Australian Seasonal Produce Calendar
We all know the benefits for choosing produce that's in season. It's cost effective, produce is at it's best, and it helps to support...
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WHO WOULDA THOUGHT!
A Chef-turned-Account Manager's view on Chemical Use, Commercial Cleaning, Cooking, and Compliance.
Risotto Done Right
I've heard a lot of horror stories when it comes to making risotto. Whether it's too gluggy, too much stirring, too dry, too bland, etc....
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National Cook For Your Pets Day... It’s actually a thing!
National Cook For Your Pets Day is celebrated annually on November 1st and is popular with pet owners throughout the US. It is said to...
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Your Guide to Dressings, Sauces, and Marinades.
If the supply is dry, make your own on the fly. There have been many challenges facing the hospitality industry over the past 12 or so...
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Could This Goat be the G.O.A.T.
Goat is a widely accepted meat that has been consumed for centuries. It’s high in protein, low in fat, low in cholesterol, therefore the...
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Possum anyone!
Australia has over a dozen species of possum found in most areas of the country. They live in trees and high shrubs surviving mostly on...
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Lemon Aspen - Tiny Fruit, Powerful Punch
Lemon Aspen trees are mostly found in the tropical regions of Australia where there is lots of water and good drainage. They can,...
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Not Your Typical Bug Dish, These are Moreton Bay's Finest
The Moreton Bay bug is a species of slipper lobster found throughout the tropical and subtropical waters of the Northern half of...
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The Riberry, Australia's Answer to the Clove!
Riberries are a very unique fruit having a distinct clove-like flavour with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg and are mildly sour. They are a...
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Abalone, Step Up your Shellfish Game!
Abalone meat has long been considered a delicacy in various parts of the world and some cultures consider it to be a symbol of wealth and...
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Ok, That's a Wrap... A Paperbark Wrap
Paperbark comes from the Paperbark Tree, Melaleuca quinquenervia, and is commonly found up the East Coast of Australia around coastal...
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The Less Common Aussie Meats
Considering the following are either protected or difficult to get hold of, this post is more an information source or reference point...
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Hopping Mad for Rabbit!
Rabbit meat is quite popular in countries such as Spain, Italy, and parts of China however in Australia rabbit consumption has declined...
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Don't Let Hunger Damper Your Mood!
Aussie Bush Damper, any way you like it. Damper was developed back in settlement days of Australia when stockmen had only sacks of flour...
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Macadamia Nuts... Versatile, Healthy, Awesome!
History Nutrition Macadamia Milk Other Uses Culinary Uses Orange and Macadamia Nut Crusted Barramundi Fillet Macadamia, White Chocolate...
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Gumleaf Oil - Not Just For Koalas
Gumleaf oil offers a very unique flavour that can be used in a variety of dishes. There are a lot of varieties available for different...
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Stock Standard
Your Guide to Beef, Chicken, and Fish Stocks Stocks are the base for many dishes and a well-made stock can mean the difference between a...
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Cooking with Cuttlefish
Move over squid and octopus, your cousin is out of hiding. Cuttlefish are often mistaken for calamari or squid, and while they are all...
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What Comes First, the Quail or the Quail Egg?
Why not both at the same time! It doesn't really matter because here you'll find out how you can cook the eggs and the meat to come up...
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Smoothing Away the Hangover
If you’ve ever experienced a good proper hangover you’ll be familiar with waking up with a dry mouth, a thumping headache, feeling...
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