Last week, I was lucky enough to attend the "Food Tales" workshop at the Blackwater Library. These travelling workshops are a joint venture between the State Library of Queensland and the Queensland Writers Centre. The incredibily charismatic and talented Dominique Rizzo presented throughout the Capricorn region, visiting Yeppoon, Rockhampton, Emerald and Blackwater and discussing the food memories of travel with the locals. She talked about her own food journey and the experiences along the way which lead her into cooking as a career and were fundamental to her food philosophy. I was also lucky enough to be able to purchase her beautiful book, "My Taste of Sicily" which she kindly signed for me. This book is full of simple, versatile recipes perfect for every day cooking. There is also a gorgeous sweets and desserts chapter which I fully intend on working my way through!
If you get a chance, I also recommend that you check out the "Food Tales" blog which is full of local and community content from the workshops. Dominique Rizzo also has a selection of delicious recipes available on her website that aren't included in her book (Click Here) so definitely have a click through!
Look out because I've got a stunning Silician cake from Dominique's book coming your way!
F. x
