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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: convicts

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.

Beast mode
bistro, Classic, convicts, countrytasmania, discovertasmania, Food tale

Beast mode

Imagine a vending machine, one where you could simply chose your flavor, or many different flavors, tap your card, and out pops a puffer with your desired flavor. Continue reading Beast mode

Apple pie, rhubarb, lavender anglaise
bistro, Classic, convicts, Food tale, Recipe

Apple pie, rhubarb, lavender anglaise

Apple pie is a true Tasmanian classic. There was nothing better as a young fella after being dragged around by … Continue reading Apple pie, rhubarb, lavender anglaise

Long time between drinks!
bistro, Classic, convicts, countrytasmania, discovertasmania, Food tale, Recipe

Long time between drinks!

2006 “I’m keen to come down and have a look Fausto” I informed my potential employer. “no worries mate, see … Continue reading Long time between drinks!

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