Festive cranberry bread

Having grown up in a country where Christmas is during the summer, I really enjoy the contrast of the lead up to Christmas where there’s a chill in the air and towns are sparkling from all the festive lights, like here in Ireland. Whilst I love looking at the Myer Christmas windows on a balmy…

Mulled wine cranberry sauce

It’s that time of year, when the days get shorter and colder that I appreciate the joy that is mulled wine. Huddled outdoors, at a Christmas market, gloved hands grasping a warm glass, and quietly sipping away. It’s something that isn’t popular in Australia, where pretty much all drinks are served icy cold. It’s something…

Dill pickles

Perhaps it’s the Swiss blood in me that drives my obsession with pickles, as they are a regular accompaniment with raclette and other Swiss dishes, or just the fact that their sour sweetness is so addictive. I’m not too sure. When I was a child, I would bring over a jar of pickles when I’d…