Poulet a la moutarde de Dijon – Chicken with a Dijon Mustard Sauce
My interpretation of a classic French dish from the Burgundy region. The sauce is really moorish, I couldn’t get enough of it.
Furniture Shopping Cuisine – Köttbullar – Swedish IKEA Meatballs
Last weekend I was in need of a small coffee table so I decided to brave the crowds at IKEA, Rhodes. It was a bit rainy out so I think half of Sydney had the same idea so I had to circle the very cramped car park stalking patrons until a park became free. Upon...
Yay New Camera – Tangy Honey & Mustard Chicken
W00t W00t I have my first DSLR Camera. I have made the plunge. After an unsuccessful attempt to score one as a Christmas present (even after heavy suggestions for much of November and December), I have made the plunge and purchased one. I have spent the last three days going to every website, camera shop...
New Years Resolution – Grilled Trout with Lemon and Parsley
I have awarded myself the illustrious title of World’s Most Negligent Blogger. I have left my blog unattended for just over two months. If I had done the same with a puppy or a kitten the RSPCA would have locked me up for sure. I would love to write a great story about how I...
The Fleeting Pleasure of Food – Bibimbap
Food is an amazing medium. It is both an impermanent and permanent form of art. Its presence is so fleeting that soon after it is created it is consumed by some hungry monster at the end of the table. However it remains a very permanent fixture in our lives as we all must eat to...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Ten Commandments of the Grill – Cafe de Paris Butter
I really like good quality and cheap pub meals. They usually have all the favourites like chicken parma, calamari rings and inevitably steak. Some places do these foods extremely well and matched with hot, crispy thickly cut chips and a few mates it is always a good time out. However many pubs do these foods...
