Brazil nuts, blue jeans and a broken heart. And some pesto.

The first man to break my heart isn't the one you think. His…

Three bean chilli nachos

This is a long time coming. A whole year has passed since I was here. So I'm unsure of which story to give a voice to first because there are simply so many, all in one way or another connected to food.

Asparagus carbonara

So without further a do, I mean it has been eight weeks or something now, I have a new recipe, asparagus carbonara. A dinner born as a way to help make use of the gorgeous and abundant cherry.

Peach and burrata salad

I know. I know. I feel a bit sheepish coming back, but I really really would like to explain where I've been. And also make my comeback along with a killer summer peach and burrata salad.

Making homemade crinkle cut chips

I failed. I missed a week. My intention at the start of the year was to write one blog post a week. Which sounds easy right. But with a small person in your life and the responsibility of a job.

Penne pasta with brussels sprouts

My favourite source of fuel is still pasta though and this penne pasta with brussels sprouts will convert even the most staunch dislikers of these miniature cabbage like vegetables into new admirers.

Baked lime chicken burritos

Thursday dinners always seem to be Mexican in our house and this week it was something a little bit different from the normal tacos and quesadillas. I made baked lime chicken burritos.

Easy chicken vindaloo recipe

How do you celebrate father's day with your dad when you're in one country and he's in another. A 24 hour fight between you. Well, I'll tell you what I did. I cooked my dad his favourite meal.

Egg fried brown rice with chorizo

My freezer is full of chorizo. Of all shapes and sizes and with differing amounts of chilli. Why. Well, because it's such a great ingredient. Versatile. Flavoursome. Quick and easy to use.

Easy chicken pasta with feta and veggies

With less than six weeks to go, I'm starting to get nervous. Can I really run the 42 kilometres that is the Sydney marathon. I've been diligently training since January for number 27 on my list.