Category: food and drink

In Praise of a “Milky Mojito”

by chefmarkmc, posted in cocktails, delicious recipes, food and drink, Seasonal Kitchen

A lifelong fan of Pernod and Pastis, here courtesy of Diffords guide is a refreshing Provencal take on the classic Mojito

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!

Why on earth would you want to eat a green fig?

by chefmarkmc, posted in australian chefs, cooking classes, delicious recipes, figs, food and drink, food and wine, home preserving, preserving, Seasonal Kitchen, sugar confections, wine country cooking

Throughout history, creative cooks have performed a kind of alchemy making the seemingly inedible into the delicious. Unripe, baby green figs are one such food, yet these sugary, rose scented confections are a delightful alternative for your cheeses boards when sweet ripe fresh figs are out of season.

Keeping Your Cool..

by chefmarkmc, posted in Barossa Wine, delicious recipes, food and drink, Seasonal Kitchen

To say it’s been hot in the Barossa this past week is an understatement. A sweltering heat wave, horrific bushfires through the Adelaide Hills and a full schedule of cooking classes has kept us busy, inside and at home. To be honest the biggest question for the week has been “what to drink and cool down … Continue reading Keeping Your Cool..