Mangoes would have to be number one on my list of all time favourite fruits. I think one of the nicer ways to enjoy their honey sweetness is in a classic and basic souffle.
Mango Souffle1 & 1/2 cups mango puree1/2 cup caster sugar1 teaspoon lemon juice4 egg yolks4 egg whites1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar2/3 [...]
Bread is such a wonderful thing to create. The tactility, the smells, the simpleness, the warmth and of course, the taste. These rolls can be knocked up fairly quickly as far as “hands on” contact is concerned. Most of the time is spent waiting for the darn things to rise!
Dinner Rolls1.5 cups [...]
Lucky Coq
179 Chapel Street, Windsor
Phone (03) 9525-1222
The Lucky Coq has become a bit of a regular haunt for after work drinks/eats in the last few months. Having replaced the ol’ Duke of Windsor, the Lucky Coq is a funky little pub come bar come winebar come cheap pizza establishment. The decor is lusciously quirky - [...]
I just love the blogsphere. I received an email from a reader, Lea, who was enquiring after my apprentice pastrychef-ing experience. After a few exchanged emails, she offered me this Kaesekuchen recipe, which is a German Cheesecake (Lea hails from Germany herself). I really love a baked cheesecake, and what I like about this one [...]
Bellbrae Harvest45 Portreath Road, Bellbrae, VictoriaPh. 5266 2100
Bellbrae Harvest is a gorgeous little place nestled deep within a valley of small rolling hills about 15 minutes from Torquay. I have dropped by the restaurant on numerous occassions over the last few years, enjoying it for it’s honest to goodness food and absolutely amazing desserts. [...]
Some people get rather passionate about paella (pah-ay-yah). Having many forms and variations it is generally a saffron infused rice spiked with chicken, rabbit, seafood / shellfish, snails, sausage (chorizo), vegetables etc. - pretty much whatever is best and freshest to hand. Back in the old days the typical Valencian version (the mother [...]
Brunetti City Square 214 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
Ever since I was knee high to a grasshopper, Brunetti’s has been a part of my life. A celebration in our family wasn’t complete without a Brunetti cake/s. We have devoured many a croquembouche or nocchiolato in our time, not to mention ricotta filled cannoli, an assortment [...]
Emzee of Emzeegee and the Hungry Three is a damn fine pastry chef who commits Random Acts of Sweetness (RAS) on a weekly basis. This weeks RAS are Spiced Honey Biscuits, which I decided to make this evening as the recipe just seemed too easy (you can find the recipe here).
These moreish cookies [...]
I totally adore the flavour of lemon, especially the zest. One of the best ways to get my fix is with a sweet, tart, buttery curd. It is delicious spread on toast with fresh ricotta, or as it appears here, spooned into bite-sized tart shells.
Lemon Curd (care of Stephanie Alexander - The Cook’s [...]
I printed this recipe off the internet ages ago, but can’t quite remember where I found it. So my apologies if this belongs to anyone.
Pepita, Cherry Tomato & Sage Dip500g cherry tomatoes1 medium red onion, sliced1 medium red chilli1 clove of garlic0.25 cup olive oil3 teaspoons sugar2 teaspoons fresh sage2 cups (320g) pepitas, toasted
Combine [...]
