Donut Star Signs?

Source: visual.ly via Susan on Pinterest

Knife skills: Made easy part 2

Just some more infographics for y'all. They make things super easy. Knife skills part 2.

Knife skills: Made easy

Aloha hi my long lost pals,

Sorry for the absence. As I've told you before, sometimes life gets in the way of blogging. I have to tell you, I am in the process of re-configuring things around here and will be back blogging regularly before you can say lickety split. 

Whilst you are waiting, oh so patiently, I am going to upload some kick arse infographics that somehow make things so much easier! The first of a few are going to be knife skills as I get many emails on this subject, and found these easy explanations.

Until I see you next, 

I'm going back down South now xx

Gastronomy Gal Gigs: Head Chef position at Il Posto

I like to let y'all know about certain gigs that pop up in the local hospitality industry from time to time, and this one is dear to my heart.

There is a head chef position available at one of my FAVOURITE pizza places of all time Il Posto, so it's in my best interest to get the best candidate!!

If you know of anyone (they must be fabulous) that would be interested, please check this out. Remuneration is pretty reasonable and the gig would be great- located in Paddington, Brisbane, QLD - the Sunshine State. If you are great, move to be the chef please, but only if you are great. Details are below and on seek.

G.G. Gifts: I love Back to the Roots home Aquaponics Garden

Y'all know that I like to keep you updated with the latest, raddest gifts for those who also love food- and with my soft spot for gardening, you'll see why I am absolutely in love with my latest find from Kickstarter! 

If you haven't heard of it, Kickstarter is a really cool funding platform for creative projects that works by crowd sourcing the funding to allow people who don't have start up costs to be able to create. There are some amazing projects on there, and this is just one of the fabulous food/farm designs that caught my eye.

Part 1: Oregon - King Estate and Eugene

As I found through my travels, people in the USA are pretty fond of their own neck of the woods. There’s a surplus of patriotism and a fair bit of, shall we call it… friendly rivalry between places. When inevitably asked where I’ve been and where I’m going to, there are the usual tut tuts, recommendations, and disaster stories told to me. There was however, a pretty unexpected response when I mentioned I was going to visit Oregon. Oregon, you say? What made you go there? I’ve heard Portland is amazing. I’ve never been, but I really want to go. So all these people across the US have heard of Portland, want to go, have never been and wondering what all the jazz is about?!

Exciting event in the Sticks: Murrurundi Food and Wine Day

It's not very often that there is a Food and Wine event located in the Sticks, so close to home, but this one sounds a little bit divine.

Hosted by Michael Reid Gallery and Gardens in Murrurundi, writer and food media veteran, Sue Fairlie-Cuninghame,  urbane and much travelled providore, Simon Johnson and Colin Selwood, Chef at leading NSW country restaurant, Graze will all be leading a day of discussion about food, wine, style and art. 

There is an informal dinner event happening at Graze Restaurant later in the evening, and as I can personally attest to the quality of Graze, I know being at a beautiful country pub in the middle of Autumn, will also be a lovely and scrumptious night to remember.

See invitation details below:


"Michael Reid's beautiful gallery and beautiful gardens at Murrurundi  are nestled behind the forest, on Mayne Street Murrurundi, at the bridge on Cohen’s Gully. Drive around the corner into Boyd Street to enter the gallery. 

10.00am Coffee

10.30am Sue Fairlie-Cunninghame in conversation with Michael Reid on food and wine: trends-past, 
present & future.

11.30am Morning tea

12.00 Noon Colin Selwood: Cooking for one or one hundred - the philosophy & practice of good food.

1.00pm Lunch, including Colin’s homemade venison terrine & other goodies.

2.00pm Simon Johnstone: Sticking to your guns - always look to quality in looking far & wide.

When
Friday 5th April, 2013

Venue
Michael Reid at Murrurundi
Boyd Street, Murrurundi, 
The Upper Hunter, NSW
Ph. 02 6546 6767
infomurra@michaelreid.com.au

Cost
$120 pp, includes morning tea, lunch & wine.

Happy New Year

Happy New Year!

When you have a spare moment, be sure to check this out. A very insightful and motivating documentary that aired on SBS last night. It will change the way you think, and hopefully change the way you eat. bon appétit

Ok so I'm asking you to...

I'm not good at canvassing votes- I definitely am a more non voting person and although I'll tirelessly campaign for my friends and family, I'm just not as interested in doing it for myself! I am however going to make an exception and ask you to pop on over to Facebook and vote for me in the expedia blogger competition. It may be a rumour, but i have heard those that do are in line for some pretty fabulous Christmas pressies from Santa (*may or may not be hinting at something that may or may not be delivered). In any sense- hop over and vote like good little munchkins and stay tuned for all the fabulous #MERICA updates!

Xx

Eating the USA

As promised, I have been unrelenting in the pursuit of finding the best places to eat and stay along the way in the USA. Let me tell you, I've taken one slash many for the team and have indulged in burgers (w foie gras and truffled fries anyone?) , hotdogs, BBQ and a bit more haute cuisine to source nothing but the best, and in time I intend on telling you all about it! Just know that it's not all fair in love and food and suffice to say, I am definitely suffering from 'big booty' syndrome as a result of my quest.

Just a little update to wish you all well for the Holidays. Merry Christmas Y'all. Stay tuned for G.G. Eats the USA.