Best part of new kitchen – my chef

Best part of new kitchen - my chef Originally uploaded by lou_roo This is my husband plating up veal chops, roast veggies and garlicky mushrooms. The Smeg oven is great so far. And the food - well - my waistline tells the story there!

Rocket, fennel, orange and almond salad

Rocket (Arugula to my North American readers) grows in my garden in winter. So, inspired by Amanda Daniel from 2bEthical who made a winter salad at the Adelaide Showgrounds Farmer's Market demo kitchen, I did a version of my own. All local produce including the olive oil that I used to warm the local almonds…

Lavosh, beetroot and horseradish dip and some prima donna cheese

The perfect starter to our Saturday night dinner - salmon, fennel, wasabi mash and steamed veggies. I think I feel a Riesling coming on. Cheers!

The place in Adelaide for Pho

Rare beef noodle soup, Vietnamese style. That most nourishing and tasty of soups that is eaten all day in Vietnam. Charlie's Shack also has other stand-out dishes like the special dumplings, alone or in a soup with bok choy, or the beef lemongrass noodle. We have never had a bad meal at Charlie's. Turnover is…