tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3295936692850775204Fri, 08 Nov 2024 14:56:25 +0000ReviewRestaurantRecipeEditorialvideoCafeBeerBreakfastMelbournePhoto'sPizzaProducePubAdelaideAleBBQBakeryBarCentralCheeseContinentalCrusadeCurryDeliExpose`FaithGreenGroceryHerbs and SpicesLunchMarketsMeatSinSmallgoodsSteakThaiThe SculleryTourWineheart diseasequickFood, booze and anything else that is digested.http://thesculleryblog.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Giles)Blogger131125en-usnoShare and share alike!food,booze,restaurant,bar,cafe,cook,eat,dine,meat,vegetables,review,recipeThe Scullery blogs' main purpose is to inform about food, booze and anything else that is digested. It was created as an outlet to some of my passions like cooking, drinking and generally having a good old time. So as I tread this planet I will endeavour to let you know what I eat, drink, cook, brew, prepare, serve, like and dislike. And of course I will try and keep it interesting.The Scullery - Food, Booze and anything else that is digested!Gilesnidus_design@yahoo.com.auGilestag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3295936692850775204.post-7626994289347563359Mon, 19 Nov 2012 06:48:00 +00002012-11-19T17:19:58.414+10:30Italian feast with friends, much to eat and drink and plenty of sunshine to soak up!http://thesculleryblog.blogspot.com/2012/11/italian-feast.html1nidus_design@yahoo.com.au (Giles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3295936692850775204.post-6679670925973134232Sat, 19 May 2012 08:46:00 +00002012-05-19T18:16:41.968+09:30http://thesculleryblog.blogspot.com/2012/05/bread-jam-for-frances.html0nidus_design@yahoo.com.au (Giles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3295936692850775204.post-596400882864994525Sun, 25 Dec 2011 12:05:00 +00002011-12-25T22:35:31.440+10:30It's rare and often rarer that you find yourself confronted by the petrified faces of four rockylobsters. Shelled, sliced and spritely dressed with tarragon hollandaise. Garlic oiled crusty bread and hass avocados beneath the lobstock. All of the mass beside a salad of prawns and scallops. A meal of substance and some finesse, Chardonnay from Heathcote, made in Coonawarra. Lovely, positively http://thesculleryblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/xmas-festivities-pt-3.html0nidus_design@yahoo.com.au (Giles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3295936692850775204.post-2229970113289401860Sat, 24 Dec 2011 11:42:00 +00002011-12-24T22:12:13.595+10:30The yellow fruit salad had smatterings of local strawberries, delicious with honeyed yoghurt. The Wynns late picked Riesling is absolutely sweeter than it really needs to be, trying to describe the mustiness that permeates the golden brew is difficult. I put it down to a little bit of botrytis and a little bit of toe jam. Finishing the eve with a Laphroaig 12yo sm. down in my belly!! In bed and http://thesculleryblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/xmas-festivities-pt2.html0nidus_design@yahoo.com.au (Giles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3295936692850775204.post-4043711432068735455Sat, 24 Dec 2011 10:38:00 +00002011-12-24T21:08:48.799+10:30The very hot weather has got everyone spread eagle on the large front verandah. Some Budvar Czech Pilsner then Piper Champagne then dinner. Dinner of tangy potato salad and marinated veg mix with a turkey breast rolled up with a chilled gravy. A ballsy Ingoldby semillon was on the mark. More to come watch that waist line people's. Gileshttp://thesculleryblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/xmas-festivities-pt1.html0nidus_design@yahoo.com.au (Giles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3295936692850775204.post-7499264069367521489Sat, 26 Mar 2011 12:14:00 +00002011-03-26T23:04:43.626+10:30Strange autumn weather in the South East... usually dry and hot with little to no rainfall at this time of the year for the past half a decade is replaced by heavy repeat rainfall and minor flooding. Long humid stretches with rain following has created ideal conditions for insects their predators and fungus. Picking a few boxes near Mundulla and the Cabernet is not to bad, but a little tour into http://thesculleryblog.blogspot.com/2011/03/cabernet-king-i-wish.html2nidus_design@yahoo.com.au (Giles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3295936692850775204.post-7587763335231227508Sat, 26 Mar 2011 12:00:00 +00002011-03-26T22:32:03.944+10:30My first real attempts at the famous method of cooking the 'canard' is pretty much successful. Plenty of rich flavour, good tender texture and great accompaniments. Black lentils with seasonal vegetables and reduced stock, layers of potato baked with cream and thyme (Thanks Ted!). The confit duck was rick and textural, sauced with a duck jus sweetened with local quince and or Waikerie http://thesculleryblog.blogspot.com/2011/03/confit-duck-etc.html0nidus_design@yahoo.com.au (Giles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3295936692850775204.post-8466137313775112628Sun, 20 Mar 2011 03:24:00 +00002011-03-20T13:55:18.678+10:30So the portions have been seasoned with plenty salt and sitting in the fridge overnight. Rinsed and then dried well before having a 90degree bath in duck fat. The Polish woman at the Foodland is right when she says duck fat is heart attack in a jar, I'm having a stroke just looking at it.... Mmmmmm heart attack!Lentils and diced veg. and roast spuds on the go as