From molasses to golden syrup, here is my Aussie version of Canadian Bear Paws soft cookies! I wanted to make some “Pattes d’Ours” (bear...

Discover Québec sugaring season and all the sweet facts behind pure maple syrup! Rustic maple shack in Varennes • Photography © Bottle and Brush Studio 2023 Produced throughout the eastern woodlands of North America, maple syrup is one of Canada’s most iconic native foods, exported worldwide. Indigenous peoples were the first to harvest the sweet sap of maple trees and later taught the process to early settlers. The region where I grew up, the Appalachian Mountains of Québec

This blueberry version of Pouding Chômeur is sure to brighten up a gloomy day! Blueberry pudding cake • Photography © Bottle and Brush Studio 2021 A pudding cake is a simple recipe and only requires staple and affordable ingredients. The traditional Québéc dessert “ Pouding Chômeur ” (unemployed pudding) wears its name for that reason. There are many variants, like my Berry Picker Pudding Cake . This one is a bit lighter (with milk instead of cream) and cheaper (with brown s

From Québec woodlands to the High Country of Australia, these four berries carry familiar flavours and memories. Berry mix composition • Photography © Bottle and Brush Studio 2013 In French, berries are known as "baies," but are sometimes referred to as "petits fruits" (little fruits) or "fruit des bois" (fruits of the woods). Berries grow naturally in the woodlands and include various species, such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. Wild or cultivat

Enjoy the rich pork belly taste with a perfect blend of festive and seasonal flavours. Pork belly is a very popular cut of fatty pork in...

Orange as a colour, a fruit and a flavour... will always shine on any kind of blue! Could we say that orange is the happiest flavour and...

A winter rejoicing citrus recipe with sweet syrup, spices and whisky! Cooking and preserving citrus in winter is fun! Being able to...

When the cool season kicks in, there is nothing better than roasted chestnuts! Roasting chestnuts when the weather gets cool is a great...

A beloved seasonal treat in regions that grow chestnuts, cherished for its versatility in the kitchen and the pleasure of roasting them!...

Dip seasonal fruits in this creamy melt of chocolate flavoured with hazelnuts. Chocolate fondue Is such a delicious dessert or afternoon...

Enjoy a unique vegetarian pizza inspired by the Snowy Valley region's produce and venues. Creating pizzas is so much fun, it's like...

Hazelnuts are some of the best nuts to crack, and here’s many reasons why! I always loved the cute "noisettes" (French for hazelnuts),...

In the Snowys, cherries are the favourite festive fruit, in season just before Xmas celebrations. Every early summer (which is in...

Enjoy a bowl of freshness with some superstar ingredients! Lettuce is at its best in spring, but there is not much other than herbs and...

Capturing the essence of Mount Tumbarumba Vineyard across all the seasons and elements... Tumbarumba is where we currently live. It is...

A classic bagel sandwich revisited in the Snowy Mountains with some local smoked trout! My favourite sandwich in Québec was a classic...

Preserved lemons in salt are incredibly simple to prepare and absolutely delightful! I have always loved food and drinks with lemon, but...

A taste of Canada and Australia in one little stewpot! What makes this braised meat stew unique to us is the fusion of flavours of both...

The pleasure of squeezing, juicing, peeling, zesting, cooking and preserving organic lemons! Winter is citrus season, and the beautiful...

When fresh cheese curds and black truffle once met in my little Aussie kitchen, this rare poutine, also called my “Mission Impossible”, was finally accomplished ! Homemade classic poutine topped with fresh grated truffle • Photography © Bottle and Brush Studio 2018 Homemade truffle poutine … ho.my .god. I was lucky enough to improvise, photograph and taste this one. It happened on a sunny winter day during my first poutine photo session. Québec cheese curds are nearly imposs