Crazy Cravings – Moroccan Lamb and Dukah Pizza
I’m Back, w00t!!! People have the strangest habits when it comes to food. I have friends that will crave poached eggs for afternoon tea and others that wouldn’t touch McD’s on a normal day but after a few beers two McAngus, twelve nuggets and an apple pie isn’t enough. I’m not sure what I crave...
Search for the Golden Ticket – Cherry Ripe Chocolate Ganache Tarts
There is something sort of magical about a chocolate bar. It is difficult to put your finger on what exactly it is. They are like a self contained dessert that can be enjoyed at anytime of day. There are numerous varieties so there is one for every persons taste. They are sold in a myriad...
Inspiration – Macadamia Dukkah Crusted Barramundi with Couscous
Food blogging is a strange beast. First comes an obsession (if you weren’t obsessed with food it would be a hard game to play), then comes the idea. Mine was to start a cooking blog where I could share all my crazy creations. I would never have guessed anybody would be so interested or I...
Nom Nom Nom – Mini Sweet Corn Arancini Balls
I am not very good at using up all the ingredients in my fridge. As a result there are always bits and pieces of all sorts of things just lying around. Occasionally I get motivated enough to find a recipe to finish off the scraps. Other times I leave things in there until they mutate...
It’s a Race – Banana Bread
This morning I woke up early, brewed myself a coffee and proceeded to catch up on episodes of MasterChef and Iron Chef from last week. At some point in my viewing I had an urge to eat. I was sitting where I sit now writing and thinking predictably about food. Like a flash it comes...
Real Tough Guy Sport – Osso Buco
With the World Cup over you would think it was time to return to normal sleeping patterns. However, this is not the case. Each year in the month of July the Tour de France cycling race is on. This race involves 21 sleepless nights on my part watching 198 guys on bikes riding between 170...
Extinction – Mini Chicken, Leek and Blue Cheese Pasties
We all get a little sad when we hear of animal species on the cusp of extinction. Often this can be due to the influence of humans in over fishing, hunting or destroying their natural environment. We are reminded that once the damage has been done it cannot be reversed and we will have lost...
Afternoon Tea – Cinnamon Tea Cake
afternoon tea (noun) A light midafternoon meal of tea and sandwiches or cakes; “an Englishman would interrupt a war to have his afternoon tea”# I think afternoon tea is probably one of the most likeable meals (if you could call it that) of the day. It fills that expansive period between lunch and dinner. At...
It’s Not Lupus! – Quince and Almond Tarts
I like cooking and eating sweet things as much (or maybe even a little more) as the next person. A little morsel of un-adulterated sin in ones mouth will cheer you up no matter what the mood. Unfortunately I have one issue. I have no finesse in the field of baking. It’s as if a...
Footy Fare – Lamb and Harissa Sausage Rolls
Currently we are in the thick of football season of pretty much every code. The rugby league is about to celebrate the annual State of Origin tournament, Aussie rules is going strong, Rugby Union is having the Super 14 finals and the test matches is about to begin and last but not least the Socceroos...
International Incident Party – Butterscotch Apple Dumplings
This is a quick post as I don’t have much time during the week to write a story. When I heard of the dumpling challenge my mind started racing. As I ordinarily cook very European foods or on the BBQ I would be out of my comfort zone. I love dumplings. Going to Yum Cha...
A Different Take on a Classic – Deconstructed Beef Wellington
During the tryouts for the top 24 in MasterChef Australia Gary Mehigan presented his version of Beef Wellington. Many of the contestants struggled with this classic dish that has been served for centuries. With a name like Wellington it must be a very English dish. However the original was almost a complete copy of the...