well.http://thesculleryblog.blogspot.com/2011/03/confit-fun.html0nidus_design@yahoo.com.au (Giles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3295936692850775204.post-7192154496868550259Sat, 19 Mar 2011 10:05:00 +00002011-03-19T20:35:41.513+10:30It's not often you get the chance to go to Paris at the drop of a hat. Let alone get paid to do it... Eating, drinking and seeing some of the innumerable sights, oh and working. Highlights include the vino, the baked cheese and the steaming hot Cassoulet. So when I got home I looked at all the duck fat at the local Foodland and the fresh Luv A Duck birds and think  Quote: "I know French http://thesculleryblog.blogspot.com/2011/03/quote-i-know-french-cooking-ive-been-to.html0nidus_design@yahoo.com.au (Giles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3295936692850775204.post-8274097377570912223Sun, 22 Aug 2010 12:40:00 +00002010-08-22T22:10:41.618+09:30A first birthday cake that should certainly get the best dressed prize!  Amazing work and detail. It brought back some of the cakes of my childhood - Tip trucks, figure 8 race tracks... The Australian Women's Weekly set that bar very high for home baking. Nowadays the cupcake is experiencing a big resurgence, including elaborate decoration!  I was happy to see this appropriately themed http://thesculleryblog.blogspot.com/2010/08/scullery-food-moments.html2nidus_design@yahoo.com.au (Giles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3295936692850775204.post-7507099838968535278Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:55:00 +00002010-07-29T15:25:18.762+09:30Duck liver parfait with a Pedro Ximenez Foam served with a crispy toast.  A glass of very forgiving Gewurztraminer.  Movida Bar de Tapas on Hozier Lane is the obscenely popular heart of Tapas in Melbourne - I am happy to test it out.  More dishes crowd up our bar level table wedged between the kitchen pass and the bar where spots turnover every thirty to forty five minutes. http://thesculleryblog.blogspot.com/2010/07/movida-bar-de-tapas-review.html0nidus_design@yahoo.com.au (Giles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3295936692850775204.post-6725533584947614372Sun, 04 Jul 2010 12:53:00 +00002010-07-04T22:23:26.392+09:30There are institutions and then there is Glenside mental health facility, Lucia's is the former and is well and truly treated with an untouchable treatment.  We picked up some produce and slipped by Lucia's for a black coffee (very, very Italian) and a milk / thick shake with some Minestrone soup and a Papadelle with napoletana sauce.  The Minestrone was the perfect solution to a http://thesculleryblog.blogspot.com/2010/07/italian-passion.html0nidus_design@yahoo.com.au (Giles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3295936692850775204.post-8459223550813320793Sun, 04 Jul 2010 12:35:00 +00002010-07-04T22:05:57.314+09:30Queen St Cafe in Croydon is a well established (and supported by other small venues) cafe that has strengthened its hold on the sit own trade for a smart breakfast or lunch.  We enjoyed the re invigorated regulars of Avocado on dark rye now with speck, genius move!  As well as Belgian waffles with berry compote!  The coffee is really good - whilst not trying any pretentious http://thesculleryblog.blogspot.com/2010/07/queens-st-cafe.html0nidus_design@yahoo.com.au (Giles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3295936692850775204.post-8712157441340764544Sun, 23 May 2010 11:21:00 +00002010-06-11T10:57:14.960+09:30The Governors House had an opening day today and amongst the lush manicured gardens were very enthusiastic yet restrained men in bowler hats looking like a TinTin comic stepping out in two's and "Ladies" spinning their parasols.  Inside was a picture of etiquette, especially the main dining room that was set ready to go for a dinner to be hosted by the Governor and wife Kevin and http://thesculleryblog.blogspot.com/2010/05/governors-table.html0nidus_design@yahoo.com.au (Giles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3295936692850775204.post-7544750583000695440Sat, 15 May 2010 01:47:00 +00002010-05-15T11:17:51.345+09:30Passionate people rarely stand still, like a fidgeting child often the forced pauses between action can get the better of those with pressurised claret coursing through their veins.  Chefs, artists and thinkers are alike in this pursuit of challenge and success.  When the limited gaze of food and wine reviewers cast an eye over the food, wine and assemblage of other factors inhttp://thesculleryblog.blogspot.com/2010/05/enoteca-few-good-points.html0nidus_design@yahoo.com.au (Giles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3295936692850775204.post-7018365719932087578Wed, 07 Apr 2010 12:51:00 +00002010-04-07T22:21:06.296+09:30The Easter long weekend is a tremendous bookmark in any foody lifestyle with the gathering together of friends and or family when there is invariably lots of food and discussions.  I could go without a chocolate egg for the entire year and be happy that I did not miss out on anything special or innovative, but every year I relish the hot cross buns - toasted to a golden brown and smothered http://thesculleryblog.blogspot.com/2010/04/hot-cross-buns-why-only-once-year.html0nidus_design@yahoo.com.au (Giles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3295936692850775204.post-4299014397720129967Sun, 21 Feb 2010 13:30:00 +00002010-02-22T00:00:42.396+10:30It seems the Gluttony (- A decadent feast for the senses)  a part of the Fringe opening weekend festival got their sums horribly wrong.  