A very big Merry Christmas from Team RecipeTin!!
We really did try for a respectable photo. Think – iPhone set up precariously on a DIY tripod involving a ladder, upturned bucket and jam jar to hold it upright. She sets the timer, yells “SMILE EVERYONE!”, dashes into the shot.
Multiple takes later, with feedback such as “STEPHEN WHY DO YOU LOOK STRESSED” and “HERRON, STOP HIDING!!!”, this was the best of the bunch:
Which, truthfully, looks entirely awkward and is not us at all.
THIS is us:
One take was all it took!
The RecipeTin Crew
So there I am with my motley crew on the last day of work at our new RecipeTin Meals food bank kitchen. Starting from the front left:
RecipeTin’s head Chef JB who has become very much a part of the face of RecipeTin over the past year, touring Australia with me for food demo events and working alongside me every single day to create, test, photograph and film the recipes on our website and other publications;
Mama RecipeTin aka the Queen, the voice, cook and photographer behind RecipeTin Japan and the one person who will tell me off without hesitation, in front of anyone, at any time;
Me!
Dan-the-Man, our Kitchenhand at RecipeTin Meals!
Herron my video editor, hiding on the very left, our shy, innocent one – until she unleashes her wicked sense of humour….
Elke, the most recent addition to our team, my new assistant. Only with us for 2 months, but it feels like 2 years!
Chef Hannah, part of our RTM team, trying to hide. Do not let her size fool you, she is a pocket rocket in the kitchen!
My brother Goh, IT guru and a walking food encyclopaedia. His knowledge about foods and cooking from all around the world is mind-blowing.
Inggrid our human calculator who makes sure our books are squeaky clean and that I’ll never go to jail for tax fraud; and
Stephen, hiding at the very back, our boss Chef at RTM. One of the funniest people I have ever met in my life – and also the man at the helm of the RecipeTin Meals kitchen where we have never, ever missed a meal delivery to those in need since we started.
I call us a “motley crew” because any outsider looking at us would see a mish-mash of people from all walks of life, representing 8 different countries, yet all Australian at heart. Together, with Mr Dozer, we make up Team RecipeTin, and we want to wish you all a very, very MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
Ah, yes, speaking of Dozer! He wasn’t in the team photo because it was at RTM which is a proper commercial kitchen subject to health and safety regulations. Which includes – no dogs. Which we do not complain about because these rules are in place for a reason.
But, as you would know, Christmas related photos of Dozer are in no way lacking. In fact, my camera roll is filled with them:
Ahh look, here he is, claiming ownership of a present that isn’t his (but it does contain food – so we must all commend him for his superior sense of smell):
Then there he is a mere 5 minutes later – given up. Dozer! I’m surprised, you know perseverance is rewarded!
Merry Christmas!
Thank you for cooking along with us, your kind messages of support as we’ve moved through (another!) year of many firsts, from searching for and finding a new kitchen for RecipeTin Meals, touring Australian with the Good Food and Wine Show, TV slots, magazine shoots, hosting reader dinners, selling my forever home, living in the RT office (yes I’m still living at work!!😭). We visited Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, MUDGEE, Newcastle, Hunter Valley and next year we’ve got Adelaide & Tasmania in our sights!!
Through it all there’s been so much laughter, and SO MUCH GOOD FOOD. And you, our readers, you are the reason we are here doing what we do and the reason we love what we do. The feedback you give us, the emails you send, the messages you leave on recipes, the interactions on social media – you are our community, our world, the reason we get so much joy in what we do.
So THANK YOU!! Sending you all a giant virtual hug!
I’ll be offline for a few days from today until the 28th of December. I’ve been answering some emergency cries for help on top-hitting Christmas recipes here on my website and no doubt if I happen to spot some during my “break”, I won’t be able to resist. So leave your questions on the recipe!
Merry Christmas everyone! – Nagi & Dozer x ❤️
Just wanted to let you know how much we love you out here in California. I introduce everyone I can to your website. Not only are your recipes amazing, food always come out delicious. I’m Greek (and love that you have so many Greek recipes) but was introduced to you for some Asian meals I wanted to try. Now you’re my go to for anything I’m looking to cook – or if I need ideas! Thank you
I just saw this but I’d like to say BIGGEST THANKS to this wonderful crew for making delicious recipes! I swear, every time I try a new recipe, I always go to your website to check if you have your version. 🙂 Thank you, thank you! You have made me love cooking, Nagi & the rest of RecipeTinEats!
I found you because my friend. Neither roast chuck recipe. She shared the recipe and it had to be the best detailed recipe I’ve seen in forever. If not ever. for instance the details for ingredient amounts and the difference of wines that should be used is so helpful! I almost never sign up for anything with my email, but I quickly signed up with your site. You guys look like a blast
in the Christmas photos! Happy New Year you animals!
Love your webpage and your enthusiasm for anything in the kitchen. I always check your recipes and have had 100% success thank you and a happy 2024 to you, your crew and Dozer.
I’m a little late reading this wonderful post by you.. I absolutely love your wonderful pictures and your group of mismatched people from many countries and of course your Dozer.. and you.. Have a super wonderful 2024..
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! Congratulations on all your achievements and thank you for all your wonderful recipes! I tell everyone I can about your website – family members, coworkers, fellow hockey moms, strangers on the street! LOL cheers to the new year (from Canada)
Credit to all you have achieved Nagi you should be so proud of yourself and your team. Have made many of your recipes over the years and will continue to do so. Thank you xo
Nagi and Dozer,
My, how have you grown!!!
I am so happy for you and Dozer (even if he can’t go in the big kitchen).
My hope for you is to keep on growing while leaving space for a personal life an for Dozer, long happy HEALTHY days full of beach time, friends and mommy’s food.
Love and great wishes from the land up north🇨🇦
Happy Holidays to you and your crew. A special cuddle for Dozer. Have a blessed 2024 🌟
I would love to say merry Christmas an a happy new year to you, Dozer and you team.
I love your recipes
Thank You for all the wonderful receipes you have given everyone, I hope that you enjoy the time off and stay safe.
Happy New Year to all at RTE & RTM, Sorry forgot RTJ.
Happy new year to you , Dozer and your great RTE team. I Love all your pictures, but the best one is you with Dozer. You two even look alike, So happy!!! before I look at a recipe I first have to see what our furry friend has been up to! Enjoy your little time off and thanks to you and a big hug to dozer!
Ha ha – I love that you see the similarities!!! HUGS to you too Dorette – N xx
Love Love Love your recipes
Not forgetting that gorgeous
golden haired boy
Thanks Noelene!!! Happy New Year – N x
You are my first resource for everything I want to cook because you’re spot on!
Thank you for all the joy & inspiration these past years. THIS photo of You & Dozer… absolutely the best ever!! Sooo HAPPY 💞
Aww thanks Tanya!! N x
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEARS.
You too Northa! N xx
Happy Holidays! Love Me Some Dozer!
Absolutely love receiving your emails and recipes. Thank you! I confess the best bit is really seeing what Dozer has been up to. Happy New Year to you, Dozer and the team! xx
Merry Christmas to you Nagi, Dozer and the rest of the gang at RTE
Thank you Nerissa!! Right back at ya – N x
Thank you for the knowledge, fun and love you share.
Cheers to another blessed year! My hugs to Dozer!
Hi Nagi
Just read your post about Bill Granger.
I too have most of his cook books well thumbed. Will be sadly missed.
So young.
Love your recipes and your cook book.
All the very best for the new year.