Author: James Nicol

I am a chef, father, and food blogger. I enjoy telling food stories from a more down to earth, realistic point of view. Being a chef sure has changed from the days of being a refuge for the misfit to the social proper giant it has become today. My writing is a form of therapy, and it gives me control over my own destiny. I am a volunteer with the tourism industry council of Tasmania, for which is an initiative started to help regular people become involved in promoting my beautiful home. I hope you enjoy my flavours 🤘
Chocolate: The taste of pleasure
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Chocolate: The taste of pleasure

Now I don’t know if it was the cocky smugness that Matthew presented in his general demeanor, or if chef had just been ripped ‘a new one’ by the general manager that day, but Matthew was then besieged by our head chef for about 20 minutes in relation to the importance of behaving like a professional in his kitchen. Short hand writing, especially on the ‘needs ordering’ whiteboard, had no place in his kitchen. That kind of thing was for Muppets and amateur’s, in his mind anyway. Continue reading Chocolate: The taste of pleasure