An Indian Food Experience

India, the land of a thousand dishes. Delivered hot and fresh via a bicycle.

That’s the luxury many Indian middle class workers can afford.

For around $30 a month lunch is delivered from their home to work everyday for 6 days a week. The food couriers even pick up the dirty dishes and take them home at the end of the day.

There’s only one thing better than a home cooked meal - a meal cooked at home in India!

Poutine Canadian Cuisine

Some friends of mine are over in Canada skiing. Howdy!

They’re having a ball. Canada looks great and they have been getting some snow. There’s only one problem…Poutine, a favourite dish of our Canadian counterparts that was actually invented in Quebec.

Ingredients
Chips
Chunky Cheese Curd
Gravy

Preparation
1. Cook chips and place in a bowl
2. Cook Gravy
3. Pour cheese curd and gravy on top

Are you a fan of Poutine?

Vegemite Toast…Australia Day Hangover Cure

Vegemite is a treasure to anyone who grew up on it in Australia.

Marmite and other alternatives just don’t cut it, no matter what any Pom tells you!

Apparently Vegemite is actually a good hangover cure. I wouldn’t know because I’ve never had a hangover, but the Vitamin B and Salt content in it helps you return to normal faster.

So if you’ve had you’re lamb and enjoyed a little too much to drink on Australia day this recipe is for you!

Ingredients:
2 slices of bread
Tub of margarine
Vegemite

Instructions:
1. Put the toast in the toaster
2. When browned remove and butter with margarine while still hot
3. Spread a small amount of Vegemite on the buttered toast
4. Slice however you please and enjoy

Have a Lamb Chop this Australia Day

Australia Day is tomorrow, and it’s more than just a day off. It’s a chance to enjoy a tasty BBQ and a few cold ones with family and friends.

Assuming the BBQ is all ready and the coals are warm, why not cook up some Australian Lamb this Aussie day?

From the mouth of Sam Kekovich “You don’t need to be an overpaid pinstripe parasite from a millionares factory, to be truly happy you just need a chop and a cold one”!

Food Sculptures - Amazing

Currently away from the kitchen, so instead I’m enjoying this series of food sculptures which are unbelievable!

BBQ Pigeon on Skewers

This may be a surprise to most but pigeon is quite a treat in many parts of the world, although it’s not readily available in local supermarkets or deli’s.

I haven’t tasted it myself, has anyone tried it? What does it taste like?

One tip I can give you though, best not to eat city birds, like the ones you see on George St eating Maccas off the ground.

Below is a humorous home video guide to hunting pigeons :-)

I’ll be on the hunt to try pigeon soon and will find a nice recipe to share.

How to close a bag of food without using clips or seals!

Keep your chips crisp!

The Pizza Party

A while ago some friends (Tim, George & Ryan) and I ventured out of town for some tom-foolery down in not so sunny Kiama.

We did the usual and headed to the shops on the way to buy some dinner. Initially it was going to be a bbq affair but the weather was overcast and we all quickly agreed to go with pizzas instead. We parted ways and joined again at the checkout with an assortment of ingredients and some supermarket banter.

We used the new self checkout but had a little trouble wrestling the technology. I have to admit I think we got the rocket for free, oops! The whole deal cost about $50 which ended up over-feeding 5 of us.

And then we were on our way. When we arrived at George’s we poured ourselves an ale, pre-heated the oven to 180C and chopped, diced and sliced all of our ingredients and placed them in bowls.

Then the fun began with each of us styling our own pizza to share. It wasn’t long until it turned into a competition to see who could make the tastiest slice, and we all became instant food critics.

About 6 pizzas in the alcohol had taken it’s toll and we were all finding it hard to remember what the 1st pizza tasted like.

About 10 pizzas in we were all already full but decided to make dessert pizzas in between poker rounds.

I went about making the worst pizza imaginable and ended up adding sherry, cornflour and soya sauce. It didn’t taste to bad but still, don’t try this at home!

The winner was Ryan, and he got my vote not just for the taste of his dessert pizza but also for the way he made it sound so unbelievably tasty even before it had hit the oven!

Below are some photos (Thanks Timmy)…

Tim's Banana & Top Deck Chocolate Dessert Pizza

Ryan Eldridge - Reigning Pizza Champion 2008

We’re going to make pizza parties a more regular event. They’re a great way to enjoy good company and experiment with good (and not so good) food!

Gordon Ramsey is a child

Gordon Ramsey knew from a very early age that he would be a f*&%ing celibirity chef…

Glass of Water

by Rob Hall

Ingredients
A glass
A supply of water

Preparation
1) With either hand, pick up the glass
2) With the other hand, activate the water supply
3) With the first hand, place the glass under the water suply until it is approx 1cm from the top
4) Turn off water supply
5) Enjoy