I have recently fallen for the most divine porcelain collection by Mud Australia. My all time favourites are the Flare Bowls and the soft pastels seen here on the noodle bowls. Each piece is handmade in their Sydney studio making them a work of art in their own right! All... Continue reading

Mmmm, it's getting colder outside and time for me to get back into one of my favourite hobbies.... soup. Come the first sign of winter I head off to my local grocers and forage for the freshest meat and vegetables to create culinary masterpieces for friends and family. Nothing warms... Continue reading

We are going away this weekend with friends to experience the gastronomic brilliance of Tetsuyas restaurant in Sydney. Tonight, however, I have a hungry family of four waiting to be fed and a fridge full of fresh vegetables that will need to be used up before we go. Time to... Continue reading

Sri Lankan Tempered Dahl was one of my favourite dishes as a child and one of the first curries that children are given in Sri Lanka. My family did not make it as hot as you can find in Sri Lanka today but it has become a staple in my... Continue reading

Can being "green" look any better? I just love these beautiful soy ink and water based coated recycled tableware by Amy Butler ... looking fabulous and doing good for the environment! { photo courtesy of Amy Butler } Continue reading

There is nothing like a good spoon and here are three beautiful hand carved bone spoons I picked up in a little home ware store in Paddington, Brisbane. Don't you just love them? { photos by EVERYDAYchef } Continue reading

It was an overcast Sunday which sent my family and I off to our favourite sushi store. Fresh Sushi Co, Fortitude Valley, is by far the best sushi take away restaurant in Brisbane. Tucked in the back of the James Street Market the Fresh Sushi Co offers up the finest... Continue reading

I have just returned from four days relaxing with friends at the Beach Resort Cabarita Beach, NSW. Spent our time reminiscing and catching up on the latest news. The wonderful thing is that most of us have kids now, and our days were filled with fun on the beach, football... Continue reading

Welcome to theEVERYDAYchef. I have started this blog for all those people out there that love food. Those people that find a simple pleasure in creating their own culinary masterpiece. For those who understand that food is not just about eating but a "lifestyle" we choose to live. This is... Continue reading

Restaurant Lurleen’s of Sirromet Winery would have to be one of Brisbane's hidden gems! The quality of the food was outstanding, whilst the friendly staff and ambiance makes for a fabulous day out! I really enjoyed my entree of Gow gee "tortellini" filled with Moreton Bay bug, sauteed Gympie red... Continue reading

I had a fantastic food feast today. My husband surprised me with a trip to Sirromet Winery in the granite belt, roughly 30 minutes south of Brisbane, and 40 minutes from Surfers Paradise. After spending the day eating and drinking the most divine food and wine, the last thing on... Continue reading

Welcome to my new blog... The everyday chef ... I have started this blog for all those people out there that love food. Those people that find a simple pleasure in creating their own culinary masterpiece. For those who understand that food is not just about eating but a "lifestyle"... Continue reading

I had a fantastic food feast today. My husband surprised me with a trip to Sirromet Winery in the granite belt, roughly 30 minutes south of Brisbane, and 40 minutes from Surfers Paradise. After spending the day eating and drinking the most divine food and wine, the last thing on... Continue reading