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7NEWS
20-07-2025
- General
- 7NEWS
The perfect Sicilian dish to make use of delicious winter produce
Danielle Alvarez is a chef, recipe creator and cookbook author. She was previously the head chef at Fred's in Paddington before she stepped down last year to focus on other projects. Danielle is cooking Sicilian caponata which is a dish made with roasted pumpkin and fennel and topped with fresh mozzarella. Recipe below: Fennel and pumpkin caponata with mozzarella Makes: Enough to serve 4 Active time: 25 minutes Inactive time: 40 minutes Ingredients Quarter of a large butternut pumpkin (squash) (or half a small honeynut pumpkin) ¼ cup (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for roasting vegetables 1 medium fennel bulb Half a brown onion, diced small 1 x 400 g (14 oz) tin cherry tomatoes, rinsed, or 250 g (9 oz) fresh cherry tomatoes 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted 2 tablespoons currants 1 tablespoon salted capers, rinsed 1/3 cup (50 g) pitted green olives (e.g. gordal or green Sicilian) 1½ tablespoons white (granulated) sugar 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 stalk celery, diced small 1 ball (about 110 g/3¾ oz) fresh cow's or buffalo milk mozzarella (see note) Fine sea salt To serve Good-quality extra-virgin olive oil Flaked sea salt Freshly cracked black pepper Method I am very drawn to the Sicilian flavour profile of sweet, sour, salty and oily. Caponata is the perfect embodiment of this combination. This dish is best served at room temperature, with good crusty bread or focaccia to mop everything up. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with baking paper. Peel and deseed the pumpkin and cut it into 3–4 cm (1¼–1½ inch) pieces. Toss the pumpkin with some of the extra olive oil and sprinkle with salt, then place it on the baking tray. Cut the fennel into eight wedges then toss with more of the extra olive oil and sprinkle with salt, then place on the same tray, next to the pumpkin. Roast for 30–40 minutes, until both are golden brown and tender. Set a large sauté pan (with a lid) over a medium heat and add the ¼ cup (60 ml) of olive oil, the onion and a pinch of salt and cook until the onion is soft and sweet and beginning to brown. Add the tomatoes, pine nuts, currants, capers, olives, sugar and vinegar and cook together on a low heat for about 8 minutes. Turn off the heat. When the pumpkin and fennel are ready, set the sauté pan with the tomato mix over a low heat and add the celery. Cook for 1 minute, then add the roasted pumpkin and fennel to the pan and stir to combine. Cook for a further minute, then turn off the heat and place the lid on the pan. Let it sit and steam together as it cools. Taste for seasoning and adjust with more salt and vinegar if needed. Serve the caponata at room temperature with the torn mozzarella on top, finishing with a drizzle of good-quality olive oil, a sprinkle of flaked sea salt and a crack of pepper. Note: Mozzarella is made with either cow's milk or buffalo milk. Cow's milk mozzarella, known as fior di latte, literally means 'flower of milk', indicating its purity, and the name is used to describe both mozzarella and gelato. Mozzarella made with buffalo milk, known as di latte di bufala, has a creamier, more tangy flavour than the more traditional cow's milk mozzarella. Seasonal adjustment: In summer, swap the pumpkin and fennel for a large purple eggplant (aubergine) for a more traditional caponata. As with many Sicilian dishes, caponata has drawn its ingredients from across the Mediterranean. It is also a dish that traditionally travels, with the vegetables being bought fresh at port and the sailors preserving them with vinegar and sugar while at sea.
The Age
20-06-2025
- Business
- The Age
‘Melbourne's Silicon Valley' rises as a daytime dining destination. Here are five spots to try
For a suburb often dubbed 'Melbourne's Silicon Valley' because of its melting pot of tech start-ups and creative businesses, Cremorne has never quite had the abundance of hospitality to match such a high-flying crowd. The Cherry Tree is a longstanding boozer, Fred's and Lilac led the area's wine-bar movement, and cafes have long dotted the backstreets. But it wasn't until this year that the inner south-east suburb emerged as a bona fide dining destination. 'A drop in rents post-COVID created really attractive opportunities for hospo operators,' says Stefanie Breschi, director of the new souped-up Japanese convenience store Suupaa. Her eatery neighbours Melbourne's biggest Baker Bleu shop, in the 65 Dover Street development.
