asian inspiration

Spring has sprung in Annabel's Wanaka garden and she’s already picking the first crisp snow peas of the season to use in a zingy Thai Carrot Salad.

She heads off in her trusty yellow truck to meet an artisan chocolate maker, then invites her new friend back for an Asian-inspired dinner of caramelised pork belly with ginger miso greens and sticky rice.

And what could be better for dessert than silky chocolate and orange pots made using artisan chocolate and oranges from Annabel’s courtyard garden?

On this page you'll find recipes and bonus videos from this episode. All the rest of the recipes from the series are in the accompanying book, Annabel Langbein: The Free Range Cook - Through the Seasons, Sorry – this book is out of print

behind-the-scenes photo gallery

A covered arbour creates a shady spot for summer entertaining.

A covered arbour creates a shady spot for summer entertaining.
I like to hang candles in trees create ambience at night.

I like to hang candles in trees create ambience at night.
Old preserving jars make great candleholders, sheltering the flame from the wind. Wedge them firmly in place with pebbles or sand.

Old preserving jars make great candleholders, sheltering the flame from the wind. Wedge them firmly in place with pebbles or sand.
I love that moment of anticipation when the table is set and ready and the guests are about to arrive.

I love that moment of anticipation when the table is set and ready and the guests are about to arrive.
It's all hands on deck to ferry the meals to the table.

It's all hands on deck to ferry the meals to the table.
How lucky are we to enjoy good food and good times around the table?

How lucky are we to enjoy good food and good times around the table?

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Want to find out more about this episode? Check out my blog inspired by my experiences while filming the show.
Find out more about Season One of The Free Range Cook
Find out more about Season Two of The Free Range Cook: Simple Pleasures