We have crazy busy lives and it is almost as if we wear the hashtag #busylife like a badge of honour. Invariably when someone asks us how we are, we answer, “busy” with a wry smile and a shake of the head. Wouldn’t it be lovely if we could answer instead, “I am really…
People are putting up Christmas trees and ordering hams. The supermarkets are gradually filling their shelves with anything and everything to do with Christmas and carols are being played on repeat. I love the idea of a Christmas that embodies peace and goodwill to all on earth, but for me, Christmas has developed into something…
I am continuing to recipe test the exclusive recipes for our Summer Grazing Table attendees and for the FEAST Clubhouse members! I love fennel – usually, I use it as is, my salads but I decided to roast it to make the yummiest bruschetta imaginable. The fennel contrasts beautifully with the tomatoes and basil and…
Well, I am continuing to recipe test the exclusive recipes for our Summer Grazing Table attendees and for the FEAST Clubhouse members! I am such a huge fan of guacamole. It is one of those recipes that are accidentally vegan. It is such a popular plant-based dish, but it is rarely thought of as ‘vegan’…
These little morsels are so delicious. They freeze beautifully and are great little savoury mouthfuls, just perfect for a grazing table or afternoon tea. Pistachio Pesto Preparation time: 5 minutes 1/2 cup basil leaves 1/2 cup baby spinach leaves 1/4 cup raw shelled pistachios Salt 1/4 cup pine nuts 1 tablespoon of lemon…
I am currently starting to work on our menu for my first FEAST Courses next year. The first one is in February and is called a Summer Grazing Table. As we are heading to Italy at the end of December and will be away for January, it is time to start recipe testing! These…
It is starting to feel a bit like Christmas and it is time to get festive. This was a menu I worked on for my local health store Tenterfield Health. I have the lovely task of creating a monthly recipe for whatever ingredient Bec the owner picks for me. This month it was pistachios and…
Lara has always been obsessed with food, but her journey into the plant-based world began with a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis in early 2013. That journey ignited an obsession with food that not only keeps you healthy but tastes delicious as well. She moved to Tenterfield in 2012 and has an overwhelming love for…
Rissie and Archie adore my mum’s gravy but Rissie, in particular, is obsessed. I sometimes think that ‘Nanna’ Time’ is Rissie’s favourite time of the week, most notably because it involves Netflix and Nanna’s gravy. When she asked me to make gravy this week, she said in the same breath, ‘I know it won’t be…
Dear Archie and Rissie It is hard to believe that you are both now 11 years and 1 month old! I have not written to you for almost a year. I know, I know, I promised you a series of embarrassing letters, so you could roll your eyes to the heavens when you turn 18…
I recently tried a Lemon Meringue Tart which was one of my favourite childhood recipes that my Momma used to make. There were a few other dishes that she made that were the supreme comfort for me and they were lasagna, basil beef and beef stroganoff. I was super happy with my veganised version of…
When Twin Peaks was first released in 1990 (I had to look that up – 28 years ago!!!) I was absolutely obsessed with the show. I loved everything about it and ever since that time I have had a fascination with cherry pie. It was one of the things that had a recurring appearance…