Darina Allen: Three recipes from the indomitable chef Jess Murphy

"She grew up in a rural township in Wairoa in New Zealand, where she learned first-hand what it meant to live in a community that cherishes and looks after each other, making the most of what the land has to offer."

Jess Murphy’s vibrant presence fills the room wherever she goes, her energy, vitality and sense of deliciously irreverent fun enliven everyone around her. Pics: Nathalie Marquez Courtney

Jess Murphy’s vibrant presence fills the room wherever she goes, her energy, vitality and sense of deliciously irreverent fun enliven everyone around her.

Jess is a powerhouse of ideas and empathy – a force of nature.