This is one of my favourite dips at the moment and it's also very popular at apéritif and cocktail hour around these parts.
My first attempt at Violet Crumble was a dismal failure as the honeycomb refused to set and harden despite following the recipe to the letter. I poked and prodded at the gooey mass for a good half an hour before calling my husband Stephen at the office in desperation for advice.
If you happen to be as fortunate as Sarah or Cenk and have easy access to gorgeous, local pomegranates - then more power to you!
There are certain flavour combinations that compliment each other so well that when one is presented without the other, it just doesn't seem right or complete.
Discovering the flavours of Gozo
There was one sound that was synonymous with summer when growing up in suburban Melbourne in the late 70s and that was the taunting tune of Mr Whippy's ice cream van.
A Middle-Eastern tribute to two friends: a pistachio and rose-water filled M'Hencha.
Tailor-made tours to visit artisan food producers, local tastings and personalised cultural tours with an emphasis on local knowledge, luxury and style.
Here's what came out of that big bag of lemons...
On Tuesday evening I had the great privilege of attending Indipendenza as Shane Delia and the fabulous team at Maha celebrated Maltese Independence day here in Melbourne in unique culinary style.