‘Relish Mama’ school holiday cooking classes. Wow they are busy but oh so beautiful. So many of these kids come back each term break and after three years, many of us know each other quite well. We have a lovely chat […]
Have you ever sat at the bar at MoVida and sampled their very Moorish salted almonds? I think it just has to be one of life’s simple pleasures. These nutty morsels are so amazingly simple to make. Oddly, the microwave gets a work out here (I was a little baffled too) but trust me, it […]
This spiced red lentil and carrot soup is one of those recipes that feels both nourishing and deeply comforting. It’s simple to make, full of flavour, and made from ingredients you’re likely to already have on hand. The kind of meal that quietly becomes part of your regular rhythm. I find myself returning to this […]
It’s getting cold outside which causes me to live like a hermit, wax way less often than one should and the inevitable struggle to get the kids out of bed. The good news is, it also means wonderful, wonderful cauliflower does this make up for hairy legs??!!). This dish is delightfully simple and has […]
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