EATING FOR THE PLANET – A SERIES
OK guys, don’t panic, but we kind of have to save the world. Or maybe do panic a little bit. I know I have been. It’s one of the (many) reasons that this blog has been quiet for a long time now. Because as well […]
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Food: The Glue of Love
Okay, I know, “glue of love” sounds kind of… gross. But I truly couldn’t think of a better way to describe the magical properties of food to reignite friendships, gather families, diffuse awkward situations, strengthen budding bonds, heighten flirtations and bring people from everywhere and […]
The Seven Deadly Sins of Food
Last week’s article was about going to food heaven, and this week, I want to talk about the things we do that, if we’re not careful, will send us to food hell (I imagine food hell to be a place full of overcooked pasta, tinned […]
Does “Australian Cuisine” Actually Exist?
Picture the scene: I’m at a party, on a boat, on the Seine. The lights are sparkling on the water, I’m surrounded by good-looking Parisians chattering away in French, and feeling ever-so-slightly out of my depth. The topic of discussion, naturally, is food. They are […]
How To Feed A Crowd Without Having A Nervous Breakdown
“Hey guys! Sure, I’ll cook dinner! Yes, of course you can bring your boyfriend/girlfriend/grandma/grandma’s boyfriend! More the merrier! How many of us are there now? Forty-seven? No worries!” Ever gotten yourself into this situation, or one similar? I literally do it all the time. I […]
Do The French Do It Better?
It can be wonderful, exciting and sometimes messy. We all do it, it’s pleasurable, it’s instinctive and it can satisfy both our needs and desires. And in my experience, the French do it really, really well. I am talking, of course, about eating. “How do […]