Hello my loves,

Yes, you heard it here first! I've had SO much fun being back in the Hearth kitchen for the last few weeks that I've decided to open her back up for a series of beautiful dining events: my Intimate Autumn Dinners. As of this Friday, I'll be officially allowed to have ten beautiful souls dining in at any one time, and so I've created an incredibly delicious autumnal set menu packed with local, seasonal and beautifully raised produce. I'll be offering it on Friday evenings, starting on Friday 22 May, AND OH MY SWEET EARTH AM I EXCITED!!!! I simply can't wait to be cooking for you all again, I'm wriggling like a puppy at the thought of it :). Right now menu-wise I'm feeling:

Entree: Sustainably-sourced kingfish ceviche with lemon and thyme granita, black salt and olive oil
Main: Some form of deliciously slow-braised, unctuous, marshmallow-like autumnal meat (I'm still in consultation with our pasture-raised butcher about exactly which animal and cut is most delicious right now)
Main side: Roasted seasonal pumpkin with tahini miso dressing and caramelised walnuts
Dessert: Spiced sticky date pudding with butterscotch sauce and cream (YES, SHE IS BACK, HEARTH & SOUL'S ALL-TIME FAVOURITE DESSERT IS BACK!!!!!!)

There may be tweaks or changes to the menu as the weeks roll on, as always the harvest will dictate what we create for you, so I'll be cooking each week with what the earth wishes to send me. There'll be a vegetarian menu too, and we will accomodate all dietary requirements, you just need to let us know on the booking form. Our gorgeous wine list will also be available for your imbibing pleasure :).

Our first service is on May 22nd, starting at 7pm - there are only ten places available for each service, pre-purchase is essential, and they're $77 each for our three-course set menu. You can purchase yours here. I've installed a lovely new table in our beautiful lounge room, and this will be available for private dining for one party of two per service (think low lights, flickering candles and comfy couches to snuggle on before, after or during your meal). And of course, there's also our gorgeous feasting table, also festooned with candles, and offering you a birds-eye view of our open kitchen where you can watch me create your meals.

I know I've already said this, but I AM SOOOO EXCITED!!!! Nothing brings me greater joy than creating nourishing deliciousness to feed you, and I am over the moon to heading back to the kitchen! I can't wait to see you there 💛.

Love, Rachel xxx