Sydney Morning Herald
20-06-2025
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
‘Melbourne's Silicon Valley' rises as a daytime dining destination. Here are five spots to try
For a suburb often dubbed 'Melbourne's Silicon Valley' because of its melting pot of tech start-ups and creative businesses, Cremorne has never quite had the abundance of hospitality to match such a high-flying crowd. The Cherry Tree is a longstanding boozer, Fred's and Lilac led the area's wine-bar movement, and cafes have long dotted the backstreets. But it wasn't until this year that the inner south-east suburb emerged as a bona fide dining destination. 'A drop in rents post-COVID created really attractive opportunities for hospo operators,' says Stefanie Breschi, director of the new souped-up Japanese convenience store Suupaa. Her eatery neighbours Melbourne's biggest Baker Bleu shop, in the 65 Dover Street development.
West Australian
30-05-2025
- West Australian
WA Day: Young Aussies pen love letter to west coast as new survey shows Perth is better than OK
If Western Australia were a person, Gen Zers would be writing it love letters. From the white-sand beaches and sunsets over the ocean, to the laid-back lifestyle and small-town vibes, young Australians are smitten — and they want the rest of the country to know it. New research released ahead of WA Day on Monday has providing a glowing endorsement of the golden State's irresistible pull, finding that more than nine in 10 WA residents would convince someone to make the move west. The inaugural Kleenheat All-In On WA survey showed that while 98 per cent of Gen Zers and millennials would convince someone to relocate here, there's no shortage of love for the State among the older generation, with 94 per cent of baby boomers saying they also wouldn't hesitate to encourage loved ones to move. According to the data, almost three-quarters of baby boomer and Gen X residents consider WA beaches among the best in the world, while 90 per cent of millennials and Gen Zers agree that WA offers easy access to some of the best hiking and camping spots in the country. Ninety-one per cent of us also agree that natural landmarks including Rottnest Island, Ningaloo Reef and the Bungle Bungles make WA one of the most scenic States in Australia. 'For me, I could not fathom living anywhere else in the world,' City Beach business owner Sophie Langer told The West Australian. 'I tell my family and my friends pretty much every day how lucky I think we are to live in WA — dead set, I'm not exaggerating.' The born-and-raised Perth local said she regularly travelled to other Australian States but that none came close. 'For me it is the beaches. We've got the beast beaches in the country, one thousand per cent,' Ms Langer, the owner of City Beach coffee window Fred's, said. 'Then there's the people. I don't think the people in cities like Melbourne and Sydney are as friendly. Everyone's just wanting to go from A to B, whereas here it just feels a bit more community-vibes and everyone's willing to be friends with everyone and says hi to everyone.' The 24-year-old spends most afternoons sitting on the sand at City Beach, her favourite place on earth, watching the water. 'I love Perth so much, I never want to leave,' she said, describing the small-town charm with the perks that come with living in a major city as 'really special'. 'It is very untouched. It feels like it's our own sort of sacred place.' Speaking to the Iona Presentation College graduate would be enough to convince even the most hesitant to move west — she radiated love for WA, every word she used to talk about her beloved home State sounding less like a description and more like a love song. 'Margaret River, Yallingup, Dunsborough, the Kimberley, Broome, honestly the whole State is incredible. We are so fortunate,' she said. Her close friend Brianna Goldsworthy couldn't have agreed with the glowing review more, adding that her own love for the State centered around the healthy, active lifestyle so many West Aussies lived by. 'You can be up before 7am and by that time most people have already done their exercise, have gone for their walk, have had their coffee. Everyone sort of shares those values here,' the 24-year-old from Wembley Downs said. 'Then there's the amazing sunsets over the ocean . . . the beautiful walks, and of course the really great coffee.' Ms Goldsworthy, who is studying a masters in dietetics, also joked about how small WA felt despite it being the biggest State in the country. 'You definitely can account to bump into at least one person. It's rare if you don't see someone you know when you're out and about,' she said, laughing. 