Annie's Garden to Table

I'm not quite sure what possessed me to start a kitchen garden, but there is no doubt that my cooking has developed a real spring in its step since then . . . '

Annie Smithers is a great believer in using fresh organic produce with minimal food miles. In most cases, this means just a few steps, for Annie has an acre of garden from which she sources the majority of the produce for her highly successful restaurant in Kyneton, Victoria.

We were extremely fortunate on our recent Melbourne trip to be taken by friends to Annie Smither's Bistro in Kyneton an hour or so north west of the city. Wonderful food, excellent wine and also enjoyed a chat to the lady herself. Since then I have been delighted to read her book which is a both a memoir and a garden diary featuring 100 seasonal recipes.