This recipe comes just at the time for most in Australia I bet, and for me, it is just what I need at the moment. I’ve just started back at work and I have caught the dreaded cold off my workmates! What luck do I have? So this Vegetarian version of the [...]

Before turning vegetarian, I used to have these absolutely delicious egg and bacon pies and to be honest with you, I’m not entirely sure why I haven’t tried to make a version of my own before now.  There was always a great balance of pastry, egg and bacon  and I couldn’t wait to sink my [...]

These little biscuits are an attempt to make the accompaniment to Cumquat Tea at Fo Guan Yuan Art Gallery.  It’s really not much like it but I have to say, it’s a great alternative!
Buttery and crunchy on the outside, you take a bite and get a little chewy mouthful with some shredded coconut.  It’s the [...]

Deliciosio! The one word to describe this absolutely faboulous dish (even if I do so say myself!).  Based on the traditional gnocchi alla romana with semolina baked gnocchi, I’ve combined some vegetarian hotdogs and mushrooms to add a little more flavour to this subtle dish.
Ever since trying this dish at a restaurant in Melbourne, I’ve [...]

Image: Cumquat tea served with coconut shortbreads similar to those at Fo Guan Yuan Art Gallery in Queen St, Melbourne.
I’ve had quite a few requests for the following recipe, due to almost everyone going to Fo Guan Yuan Art Gallery and falling in love with the Cumquat Tea they make.  Whilst it’s not exactly the [...]