October = Oktoberfest and Oktoberfest Means Pretzels

October = Oktoberfest and Oktoberfest Means Pretzels

If a cold stein of beer at Oktoberfest does not grab you a fresh pretzel surely will. They are easy to make with no food processors or mixers needed.  To minimise clean up use a large bowl for mixing, rising and kneading as well as two tea towels under a copping...
Stuffed Chillies

Stuffed Chillies

If your garden is overflowing with chillies and watching them go to waste is not an option, check out this nifty idea. They are so delicious the more chillies you have, the better. Split and deseed chillies Fill with cream Philly cheese mix – the mix is up to...
Coffee, not just a breakfast drink

Coffee, not just a breakfast drink

So we all know there is nothing like coffee in the morning, but it doesn’t just have to be a breakfast drink. Cocktail martinis are fantastic! Into a cocktail shaker pour: Two shots of espresso 30ml kahlua 30ml tia maria 15ml vodka Ice Shake, shake, shake and...

Garnish of the day: Sweet Potato Chips

How to  After washing and peeing the sweet potato peel off strips using a peeler. Deep fry peelings until golden and crisp. Drain and serve. You can cook off batches and use them throughout service. Keep up to two days depending on humidity. 

Easy Christmas Ham Marinade

Looking for an easy marinade for your Christmas ham?  Try this recipe from Chef Express; Dijon mustard Apricot jam Beer Add apricot jam to Dijon mustard to create a paste like consistency.  The amount of apricot jam can be adjusted to create the sweetness...