Day 2 of the Gourmet Garden Bloggers Conference started with a bus ride from Noosa to Woodford via Beerwah. I was within a few hundred meters of the Sisters for a few moments there - luckily I'd only ...
Seafood
peaches and squid
My Mother-in-law volunteers at a St Vincent de Paul thrift shop. She keeps an eye out and the girls are often on the receiving end of some beautiful things. This weekend was my turn. She'd ...
Osaka, sushi and what happens when I’m told I can’t
In 1991 Mrs Hagiwara sent a note home to my parents suggesting that I discontinue Japanese lessons - it wasn't working out. Languages are not my strong suit and Mrs Hagiwara had a point. But ...
banana leaf baked snapper
It's been a crazy week here in Casa de Cooker. The farm has been busy as everyone tries to tidy up their yard before the Mother-in-Law arrives Christmas day. And the time between now and then just ...
Cooker and a Looker’s Keeping Christmas Merry Menu
My childhood memories of Christmas are wonderful - Santa, toys and family. As I got older, though, I realised that Mum spend an inordinate amount of time in the kitchen. Sweating. Perspiring. So ...
How to smoke salmon at home
Years ago, a fantastic chef taught us how to smoke salmon. We get repeated requests to do this for friends and family - and everytime we make it, we get rave reviews. You'll need a smoker, but ...