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how to cook an eggHow to Cook an Egg Perfectly

Techniques such as poached, omelettes or hard-cooked seem simple but can be tough methods to crack. Follow this advice and we’ll make you an eggs-pert!

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Tips for the Perfect Risotto

Includes step by step instructions, a quick glossary of Italian Cooking terms and a sumptuous recipe for Risotto with Butternut Squash, Lobster and Sage. There is also a recipe for Strawberry Risotto, an adventurous, new-Italian twist on classic risotto, actually more savory than sweet, with the barest hint of strawberry flavour.

Flavouring Foods Without Salt

Enhance foods and keep your blood pressure in check with this list of foods and recommended seasonings.

a bunch of lavendarThe Flavors of Provence

A culinary tour of the ingredients that give Provençal cooking its bold and vibrant character.

Eat Globally, Think Locally

A whirlwind world tour of culinary do’s and don’ts.

vanilla beans as a giftVanilla Gift Ideas

Have a favorite baker on your gift list? Vanilla extract is a pantry staple and vanilla sugar is a delightful treat to have on hand.

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Culinary Quotes

For your entertainment, some quotes from thinkers, writers, artists and punks on all things relating to food and culinary concerns.

Eating Australian. An Introductory Guide

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Australian Food

International influences and native ingredients shape modern Australian cuisine.

bush tucker foodsBush Tucker

Is there such a thing as “Native Australian Cuisine”? You bet there is, and the current revival of “bush tucker” among chefs is making for some of the most creative dishes anywhere in the world.

Australian Cuisine Gaining International Popularity

Australian chefs and the Australian specialty food industry owe their passion and fusion cuisine to its inhabitants – Asians, tribal natives, Europeans, Italians, Indians and others – and to the accessibility of tropical and exotic ingredients — now the world is taking notice.

Australian Wine

The development of the Australian wine industry has been rapid. Here is an introduction to what’s best from Australian vineyards.

Australian beerAustralian Beer

Australians drink an enormous range of beers, including lager, bitter, and stout. Here are a few pointers.

Australian Culinary Lingo

Provides a few of the most common colloquialisms used in relation to food and wine.

Australian Recipes

Featuring Australian Native Spices.

vegemiteVegemite

Australia’s national paste, the much maligned and misunderstood sandwich spread, Vegemite.

Australian Spices

Bush Tomato, Lemon Myrtle, Pepperberry  (Tasmanian Pepper), Wattleseed — Each featuring several great recipes that show off these great Australian flavors