Olive and Rosemary Focaccia, All Natural Savory Treat

Our household isn’t big on sweet treats, so this flat-ish mostly healthy (definitely in the sense that one controls all … More

Potato Gnocchi with a Lobster Hollandaise and Butter Seared Slipper Lobster Tail

This here is definitely one of my most accomplished dishes. I’ve had an ill-formed vision of this dish since I … More

Prawn and Baby Squid Bruschetta, Clinging to the Last Strings of Summer

I have to say, this here was probably the best bruschetta I’ve ever had, and I know what you’re thinking, … More

Masterstock Chicken? What is this sorcery I ask?

So a master-stock is a Chinese cooking liquid that is used to poach or braise a protein in. The reason … More

Mock cheese platter pair, a cheddar foam with a thin short crust cracker, a poached pear with a blue cheese cream.

  Another one of those starters where I shoot for the moon with creativity but get let down somewhat with … More

Fantastic, Delicious, Easy and Light Thai Salmon. Seriously Good Stuff.

Midweek dining generally is devoid of creativity, by the time my wife I and hit the kitchen it’s usually around … More

Fantastic and Good for You (I think) Roast Vegetables and Lemon Chicken Salad

Finally another salad! See it’s not all just protein and sauces and butter on this blog. Sometimes I come across flavours … More

Golden Kiwi Baked Custard Tart with a Dark Chocolate Ganache.

So the wonderful people at Zespri have called again, and this time to offer me a box of one of … More

Tomato Ice Cream, Honey Roasted Cherry Tomato, a Chili Parmesan Cracker with a Balsamic Glaze. Light, Fresh and Really Surprising!

Every now and then I think up a dish I’m quite proud of in the originality department, why they’re usually … More

Tuesday’s Tip of the Week, Embracing Sweetness

This isn’t much of a tip honestly, it’s more of an observation really. Ever since I’ve started trying out Asian … More