Over a year ago we were fortunate to have a special guest post, by former MasterChef contestant Brendan Pang. Since his first appearance on Masterchef he has been busy from social worker to TV cook, the opening of his first dumpling kitchen in Fremantle called Bumplings and more recently contestant of Masterchef Series 11. He shares his simple yet nostalgic chocolate cupcake recipe. A food prodigy to two quintessential women in his life—his baker mum and home cook grandmere (grandmother)—Brendan owes a lot of his influences to his Asian and Mauritian heritage.
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Which cheese goes well with which wine? In this guest post, Danicia Quinlan, managing director of Fromage Artisans, shares her knowledge on how best to pair different kinds of cheese and wine. Continue reading “Sweet Dreams Are Made of Cheese And Wine”
Why Artisan Butter Is All The Butter You Need
Butter, as we all know, is a staple ingredient in the kitchen. Spread it on bread, add it to a pan for sauteing, mix it with batter, or top a stack of pancakes with it—there is no way you could hate butter. But to love it even more? Yes, there is a way. Continue reading “Why Artisan Butter Is All The Butter You Need”
Is Beekeeping For You?
Beekeeping or apiculture may not be the most sophisticated job in the world, but it’s a hero’s job. And to be successful at it, you need to be really keen and patient. Anyone can “bee” a hero in their own backyards and get a sweet reward. Continue reading “Is Beekeeping For You?”