Monthly Archives: August 2012

Tarte Tatin

Ever since the first MasterChef Tarte Tatin challenge, I’ve been wanting to give one a go.  So I gave two a go, a pear (on the right) and an apple (on the left). Next time I’ll even have a go at the … Continue reading

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The Little Baby Cheeses……

I travelled south for an hour to Woodbridge District High School where I was to spend my day learning to make camembert. I had a great day and learnt so much about milk, cheese, enzymes, bacteria, and mould, amongst other … Continue reading

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Thai Cashew Chicken “GAI PAD MED MA-MUANG”

This is my favourite Thai dish. I am sure it is not a completely authentic recipe, but it does taste just like what I used to get from the Thai take away where I used to live. Serves 4 Ingredients: … Continue reading

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Fish with Aromatic Indian Spices

I was fortunate enough to have lunch at Saffire‘s restaurant a few months ago and as an added bonus, Chef of the year Simon, was kind enough to let me have the recipe for the wonderful claypot spiced flathead that was … Continue reading

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