Author: acmowlai

Kuku Sabzi

Persian Herb Frittata (Kuku Sabzi)

Where I come from in the Philippines, although we eat a lot of vegetables specially green leafy ones, herbs are used sparingly in our cooking. Most of the time, it’s just a garnish, a sprinkle or two even just an afterthought. That’s why when I first visited Iran, I was […]

Hazelnut And Chocolate Tart

Hazelnut and Chocolate Tart

One of the great mysteries of life is how one of the most delicious tart is also the easiest to make. I’m talking about silky, melt in your mouth creamy deliciousness studded with roasted hazelnuts just barely held together by a buttery biscuit base. A very small slice and everything’s […]

Crumbed Eggplant Balls

Eggplant Meatballs (Eggplant Torta Balls)

Growing up in the Philippines one of my favourite Eggplant dishes was called Eggplant Torta. Essentially a grilled eggplant omelette, sometimes with added pork, and usually served with tomato ketchup or oyster sauce and eaten with rice. Eggplant Torta does not look very flashy, indeed it’s rustic and not something […]

Almond and Honey Slice

There are certainly a lot of showy-offy sweets out there, but sometimes all you need is something simple to nibble on while drinking tea or coffee. These Almond and Honey Slice hits the spot. It’s got a crumbly buttery shortbread base with a honey crusted sliced almond topping. Don’t be […]

Mount Gambier

A Taste of Mount Gambier

It’s a long way from Sydney to Adelaide, 16 hours drive to be precise, so we find ourselves just for a day for a taste of picturesque Mount Gambier. Mount Gambier is a thriving city of geological wonders and is the perfect quick stop on the way to Adelaide. Unmissable […]

Spoon Cake

Mixed Berries Spoon Cake

With it’s crispy edges and soft gooey centre, the Spoon Cake, in particular this unstructured fall apart Mixed Berries Spoon Cake can only be served with a spoon. Studded with juicy berries, this is the kind of cake that’s so effortless yet so unbelievably delicious. The kind of unpretentious cake, […]