Tag: delicious cakes

Of Mince Pies & Christmas Crackers

by chefmarkmc, posted in australian chefs, baking, cakes, cooking classes, delicious recipes, food and drink, gourmet cooking classes, Seasonal Kitchen, sugar confections

When I think of Xmas, one food i always comes to mind , home made fruit mince pies featuring savoury short pastry and a snow like dusting of powdered sugar.

I Love a Bit of Crumpet!

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

A few days ago we hosted a little afternoon tea, nothing exciting in that I hear you say, maybe some simple tea cakes or scones and jam, even a sandwich or two but you would be wrong, what we served brought back memories of something very special because more years ago than I would care to … Continue reading I Love a Bit of Crumpet!

One a penny, Two a penny…..

by chefmarkmc, posted in australian chefs, baking, Bread and Yeast goods, cakes, cooking classes, delicious recipes, dessert recipes, food and drink, food and wine, gourmet cooking classes, Seasonal Kitchen, sugar confections

Yesterday our local supermarket was bereft of bread with the usual pre Easter panic shopping but there was a surfeit of those horrible chemical laden, artificial smelling, long life Hot Cross Buns, the ones that started appearing on the shelves the very day the Valentines day chocolate displays were out of the way…. You have to love … Continue reading One a penny, Two a penny…..

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