Category Archives: Basics

Wholeseed Mustard

Posted on May 8, 2014 by DemeterG

This recipe comes from the Gourmet Farmer deli book. Once opened, it will keep in the refrigerator for up to six months. Be warned it is a bit more potent than what you buy in the supermarket so go easy … Continue reading →

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Confit Garlic

Posted on July 26, 2013 by DemeterG

We use this garlic at work for all sorts of things and I just had to make some to have at home. We used it in the DB’s famous garlic mash the other day and it was just divine. Store … Continue reading →

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Tempura Batter and Tartare Sauce

Posted on September 23, 2012 by DemeterG

We were having tempura prawns and flathead for dinner and that all seemed a little too easy. So of course I had to do something else and that ended up being the tartare. I am sure there are more traditional tartare sauce … Continue reading →

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Sourdough bread

Posted on August 19, 2012 by DemeterG

I made a Sourdough starter following the instructions from the Sourdough Baker. The flour I used was a light spelt from Callington Mill at Outlands. The recipe for the bread was compliments of Chef Vinnie from Henry’s Restaurant. Thanks Chef, it worked … Continue reading →

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Pasta – Homemade

Posted on September 25, 2011 by DemeterG

I made two types of homemade pasts this week using two slightly different recipes. First up was a basic pasta that I made into fettuccine and then an egg yolk pasta for the rag pasta that went with the duck ragu. BASIC … Continue reading →

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