Scotch Egg
What is the perfect Scotch Egg? For me, it needs an even coating of tasty, savoury mince around a soft-boiled egg that is gooey in… Read More »Scotch Egg
ThePieMan
Based in Shanghai, China; this one time Australian Circus Cook, Caterer, and Pizza Chef, Farmer's Market Food Specialist, and Artisanal Pie Maker, has risen to the upper eschelons of pie making fame and is now the, "Pie Minister in Residence at Villa Tempest." He is the principal designer and creator of all of our fine, Australian-style, handcrafted, savoury pies.
One Great Australian Bite!
Australia Day has come to a close, and my project is complete. I present to you an, “Aussie Meat Pie.” A beef, onion and black… Read More »One Great Australian Bite!
Tea Master
The PieMan is now a Tea Master. What has been an exploration into all things “Tea” over the past 3+ years has now culminated in… Read More »Tea Master
The Art and History of Pies
This video interview is a fascinating discussion with Calum Franklin, “The King of Pies” and author of the book, “The Pie Room.” What fascinated me… Read More »The Art and History of Pies
Announcement!
We at Villa Tempest are proud to announce that, the Australian, “Pie Minister” is now in residence at Villa Tempest. We’d like to wish the… Read More »Announcement!
The Ever Elusive “Egg Batter Dough”
What is a Batter? What is a Dough? And, what is an Egg Batter Dough? Batter and Dough seem to be mutually exclusive, a batter… Read More »The Ever Elusive “Egg Batter Dough”