Author: PK
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Gravy And Fat Separator Review
I was given this OXO fat separator recently by a friend. I accepted it in part because I love new kitchen kit. The main reason though is that while I try not to buy unnecessary plastic, I hate plastic being thrown out or wasted even more. The two questions I think we should ask of…
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Cheese: Massdam
Massdam is a moreish Gouda cheese from Holland. It is a light well rounded all purpose cheese. Milk Cow Origin Holland Aged Briefly 4 – 12 weeks Aroma It almost reminds me a bit of dried fruit but then the milky smell takes over. It is tantalising. Taste I get a strong nutty flavour with…
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Welchy’s Tasting Plate Inspirations
This is a collection of my favourite tasting platters that were either made by Welchy or by others using her style. I hope they give you a little bit of inspiration. Enjoy, PK Here are some tasting plate ideas:
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Cheese: Langres
Langres is a delightfully smelly and gooey washed rind cheese from France. Eating this cheese is a must have experience. Milk Cow Origin France Aged No Aroma Strong and salty. Taste Salty but it has a smooth rounding. Initially you might think the salt is too overpowering but the finish reassures you. Texture Gooey Look…
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Simple French Toast
Bread soaked in an egg and milk mixture and then fried in butter!How wonderful is French toast? It is so simple and quick to make that you can enjoy it for breakfast even on your busiest day. Simply Whisk an egg (for every few slices of bread) and add a dash of milk. Add a bit…
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BBQ Grill Mesh Mat Review
I love my Weber Q 2000 but it doesn’t have a hot plate. That means I can’t cook cubed/diced meat easily. I was making little tin foil trays as a work around but that is wasteful. Also they don’t let the fat drain away very well. Solution: There are a range of reusable, washable BBQ…
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Care Free Paprika Baked Chicken Legs
These mouth watering baked chicken legs are fool-proof and so easy to make. They will soon become a family favourite and watch them disappear on game day. 🙂 Notes: You can use wings but breast meat will become overly dry. They make great leftovers. Simply Make a mix of: 1-2 tsp garlic powder 2 tsp…
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Tasting Plate Ideas: Egg Ribbons With Salami
Here is something a bit different for your tasting platters and starters. You simply whisk and egg, make a thin omelette and slice it lenthways into ribbons. Take each ribbon and roll it around your index finger. Lay the rolled ribbons out on a plate and add some garnish. Here I have used diced salami,…
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Easy Tomato Garam Masala Eggs
This visually stunning yet simple egg, tomato and garam masala dish (inspired by Shakshuka) is perfect for breakfast. Don’t let the short ingredient list fool you :). We will be softening a good handful of tomatoes and some herbs. The finale though is cracking in an egg and letting it cook as we see fit.…
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How To Garnish With Vegetable Twisties
Here is another cool way to use vegetables shapes for your plating. I have used carrots and capsicum here but any firm vegetable will do. Please visit https://youtu.be/YLXB7NuqBhk?t=129 because that is where the idea and technique is from. Simply take the left over bits from the main meal prep and cut them into thin rectangles.…
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