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A Chef-turned-Account Manager's view on Chemical Use, Commercial Cleaning, Cooking, and Compliance.


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...


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...


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...


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...


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...


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...


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...


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...


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...


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...


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...


Wallaby Meat... You should be hopping onto it now!
Tasmania is the only place in the world where wallabies are harvested which makes it a very unique meat truly native to the Australian...


The Ultimate Aussie Pizza Guide
Pizzas are an easy and cost effective food option if you have several guests around. They can be made entirely from scratch or the main...


Mutton Bird - Is This Tassie's Best Kept Secret?
...move over chicken, move over duck! WHAT IS THE MUTTON BIRD? The Mutton bird, or Short-Tailed Shearwater, is a member of the petrel...


5 Simple Lemon Myrtle Recipes You'll Love to Cook
Australia's answer to the lemon! Grilled Lemon Myrtle Calamari Lemon Myrtle Smoked Chicken or Fish Lemon Myrtle Hot Toddy Lemon Myrtle...


Why is Hibiscus Gaining so Much Attention? This Will Explain it.
Rosella, or Roselle, (Hibiscus sabdariffa) is an exotic plant that commonly grows in tropical regions of the country and thought to have...


Spicing it up in the Kitchen!
Spices are in use all over the world, from the very familiar black pepper to the more obscure cambodge. With such a wide range of...


Showcasing Wattleseed, Kangaroo, and Illawarra Plums
3 Awesome Aussie Products, 7 Amazing Dishes CONTENTS What is Wattleseed? In The Beginning... Cooking Kangaroo What are Illawarra Plums?...


Cooking with Lavender
When thinking of Lavender a small crochet bag filled with dried leaves might come to mind, or a homemade oil diffuser may be another one....


20 Foods You Must Try
In no particular order, a selection of some uncommon ingredients mixed with a couple of basic, but awesome ones. These products are ones...
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