Mulled Cider
I first enjoyed this tipple on a cold Canadian evening in the town of Whitehorse in the Yukon in 2013.…
We all deserve to eat tasty food
While I’m not a professional chef, it’s fair to say in my 25-plus years in food and hospitality, I’ve learnt a few things along the way and I have two big takeaways – recipes are ideas, not a set of instructions and we all deserve to eat tasty food.
Meet the Free Ranging Foodie
Mandy Kennedy is the Free Ranging Foodie. She’s been a barista, bartender, cheesemonger, caterer, gin slinger, regularly cooked paella for 100 people and is a life-long hospo queen.
These days, you can hear Mandy on 774 ABC Radio as the Sunday Mornings ‘Free-Ranging Foodie’, spot her at Queen Victoria Market guiding tours, or read her work with City Larder, Harper and Blohm Cheese Shop, One Hour Our, Broadsheet, Festival 21 and more.
Recipes
You enjoy cooking – mostly – and take care about where you source your ingredients. You’re just as likely to buy artisan cheese at a farmer’s market as you are to pop into the local supermarket ‘cause it’s on the way home but now and then you lose their mojo.
You need inspiration for how to cobble together a meal from what’s in the pantry and, just occasionally, you fancy being one of those meal prep people. You want to be reassured by achievable, results-driven recipes and also be inspired to sometimes stretch your comfort zone a little further.
Welcome to the recipe section!
Miso Peanut Biscuits
I had to share this recipe if only to try convince people how delicious these are. One taste and you'll…
Hot Honey Halloumi Sweet Potato
Recently, I spotted fried halloumi crumbs on social media and honestly, I’m always open to new ways of sneaking more…
Listen to the Free Ranging Foodie on ABC Radio 774
I enjoy a recurring guest spot on ABC Radio 774 Melbourne on Sunday mornings with Lisa Leong talking about all things food.
Topics free-range all over the place. We’ve covered everything from Gravestone Recipes to What Makes a Great Sandwich as well as Christmas in July and shared our Best Kitchen Tips.
Topics free-range all over the place. We cover everything from Gravestone Recipes to What Makes a Great Sandwich as well as Christmas in July and Best Kitchen Tips.
Blog
Here be monsters!
Here you will read thoughts on life, the universe and everything in between though mostly about food and travel.
Why Texture Is the Secret Ingredient to Great Taste
When it comes to good food, most of us know when something just hits right. Maybe it’s that crunchy bite…
Salt Smart, Pepper Wisely: The Home Cook’s Flavour Guide
For many home cooks seasoning is often rushed or left to the last minute. But with just a bit more…
Spice It Up: A Quick Guide to Buying, Storing and Cooking with Spices
Whether you’re dipping a toe into new spice territory or deep-diving into your pantry’s potential, spices are here to help…