Strawberry Saturday
Being vegetarian, I find myself more excited sometimes for the bells and whistles of the meal, namely pre-dinner cocktails, canapés, post-dinner digestifs and dessert. This particular cocktail was designed by an expert cocktail connoisseur, for group of boys and girls with varied palates and requirements. Needless to say, it was very well received on a...
The Eathouse Diner
I love that the ‘Fern is coming into it’s own these days, and one of the first establishments to really brighten the place up was Eathouse diner. This small, American style eatery is a favourite haunt of the locals, which is apparent every time I stop by and find myself surrounded by familiar faces. I...
Globe Artichoke and Parmesan Bruschetta
This recipe is fairly labour-intensive if you are looking for a very quick snack. The first time I cooked with artichokes I was surprised at how little remained once I had removed the hearts, and how spiky they can be if you don’t get it right! In the end, though, it’s totally worth it. If...
Welcome to Gastro Park
After a friend told me Gastro Park was the best meal she had ever had, I was semi-desperate to go and try it for myself. It was, intriguingly, one of the best, and one of the worst, meals of my life. The new fit-out of this former Steak Haus is very sleek, minimal with a...
Meet Vegan Tour de France Rider David Zabriskie
“Peloton fatigue” was the phrase used by a reader of mX to describe their reaction to this year’s Tour de France. A phrase I truly identify with, after attempting several times to watch the race and finding myself, hours later, gazing at the the rolling hills and picturesque landscapes. So it was fun to have...
Quay
Being the first post to The Screaming Artichoke, I thought it only appropriate to trawl through my photo archives to find a really, really superb dish to feature. Et voilà! Peter Gilmore’s Guava Snow Egg. It is not every day that one gets to experience cuisine that is designed to delight all the senses, and...
