'My approach to food favours intuition over strict rules and is about
using your hands, rushing a little less and savouring the details. It is
food that slowly weaves its way into the fabric of your daily life -
food for living and sharing.' Julia Busuttil Nishimura has gained a
strong and loyal following for her generous, uncomplicated, seasonal
food. Her interpretations of dishes from Italy and the Mediterranean
feel both timelessly familiar and altogether fresh and new. This is
modern Australian eating with respect for the past.Julia guides us
through the uniquely satisfying experience of making pasta or pizza
dough from scratch, with recipes such as ricotta tortelloni with butter,
sage and hazelnuts or taleggio and potato pizza. She also shares plenty
of flavourful salads and simple meals for days when time is scarce, such
as roasted cauliflower and wheat salad or tray-roasted chicken with
grapes, olives and walnuts. Baking and desserts, too, needn't be overly
complicated. As Julia shows us, some of the best recipes are those that
have been passed down the generations and streamlined to perfection
along the way, such as the perfect lemon olive oil cake. But we also
need the odd show-stopper like a chocolate layer cake with espresso
frosting on standby for special occasions!This is simple food that is
comforting and generous in spirit. Slow down, take your time and enjoy
it.
