In June, we embarked on a delightful culinary journey, crafting a Japanese-inspired canapé menu to complement the exquisite wines from Grace Wines, a distinguished Japanese winery. This was my first encounter with these wines, and they surpassed all expectations with their spectacular flavors and incredibly well-balanced structure. The wines were delicate and subtle, yet possessed a profound depth that underscored their elegance.
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Basic truffle butter
This is one of the easiest recipes with left over truffle, Sometimes we add a little choped anchovy or olive to the mix as a source of rich saltiness, however ingredients like this reduce the self life.Just make sure that your butter is at room temperature.
Read MoreIn the whirlwind of running a private chef and busy catering business, there's always an element of unpredictability. My wife often jokes with me, especially when I'm bone tired after crafting unforgettable experiences for our clients, saying, "We won't be doing that anymore, will we?" It's true, we're constantly revaluating our service, menus, pricing and strategies. But when it comes to the demands of our clients, I'm often a "yes man."
Read MorePebbly Beach Escapes is, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful and peaceful locations on the NSW coast. A wonderful collection of accomodation reminese of the classic Australian summer holiday home gone luxuary. I was lucky enough to be invited to stay and cook for an entire week for a family celebrating a special birthday event at Pebbly Beach escapes. The brief was mainly vegan and vegetarian food with a little bit of local seafood and a nod to gluten free.
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