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Author Archives: ben
Inspirations and anniversaries
Then, a little inspiration stikes, and… The porcini works well with the Trevalla, and the tarragon works particularly well with everything. A slight modification of this dish, where the pork is the rib meat, the cream uses sour cream, and … Continue reading
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Hiatus back to simplicity
And sometimes you need a hiatus, to enjoy simplicity, executed well… Like infusing lamb burgers (ground Australian lamb shoulder has enough fat and flavour – no need for anything else!) over aromatic flames of Bay Laurel… Especially if they’re served … Continue reading
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The Brussels sprout
In 2014-2015 I conquered my last vegetable hurdle, the Brussels sprout. I can now say I enjoy eating every vegetable I know, provided it’s cooked appropriately. In the case of the Brussels sprout, “cooked appropriately” means cooking them in such … Continue reading
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“Paleo” Scotch Egg
Almond meal works surprisingly well as a flour dusting/batter substitute.
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MGM Dinner, January 2015
And if your sour chef-to-be happens to be essentially unavailable for cooking (even if available for dinner), reduce the number of diners, go a little more casual, and remain focussed on execution.
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GM Menu: Autumn 2014
In the throes of the autumn of 2014 (May), I came to the primary realisation that doing seven courses for nine people felt like significantly more time in the kitchen than I would prefer. The larger group of people also … Continue reading
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Ode to MX
There is nothing like learning from those who have been steeped in a regional tradition. The real food of the people is indeed rustic (what ‘everyday’ food isn’t?). It’s open to invariable interpretation (the people in that village make it … Continue reading
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‘The Sea’
Like so many dishes, this is at the concept phase of its evolution and I’m not sure it will make it any further – at least, if it does, it will seem like a completely different creature to its ancestry. … Continue reading
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