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AN INTERVIEW WITH Adam Liaw
Adam Liaw is a Malaysian-born Australian cook, television presenter, and author. He has collaborated with Noritake to produce a collection of dinnerware that reflects the eating habits of contemporary Australia.
If I’m to be completely honest, the Everyday range was inspired initially by me getting frustrated at trying to fit bowls into a dishwasher! I just wondered why we weren’t designing bowls that fit better in them… so then I designed one myself.
We’re so excited to stock your new dinnerware range Adam Liaw Everyday by Noritake, where did the inspiration for the range come from and what is your favourite piece?
It made me think more broadly about what dinnerware could be like if we adapted it – first and foremost – to the practicalities of modern life. We want to live more sustainably. We’re more conscious of our health. We use dishwashers, and we eat a variety of cuisines in a variety of styles.
My favourite pieces would definitely be the medium plate and medium bowl. Rather than being in-between pieces, they’re so useful. The medium plate is great for light meals, and the medium bowl is perfect for everything from Japanese donburi to soup to breakfast cereal.
Everyday builds all of that into the design, so while the Everyday pieces might look unassuming, they perform amazingly. From stacking a dishwasher, to choosing how to set the table, to putting away and reheating leftovers – it all just works.
To me that’s a really exciting way to cook, because it lets me simplify and adapt recipes to something really practical.
The book is all about practical home cooking. On The Cook Up we have a rule that a dish shouldn’t take me more than about 10 hands-on minutes to make, with allowance for cooking time after that.
Definitely my wok. It’s like a safety net to me. If ever I’m stumped on what to cook for dinner, my go-to is always a simple stir-fried dish and a couple of vegetable sides that can be ready in just a few minutes. It’s saved me countless times.
Dishes from the book like the Potato Gem Shepherd’s Pie
One last question, what’s one thing you can’t live without in your kitchen?
Your new book "Tonight's Dinner 2: More Midweek Recipes From The Cook Up" celebrates mighty meals for everyday cooking, can you share with our readers a little bit more about the book and which dish do you love to cook on a weeknight and why?
(using frozen potato gems for the top instead of making mashed potato) or Rosé Prawn Spaghetti are staples in our house, but the recipe from the book I probably make most often are the Perfect Pancakes. I don’t mean to brag, but they really are perfect and my kids LOVE them.
Dinnerware for the Everyday
The Adam Liaw Everyday collection by Noritake is crafted from fine porcelain and features elegant shaping, soft ivory tones, and a timeless look. With sustainability in mind, the plate and bowls are designed to cover each other for reheating food without the need for plastics. Enjoy a smaller footprint for your storage space and dishwasher.
Each set is sold separately, allowing you to create a setting to suit your needs. The ultimate all-rounder for both formal and informal dining.
Noritake Adam Liaw Everyday Set of 4 Large Bowls - $99 Shop the complete Noritake Adam Liaw Everyday range in store or online at minimax.com.au, arriving late September.
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An iconic family favourite just got better! The new SodaStream Art range makes creating fresh sparkling beverages easier and faster. With an easy pull of the carbonating lever you can turn everyday water into fresh sparkling water ready to team with your favourite flavours or serve with a simple slice of citrus. Along with a newly imagined retro inspired design complete with stainless steel trim, Art is compatible with Sodatream’s ground breaking Quick Connect carbonating cartridge. Never has the installation of the cartridge been so simple.
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With just a few pushes of the lever, you can customise your homemade sparkling drinks. Make sparkling water just the way you like it - from a light fizz to bold and bubbly. The sleek and stylish retro design of the SodaStream Art can confidently sit in any kitchen or office space. A distinct and elegant stainless-steel trim creates an extra layer of contrast and elegance. CarbonatingEmpowering Lever New Dishwasher Safe Bottle Minimise the effect of single-use plastic pollution. The new BPA-free plastic bottle included with the Art can be cleaned in your dishwasher. Quick Connect Cylinder Effortlessly insert your cylinder with one click. The Quick Connect CO2 system simplifies changing cylinders in and out.
WHAT’S ALL THE ABOUT?FIZZ Styling with a Stainless Steel Trim
Retro
SodaStream
Art Sparkling Water Maker - $179 Available in Black and White. Soda Press Co. 500ml Syrups - $9.95ea Available in Assorted Flavours Also Available: Organic Soda Syrups from Soda Press Co.
A flared body with a tapered mouth. Experience the aromatics of your wine without the quick loss of bubbles. The tulip is the preferred glass for wine enthusiasts who want to explore the full experience.
The Coupe
Wide, stylish, and festive. The coupe is an elegant glass with a vintage charm, made popular in the 1950s. Bubbles will disperse faster which encourages a softer and fruitier flavour to your wines.
The Flute
Iconic, tall, and narrow. The flute is often reserved for Champagne and celebratory events. This style of glass is perfect for preserving the bubbles in your bubbly.
