Never mind that winter is coming; it’s well and truly here in Melbourne right now. Getting up for the gym is a genuine battle: to peel myself away from the flannelette cocoon of winter sheets and pyjamas and dive into icy gym gear while it’s still dark outside. This time of year, I’m usually about…
Phở (Vietnamese Noodle Soup)
This lovely bowl of pho above and below stands as my all time favourite from my entire recent trip around Vietnam. This Pho Bo (Beef Noodle Soup) came from a little kerbside eatery recommended to me as a personal favourite of the receptionist at the hotel I was staying at in Hanoi. She told me…
Grandma’s Wintery Vegetable Soup
I grew up on my Grandma’s lovely vegetable soup. It was one of the best things about the weather turning cold outside especially if followed by one of her warming pieces of mulberry pie for dessert. If we were lucky and of course if there was anything left over, we got to take some home…