The dish my friend Charlotte and I prepared for the food fair were Italian Polpettes, more conventionally known as meatballs. In traditional Italian cuisine, polpettes are smaller than normal meatballs, and usually eaten as the main course of a meal. Although meatballs are a staple food of Italian restaurants in Australia, they are considered more…

Haute Cuisine, a 2012 French comedy-drama film is surrounding the life and experiences of Hortense Laborie, as she was appointed the head chef for the President of France in 1986. At the heart of the film, is food, and as such this is a go-to foodie film. It embraces the vibrant energy of kitchen creation,…

Risotto alla Milanese is an Italian dish from the region of Lombardy. It is traditionally prepared with short-grain rice, beef or chicken bone marrow, cheese and saffron to give it a deep yellow colour and pungent flavour. This dish appeared in Italian kitchens and cookbooks for centuries, but the term “risotto” was still completely unheard…

Brunswick Street located in the suburb of Fitzroy has a strong food scene, providing a bubbly and nonstop atmosphere both along the crowded footpaths and inside the thriving restaurants. The street provides rich cultural diversity and unique food options due to the meshing of many international cuisines. Walking along Brunswick street, there is welcoming and…

The Bouillabaisse stew is presented raw and unembellished, persisting as a humble and traditional dish which originated from fishermen of the port city of Marseilles. The fishermen would return from sea and sort their catch to decide what to sell and what to be eaten at home. Bouillabaisse, as a result, is a simple family…