Welcome to my web site, where I present all things relating to food and wine as I see it.  I am one of Australia's best known food and wine commentators and I regularly appear on television and radio, write for magazines and newspapers and consult to industry and government organisations on hospitality and tourism issues.   APPLE & PEAR CRUMBLE Register as a member of my site and receive regular newsletters and discounts. Email Address:   First there was Delicious Living. Now Delicious Entertaining is a celebration of life and the pleasure of sharing good food, even for those who have type 2 diabetes. It includes inspiring recipes for all occasions - breakfasts, lunches, dinners and desserts, morning and afternoon teas and snacks, as well as fresh and healthy entertaining tips.

RECIPIENTS OF THE HTN PETER HOWARD CULINARY SCHOLARSHIP 2008 ANNOUNCED To recognise exemplary passion, commitment and culinary excellence of an apprentice or trainee chef, HTN offers a Scholarship annually, together with Restaurant & Catering NSW (R&C NSW).  The winner was announced by R&C NSW CEO Robert Goldman at the R&C NSW Regional Awards for Excellence recently held at Lindemans Ben Ean, Pokolbin. Garreth Robbs, a talented second year HTN Apprentice Chef hosted by Chez Pok, Peppers Guest House, won the major scholarship from a well-contested field of applicants.  Garreth has been awarded up to $6,000 to be spent on an overseas study tour and plans to travel to Spain in 2009 to further his culinary knowledge. Two HSC students Kaitlyn Hindricks (Deniliquin High School, Deniliquin) and Hannah Whittaker (St Josephs College, Banora Point) were named the recipients of the HTN Peter Howard Future Chefs Scholarship.   This opportunity provides travel and accommodation for a supported “hands on” practical experience with one of HTN’s leading host trainers based in Sydney.      The significant contribution Mr. Peter Howard has afforded both the commercial and domestic sectors of the cooking industry, led HTN to name their Scholarship programs in his honour – as a fitting tribute to Peter’s contribution to the hospitality industry over so many years.

NSW APPRENTICES SHARE THEIR VIEWS WITH THE NATION’S LEADERS Future leaders take part in Canberra professional development program Twenty-one of Australia’s leading apprentices today discussed a range of issues affecting Australia’s skills development with senior federal government ministers, shadow ministers and MPs as part of the ‘Today’s Skills; Tomorrow’s Leaders’ initiative, a week-long professional development program in Canberra. Chosen for the program were Twenty-one apprentices and trainees nationally including 2nd Year Commercial Cookery Apprentice, Garreth Robbs.   The group had meetings with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, Julia Gillard, Leader of the Opposition, Dr Brendan Nelson, Minister for Employment Participation, Brendan O’Connor, Minister for Housing and Minister for the Status of Women, Tanya Plibersek, Parliamentary Secretary for Early Childhood Education and Childcare, Maxine McKew and Shadow Minister for Education, Apprenticeships and Training, Tony Smith.

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