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Fresh Friday 15 March

Dear Fresh Friday friends. Well it’s St Parick’s Day on Sunday, so this week’s menu is all about the flavours of Ireland. We begin with six hour braised beef and Guiness, accompanied by colcannon – a wonderful potato mash with leeks, spring onions, cabbage, butter and milk. I am also making a soda bread scone. […]

Fresh Friday | 8 March

Dear Fresh Friday friends, we’re back! I hope to see you on Friday, if not sometime soon, you are welcome to drop by for a taste. Ciao, Peter

Fresh Friday | 23 Feb

Dear Fresh Friday friends, This week’s menu features fruit, herbs and spices from the tropics. I hope to see you on Friday, if not someday when you need something special as a gift or for your pantry. Ciao, Peter

Fresh Friday | 16 Feb

Dear Fresh Friday friends, This week I have a special main course with steamed seafood, fresh Asian greens, noodles and a ginger and Mango Finishing Vinegar dressing. It’s perfect for a warm summers evening. The dessert is a tart, featuring gently simmered blueberries and our Belgian white chocolate mousse. Pick up between 8.30am and 5pm […]

Fresh Friday | 9 Feb

Well here we are in mid February and the weather is hot, very hot on some days. To take advantage of the warm weather our main course features ripe figs, local blueberries and soft and creamy Meredith goat cheese. Dessert is a classic Passionfruit meringue pie!   I hope to see you on Friday or […]

Fresh Friday | 2 Feb

Dear Fresh Friday friends, Wow! Such hot weather at the moment. This week’s main course is based on the cuisine of Morocco, featuring fragrant spices, slow simmered lamb, jewelled couscous and a couple of side dishes to add even more complexity. The dish is not “hot”, just fragrant and full of flavour. Dessert is a […]

Fresh Thursday | 25 Jan

Dear Fresh Friday friends, Welcome back! This year we begin on Thursday as Friday is Australia day and a public holiday.   Wishing everyone a fab Australia Day! Cheers Peter  

Fresh Friday | 8 December

Dear Fresh Friday friends, Unfortunately this is the last Fresh Friday for the year. This year I have given my all, to making the best food I can, while showing off the versatility of the Nicholson Fine Food ranges within the various dishes I have made. I do I hope you have all enjoyed my […]