These delicious salmon cakes are a quick, fresh, tasty mid-week meal. There’s a bit of chopping involved but the cakes are easy to assemble. Fresh herbs elevate the salmon, and pickled cucumber and fennel are a great c...

It’s been a tough year, especially for people who like to venture out and have a good time, but it looks like we may finally have something to get excited about. The full reopening of Estate Coogee, which can only be d...

A bright, sweet cheesecake is a great way to kick off spring, especially this year! I love a dessert that hits the sweet and savoury notes, and the mix of strawberry, ginger and ricotta is a delicious way to honour this ...

Thanks to the opening of Foodie del Mar on Avoca Street, Randwick, locals no longer have to argue over what type of cuisine they want for dinner. In even more exciting news, owners Kristofer and Daphne Taylor may have al...

The fresh, light, and fragrant nature of this spicy soup make it so uplifting. Before you’ve even dived in there’s a sense of winter comfort and the familiarity of Vietnamese flavours. Chicken noodle soups can be as ...

For those who do not know me, I am not an Eastern suburbs local. Before I moved here and became a revered food critic, I was born and raised in the rugged wilderness of Hobart, Tasmania. Before David Walsh erected the wo...

What’s not to love about a pie in winter, or any time of year? For this shepherd’s pie, I’ve gone with a classic potato top, but made it smoky with a parmesan crunch. The pie is full of easily accessible ingredient...

The opening of a fresh vegetarian eatery on Macpherson Street, Bronte, is very much a family affair. Three great local families – the Quigleys, Bardettas and Stewarts – have joined forces to open the Bronte i...

The much loved ‘schnitty’ is a regular on pub menus and so simple to prepare. They’re also a reliable go-to for home cooks looking for a quick, easy meal. Opting for pork as the protein, I’ve coated it in a panko...

We’ve all been craving a bit of comfort lately so I hope this flatbread recipe provides exactly that. Flatbread is truly universal, with many cultures having their own version. Here in Australia we seem to love them al...