Food Features/News

 

iPad sabrage!

Written by Maxine Thompson on Wednesday, 15 February 2012.

And we thought we were cool sabraging* champagne with a knife. This guy makes us look like amateurs! I like the added touch of the 'sword' image/application on his ipad whilst sabring... authenic.

 *Try this at your own risk*

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!

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.

Hurricane Hunger

Written by Maxine Thompson on Saturday, 03 September 2011.

Hurricane Hunger

 

The recent hurricane threat in New York reminded me a lot of the time leading up to the Brisbane Floods in January. One of my favourite parts about the pending natural disaster was observing what people purchase in times of crisis. The food that they believe will sustain them for a day/week/month. The things that I notice are the QUANTITY of food purchased and the type of food purchased.

10 things the american people love

Written by Maxine Thompson on Friday, 22 July 2011.

 Over the past 3 months I’ve been taking note of what the majority of the American people love to eat and drink. Here’s my top 10 for the summer time....

What’s in your box - NYC styles

Written by Maxine Thompson on Sunday, 03 July 2011.

 

My pantry is no where near the haven of herbs, spices, seeds, oils, sauces and canned goods that was in Australia, but it is slowly starting to build and there are a few items that are constantly on rotation.

TED talks FOOD

on Wednesday, 06 April 2011.

TED talks FOOD


Here are some TED talks bringing necessary attention to the eating habits and subsequent food production habits of our societies, touching food consumption history and trends, obesity, education and sustainable production.

Flood food/ Food flood

Written by Maxine Thompson on Monday, 31 January 2011.

Flood food/ Food flood

 

In January this year Brisbane was hit with one of the worst floods it has ever experienced. Although team Bookery + friends + family were extremely lucky to escape major trauma, there were many people throughout Queensland who were not, and our hearts and thoughts go out to them.

Lover not a fighter

Written by Maxine Thompson on Saturday, 13 November 2010.

Lover not a fighter

 

There is nothing that turns us BC ladies on more than a sharp knife. Turns out there is also nothing that can slice the top off a finger more precisely and painlessly than a sharp knife.

 

Dubious supermarket items: Items of questionable character

Written by Jessica Thompson on Wednesday, 28 July 2010.

Dubious supermarket items: Items of questionable character

 

Pastes, spreads and knobs are responsible for quite a lot of these

Taste Teaser

Written by Jessica Thompson on Friday, 18 June 2010.

Taste Teaser

 

Team Bookery Cook + associated members have been recipe testing, tasting and photographing for 2 weeks. These are some samples.