Stuff tagged with dessert

Food for family II

So, Tim came back for a very short while back in July, and we hastily prepared a little dinner for each our families. I took the chance to use my new Wedgewood plates, which I had bought only two of, … Continue reading
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One night in Italy

I decided to host a dinner party for some friends, which ended up being a lot of fun, not least of all because I drank a lot of wine. I called the dinner party, una notte in italia, or: one … Continue reading
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Food for family

My cousin Tim is soon departing for a foodie’s dream job in Singapore. We decided to have one more cook-off before he leaves, to try some of the things we’d been meaning to have a go at, as well as … Continue reading
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Cooking with the Cuz II

My professional-chef-cousin Tim and I both had a decent length of break over Christmas, so we decided to have some cooking funtimes. We made three courses, and it went beautifully. Delicious. My only problem was the wine we were drinking: … Continue reading
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Gastronomia III

It’s been a very long three months. At first, my thyme and basil looked like they were dying. Then, they started to flourish, which was when snails and other bugs decided to eat them to buggery. Straight after that, they … Continue reading
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Jackson’s Restaurant

One of the most amazing restaurants in Perth, with its ever-changing menu and inventive flavour combinations, Jackson’s Restaurant is definitely one of my favourite restaurants in Perth.
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Truffles and asparagus

I wish I could cook this good, but I can’t. So I’ll just sit, munch at it, and marvel at their awesomeness. Everything was very nice. Very, very nice. Loose Box’s truffle dégustation 2009 Keep a reason (excuse) every year … Continue reading
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Warm plates II

I’ve been really, really busy lately. That’s the excuse. Anyway … While holidaying in London, we happened across a nondescript Asian eatery (an amazingly abhorrent blend of Chinese, Japanese, Malaysian, and whatever else it could grab its hands on,) at … Continue reading
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Warm plates

I have a couple of side projects coming up—amongst having another cookalong with my cousin, I’m hoping to host a dinner party for some friends. I’m still working on the menu, so it’s very up in the air at this … Continue reading
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Review: The Gala Restaurant

I’ve been to The Gala Restaurant several times over the past few years, since around the time they first set up camp in Kearns Crescent, Applecross. My visits were mostly for special occasions (stuff like “I’ve landed a new job!” … Continue reading
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Cooking with the Cuz

Tim came over last Tuesday night, all set to cook up a storm. We had worked out three courses: entrée, mains and dessert. I don’t usually make desserts without J’s help (I blanket this ignorance with the line “I cook … Continue reading
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