everyday life, lived in style
When I was growing up I lived in a country town, and the closest thing we got to ethnic food was the very Australian “Chinese” restaurant. Despite loving (and being able to get) real Chinese food now, I still have huge nostalgia for the sweet and sour dishes we used to order, vividly red in…
This vibrant salad is delicious on its own, but I like it even more as a side dish paired with grilled chicken. Despite the long list of ingredients, the salad comes together really easily, and it makes a big batch so I store the leftovers in the fridge and we eat over a couple of…
New Year’s Eve is here tomorrow, can you believe it? I feel like I say this every year, but where on Earth did this year disappear to? I made these two appetizers for our Christmas party, and they were both big hits, so I thought I would share them now in case you are in…
This gorgeous summer salad was a big hit at Christmas dinner, and despite its name, it would be great at anytime of the year. Like the rest of my entertaining recipes, this salad is super simple to prepare and can be made ahead of time. Freekeh is a “trendy” grain at the moment but don’t…
Merry Christmas everyone!! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas, and best wishes to you all for the New Year to come. I don’t know where I originally found the recipe for this delicious summer dessert, but it has become a staple at Christmas time in my household. This parfait not only looks and…
