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Experiments in Dulce de Leche 2 – A Question of Time

January 14, 2011

Experiments in dulce de leche gets a revisit, this time investigating the question of cooking time and doneness.

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Recipe: “Dead Sea” Crackling

January 3, 2011

Christmas lunch. For me, as I’m sure for a lot of people, it’s one of the most memorable meals of the year. It’s not so much about the food as such, as good as it often is. It’s more about the gathering of the extended family together to share an indulgent, communal feast prepared with [...]

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SIFF For the Love of Seafood

December 11, 2010

A large throng of people gathered one lovely spring morning at the Sydney Fish Markets, Pyrmont as the Crave Sydney International Food Festival (SIFF) event For the Love of Seafood was about to commence. The festival, now in its second year, touts itself as “a celebration of all things seafood”. Fishermen and their families gather, [...]

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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. Pin it

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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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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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Crook, Line and Sinker – Deep Sea Fishing Charters

January 28, 2010

Imagine spending an afternoon on the water, just past the heads of Sydney Harbour in a small charter vessel courtesy of Deep Sea Charters. A beautiful, clear Summer’s day. The wide blue yonder stretches out before you as far as the eye can see. Moderate temperates with a cool sea breeze, carrying the fresh scent [...]

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