The Table at Twenty-Two

21 October 2025

A white outdoor dining table set with clear glasses, plates with patterned green border, forks, knives, and cloth napkins. There is a loaf of bread with a lattice top on a wooden cutting board, a lit candle in a glass holder, and a glass of pink lemonade with lemon slices. Chairs with white slats are around the table, and green grass is visible in the background.
A table set for an outdoor meal featuring a wooden platter with various cheeses, fruits, crackers, and charcuterie. The table has white plates, glasses, cutlery, and candles, with a green glass bottle of sparkling water and a large glass of orange-colored drink with slices of citrus. The background shows a grassy area and white chairs. 
Golden, crispy, salty and fluffy focaccia, paired with a charcuterie board of goat’s cheese, Camembert, quince paste, prosciutto, blackberries and pickles.
A table with seafood and drinks. There is a whole fish garnished with herbs, lemon, and greens on a rectangular white plate. A bowl with roasted potatoes and vegetables, and another bowl with roasted vegetables are on the table. There are two glasses of rosé wine and a bottle of San Pellegrino sparkling water. A small candle is lit on the table. 
A roasted lamb shoulder, left on the bone, and generously coated in a homemade marinade of warm Moroccan spices, honey and olive oil. Served alongside oven-grilled barramundi with parsley, garlic, cracked pepper, flaky salt and plenty of lemon.
A table with a colorful salad with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and sliced vegetables on a white plate, a large tray of chopped green vegetables with cheese, a lit candle, and a bottle of beer.
A table with a colorful salad with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and sliced vegetables on a white plate, a large tray of chopped green vegetables with cheese, a lit candle, and a bottle of beer. 
Heirloom tomatoes and tomberries with rocket, stracciatella and olive oil, alongside a green goddess salad with parsley, mint, feta, avocado, chickpeas and cucumber.
A birthday celebration outdoors at night, with a table decorated with a large strawberry cake topped with strawberries and flowers, a bottle of wine, glasses of red wine, a glass of orange drink, flowers, candles, and people sitting around the table.
A woman serving dessert at a dinner party with a large chocolate cake topped with blueberries, bottles of sparkling wine, and various glasses on a table decorated with flowers and candles. 
A cocoa pavlova topped with fresh strawberries, whipped cream and jam, alongside a generous tray of tiramisu, ladyfingers soaked in strong fresh espresso, Frangelico and Kahlúa, layered with vanilla-bean mascarpone cream and finished with dark dutch cocoa powder.
To my beautiful friends and family, thank you for making this evening so special. There is nothing I love more than having everyone gathered around one table, sharing food, chatting for hours and smiling and laughing. I loved every minute of it, and I would happily cook the whole feast again just to do it all over with you. Thank you mum and dad for helping put everything together <3

Around Our Christmas Table

A table set with various dishes including sliced bread, roasted meat, broccoli, a colorful vegetable salad, roasted eggplant, and two glasses of pink and clear drinks. There are utensils and napkins on the table.

December 2025

Christmas Day

Generous slices of leftover apricot-glazed ham.

A creamy yet light and tangy potato salad with parsley, Dijon mustard, pine nuts and lemon.

A fresh salad of sweet figs, rocket, parmesan, sprouts and roasted walnuts.

Garlic-roasted Brussels sprouts.

Even more focaccia and obviously a box of Maldon salt.

A table with various dishes, including salad, potato salad, sliced meats, bread, and drinks, with a person serving food.

Christmas Eve

Christmas ham glazed in a sticky, sweetly spiced apricot marinade and studded with cloves.

Honey-roasted pumpkin with rosemary and feta.

Fresh tomato, cucumber, red onion and feta salad with white wine vinaigrette.

Herby parsley, mint and mixed-grain salad.

Garlic-roasted broccoli.

And, obviously, a generous tray of fresh focaccia.

A dessert topped with strawberries, raspberries, chocolate shavings, and whipped cream on a white plate, a bowl of raspberries, a lit candle, and a Christmas tree in the background.

Mum’s famous cocoa pavlova, topped with clouds of mascarpone cream, fresh raspberries and strawberries, and plenty of grated dark chocolate.