“Cooktown stole my heart and tantalised my tastebuds.” For a sleepy town of around 3000 people remote Cooktown, in tropical Far North Queensland, has so much to offer and a surprising array of places to eat. Our temporary home at nearby Quarantine Bay has a kitchen and a dining area that rivals a five star … More What’s Cooking in Cooktown
What would happen if you said ‘yes’ to every opportunity that came your way, for a whole year. How would your life change? … More The Power of Yes
“Food always tastes better in the great outdoors”. That’s what my mum always said, and you have to admit, mums are rarely wrong. Mum was a great cook but, as with most things in life, it was only after I moved out of home that I truly appreciated her.
I’ve made this cake so many times I know it off by heart. Last week I baked it for my sister’s birthday. It’s a recipe I stumbled upon years ago and one that became mum’s “go to” cake whenever her Italian friends visited. It’s light and moist, has the most amazing crust and best of all is super easy to … More Spanish Flavours
For all you dessert lovers out there I thought I’d follow up my last post with the recipe for my Peach and Raspberry Tart. This is a first for me, posting a recipe and I don’t have any elaborate step by step pictures to guide you but it’s super easy and such a favorite amongst … More Sharing a bit of Tart
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