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Comment on Form Cafe | Code Black Coffee by Ashley

Ashley — Sun, 19 May 2013 21:08:13 +0000

Wow, a real contrast of interiors here! Love the comparison :) Form Cafe looks just beautiful, it’s a bit out of my way, but maybe can swing by there on the way to airport one day…

Comment on The Town Mouse by leaf (the indolent cook)

leaf (the indolent cook) — Sun, 19 May 2013 11:19:17 +0000

Those are certainly some pretty unique dishes! My curiosity is piqued. And I’ve got to hear about those new priorities of yours… ;)

Comment on Happy Piggies at Jonai Farms by Tammi Jonas

Tammi Jonas — Tue, 14 May 2013 06:29:41 +0000

Thank you for this beautiful write up, B, including the lovely photos! It was a pleasure to have you and the others here and to be able to share our story and plans with you. We’re already looking forward to hosting another Eat Your Ethics – not long after our first Salami Day in July! Thanks again. :-)

Comment on ANZAC Biscuits Recipe by Loretta

Loretta — Tue, 14 May 2013 02:23:35 +0000

As a ‘Yank’ living in the great state of Iowa, I made these for my husband’s presentation on the ANZACs at university, where he is working toward his doctorate in music (this is for a music history class, and his paper and presentation were on ‘Music, Lyrics, and the ANZACS – the Rise of Australian Nationalism’).

Here’s how I did it, seeing as how I needed to convert some ingredients, measurements and cooking temperature:
1.25 cups quick oats
1 cup all purpose flour
½ cup pure cane (fine) sugar
1 cup coconut (the bag of what is readily available didn’t appear to be desiccated)
2 tbsps light corn syrup plus 1 tbsp molasses
1 stick (8 tbsps) salted butter
1 tsp baking soda
2 tbsps hot water

Heated oven to 350ºF
Prepared as originally instructed.
The first 12 biscuits I made quite bigger by mistake (maybe 2 tbsps each). I didn’t flatten them and the balls did not flatten during cooking. I had to take them out and flatten them with about 2.5 minutes left in cooking. Total cooking time was 12.5 minutes. These were very chewy, but fully cooked and held together.
The final 6 biscuits were about a tbsp. each and I flattened them before cooking. Total cooking time was 10 minutes. They ended up being a little dryer but still somewhat chewy and held together.
Unfortunately none of the biscuits had that wonderful deep golden color pictured, but the taste was fantastic. I’m glad he had some leftover to bring home. The presentation, and the biscuits, were well-received by the class, by the way.
The next time I am going to try sizing them somewhere in between the two sizes, flatten them, and cook them for about 11 minutes. These are definite keepers! Thanks!

Comment on Form Cafe | Code Black Coffee by msihua (@msihua)

msihua (@msihua) — Mon, 13 May 2013 12:51:57 +0000

Where do you keep finding all these new cool spots to brunch? CANNOT CATCH UP!

Comment on Form Cafe | Code Black Coffee by Daniel

Daniel — Mon, 13 May 2013 08:31:06 +0000

The zucchini fritters thing is interesting. It’s a dish that can work really well, like the way Cornershop in Yarraville does them — three balls of finely shredded zucchini with egg and I think probably some flour, deep fried until golden and crispy outside, still soft and moist and herby inside, served with rocket and a minty, garlicky yoghurt. But if you try and make it healthy, e.g. baked as a slice or shallow rather than deep fried and without flour or egg so it’s gluten free and veg-friendly, you get this awful dry, tasteless slab. Either do it homestyle or don’t bother, seems to be the takehome.

Comment on Form Cafe | Code Black Coffee by Catherine

Catherine — Sun, 12 May 2013 23:08:10 +0000

Nice round up of brunches, the essendon cafe looks so bright and nice. I loved the toasted sandwich at Code Black Coffee as well!

Comment on Happy Piggies at Jonai Farms by msihua

msihua — Sat, 11 May 2013 09:05:59 +0000

We definitely need more dedicated and passionate people like Tammoise around!

Comment on Happy Piggies at Jonai Farms by leaf (the indolent cook)

leaf (the indolent cook) — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:02:39 +0000

Gorgeous photos! Sounds like a very educational trip. The story of Tammi and her family’s journey is so inspirational.

Comment on Happy Piggies at Jonai Farms by julia binfield

julia binfield — Wed, 08 May 2013 22:11:05 +0000

looks like a great day out!

Comment on Happy Piggies at Jonai Farms by Fakegf

Fakegf — Wed, 08 May 2013 12:22:47 +0000

What a remarkable write-up! You did a fantastic job! Ahh, the memory of the pigs trotting with the heads swishing will always bring forth a smile =)

Comment on Happy Piggies at Jonai Farms by Priscilla @ foodpornnation.com

Priscilla @ foodpornnation.com — Wed, 08 May 2013 10:26:56 +0000

happy piggehhhs, look soo tast-ehhhh

Loving their farming philosophy.

Comment on Happy Piggies at Jonai Farms by Ashley

Ashley — Wed, 08 May 2013 09:50:50 +0000

Wow, wonderful psot! Love the pictures of her kids playing with the piggies, they do look quite cute :)

I think it’s wonderful what Tammois is doing and so bold as well!

Comment on Dainty Sichuan Food by Camille

Camille — Tue, 07 May 2013 12:18:55 +0000

Yes, The Lamb Ribs at Dainty are amazingly tender, oily and delicious…and super super spicy! Pushes my level of Chilli tolerance to the limit, but they’re definitely worth it!

Comment on Dainty Sichuan Food by Fatboo

Fatboo — Tue, 07 May 2013 02:17:13 +0000

Mmm, worth a try too!

Comment on Dainty Sichuan Food by MoMo & Coco Dessert Correspondents

MoMo & Coco Dessert Correspondents — Tue, 07 May 2013 00:49:13 +0000

I love this place! You ought to visit again for the Lamb Ribs — serious three hot chilli stars. :)

Comment on Dainty Sichuan Food by Fatboo

Fatboo — Mon, 06 May 2013 03:46:29 +0000

Shall take note, thanks!

Comment on Dainty Sichuan Food by Fatboo

Fatboo — Mon, 06 May 2013 03:46:08 +0000

We only had those 3 dishes, with white rice.

Comment on Dainty Sichuan Food by Fatboo

Fatboo — Mon, 06 May 2013 03:44:27 +0000

Yes to both. Lets plan :).

Comment on Dainty Sichuan Food by Fatboo

Fatboo — Mon, 06 May 2013 03:44:05 +0000

There are a few suggestions already in these comments. I wanna try Tooraking next!

Comment on Dainty Sichuan Food by Fatboo

Fatboo — Mon, 06 May 2013 03:43:01 +0000

Me too, I really should try and order more dishes that I’ve never had before. The menu looks so wacky. :)

Comment on Oscar Cooper | Demitri’s Feast by Fatboo

Fatboo — Mon, 06 May 2013 03:41:48 +0000

Revisit revisit!!