Are you celebrating with a bottle of bubbly this spring? Every occasion calls for a different choice of stemware.
Select the Perfect Glass for your Sparkling Wine
CHAMPAGNE PROSECCO ASTI SPUMANTE
The Tulip
Pizzini grows the finest Italian varietal wines right in the heart of Victoria’s King Valley. With over 30 years of history, Pizzini is known for producing a refreshingly fizzy Prosecco, a tangy Pinot Grigio, and a soft and juicy Sangiovese. They produce their wines with love and care by their family winemaker, Joel Pizzini. Explore Pizzini the Italian way.
Pizzini Wines
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and cooking school were both built, then accommodation added a few years later.
Our family business started in the early 1960s when Rosetta and Roberto Pizzini immigrated from Italy and began working alongside their brothers and sisters-in-laws to build their tobacco growing business in King Valley, in Victoria’s north east. In the late 1970s next generation Alfred and Katrina Pizzini diversified from tobacco to growing grapes and in the early 2000s their children began working in the business, the focus turned from grape growing to winemaking and hospitality. Our new cellar door
Pizzini produce Italian wine varieties including Prosecco, Pinot Grigio, Sangiovese and Nebbiolo. In true Italian style, these wines are perfect food pairing wines, they are lighter in style, savoury and elegant, they don’t compete with bold flavours in food, they help to balance them on the palate.
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For bookings and more information, visit pizzini.com.au
Share with our readers what they can expect and experience when visiting the winery in picturesque King Valley.
A warm welcome awaits – in true Italianstyle hospitality. We have many different experiences for our guests to enjoy from wine tastings where you can sit and enjoy an antipasto plate while you taste through the range. Guests can book a cooking class in our ‘hands on’ cooking school and if they would like to extend their stay in the King Valley and visit other cellar doors in the region or take in some stunning natural attractions including Paradise Falls or Powers Lookout then they can book a stay in our accommodation. The King Valley is home to Italian wine varieties in Australia, but it is the rolling hills, pristine King River and peaceful vibe that will keep you coming back to visit!
This is a hard one to tailor for all – as each of us have differing amounts of space and storage options and conditions. To keep it as simple as possible it is best to find a space that will experience the least amount of temperature fluctuations and vibration. Those who store their wines under a staircase may want to reconsider their choice if there is a lot of stair usage. If you have a few wines that you are waiting for that special occasion to open, we suggest to create an occasion – why wait? Cook a beautiful meal, invite some friends around and feast.
Also, what are the most important things to consider when pairing wine with food?
Italian wine varieties are made to pair with food, their savouriness and gentle acidity help to bring out the flavours in the food, they compete less on the palate when compared to more fuller bodied wines. There are traditional wine and food matching rules, however, sometimes there isn’t time to create the ‘perfect’ match. With the fusion of flavours in food and array of wine varieties available to us now it is the perfect opportunity to experiment. If it isn’t perfect, does it matter?
Now, the question that many at Minimax would like answered! How should wine be store at home?
Prosecco is so fun and versatile – we serve it in a number of ways. It is fun as is, but we also have a recipe for a Margarita Spritz which involves adding some tequila, lemon juice and sugar syrup and of course a crowd favourite is the Aperol Spritz. We make homemade produce at Pizzini so we also use our Prosecco to make our Raspberry and Prosecco jam and as an integral ingredient in the marshmallow we make to go into our Rocky Prosecco Road.
The coolest drink during entertaining season is Prosecco! How do you serve Prosecco and what else can you make with it?
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3.) Share with us in the comments on the competition post what culinary creations you would create with the Bamix To Go immersion blender set?
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We’re giving away one Bamix ‘To Go’ blender set, so you can experience the convenience and power of this handy tool for yourself. To enter, simply tell us what you would make with your very own Bamix immersion blender. So, get creative and let us know your culinary creations!
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A BAMIX ‘TO GO’ IMMERSION BLENDER SET
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BAMIX COMPETITION
This smoothie bowl is deliciously sweet and creamy, despite being vegan and free from any added sugar.
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A firm believer that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to good health, Naomi loves to create recipes that are fresh and bursting with flavour, with an emphasis on gluten and refined sugar free dishes. Her recipes, along with her award-winning cookbook Edible Heirlooms, can be found www.naomishermanfoodcreative.comat
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INGREDIENTS - MAKES 4
METHOD
Naomi Sherman is a food photographer and stylist who creates edible artistry in her studio located in the beautiful Huon Valley.
Add the bananas, avocado, mint, and coconut milk in that order.
Place the spinach in the base of a large, tall blending beaker.
SMALL OR 2 LARGE BOWLS
Use the mincer blade to blend until you have a thick and creamy coconut flakes, kiwi fruit, blueberries and cacao nibs and garnish with extra sprigs of mint.
