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    • Recipe of the week: Bread rolls
      • Ever wondered how we make our bread rolls? Well here is our recipe. Just a few notes before you start: – You will need a dough mixer/kenwood/kitchen aid or equivalent to knead this dough – It takes lots of practice to shape the rolls, so don’t give up straight away! – The fresh yeast can […]

    • Recipe of the week: Dark chocolate puddings
      • These chocolate puddings are deliciously decadent, best served with vanilla bean ice cream and without guilt! The great thing about this recipe is that it can be made in advance and left in the fridge until you are ready to bake off. Ingredients: 100g butter 155g sugar 100g dark chocolate 55g flour 3 eggs Method: […]

    • Life as a vegetarian
      • I recently underwent what I called “Vegetarian January”. For all of January I eschewed all meats and seafood. Interestingly enough when people found out they thought it was for health reasons. As an avowed carnivore my friends were convinced there was something wrong with me. I didn’t do it for any other reason than professional […]

    • Recipe of the week: Goats cheese souffle
      • Here is the recipe for our popular and delicious goats cheese souffle. Enjoy! Ingredients: 40g butter 45g flour 225ml milk – heated 75g goats cheese 20g grated parmesan 3 eggs – separated 1/2 tsp lemon juice Method: Melt the butter in a pot, then add flour, cook for 2 minutes. Slowly add heated milk to […]

    • Foods of 2015
      • 2014 left us with health conscious foods such as kale, freekeh, and chia seeds in our diets. This year, according to the Sydney Morning Herald foods such as quark (a german dairy product), black rice, buckwheat and matcha (a type of green tea) will replace these foods. Food trends are set by availability of product, […]

    • New York bagels
      • This time last year I was in New York experiencing the culinary delights that the city has to offer. Strangely enough, the food that I find myself missing the most are bagels. Bagels are pretty much a staple food in New York and were introduced to the city by the Jewish population a few decades […]

    • Recipe of the week: Raspberry Soufflés
      • Now most of us have tried savoury soufflés before, but has anyone had a dessert soufflé? This recipe is for raspberry soufflés but you can also substitute the raspberries for any other berry that you prefer. These dessert soufflés are best served with a berry compote, selection of fresh berries, or a generous serving of […]

    • The wild world of the interview
      • Having been an employer for some time I thought I would share some tips for those embarking on a job interview. This advice is born from recent experiences. 1- Be on time. It’s not my fault the bus is late. I don’t care. Catch the earlier one. 2- Bother to look online at my business. […]

    • Recipe of the week: Ricotta hotcakes
      • What better than to start the day with a breakfast of hotcakes! This recipe uses ricotta which makes the hotcakes lighter, creamier and also gives a more balanced flavour to the dish. Let us know how they turn out! Ingredients: 250g ricotta cheese 125ml milk 2 large eggs (separated) 100g plain flour 1 tsp baking […]

    • Recipe of the week: Chicken and leek pies
      • This is a great spring time recipe, best served with a light side salad of wild rocket and lemon vinaigrette. This recipe will make 1 large pie or 4-5 smaller individual pies. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons canola oil 4 chicken breasts, cut into 3cm pieces 1 leek, cut into 1cm-thick pieces 2 garlic […]

    • Spring fruit and vege
      • This week marks the first week of spring! One of the great things about different seasons is that they provide us with a variety of produce. It is important to cook with fruit and vegetables that are in season because it is when they taste their best, when they are most economic and they provide […]

    • Recipe of the week: Date and Walnut loaf
      • You may have tried our date and walnut loaf in the cabinet? Well here is the recipe! It is best served warm with a generous serving of butter! Ingredients: 1 cup chopped dates 1 cup boiling water 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup brown sugar 1 egg, beaten 1 cup chopped walnuts […]

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