Free Range Chickens & Eggs
One of the core philosophies guiding the selection of ingredients in the Villa Tempest Kitchen is the choice to use the best possible products available… Read More »Free Range Chickens & Eggs
From The Kitchen
Pancake Parlour-style Pancakes Tabriz
A long time ago, I used to live in the suburbs of Melbourne. Each time I or my family travelled to the countryside by train,… Read More »Pancake Parlour-style Pancakes Tabriz
Happenings in the Kitchen
Well, I guess it’s well past time for an update of what’s actually been going on in the kitchen. Nothing. That’s right. No sadder or… Read More »Happenings in the Kitchen
Deconstructing Australia’s Chiko Roll
Today marks a milestone in my ongoing 3 year odyssey, pursuing that classic Aussie food icon, the Chiko Roll. Ever since I was a small boy,… Read More »Deconstructing Australia’s Chiko Roll
Lovely Fish Pies
Lovely, lovely fish pies! With Easter just around the corner, we thought we’d share a few thoughts on some of our latest and tastiest pies.… Read More »Lovely Fish Pies
What are the qualities of a ‘Real’ Pie?
What is it exactly, that defines the quintessential savoury pie? I’ve been wrestling with this issue for quite some time. A while back I came across the following on… Read More »What are the qualities of a ‘Real’ Pie?