2 Tablespoon fresh mint
1 cup coconut milk
Recipe By Naomi Sherman
60 grams baby spinach (you can blanch this if you like)
500 grams frozen bananas
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Packed full of healthy fats from the avocado and coconut and added antioxidants in the form of cacao nibs and blueberries, it’s the perfect celebration of a new season.
1 avocado
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We sat down with Simone Rofaeil, the creative director at The Palmier to discuss her preserved hand-made creations. She sources flowers from nature’s treasures, preserves and dries them to stand the test of time. She also shared some tips with us on how to preserve flowers at home.
Since launching our website, we have been blessed and fortunate enough to have created for thousands of people all around Australia, helping spread the dried floral love near and far. We have also been given incredible opportunities to work with some iconic Australian brands such as Country Road, Gurner Group and Rachel Gilbert.
When we create bespoke pieces, it is a very considered and personalised process that involves a few key factors. Initially, we love to see the space we are creating for and draw inspiration from colours, textures and the overall aesthetic of the home or corporate office.
We then consider key aspects such as scale, size and functionality of the piece. The idea of a bespoke creation is that is slots in seamlessly to your home and surrounds, as though it were a piece of furniture.
I posted a picture on Facebook marketplace and overnight had more than 30 enquires on my vase / frond concoction. Much to my surprise, I was staggered at the online interest and naturally began an Instagram page. Palms were exclusively the material I was using at the time to create wreaths and wall hangings, hence the origin of the name “The Palmier” which is merely French for ‘palm’. As many eyeballs had higher screen-times during repeated lockdowns, I was fortunate enough to have my following grow relatively quickly and simultaneously dried flowers had begun creeping into the market. I began incorporating dried flowers with my palms and foraged goods and my creations were received extremely well by those following along.
Very quickly the home studio was out-grown and a short one and a half years later I
decided to do what I never thought I would, quit my corporate job and take on a studio space to pursue The Palmier full time. Fortunately enough I was able to find the perfect little sunlit studio, right at the heart of where it all began, Port Melbourne.
When putting together a creation what do you consider?
How did The Palmier come to life?
The Palmier was birthed from a home garage during the 2020 pandemic. I had just gone on maternity leave from my corporate job with my second son. Having lived in Port Melbourne for the past 8 years I used to often notice fallen fronds and took a few home from an evening walk one night to place in an empty vase I had at home.
It is not too difficult to try drying some of your own flowers at home. Drying flowers involves hanging them upside down in a dark, cool area such as a walkin-robe or cupboard. Some flowers and foliage will take longer than others to dry, but approximately 2 weeks of hanging should be suffice. Foliage such as gum and magnolia are a great place to start with as they are very structural and instantly create an element of bringing the outdoors in.
Share with our readers a few tips on how to preserve flowers at home?
Time Tree 30cm x 17cm Round Pyramid Vase - $59.95 | Time Tree 19cm x 17.5cm Onion Vase - $59.95 Available in selected stores and view the Time Tree collection online at minimax.com.au Time Tree Vases BRING SPRING INTO YOUR HOME
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INGREDIENTS
500 grams zucchini, peeled into 300ribbonsgrams fennel, thinly shaved 120 grams rocket
This dressing can be kept in the fridge for up to two weeks. Return to room temperature and shake well prior to use.
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 cup light olive oil
Remove from the water and place in the spinner basket, before spinning to remove excess water.
You know it’s spring when you sit down to a salad that is bursting with crisp textures and fresh flavours. Combine that with a hit of zesty lemon dressing and your spring fling is complete.
Spring Salad
Place all of the dressing ingredients into your shaker and shake well until emulsified.
BY NAOMI SHERMAN
DRESSING
Remove the basket and base plate from the glass salad bowl and dry out any remaining water.
dressing to taste.
You can mix and match the fresh greens, or the herbs, with what you have on hand or your preferred tastes, just make sure to wash and spin the greens to maintain quality and texture.
Prior to serving, drizzle about ¼ cup of dressing over the salad and toss to Addcoat.additional
Serve with a garnish of fresh lemon zest.
Use clean hands to toss well until evenly distributed.
¼ cup mint leaves
SERVES: 6 PREPARATION TIME: 10 MINUTES
METHOD
½ cup lemon juice (approx. 3 lemons) Zest of 1 lemon
1 clove garlic, minced finely 1 teaspoons salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 Tablespoons honey
Place the rocket and fennel in the glass bowl and then add the zucchini ribbons, fresh mint, and dill sprigs.
RECIPE
Place the rocket leaves and the shaved fennel into cold water and rinse well, this will not only remove any impurities but will maintain crispness.
2 Tablespoons dill fronds Lemon zest for garnish
Kiln by Denby
Denby introduces a collection of warm and calming hues to your home. The organic and timeless shapes are complemented by a hand spray effect, adding a subtle pattern on each ceramic to create a tactile narrative filled with stories and textures. Safe to use in the oven, microwave, freezer, and dishwasher. The Kiln range is a reliable addition to any gathering.
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