I love Ostro - real food and life-enhancing Nigella Lawson Since its release in 2017, Ostro has gained a legion of fans who adore Julia Busuttil Nishimura for her generous, uncomplicated, seasonal food. Julia's interpretations of dishes from Italy and the Mediterranean feel both timelessly familiar and altogether fresh and new. This is modern Australian eating with respect for the past. Guiding us through the uniquely satisfying experience of making pasta or pizza dough from scratch, recipes such as ricotta tortelloni with butter, sage and hazelnuts and plenty of flavourful salads and simple meals for days when time is scarce. Slow down, take your time and enjoy it.
As Julia shows us, some of the best recipes are those that have been passed down for generations and streamlined to perfection along the way, such as her perfect lemon olive oil cake. But we also need the odd show-stopper, such as a chocolate layer cake with espresso frosting, on standby for special occasions! This is simple food that is comforting and generous in spirit. 'I love it, a truly brilliant first book' Jamie Oliver