So wrong were the numbers that on Sunday the  equation had completely changed.   Entry fee advertised pre event was $10+ Booking fee (through the fringtix site)  This ticket price included the perfunctory courtesy of a&http://thesculleryblog.blogspot.com/2010/02/better-get-bucket-for-all-this-gluttony.html0nidus_design@yahoo.com.au (Giles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3295936692850775204.post-2593854252639067049Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:56:00 +00002010-02-21T22:24:03.918+10:30http://thesculleryblog.blogspot.com/2010/02/fresh-zingy-pad-thai-video-recipe.html0nidus_design@yahoo.com.au (Giles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3295936692850775204.post-8953413797035170695Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:44:00 +00002010-02-15T22:14:57.871+10:30Just when I thought it was safe to sit on the couch of a Saturday afternoon and focus hard on turning my brain to detritus by flicking through channels of afternoon drivel - The Adelaide Fringe Festival is suddenly upon us! Once again I find myself in a City park aghast at obscene prices on low carb filth and poorly "locally manufactured" European Lager.  The&http://thesculleryblog.blogspot.com/2010/02/sneaky-stinky-fringe-quick-review.html0nidus_design@yahoo.com.au (Giles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3295936692850775204.post-7054480912063703390Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:04:00 +00002010-01-20T20:44:51.575+10:30 When I was a lad, young impressionable and infinitely naïve I remember my first visit to Café Salsa. Some of those images are as clear as ever, with the height of summer nearing and the day washing slowly into the evening, the sun was slicing through the palm fronds that drape above head. The interior is slick; retro cool is embellished with a few additions of chromatic colour. The food has http://thesculleryblog.blogspot.com/2010/01/cafe-salsa-review.html1nidus_design@yahoo.com.au (Giles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3295936692850775204.post-3195869222974424328Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:39:00 +00002010-01-11T21:17:00.709+10:30 The country air is full of dust from harvesters working overtime to fill field bins before impending storms stop progress.  The ample front lawn of the family farm house is the site of the first course in what is to be memorable evening.  A French themed evening for no other reason than to enjoy some good wine with good food and hopefully the party of six is equal to the challenge. A http://thesculleryblog.blogspot.com/2010/01/silly-season.html1nidus_design@yahoo.com.au (Giles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3295936692850775204.post-4013374960743908597Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:29:00 +00002010-01-08T12:23:40.934+10:30RestaurantReviewSunday evening in Adelaide two days after Christmas is probably the worst night of the year to try and book a table for dinner. The amount of restaurants open and the number of willing punters wishing to dine out seems sadly disproportionate. After much searching we rested on the Belgian Beer Cafe Oostende. This venue used to be Charlick's Feed Store of Maggie Beer fame, Beer was the focus then http://thesculleryblog.blogspot.com/2010/01/belgian-beer-cafe-oostende-review.html2nidus_design@yahoo.com.au (Giles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3295936692850775204.post-2818618970360119836Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:12:00 +00002010-01-08T12:24:30.023+10:30RecipeMakes 1 Litre of sauce. 1 Tbspn. of Coriander seed 1 Tbspn of Cummin seed 2 Tbspn. of Fennel seed 1 Tbspn. of Drien Oregano 5 Bay Leaves 4 Tbspn. of Paprika 1/2 bunch of Parsley 3 Tbspn. of Tom. Paste Salt and Pepper 3 Cloves of Garlic 1/3 Measures of White Vinegar 2/3 Measures of Canola Oil These liquid measures above depend on what you wish to do with the sauce, but the ratio remains http://thesculleryblog.blogspot.com/2009/12/argentinean-sauce-recipe.html2nidus_design@yahoo.com.au (Giles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3295936692850775204.post-3439723406522147452Tue, 22 Dec 2009 05:09:00 +00002010-01-08T12:23:40.936+10:30RestaurantReviewChoosing a restaurant destination for some northern hemisphere guests is hard, when the time is limited and the cultural divide is wide. I think a sense of culture and place is important to any dining experience in another country and at this point some colleagues recommend Red Ochre Grill. I repost with the view that I don't necessarily believe a cultural dining experience is made from an http://thesculleryblog.blogspot.com/2009/12/gauchos-argentinian-restaurant-review.html0nidus_design@yahoo.com.au (Giles)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3295936692850775204.post-7183274914771018683Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:35:00 +00002009-12-18T21:05:19.394+10:30I have eaten all sorts of weird shit: offal in Rome, chargrilled lambs tail, tongue, brains and fish eyeballs etc. The weirdness now extends to Vietnamese desserts.  My colleagues are real food nuts!  They sell their desserts in the work canteen, you can also buy spring rolls fresh deep fried or frozen.  There is also prawn sticks that are wedged onto stalks of bamboo http://thesculleryblog.blogspot.com/2009/12/weird-dessert.html3nidus_design@yahoo.com.au (Giles)