Italia here I come..... — by Jessica on

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Today I leave for my 6 week trip to Italia, starting in Venezia (I will be there for the Carnivale) and working my way down to Roma. I plan ...

This Week's Recipe: Asian Chicken Salad — by Jessica on

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Why Asian Chicken Salad? Maybe it is the heat or the fact that I leave for Italy (the Land of Pasta) in less than a week but I am hooked on ...

This Week's Recipe: Pickled Tomatoes — by Jessica on

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Why pickled tomatoes? I recently tried these ruby red delights at a friend’s mothers’ house and fell in love. They are simple to make and ca...

This Week's Recipe: Thai Beef Salad — by Jessica on

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This week’s Recipe: Thai Beef Salad Why Thai Beef Salad? To my brother-in-law’s endless requests here (finally) is my recipe for Thai beef s...

This week’s Recipe: Banana Bread — by Jessica on

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Why Banana Bread? This is the first recipe that I cooked myself as a child. I clearly remember finding this recipe while looking through coo...

How come you taste so good… — by Jessica on

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Brown Sugar: A Review It is satisfying to know that hidden away from the tourist invaded beachfront of Bondi is a place where the locals kno...

This Week's Recipe: Dutch Mustard Soup — by Jessica on

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Why Mustard Soup? This recipe is dedicated to my uncle, Frans Lugte who passed away today. I will always remember having mustard soup when I...

This Week's Recipe: Double Chocolate Cake — by Jessica on

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Why Chocolate Cake? Chocolate cake is the ultimate indulgence. There is no occasion I can think of which would not benefit from the deliciou...

Make your own… Carved Pumpkin for Halloween and Roasted Pumpkin Seeds — by Jessica on

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Halloween is just around the corner so what perfect time to carve your own pumpkin. Unfortunately Halloween is not celebrated as enthusiasti...