I've always liked the idea of a savoury apple pie and so this week, I finally made one...
Read MoreSticky buns
Since becoming a "professional baker" (who is still very much in-training) I'm often asked if I have a good-slash-favourite recipe for all manner of things, and it's made me realise how poor my collection of stock recipes actually is. Sure, I have a few books and/or cooks-slash-bakers that I tend to turn to first, but...
Read MoreMarch Nosh
Olive bread, soups and plenty of veg; a quick look at some of the recipes I've been enjoying this March, with The Monthly Nosh...
Read MoreA fisherman's breakfast
The Buttery is a traditional breakfast roll originating from the ports of Aberdeen, where it was made and taken by fishermen as a source of energy that would also not stale during the long weeks at sea. Likened to a flat savoury croissant, these rich treats fall partway between a roll and a pastry...
Read MoreThe Hats of Haman
Another festival celebrated this time of year is that of Purim, a Jewish holiday commemorating the deliverance of the Jewish people of ancient Persia from their near demise at the hands of the royal vizier to the King. Observed by many as a time for charity and the gifting of food it is a jubilant occasion, filled with drink, dance, costumes and jokes...
Read MoreFat Tuesday
Like many of our significant holidays Shrove Tuesday (better known by us heathens as Pancake Day) first began as a pagan celebration, whereby townsfolk marked the changing of the seasons by baking pancakes. Symbolising the hot sun...
Read MoreFebruary Nosh
From Smashing Plates and Kitchen Diaries, to preserves and oven-fresh bread; a snapshot of what's been cooking this February in the kitchen at Keeler & Spon...
Read MoreMessing with brioche
If there's one thing Melbournians are mad for, it's brunch, and with our cafe culture already at peak saturation I suspect that breakfast chefs the city over are constantly on the look out for new concepts that will help set them apart from the crowd. In recent times it's the base that's been receiving a little more attention...
Read MoreFruits of passion
I love passionfruit. The second house of my childhood had the most immense vine, which sprawled the full length of the double shed-garage and, with rogue tendrils outstretched, constantly threatened to take over the house. In summer, the cool whisperings of its bottle-green leaves would make way for the unique and profoundly stunning flowers; beautiful in both complexity and demonstration of just how clever nature can be...
Read MoreSimply summer
Hot summer nights and our thoughts turn to fresh, clean eating. Weeknights a quick salad or barbecue will generally suffice, but when you've a little more time up your sleeve it's nice to break things up with a classic quiche or savoury tart...
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