'And you can hop in your car and drive a few hours and then you're in a completely different environment, camping, wineries, beaches, forest walks.' Fifty per cent of residents like Ms Goldsworthy and Ms Langer have never even considered leaving WA, with the majority crediting the weather and climate as their biggest reason for staying. Ninety-five per cent of millennials also said WA was a great place to raise children, and more than 80 per cent of all WA residents surveyed agreed the State offered strong career opportunities, with it also being the top reason people have moved west. One of those individuals is New Zealand man Daniel Gray, who moved to Perth just over a year ago and is now in the process of trying to convince his Melbourne-based girlfriend to make the move. 'She loves the beach and lives about two hours away from one at the moment, so that's the biggest thing I say when trying to get her out her,' he said on Friday. The 24-year-old plumber moved to WA for the work opportunities and spends his time off-site surfing and camping. 'I love the lifestyle here, and everything's a bit more affordable, a bit more laid back,' Mr Gray said. 'It's really good — anyone thinking about moving here should just do it.' Kleenheat's head of natural gas and electricity Rick Newnham said the report not only showed how much WA had to offer people of every generation, 'but has highlighted an underlying sense of pride in things that are unique to our State'. Committee of Perth chief executive Paula Rogers said her heart 'bursts with pride when I heard about the recently released survey WA is better than OK which highlights our younger residents are leading the love for Perth and WA'. 'When I saw the results, I thought 'yes, yes, yes, finally some positive celebration of what we have here in Perth'.' The survey results were released in the lead-up to WA Day celebrations on Monday, when residents and visitors are expected to descend on Fremantle to show their love for the State. The Port City's free community event will showcase dragon dancers, unicorn stilt walkers and Latin music among the multicultural melting pot of entertainment that will transform Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour and Bathers Beach into a long-weekend holiday hot spot. While Premier Roger Cook lauded WA's beautiful beaches and sense of community, State opposition leader Basil Zempilas praised the unique WA lifestyle. He will be spending most of his time over the long weekend at the WA Netball Championships at the Matthews' Netball Centre. 'My oldest daughter Ava is playing, and I'll be watching her compete while also spending time on the scorer's bench,' he said. 'There is something very West Australian about combining family and sport while enjoying the WA Day long weekend.'
Perth Now
30-05-2025
- Perth Now
Why most Gen Z-ers think you should move to WA
If Western Australia were a person, Gen Zers would be writing it love letters. From the white-sand beaches and sunsets over the ocean, to the laid-back lifestyle and small-town vibes, young Australians are smitten — and they want the rest of the country to know it. New research released ahead of WA Day on Monday has providing a glowing endorsement of the golden State's irresistible pull, finding that more than nine in 10 WA residents would convince someone to make the move west. The inaugural Kleenheat All-In On WA survey showed that while 98 per cent of Gen Zers and millennials would convince someone to relocate here, there's no shortage of love for the State among the older generation, with 94 per cent of baby boomers saying they also wouldn't hesitate to encourage loved ones to move. According to the data, almost three-quarters of baby boomer and Gen X residents consider WA beaches among the best in the world, while 90 per cent of millennials and Gen Zers agree that WA offers easy access to some of the best hiking and camping spots in the country. Ninety-one per cent of us also agree that natural landmarks including Rottnest Island, Ningaloo Reef and the Bungle Bungles make WA one of the most scenic States in Australia. 'For me, I could not fathom living anywhere else in the world,' City Beach business owner Sophie Langer told The West Australian. 'I tell my family and my friends pretty much every day how lucky I think we are to live in WA — dead set, I'm not exaggerating.' The born-and-raised Perth local said she regularly travelled to other Australian States but that none came close. 'For me it is the beaches. We've got the beast beaches in the country, one thousand per cent,' Ms Langer, the owner of City Beach coffee window Fred's, said. 