Reasons

Food is a common thread that binds us all. It sits at the heart of our cultures and shapes family life, relationships, traditions, and rituals.

It’s meaning, our foodscapes, provenance and farming system and the conversations that flow from its daily consumption from the ordinary through to the remarkable is celebrated in this collection of articles, interview’s, and stories.

The science of the kitchen provides a practical knowledge for those who want to know how food is transformed. 

  • Food Science

Culinary Wizard: Heston Blumenthal

The news that Heston Blumenthal is bringing his Fat Duck Restaurant to Melbourne has stirred the imagination of many. For me this culinary ...

  • Food Culture

Vegemite: A Cultural Identifier

Food is so much more than nourishment. Our food choices, menu construction, taste preferences, cooking methods and eating  ...

  • Food Science

What Makes Jam, Jelly & Marmalade Set

Determining the setting point for jams, jellies and marmalades can seen daunting at first but once you understand the...

  • Creative Food Fiction

Ca Marche

It’s Saturday night, the stage is set. There are no rehearsals for this daily performance. The venue, menu and the cast and crew may be the same...

  • Creative Food Fiction

Cooking from the Heart.

Olive Grace Powell, one of thirteen children of Myrtle Constance Powell was my mothers step sister, trusted friend and confidante until ...

  • Creative Food Fiction

Dining alone with Madame Tattinger.

Behind the closed office door, his eyes scan the room; noting the industry magazines are not fanned in front of the maiden hair fern and ...