Recipe, photography and styling by Tanya Zouev. Many random thoughts go through my head throughout the course of a normal day, particularly when I’m in a cooking-induced semi-meditative state. I think a lot about the “what if’s” in life, such as, what if the Ottomans had somehow deviated nearly 13,000km from their homeland and Australia had … Continue reading The Sultan’s Pavlova (The Ottomans Come Down Under)
Category: Food Blog
Garlicky Marinated Soft Fetta With Herbs & Chilli
Recipe by Julia Zouev. Photography and styling by Tanya Zouev. One of my favourite things in life is cheese. I once had a go at being vegan, but I only lasted a month. I didn’t miss the meat as much as I thought I would, however I definitely missed the cheese. I even tried some … Continue reading Garlicky Marinated Soft Fetta With Herbs & Chilli
Grilled Chermoula Spatchcock & a Radish and Cucumber Tabouleh with a Baharat Pomegranate Dressing
Recipe, photography and styling by Tanya Zouev. I really do feel very fortunate that I am able to combine my two greatest loves: photography and food, with making a living. I have always considered myself incredibly lucky that I can do what I enjoy the most, and get paid for it. Aside from a handful of … Continue reading Grilled Chermoula Spatchcock & a Radish and Cucumber Tabouleh with a Baharat Pomegranate Dressing
Banana Porridge with Rosewater & Dates and a Quince Rhubarb Compote
Recipe, photography and styling by Tanya Zouev. I’m one of those annoying people who can’t help but enter the water at the beach or swimming pool painfully slowly. It’s a well known fact amongst those who know me that I hate feeling cold and I’m not particularly fond of winter. I loathe holidays in cold places, … Continue reading Banana Porridge with Rosewater & Dates and a Quince Rhubarb Compote
Incredibly Moreish Cheesy Pastry Straws (Gluten-Free)
Recipe by Julia Zouev. Photography and styling by Tanya Zouev. When it comes to food, my ex-husband (yes, unfortunately I have one of those tucked away) used to call my mother Julia the Human Photocopier. We would take her out to to a café or restaurant, she would sample something new, then come home and … Continue reading Incredibly Moreish Cheesy Pastry Straws (Gluten-Free)
Spiced Orange, Almond & Coconut Cake with a Sticky Jaggery Syrup (Gluten-Free)
Recipe, photography and styling by Tanya Zouev. Cake: “a sweet, baked, breadlike food, made with or without shortening, usually containing flour, sugar, baking powder, soda, eggs, and liquid flavouring.” Cakes are synonymous with weddings, anniversaries and other major life milestone celebrations, and a birthday just isn’t complete without a birthday cake. (Just try throwing a birthday … Continue reading Spiced Orange, Almond & Coconut Cake with a Sticky Jaggery Syrup (Gluten-Free)
A Beef Curry For World Environment Day 2013 with a Think Eat Save Sentiment
Recipe, photography and styling by Tanya Zouev. Let me tell you something about me, deprivation and I really don’t get along. In my never-ending quest to eat well whilst being mindful of both the environment and my budget, I am constantly devising new ways of cooking so I don’t feel as though I’m missing out on … Continue reading A Beef Curry For World Environment Day 2013 with a Think Eat Save Sentiment
A Medley Of Martinis & How They Came To Be
Recipe, photography and styling by Tanya Zouev. I have a thing for cocktails, like a big thing. But they must contain alcohol because a “mocktail” is like a summer without sun: simply not fun (for me anyway). I love drinking cocktails, but as I am a bona-fide lightweight when it comes to booze, I can never … Continue reading A Medley Of Martinis & How They Came To Be
I Discover Kookery and a Quick & Tricky Thermomix Buttercream Icing
Recipe, photography and styling by Tanya Zouev. kitchenalia : “miscellaneous kitchen utensils, pieces of cooking equipment, and other items typically found in kitchens”. Those who know me well know that I am somewhat nuts about kitchenalia and use any excuse to go off rummaging in op-shops in search of it. I have a peculiar penchant … Continue reading I Discover Kookery and a Quick & Tricky Thermomix Buttercream Icing
Spreading the Word About Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution Day Through a Spicy Tomato Soup Challenge
Recipe, photography and styling by Tanya Zouev. I was rather excited when two weeks ago I received an email from Jamie Oliver’s Australian P.R. company asking if I’d like to be part of Jamie’s official Food Blogger Soup Challenge to coincide with his international Food Revolution Day campaign. The brief was to create a soup … Continue reading Spreading the Word About Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution Day Through a Spicy Tomato Soup Challenge