The Art and History of Pies
This video interview is a fascinating discussion with Calum Franklin, “The King of Pies” and author of the book, “The Pie Room.” What fascinated me… Read More »The Art and History of Pies
Chinese Cooking
Announcement!
We at Villa Tempest are proud to announce that, the Australian, “Pie Minister” is now in residence at Villa Tempest. We’d like to wish the… Read More »Announcement!
That Infamous Black Substance in KFC Original Recipe
One of the more intriguing contentions within the KFC O.R. test & research community as championed at The Colonel’s Kitchen Forum (last posts 2015), its mirror (currently having Server problems) in… Read More »That Infamous Black Substance in KFC Original Recipe
Free E-Book: Chángshā Kǒuwèixiā 长沙口味虾
I wrote a little booklet back in 2012 about this wonderful Chinese dish. Today, I just updated it, making a few corrections and changing the… Read More »Free E-Book: Chángshā Kǒuwèixiā 长沙口味虾
Pancake Parlour’s Tabriz Crepes (Revisited)
Previously I wrote down my recipe for a Pancake Parlour-style Pancake Tabriz, and I must say I was very happy with it. But this update… Read More »Pancake Parlour’s Tabriz Crepes (Revisited)
Gemüserolle auf vegetarische Art – Vegetarian-style mixed vegetable roll.
In recent times I’ve had pretty good success with my “Piebase” [a shortcrust style pastry typically used in Australian-style handheld savoury pies) so much so… Read More »Gemüserolle auf vegetarische Art – Vegetarian-style mixed vegetable roll.