Nornie Bero’s Pepperberry Pickled Mackerel with Wattleseed Mustard
Mackerel makes a stunning debut Nornie Bero brings big heart and bold native flavours to every dish she creates. A proud Torres Strait Islander, host of Island Echoes (SBS) and the force behind Melbourne’s beloved Mabu Mabu, Nornie joined the 2025 Narooma Betta Home Living Cooking Demonstrations to share her take on pickled blue mackerel […]
Clayton Wells’ Tiger Prawn & Guanciale Skewers With Smoked Rosemary
Smokey skewers, made for sharing Merivale Executive Chef Clayton Wells brought serious flavour to the 2025 Narooma Betta Home Living Cooking Demonstrations with his Tiger Prawn & Guanciale Skewers, served on a bed of fragrant smoked rosemary. Known for his inventive, produce-driven dishes at top venues like Narooma’s Quarterdeck, Lynch’s and Queen Chow, Clayton’s recipe […]
Mr Bold’s Abalone & Mushroom Dumplings
A Bold take on Narooma’s bounty For more than a decade, Narooma’s fresh, local seafood and produce have been championed by Alan Newbold, his wife Kim and the team at Mr Bold’s Catering Co. Their cafe, Mr Bold Next Door is an oasis, serving fabulous coffee, small bites, their famous Wednesday lunches, take home meals […]
Rock Oysters with Chef Hao Chen, Raku Dining
A master with the sushi blade Hao Chen, a Shanghai native, abandoned a future in computer science to chase his dream to become a sushi chef. He is now a master with the sushi blade and his Canberra restaurant Raku Dining has earned, and kept, several chefs hats. He says his journey is ongoing. We […]