Category: baking

What’s Hiding In The Pantry

by chefmarkmc, posted in australian chefs, baking, cakes, cooking classes, delicious recipes, dessert recipes, food and drink, food and wine, gluten free, gourmet cooking classes, Seasonal Kitchen, wine country cooking

While most of my posts celebrate seasonality, just occasionally something comes up that has nothing to do with my obsession that “fresh is best” and this is one such occasion. In fact for more than one reason this will probably give those that know me reasonably well, cause for a good old chuckle. Firstly because, … Continue reading What’s Hiding In The Pantry

Pav Bhaji – A Blog in Two Parts – Pt 1

by chefmarkmc, posted in australian chefs, baking, Bread and Yeast goods, cocktails, cooking classes, delicious recipes, food and drink, food and wine, gourmet cooking classes, indian cuisine

One of the most popular street foods in Bombay or Mumbai is a dish called Pav Bhaji. The Pav part is a special kind of bread roll that is easy to make at home from the following recipe.

My Friend (&) the Chocolate Cake

by chefmarkmc, posted in australian chefs, baking, Barossa Wine, cakes, chocolate cake, cooking classes, delicious recipes, dessert recipes, food and drink, food and wine

This is a very simple recipe for a delicious chocolate cake but the most important aspect of any recipe is does it work.... this is a story about making sure you get all the details down right before you share it!