Hand made Ravioli

There is a new stand at Oratia Farmers Market selling fresh made pasta, ravioli and gnocchi.
I bought some roast chicken and thyme ravioli and was excellent. Here are the shots of our meal. I simply roasted some cherry tomatoes and made a sage butter sauce and finished it with parmesan. Will be back this Saturday to buy more!

French Macaroons

Macaroons are incredibly delish! When in Paris do what the parisians do and scoff them. If you want the real m'coy macaroons in NZ try them at the ellerslie markets on Epsom rd. A true Parisian has landed with his kiwi partner and they make real parisian macaroons.
I made some last night and devoured them while reading 1984 by George Orwell. A penguin classic!

Oysters

I love oysters! Bluff oysters are in season now and they are fantastic! However here are some shots I took of New Zealands beautiful pacific oyster. I rate these oysters with the best in the world!

Masterchef party

We celebrated The end of Masterchef at Pasha on the viaduct in Auckland. Here are a few snaps!

Brett Wins Masterchef!!!

Well done Brett for winning New Zealands first ever Master Chef! Also congratulations to Kelly for making it to the final. It was a pleasure living in the house with you guys and sharing some great moments!
Hope to see you at the party tomorrow night!

Masterchef final dinner

This is the dish I cooked while watching the Masterchef final!
Roast pork loin on a red cabbage and parsnip crisp with apple balsamic reduction.
I cooked the red cabbage with orange juice, white wine,red wine vinegar, sugar, cinnamon and grated apple.

Herald on Sunday Interview

On Saturady morning I was interviewed by the Herald on Sunday newspaper to have my say on who would win the final of Masterchef NZ.
I called it a bit of a game show which may not have impressed some but didn't give away too much. I was very diplomatic in my answers.