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A site about Tasmania and its food, built by a Tasmanian chef. I was raised by a traditional forager, a man who knew how to survive and thrive without supermarkets. I have been told I am somewhat of an educated bogan, and I tend to agree. I hope you enjoy my flavours and find something that pleases you and your taste buds.

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Ox tongue is one of the many ‘poor man’s cuts’ of meat that have gathered a distinctive renaissance of late.

This tongue was removed from a bulls head I attained a little while ago.

It is a relatively simple recipe, best served with cheese, condiments, and crackers.

Category: Classic

Bruno the bull. A story of Tasmanian beef.
Classic, convicts, discovertasmania, Food tale

Bruno the bull. A story of Tasmanian beef.

Big Bruno, the bull of an island. Only a little island, on a big river, on another sorta little island. … Continue reading Bruno the bull. A story of Tasmanian beef.

Marmalade: Spread that s%t all over boy.
Classic, discovertasmania, Food tale, Reflective writing

Marmalade: Spread that s%t all over boy.

I got scolded a couple of times after my dad went to make his toast himself, and all that was left in the jar was orange rind. Continue reading Marmalade: Spread that s%t all over boy.

Marmalade
Classic, discovertasmania, Recipe

Marmalade

Commonly referred to as Scottish staple, while tracing its roots back to Spanish quince preserves, this classic preserve is a … Continue reading Marmalade

Milo pudding
Classic, Recipe

Milo pudding

Put together as an alternative to tea during World War 2, this beauty is still going strong in the hearts and taste buds of many. Continue reading Milo pudding

Chocolate sponge cake
Classic, Recipe

Chocolate sponge cake

Treat it kind of like the first date. Although you really want to just jump in and get on with it, it is always best to gently go through the motions to achieve the best outcomes. Continue reading Chocolate sponge cake

Fumet
bistro, Classic, Recipe

Fumet

Fumet, or fish stock, is a great way to use up your fish scraps and bones in order to enhance … Continue reading Fumet

Malt chocolate nougat
Classic, Recipe

Malt chocolate nougat

The earliest history of nougat dates back to 10th century Baghdad. Typically, and traditionally containing nuts, countless variations have bestowed … Continue reading Malt chocolate nougat

Chocolate ganache
Classic, Recipe

Chocolate ganache

Chocolate ganache was apparently invented in the 1850s after some water got spilt over some chefs chocolate, somewhere in France. … Continue reading Chocolate ganache

Coffee: The drug that fuels the world
Classic, Food tale, Reflective writing

Coffee: The drug that fuels the world

Making coffee was my first real hospo gig. 3 days out the front, on coffee, and two days out the … Continue reading Coffee: The drug that fuels the world

Big top capaccino
Classic, discovertasmania, Recipe

Big top capaccino

Australia’s answer to coffee, with sweet throff, done at home. INGREDIENTS The moka pot was invented by an Italian in … Continue reading Big top capaccino

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