Feasting on Art

I tend to always have several lemons always knocking around the shelves of my pantry because they are a perfect way to add flavour and freshness to any dish. When my lemon supply starts to get out of hand I often turn to one of my favorite citrus recipes to start using up my stash. It was only a matter of time before I created a whole menu devoted to my favorite yellow fruit. As it is winter here in Sydney it is the perfect way to get a big dose of Vitamin C, essential in fighting off all the pesky colds that hang around in gloomy weather.

{Citrus Menu}

appetizer
Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce

main
Lemon Risotto with Homemade stock

dessert
Orange & Lemon No Churn Ice Cream

beverage
Citrus Cordial with Fresh Mint

As soon as I saw the recipe for lime cordial on The Traveler’s Lunchbox I knew I had to make a batch. A sale on grapefruit and oranges prompted me into action and the result could not be more delicious. It became a sip of summer in my chilly Sydney flat. With Australia being my new home, I thought it was high time I featured some Australian art. Technically Weaver Hawkins is British but he was a significant artist in the 1940s in Sydney and his work is found in most of the public collections. A dynamic painting needs a dynamic drink and I find this to be the perfect partnership of art fare.

Weaver Hawkins, Little Group with Grapefruit, 1942
oil on board, 36 x 46 cm, Private collection

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