I used to have a total block in making meringues. I tried all sorts of recipes from friends that were meant to be fool-proof. Nothing worked. Usually after a promising start they would go ... continue reading...

Some years ago  I was is in the town of Modica, Sicily, doing research for my book on Sicilian food and  I met this local cheese maker. Ornella was a striking woman  who looked like a young ... continue reading...

My older sister Ursula taught me how to make this classic crème caramel , which was a favourite in my Swiss family. At the time Ursula and I  were living together in Melbourne, which was  my ... continue reading...

When I was growing up in Teheran in the 1950s, my mother would insist that we all drink a glass of freshly squeezed pomegranate juice every morning. It was her special potion to keep us ... continue reading...

These simple Persian biscuits are sweet, light and crumbly so I call them Mothers Kisses. The combination of cardamon , walnuts and cinnamon is very Persian - unusual and a bit exotic. The ... continue reading...

This is an absolutely delicious desert that is traditionally made for Christmas. I can't wait until Christmas  and as it is light and perfect for summer, I decided to make one for friends ... continue reading...

This recipe is for my friend Ken Jamieson. It is deliciously creamy and I know he will love it. Ken and his wife Linda run the Bates Store and bed and breakfast in Central Tilba. He is  a ... continue reading...