When seeking inspiration for a pre-dinner nibble to share with friends recently, all I had to do is look up … up is where the avocados hang from our tree. So that’s where I started ….

Enokido Miso is a Sydney based, artisanal producer of high quality Japanese miso, soy and teriyaki sauces many of which are gluten-free. Which is where we come in ….

Gougère are fabulously airy, savoury puffs of choux pastry. The outside is crisp and golden and the inside light, cheesy, creamy and rich with their gruyère or comté addition ….

Tomato Kasaundi is a thick, rich, spicy Indian tomato concoction described variously as a relish, chutney or pickle. It has become a bit of a ubiquitous standard in my fridge due to its myriad of uses ….

Everybody loves a meatball, whether they be called polpettine, gehaktballen, or albondigas, they’re a world-wide favourite ….

I wasn’t a Girl Scout so I’m not very good at tying knots or starting fires without a match but I am very good at being prepared and these individual tarts are designed with that preparedness in mind …

Alfajores are delicious, buttery shortbread-like biscuits sandwiched together with dulce de leche, a rich, caramel confection which is a staple in South American countries, especially Argentina. They are completely addictive ….

For me, tapas are a wonderful invention. These delicious hot and cold Spanish snacks come in lots and lots of tastes and textures, in serves small enough to try many different dishes without looking like, well, the glutton I may be. It was in my favourite tapas bar that I discovered the thick, garlicky, pale, richness of White Gazpacho….