Season of Risotto

Following a recent acquisition of an outstanding cookbook on risotto, the last few weeks have been a proper season of risotto at the Lodge's outpost in Australia.

A personal favourite is the Strawberry Risotto. Yes, strawberries, I do concur: the very thought seems one reeking of the air of insanity. Yet, despite appearances, this dish is a dark horse.

Other notable dishes of late include: Rocket Risotto ...



Leek and Pancetta Risotto ...



And last but not least, Beetroot Risotto ...



Incidentally, the aforementioned cookbook was bought at Books for Cooks in Melbourne. A further proof to my claim that Melbourne is a fine place for gastronomical adventures.

Beetroot relish and goat's cheese starter

Now this is an example of creativity. Laura made this starter by improvising over two of the recipes in the Laundry Cookbook, and it was great. The sweet beetroot relish goes very well with the cheese. I loved it. The photo is a bit dark, though, but it's enough to set your mind going. Can you feel the pull?