Category Archives: Eggplant

Australia Day Menu

Posted on February 4, 2013 by ben

Australia Day means lamb, not so much because Sam Kekovich tells (Anglo?) Aussies it does. More because, of all the readily available meats available in Australia, lamb is possibly the best. But before the lamb, a seafood starter. Every time … Continue reading →

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Christmas Menu 2012

Posted on January 23, 2013 by ben

White truffle custard, mushroom ragu From the first time I made Thomas Keller’s white truffle custards I served them with a mushroom “ragu” rather than Keller’s black truffle “ragu” of veal stock base. I feel mushroom and truffle is a … Continue reading →

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Christmas menu

Posted on December 26, 2011 by ben

Pheasant and Quail Terrine, beetroot salad, raisin purée Terrine: pheasant leg and breast, quail breast, chicken livers, prosciutto, seasoning, white wine. Beetroot salad: grated fresh beetroot, dressing of red wine vinegar, lime juice, soy sauce and honey. Raisin purée: plumped … Continue reading →

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Early Spring Menu

Posted on September 24, 2011 by ben

Starter The Tapanappa Pinot Noir 2010 from Parawa, Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia, had a nice nose of very dark cherry, some dry brown leaves, a touch spice (cinnamon-like). I’d like to see more texture on the palate (which was also … Continue reading →

Posted in Brocolli, Canapé/Hors d'œuvre, Cheese, Coffee, Dessert, Eggplant, Fruit, Grapefruit, Ingredient, Kiwifruit, Lamb, Menu, Nuts, Pea, Sorbet, Uncategorized, Zucchini | Leave a comment