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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.

Tag: Tasmania

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.

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

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

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

Peasant food
bistro, Classic, discovertasmania, Food tale

Peasant food

A lovely warming spring day in Tasmania that nicely baked the essence of lamb shit all through our classic old purple Valiant was enough to send my father into a very rare rant of expletives. Continue reading Peasant food

Lamb shanks
bistro, Classic, Recipe

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

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

Poking the bear
Food tale, Reflective writing

Poking the bear

#Pro tip: The hatred bestowed upon those that dare to be different, is born from the envy of those who fear to do the same. Continue reading Poking the bear

Future food
Food tale

Future food

As technology grips all aspects of our lives, one can only assume it is just a matter of time before … Continue reading Future food

Kitchen diamonds
Food tale

Kitchen diamonds

“Want some truffles Jimmy” quipped the boss man one cold, damp and eyrie winter night, in the Tasmanian midlands. “Chocolate … Continue reading Kitchen diamonds

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