Whisky in the jar
“Why are you such a tight arse dad” I had the nerve to say one evening. “WHAT WAS THAT BOY? … Continue reading Whisky in the jar
Tag: Classic
Fig Jam
#Pickle pro-tip: If you are going to dabble into the world of culinary lavender, do not under any circumstances just grab some from yours or your neighbors garden. Using standard lavender in cookery with f*”k your taste buds up for weeks. Find a supplier of the good stuff. I’m not joking. Continue reading Fig Jam
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.
Sweet short crust
A French chef Guillaume Tirel was the first one to prescribe the process, describing its preparation in his manuscript ‘Le … Continue reading Sweet short crust
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
Fumet, or fish stock, is a great way to use up your fish scraps and bones in order to enhance … Continue reading Fumet
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
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
Maritozzo con la panna
The mighty Maritozzo. Brioche bun loaded with whipped cream, then presented with jam. I researched an accompining treat the could … Continue reading Maritozzo con la panna
Lamb shanks
Lamb shanks are something that I have regularly seen on Tasmania’s menus my entire life. They are a cheap cut … Continue reading Lamb shanks