You have to work hard to dodge fried chicken on the menu of most restaurants at the moment, and although I never thought I’d say this – I’m sick of it! It’s problematic when a great dish becomes a food trend and is reproduced millions of times. In the case of fried chicken, I’ve eaten some that Colonel Sanders himself would baulk at, but even more than that, it’s not something I want in my weekly diet.
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To those of us that love food, Dominion Road in Auckland is synonymous with a variety of excellent Asian cuisines – in particular, Chinese cuisines. One who has never driven down the ‘Dom’ (as it is affectionately known by some) will be entranced…
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Smoking the duck like this recipe suggests adds another dimension to the flavour profile and the earthiness from the duck marries perfectly with the mushrooms and truffle.
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Ten Commandments of cakes by Petra Galler Middle Eastern culinary expert Yotam Ottolenghi recently gave a special commendation to Auckland’s talented pastry chef, Petra Galler, for her latest recipe book. Titled “Butter, Butter: Embracing Abundance,” the book showcases a collection of indulgent recipes influenced by Petra’s Jewish heritage. Ever since she was a seven-year-old, Galler […]
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There’s no better way to celebrate October Fest or memories of a German holiday than with a Bavarian Bretzel. This salty chewy bretzel tastes great freshly baked or sliced in half with a little cream cheese and prosciutto.
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