Bridging the gap

Another season of MasterChef Australia has come and gone, and here I am. Relieved. Relieved to have my evenings back. Relieved to have space to breathe and focus on my own cooking. Relieved to no longer feel just a little bit envious and inadequate every time I watch these ‘home cooks’ churn out complex, flavour-layered consommés and Michelin-starred desserts at every turn. Though I’ve been cooking for years, MasterChef constantly reminds me how early on I am in my cooking journey—how much more I have to learn: my Cooking Knowledge Gaps.… Read More Bridging the gap

Why I’m avoiding Channel 7’s POO

I belong to the MasterChef generation. I was a young adult when MasterChef first aired in Australia and I was swept up in the excitement which, for me, has never waned. I was particularly keen this year to watch the show with the new cast of judges. With new judges came a new era of MasterChef, moving forward in a beautiful new direction.

So in what direction, then, is Channel 7’s new show Plate of Origin (aka POO) taking us?… Read More Why I’m avoiding Channel 7’s POO