Guest Blog: Barker's Vale Chèvre

Written by Maya Sundari on Thursday, 26 January 2012.

Guest Blog: Barker's Vale Chèvre

 

Guest blogger Maya Sundari steps us through how to make luscious fresh chèvre mmmMMM...

Beef Bourguignon

Written by Jessica Thompson on Thursday, 26 January 2012.

Beef Bourguignon

 

Rich, saucy, meaty and wholesome. This classic is a crowd pleaser, and even more delicious the next day. Don't be afraid to try it on a sandwich. 

Seafood Laksa

Written by Jessica Thompson on Wednesday, 25 January 2012.

Seafood Laksa

 

Cooked up this gem a little while back. Yes laksa paste is easily attainable and does a pretty damn good job, but making it fresh doesn't take much longer, is delicious, and very satisfying :D

The Little Van That Could

Written by Jessica Thompson on Tuesday, 24 January 2012.

The Little Van That Could

 

Having a party and need a snazzy dj booth? A cocktail bar? A tea vendor for a garden party? The Little Van That Could can be all these and more.

Nazif's Last Hurrah

Written by Jessica Thompson on Friday, 20 January 2012.

Nazif's Last Hurrah

 

The bond between a child and a pet is a very special one, especially when that bond continues well into adult life. Artist, writer, curator and Bookery Cook Contributing Artist Tai Snaith recently paid respect to her longtime equine friend in his last few days, with a dress up party.

French Twist: The Parisian Baguette Machine

Written by Georgie Thompson on Monday, 16 January 2012.

Just when you thought the Japanese were the masters of the vending machine.. The Parisians have pulled through with a baguette-dispensing contraption!

Created by French baker Jean-Louis Hecht, this convenient street vendor pops out warm crusty baguettes at the drop of a Euro! Now, for some vin rouge and stroll to the Tuileries. Bon Appétit!

Jack lives here: Citrus & Soy Baked Whole Fish with Tomato Basmati Rice

Written by Georgie Thompson on Sunday, 15 January 2012.

Jack lives here: Citrus & Soy Baked Whole Fish with Tomato Basmati Rice


Here's an exotic dish to impress a crowd in the summer season!

Maleny adventuring; Fried gnocchi with tomatoes & olives

Written by Jessica Thompson on Saturday, 07 January 2012.

Maleny adventuring; Fried gnocchi with tomatoes & olives

 

The last night before Maxie jetted off to set up life in NYC last year we had a day of adventuring around the misty mountain wonderland of Maleny, visiting friends and stopping off at the Maleny pub for a pint on the way home. That night we cooked up a yum new gnocchi dish for Maxie's last supper.

Sugarcoated Mix

Written by Jessica Thompson on Thursday, 05 January 2012.

A large helping of soul, a dash of reggae, a sprinkling of blues, hint of R&B and a giant dollop of yes please.

Camping grub: Prawn & Zucchini Fettuccini

Written by Jessica Thompson on Thursday, 05 January 2012.

Camping grub: Prawn & Zucchini Fettuccini

 

While we're not disputing the classic camping grub of sausage, white bread and sauce, there can come a time when you want some variation. On this camping trip to the glorious Stradbroke Island, we brought along & sourced some local produce to concuct a Prawn & Zucchini Fettuccini.

Goal Setting

Written by Maxine Thompson on Wednesday, 04 January 2012.

Goal Setting

 

Here at The Bookery Cook, we are all about setting and achieving goals. We thought that the new year is the perfect time to set ourselves some gastromonic goals.

Brainfeeder Banquet

Written by Jessica Thompson, Georgie Thompson on Sunday, 01 January 2012.

Brainfeeder Banquet

 

Last year the shores and dancefloors of Australia were graced with Brainfeeder record label artists Flying Lotus, Gaslamp Killer, Thundercat and Ronald Bruner Jr. The Bookery Cook ladies had the pleasure of cooking dinner for the crew before their Brisbane show and the warehouse afterparty.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Written by Jessica Thompson on Saturday, 31 December 2011.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

 

love the BC gals XX

 

Amainezing

Written by Maxine Thompson on Friday, 30 December 2011.

