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Recipe: Mussels Calabrian

August 10, 2010

Whilst attending a Southern Italian cooking class at Carrick, I was introduced to a mussel recipe of Southern Italian origin by Antonio Ruggerino, chef and owner of Verde Restaurant+Bar. The recipe is so quick & effortless to prepare, and yet, tasted so nice that it almost beggars belief.

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Wenger Knives & Verde Cooking Classes

August 6, 2010

When it comes to chef’s knives, I tend to prefer the heavier, European knives, mostly because it’s what I’m use to. I have a similar mindset to knives as Boris the Blade does with hand guns (a character from the movie Snatch, if you’re wondering). “Heavy is good. Heavy is reliable. If it doesn’t work, [...]

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Moreish – Cafe Ish

July 13, 2010

All-you-can-eat ribs. It’s such a beautiful concept that it almost makes me tear up at the thought. Tender, succulent crescents of meat that slips effortlessly off the bone. The finger licking goodness of the slightly sticky sweetness of the flavourful sauce. As much as your stomach will allow, and then a little more. I’ve been [...]

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The Home Baker – Brasserie Bread Workshop

June 30, 2010

Schiacciatta con L’uva, a rustic grape studded flat bread of Tuscan origin, was recently featured on a MasterClass episode of Season 2 of Masterchef Australia. During this MasterClass, Michael Klausen, CEO & Director of the popular artisan bakery Brasserie Bread, demonstrates the process of making this flat bread to a couple of the show’s contestants. [...]

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A Taste of Elegance – Tokonoma Shochu Lounge & Bar

June 10, 2010

Dim lights of orange and yellow cast rays of warmth, drawing forth a sense of comfort on an otherwise frigid winter’s evening. Lights, that barely give form to sophisticated cocktails and diners a like, provide an intimate mood of romance, elegance & class. A party of five gathers around a small table, some of whom [...]

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Down the Rabbit Hole – GourmetRabbit Launch Party

April 2, 2010

Denea aka Jessica Rabbit is the brainchild behind the newest food-&-beverage-centric publication on the block GourmetRabbit. A little while ago, a launch party was held at the French bistro & wine bar Tastevin in order to celebrate the launch of her print and online publication. The theme for the launch party was billed to be [...]

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Tasting Notes – A Guide to Taste of Sydney 2010

March 8, 2010

The Taste of Sydney Festival for 2010 is right around the corner (March 11 – 14). As the name implies, the festival gives one a taste of the culinary scene in Sydney. It showcases what this great city has to offer with regards to good food, whether that be a fine dining restaurant, or a [...]

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