'Then there's the people. I don't think the people in cities like Melbourne and Sydney are as friendly. Everyone's just wanting to go from A to B, whereas here it just feels a bit more community-vibes and everyone's willing to be friends with everyone and says hi to everyone.' The 24-year-old spends most afternoons sitting on the sand at City Beach, her favourite place on earth, watching the water. 'I love Perth so much, I never want to leave,' she said, describing the small-town charm with the perks that come with living in a major city as 'really special'. 'It is very untouched. It feels like it's our own sort of sacred place.' Speaking to the Iona Presentation College graduate would be enough to convince even the most hesitant to move west — she radiated love for WA, every word she used to talk about her beloved home State sounding less like a description and more like a love song. 'Margaret River, Yallingup, Dunsborough, the Kimberley, Broome, honestly the whole State is incredible. We are so fortunate,' she said. WA residents Brianna Goldsworthy 24 and Sophie Langer 24 at Scarborough Beach. Credit: Jackson Flindell / The West Aust Her close friend Brianna Goldsworthy couldn't have agreed with the glowing review more, adding that her own love for the State centered around the healthy, active lifestyle so many West Aussies lived by. 'You can be up before 7am and by that time most people have already done their exercise, have gone for their walk, have had their coffee. Everyone sort of shares those values here,' the 24-year-old from Wembley Downs said. 'Then there's the amazing sunsets over the ocean . . . the beautiful walks, and of course the really great coffee.' Ms Goldsworthy, who is studying a masters in dietetics, also joked about how small WA felt despite it being the biggest State in the country. 'You definitely can account to bump into at least one person. It's rare if you don't see someone you know when you're out and about,' she said, laughing. 'And you can hop in your car and drive a few hours and then you're in a completely different environment, camping, wineries, beaches, forest walks.' Fifty per cent of residents like Ms Goldsworthy and Ms Langer have never even considered leaving WA, with the majority crediting the weather and climate as their biggest reason for staying. Ninety-five per cent of millennials also said WA was a great place to raise children, and more than 80 per cent of all WA residents surveyed agreed the State offered strong career opportunities, with it also being the top reason people have moved west. Daniel Gray, 24. Credit: Jackson Flindell / The West Australian One of those individuals is New Zealand man Daniel Gray, who moved to Perth just over a year ago and is now in the process of trying to convince his Melbourne-based girlfriend to make the move. 'She loves the beach and lives about two hours away from one at the moment, so that's the biggest thing I say when trying to get her out her,' he said on Friday. The 24-year-old plumber moved to WA for the work opportunities and spends his time off-site surfing and camping. 'I love the lifestyle here, and everything's a bit more affordable, a bit more laid back,' Mr Gray said. 'It's really good — anyone thinking about moving here should just do it.' Kleenheat's head of natural gas and electricity Rick Newnham said the report not only showed how much WA had to offer people of every generation, 'but has highlighted an underlying sense of pride in things that are unique to our State'. Committee of Perth chief executive Paula Rogers said her heart 'bursts with pride when I heard about the recently released survey WA is better than OK which highlights our younger residents are leading the love for Perth and WA'. 'When I saw the results, I thought 'yes, yes, yes, finally some positive celebration of what we have here in Perth'.' The survey results were released in the lead-up to WA Day celebrations on Monday, when residents and visitors are expected to descend on Fremantle to show their love for the State. The Port City's free community event will showcase dragon dancers, unicorn stilt walkers and Latin music among the multicultural melting pot of entertainment that will transform Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour and Bathers Beach into a long-weekend holiday hot spot. While Premier Roger Cook lauded WA's beautiful beaches and sense of community, State opposition leader Basil Zempilas praised the unique WA lifestyle. He will be spending most of his time over the long weekend at the WA Netball Championships at the Matthews' Netball Centre. 'My oldest daughter Ava is playing, and I'll be watching her compete while also spending time on the scorer's bench,' he said. 'There is something very West Australian about combining family and sport while enjoying the WA Day long weekend.'
