RECIPE: Hot-smoked salmon pasta salad

Eat Canberra

I love eating out but I also love cooking at home. This year we’ll be sharing more recipes on Eat Canberra to inspire you to cook more at home. Some recipes will be simple, some will require a little more time and effort. Some will be healthy and some will be indulgent. Life is all about balance, right?

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Kith and Nosh: Tasty eats in Braddon

In Braddon and hungry? It’s a good problem to have. And if you’re after a healthy option, chances are you’ve heard of Kith and Nosh (it means friends and Food). But what you may not realise is that they’re under new management. I recently sat down with new owners, Karan and Kanav, to try some of their favourite menu items and talk about the innovative new direction. Continue reading Kith and Nosh: Tasty eats in Braddon

Mango and coconut chia pudding

Mango and coconut chia pudding

I love mangoes! I was recently in Queensland (where I’m from and where my family live) and my dad has about 6 mango trees near his house. They are owned by a local fruit shop owner and they’ve given dad permission to pick them. So we picked them straight from the tree with dad’s handmade mango picker. One person had to catch them while the other hooked the mango and pulled it free from the tree. It was lots of fun and we shared our bags of mangoes with the rest of the family when we saw them over the Christmas break. That was the first time I had picked mangoes! Continue reading Mango and coconut chia pudding

The ultimate vegetarian guide to Canberra

Whether you’re a devout vegan or a flexitarian, eating out can be a challenge. You might avoid going out altogether because of limited choices and dietary requirements. When I first transitioned to a vegetarian, I was severely disappointed by how restricted my menu options were. But as the determined foodie I am, I tried many restaurants all around Canberra and found some absolute standouts. There are loads of places around our wonderful city offering delicious options for vegos and vegans. Continue reading The ultimate vegetarian guide to Canberra