Amainezing

 

On the weekend of the 09/12 (or 12/09 in USA) 1/3 of the Bookery Cook was fortunate enough to venture to Linchonville Maine to celebrate the 30th birthday of fellow food lover and good friend Miss Aimee Hunter (Anatomy of Food) at one of the most beautiful and delectable properties to date, Salt Water Farm. 

 


Tasty tunes: Crying over spilt milk

Written by Jessica Thompson on Monday, 26 December 2011.

The festive season is a time for fun, family, friends, love and love lost.

So top up your wine glass or fix yourself another gin on the rocks, put this mix nice and loud on the stereo, and get cooking your favourite dish. 

New Look Bookery Cook

Written by Georgie Thompson on Wednesday, 21 December 2011.

New Look Bookery Cook

 

Outpost: Art from the Streets

Written by Jessica Thompson on Wednesday, 21 December 2011.

Outpost: Art from the Streets

 

A recent trip to Sydney luckily coincided with the Outpost: Art from the Streets exhibition on Cockatoo Island. 150 local and international artists (including 6 Bookery Cook artists! Vexta, Beastman, Ears, Max Berry, Numskull & Drew Funk) jazzed up the Island and its industrial spaces with an assortment of paintings and installations. 

Perth bites

Written by Jessica Thompson on Friday, 16 December 2011.

Perth bites

 

On a trip to Perth this week for work/play I managed to check out a few local eateries and drinkeries...

Pom Pom

Written by Maxine Thompson on Monday, 12 December 2011.

Pom Pom

 

Maybe its their bejewelled nature, or their delicious burst of flavour, but lately I cannot get enough pomegranate in my life. And it turns out this obsession is shared amongst many in the world and rightly so, as pomegranates are a new super food:  They are high in vitamin C and potassium, a great source of fiber, and low in calories. Not only is this fruit delicious, but one of the healthiest foods you can eat

Festive Spice Biscuits

Written by Maxine Thompson on Wednesday, 07 December 2011.

Festive Spice Biscuits

 

Nothing says Christmas more than the smell of warming spices. Having a massive craving to bake and feeling festive, I decided to bake Ginger bread biscuits to take to work.

Sunday Dining: Meat Bullets

Written by Jessica Thompson on Wednesday, 30 November 2011.

Sunday Dining: Meat Bullets

 

Sundays unfairly get a bad rap by most of the working population. Transform your Sunday into a day to look forward to by including at least one of the following features: a platter, champagne, feature meal, nap, swim, crossword, gardening, a movie (in no strict order) (on a sliding scale upwards towards bliss the more features involved).

Ice Cream Dream

Written by Maxine Thompson on Saturday, 26 November 2011.

For thanksgiving I decided to accompany my pumpkin pie, I wanted ricotta ice-cream, so I set about testing a recipe. Having made ice-cream before successfully sans ice-cream maker once before I thought that second time round would be child’s play.


SHANKSgiving

Written by Maxine Thompson on Saturday, 26 November 2011.

SHANKSgiving


First thanksgiving ever and I decided to go very non-traditional and cook a ‘Shanksgiving’ feast.
Teaming up with good friend and fellow food obsessee Aimee Hunter, of Anatomy of Food, the menu was as follows:

Let them eat (Earl Grey tea) cake

Written by Maxine Thompson on Thursday, 27 October 2011.

Let them eat (Earl Grey tea) cake

 

A rainy, cold and miserable day in New York = the perfect excuse to bake all day. Settled on making some fresh ricotta and baking an Earl Grey Tea cake… because all I want on a rainy day is a bottomless cup of tea and a piece of cake.

Food Porn

Written by Jessica Thompson on Thursday, 13 October 2011.

Cooking has always been regarded as a sensual pastime, from phallic-shaped vegetables to vaginal-resembling mollusks… a messy, fleshy, steamy pursuit bound together by instructions like squeezing, kneading, spreading, slapping, rubbing and greasing.

Thanks to a crafty YouTube user we see just how sensual cooking can get…