Food for you is what? Food is about pleasure, generosity and celebration. I never understand those people for whom food is solely about fuel. Food provides an easy way of being generous with yourself and others. It evokes memories of good times…what would the Ekka be without strawberry icecreams??? Veal saltimbocca […]
Month: March 2013
Libyan Lamb Soup
Enough of salad. With the hint of a light, cool breeze coming off the river at night, it is time to pull out the soup bowls. And to put in the bowl? At the moment, I can’t go past Libyan lamb soup. There are many variations of this traditional Libyan soup and they all have […]
10 Food Questions – Jacinta Arnold
Food for you is what? Pleasure and adventure What was your favourite food/meal as a child? Lamb chops cooked in the vertical grill, very buttery and smooth mashed potato, and beans. What did you have for dinner last night? Beef with capsicum and banana chilies, rice pilaf with spinach, ratatouille made with home grown eggplant. Favourite restaurant? Sakura, Highgate Hill. […]
Magazines and the Art of Food Writing
A new generation of food magazines are blurring the distinction between art and food. These highly curated publications seek to explore new ways of thinking, writing and presenting food. In contrast to the glossy temptations of Gourmet Traveller, the aesthetic of the new food magazines is decidedly matte, both in paper and intention. Food is seen as […]