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Blue Chook makes it into the Good Cafe Guide

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A brilliant review in the most prestigious guide.

Cooking in the Clarence

The Clarence Valley is a largely secret part of the New South Wales north coast. Tucked in between go-getter Coffs Harbour and the laid back Byron/Richmond areas, the Big River country around Grafton is a secret sanctuary for a growing community of farmers, producers and foodies. Heading the charge is the Grafton Regional Gallery Foundation,…

News from the front

Updating the goings-on from Blue Chook to Gate to Plate. It’s been a busy time!

Fiona had a party

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A menu for a milestone birthday party

Eating and Drinking Sydney – new guide

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Give away time –

Now taking orders

Now on the menu at two great pubs, AND at your place?

Salt and Pepper prawns – with a chipotle twist

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Smoky Mexican chillies with sweet prawns.

Ring of fire – chilli and garlic sauce from scratch

Ring of fire chilli sauce

A jar of heat

I’m soooooo EXCITED!

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Pass on a Book – the official launch is tomorrow!

First for the season

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Sweet sugar snack tomatoes, I hope it’s a long season.

They Draw and Cook

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Pretty pictures and yummy food – the perfect combo.

How I spent three days in Grafton – purple trees and all

Cooking up a storm - Jacaranda Festival recipe demonstration kitchen

A country town festival, and a visit home

Orange and cinnamon cous cous with rosewater poppy seed yoghurt

Orange and cinnamon cous cous with rosewater poppy yoghurt

A special recipe for Jacaranda

Happy in a Zumbo sugar coma

Raspberry and Pistachio Tart

Adriano is a pastry legend, and the reputation is well desereved.

Green and Black’s chocolate

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A new chocolate cookbook – and I’M IN IT!

Take a trip for a cup of tea

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For the love of a good cuppa, and a passion for beautiful photography.

Vote 1 Pastry

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Election fever meets pastry, of course.

The show stopper – Pumpkin Scones

Maclean Show special, pumpkin scones

A country show favourite

Not just an egg

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Don’t underestimate the humble egg

Salad days

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Pumpkin and cous cous salad