A very lovely breakfast dish that needs little skill in the kitchen – these look so pretty on the plate and really are quick to make. Pre-prepare the spinach and bacon the day before, and even create the fillo nests and keep covered in the fridge overnight. Five minutes is all it needs to ‘build’ … Read more
As of 1 January, commercial demersal fishing along Western Australia’s West Coast has officially stopped. What was once framed as a future policy is now a reality – and its impact is already being felt far beyond the boats tied up at the jetty. Earlier this week, outside Fins Seafood in Bicton, a handwritten sign … Read more
A spontaneous Boxing Day morning coffee invitation with Hayley and Hennie called for something to be homemade for sharing. So, inspired by London baker Nicola Lamb’s brilliant chocolate shortbread recipe that I’d had my eye on, plus thinking for a while about how to work a Dubai-style pistachio filling into something special — kataifi pastry … Read more
A festive flavoured glaze to make your ham ‘shine’. A glazed ham makes the best Christmas table centre piece. Along with this recipe watch the tutorial video on how to glaze a ham it’s easier than you think. Ham Glaze GLAZE for whole or half ham a few fresh rosemary sprigs 125gm cranberry jelly ¼ … Read more
There’s nothing quite like the taste of a true new potato – and we’re in luck. Our friends Dean & Julia Ryan at Lake Janis Farm are now growing new potatoes (possibly the first in WA to do this!) completely spray-free, and they’re absolutely gorgeous. (If you haven’t heard Dean on The Curious Cooks Podcast yet, pop it on … Read more
Wow those eight weeks flashed by! This Sunday 23rd November 2025 is the final podcast, Episode Eight in The Curious Cooks SERIES I. Series II will be back in 2026 – release date planned for beginning of the second quarter. Make sure you’re subscribed to The Curious Cooks on Apple Podcasts, Spotify of if you … Read more
The Curious Cooks podcast Episode 5 is live! Meet Jake Ryan, regen farmer, pioneer and teacher to learn what’s happening in the world of primary food production. Meanwhile, use Jake’s Three Ryan farm pastured eggs to make luscious custard berry tarts all the family will love! INGREDIENTS for 24 x 4cm tarts CUSTARD makes 600ml 400ml … Read more
A biscuit with the best of both worlds, soft on the inside and gloriously crisp and crunchy on the outside. Texture AND flavour is aided by brown sugar and maple syrup adding a smidge of caramel undertones – but the almonds lightly toasted in butter, turning nutty, steal the show for sure. Watch this weeks … Read more
The easiest mascarpone you’ll ever make – the fridge does all the work while you sleep! Homemade mascarpone is one of those quiet little luxuries. It’s astonishingly simple, just needing two ingredients, stirred together. While you’re tucked up in bed, the dairy magic happens overnight. By morning, you’ll have a thick, silken, velvety cream that’s … Read more
The Curious Cooks Podcast — Series 1: Food for Thought (and Action) We’ve always believed that great food begins long before it hits your plate. With The Curious Cooks podcast, we’re pulling up a chair to some of the most passionate farmers, thinkers, producers and changemakers in Western Australia and beyond — and inviting you to do … Read more
