Pancake or poached egg?
Poached eggs, I love a savoury brunch. My favourite is eggs on toast with smashed avocado and Vegemite at Toby’s Estate in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

The local I can’t live without?
Pies ‘n’ Thighs in Brooklyn for the chicken biscuit – fried chicken between a buttery scone served with hot sauce and honey butter – it’s the perfect sweet fix.

Burger or fish and chips?
If the fish and chips are amazing, I’ll usually go for that, but I do love burgers, especially from Five Leaves in Brooklyn, or The Spotted Pig in West Village.

Music to cook to?
I love listening to my ‘classic’ playlists when I cook, which include The Doors, Cream and The Beach Boys.

Ingredient you can’t get enough of?
Truffle salt. It’s my favourite scent, and can take a boring dish to the next level.

Best spot for a caffeine fix?
Coffee is not the greatest in the US. In NYC, I like Ruby’s cafe in Nolita, or Saturdays in SoHo. Back in Australia, the coffee tastes so good! I prefer the little hole-in-the wall cafes.

How do you style your dinner table?
I like the rustic-chic look: think wildflowers, mismatched antique plates and retro glasses. I buy my vintage glassware from Etsy, and I love old Mason jars.

Most bizarre thing you’ve eaten?
Haggis burger, in Scotland. It was OK until I started thinking about it.

Best place for a small bites?
Vanessa’s Dumpling House in Williamsburg and on the Lower East Side. The wontons with spicy sauce are super-tasty.

Lastest food discovery?
Creme brulee doughnut from Doughnut Plant in Manhattan’s East Village.

Best meal off the beaten track?
The Bahamas – I was taken to a beach where I had the freshest ceviche of my life.

Last weekend on earth – where are you eating?
Sydney, eating all my childhood favourites, particularly meat pies, and wedges with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce. I can’t get either of them in the US unless I make them myself.

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