Chocolate mousse is one of the most common desserts you’ll find on restaurants menus in rural France. French kids love chocolate mousse, and parents do too! To make the most delicious chocolate mousse there are two very important rules to follow: Use premium chocolate Keep it light and airy by folding the melted chocolate into… Continue reading
Category: Cooking
Grilled Pork Fresh Roll
This is one of the recipes I made at My Grandma’s Home Cooking class in Hoi An, Vietnam, back in December. This dish was one of the best I’ve had during my entire stay in Vietnam – grilled pork fresh roll combines the flavour of charcoal BBQ meat with the freshness and delicate crunch of herbs, served with a… Continue reading
Risotto Dolce
Risotto Dolce is an Italian gluten-free dessert, the equivalent of Riz au Lait in France or Rice Pudding in anglo-saxon countries. I used Tefal Cuisine Companion for this recipe and it worked very well. You can use any thermo-appliance or alternatively you can make it using a stove top but it will involve quite a fair bit… Continue reading
Refreshing Mojito
Mojito is one of the most popular cocktails of all time. Originally from Cuba, mojito is enjoyed all around the world. Mojito is light, refreshing and well balanced. It makes a perfect summer drink . I used El Dorado 3 Year Old White Rum. This superbly balanced mixing rum is twice filtered through natural charcoal for great… Continue reading
4 Easy Soup Recipes
Warm up from the inside out with these classic soup recipes! Soup is the dieter’s best friend. It’s high in water and fibre (making you fill “full”), but low in fat, carbohydrates and calories. Vegetable soups are healthy and easy to make. A nice, big bowl of home-made vegetable soup is one of the best ways to get a… Continue reading
PAINS AU LAIT (CUISINE COMPANION)
You may be wondering what the hell is ‘Pains au Lait‘?! Pains au Lait literally translates for ‘Milk Bread‘ – they simply are French sweet, buttery buns that taste very similar to Brioche. In English I believe they are often referred to as ‘Vienna Bread’ or ‘Viennese Bread’. They are traditionally served for breakfast in France, and like… Continue reading
Spring Menu
There is something quite magical about spring: the sun, the flowers, the butterflies and the wonderful seasonal produce – the perfect ingredients to bring back smiles to our pale faces. Bring back colours to your dining table with these three inspirational yet easy to execute recipes! 1. MIXED BEANS SALAD Start Spring on a… Continue reading
Sydney’s 5 Best Cooking Classes
1. CAKE BAKING CLASS As far as I can remember I’ve always loved baking, that is because I love eating cakes indeed! The 3.5 hour-long hands-on Conquer the Classics: Scones, Soufflés & Sponges baking class from The Bake Club are ran by Anneka Manning, author of Bake, Eat, Love. ♥ A glass of bubbles and a cheese platter on arrival is all you… Continue reading
3 Easy Classic French Desserts
1. MOUSSE AU CHOCOLAT As this Dark Chocolate Mousse recipe is classic French, it uses raw eggs, so make sure to use the freshest eggs you can get my hands on. Link recipe 2. ILES FLOTTANTES Iles Flottantes (floating Islands) consists of Oeufs a la neige (soft poached meringue) floatting on Creme Anglaise (runny vanilla custard), often topped with caramel and… Continue reading
Italian Cooking Class at VIVE Cooking
There is no secret I love Italian food, may it be brushetta, pizza, spaghetti alla carbonara or risotto – Italian food is all about flavours and simplicity – two things that resonate strongly with me. A couple of weeks ago, I attended an Italian cooking class at VIVE Cooking School, in Rosebery, Sydney. The class celebrated all the delights of the famous Italian city… Continue reading