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
From The Kitchen
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!
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”
2019 Year Of The Pig
We at Villa Tempest would like to wish you, one and all, a very prosperous Year of The Pig.
The “Humble” Chiko Roll.
In my ongoing research I keep moving forward, or at least try to. Recently I’ve been reviewing my notes on producing an Egg Batter Dough, going… Read More »The “Humble” Chiko Roll.
Culinary Traditions underpinning the development of Australia’s Chiko Roll
The Chiko Roll is an iconic Australian fast food item. Essentially it is a savoury pastry roll filled with a meat-vegetable-cereal filling and deep fried.… Read More »Culinary Traditions underpinning the development of Australia’s Chiko Roll