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melbourne larder skip to main skip to sidebar melbourne larder tuesday october 5 2010 my chocolate cake quest continues i cannot resist a chocolate cake recipe just when i think it is not possible to add yet another one to my burgeoning files there must be at least 100 chocolate cake recipes already there along comes a new one my latest cake recipe comes from new zealand food writer and author annabel langbein my friend john a secret foodie at heart has discovered annabel through her series screening on abc 1 and he kindly sent me a link to her website thinking i would enjoy it and i have annabel has travelled extensively and written 10 cookbooks one of which assemble sensational food made simple won the gourmand world cookbook award for best in the world for easy recipes annabel also features recipes on her website one of which is for magic chocolate cake and chocolate ganache this is a brilliant cake which can be made either as one large cake two medium cakes or 10 small ones it has a reasonably long list of ingredients but you throw them into a food processor whiz for 30 seconds pour into a cake tin and then bake making it possibly one of the easiest cakes ever to make as annabel notes in her recipe introduction if you have never made a cake before let this be your first it is so simple and the results are satisfyingly impressive the secret ingredient in this mix is 100g grated carrot or pumpkin which adds a lovely moistness to the cooked texture it also has mixed spice cinnamon golden syrup and espresso coffee which sounds like a lot of flavours to pack into one cake but it really works adding a lovely spicy undertone to the chocolate notes i encourage you to head over to annabel s website to check out this cake recipe as well as the other recipes and features posted by melinda at 8 23 pm 8 comments labels baking cake cakes monday september 27 2010 slice of heaven my family s first stop at the royal melbourne show is always at the country women s association stand for devonshire tea textbook perfect scones baked fresh that morning by one of the cwa s army of talented bakers accompanied by a small pot of thick cream and some strawberry jam is one of life s wonderful little indulgences this year i explored the sale stall at the back of the room with knitted tea cosies printed tea towels and recipe books all jumbled together when i picked up the a to z of cooked and uncooked slices i knew this was one purchase i had to make it was impossible to resist seventy pages of good old fashioned slices most made with plain ingredients found in any self respecting country larder and designed to feed hungry mouths in search of a sweet treat whether hard working farmers or children after school chocolate caramel apricots cherries ginger walnuts coconut coffee dates hazelnuts lemon and passionfruit are just some of the stars of this book the beauty of slices particularly old fashioned ones is that they turn simple ingredients into something special with a minimum of fuss and effort it was difficult to choose which slice to bake first but i narrowed down my list to those with ingredients i already had in my larder cherry nut slice and coffee streusel slice i love the short no nonsense tone of the recipes which assumes a large degree of knowledge by the cook but one that was perfectly in tune with the times any self respecting home cook would have known this information these slices are suitable for a morning tea at home or they can be dressed up and taken out for company in my case these slices went perfectly with coffee during half time at a friend s afl grand final party cherry nut slice recipe from isobel green member of honour cwa victoria branch base 1 cup plain flour 1 2 cup icing sugar 125g butter rub butter into flour and sugar and knead well press into 18cm x 28cm greased tin topping combine 2 eggs and 1 2 cup sugar into a bowl and beat well add 1 cup coconut 30g chopped walnuts or pecan nuts and 30g chopped glace cherries add 1 2 cup sifted self raising flour and mix well pour over prepared base and bake in a moderate oven 160 to 180 degrees not fan forced for 25 30 minutes ice with pale pink icing made with 2 cups icing sugar mixed with enough boiling water to be spreadable and sprinkle with chopped walnuts posted by melinda at 5 17 pm no comments labels baking cooking slice monday september 20 2010 spring bounty the weather has been wintry but our gardens know that spring is here with buds and blossom shooting out from trees and spring vegetables appearing in the markets on a visit to the victoria market i was rugged up in a winter coat and scarf to keep the icy wind at bay but my trolley was full of spring freshness sweet corn asparagus leeks baby potatoes peas pineapple strawberries and melons normally i rush around the market my mind racing with ideas and buy far too much produce that i won t have the time to prepare or the crowds to devour but this time i was restrained and concentrated just on dinner which had all the freshness of spring even if the gale outside my kitchen window was suggesting a thick soup or stew would be more appropriate from the meat hall i found a perfect little spring lamb roast with a macadamia and sun dried tomato stuffing for 12 it roasted in the oven while i steamed baby potatoes and tossed them with some warrnambool butter and home grown parsley the final touch was some lightly steamed asparagus and dinner was served minimum effort and maximum flavour posted by melinda at 1 11 pm no comments labels cooking markets north melbourne queen victoria market spring tuesday september 7 2010 morning sun blazes at night at nosh s third wine dinner a boutique mornington peninsula vineyard morning sun was the star of nosh newport s third wine dinner the award winning cool climate wines are produced from two vineyards located 1km apart at main ridge the vines are planted on elevated slopes facing the morning sun which creates a long and even ripening period each day with no direct exposure to harsh afternoon sunlight the main varieties produced are pinot noir chardonnay and pinot grigio at the age of 70 mario toniolo fulfilled a childhood fantasy when he began the winery in 1995 and he can still be found pottering around the vineyard most days the wine dinner began with a wild mushroom soup shot with sherry and goat s cheese croute paired with a 2009 semillon the intensely flavoured soup full of wild forest fungal notes was nicely balanced by the crisp floral and citrus bouquet of the wine it was followed by another dish packed full of flavours crab with celeriac and asparagus remoulade on potato spring onion pancake with hazelnut oil the 2008 chardonnay matched to this dish was robust enough to stand up to these strong flavours and not be overwhelmed by them the next dish was a blend of sweet and savoury a confit duck leg with red quinoa salad cranberry brazil nuts and onion jam the salad was light and fresh but packed full of flavour aided by fresh parsley and coriander with the nuts adding a delightful crunch the matched wine was naturally a pinot noir a classic pairing palates were given a break with a sharp and cleansing green tea vodka and lime granita before moving onto another main course beef cheek bourguignon with cauliflower puree and celery watercress salad the beef cheeks were so tender they flaked at the touch of a fork a rich robust shiraz made with grapes sourced from heathcote was a match made in heaven a farmhouse clothbound cheddar from west country england was paired with the same shiraz which worked equally well the final dish was an unusual and not entirely successful dessert of caramel pumpkin pannacotta with ginger and chilli it paired well with a botrytis from plunkett but the strong ginger and chilli notes meant this dish would work better as a finale to an asian inspired meal morning sun is one of the lesser known mornington peninsula vineyards but it is well worth seeking out to try some of its impressive wines for more information about nosh s wine dinners contact nosh on 9391 6404 posted by melinda at 9 50 pm no comments labels mornington peninsula newport review wine wine dinner tuesday june 8 2010 new york coffee break ground support shopping and sight seeing around soho can be a serious and time consuming business so a decent coffee stop is very welcome and ground support in west broadway is just the ticket light airy and open ground support was once an art galley and funky artwork still adorns its walls it attracts a mixed crowd of locals and tourists who cram inside at rough wooden tables or spill outside into the adjoining courtyard a smooth cafe latte is strong and nutty or there s single origin chemex drip coffee or cold brew iced coffee sandwiches are artfully wrapped in brown paper tied with string and are big enough to share between two ground support 399 west broadway spring st soho posted by melinda at 4 53 pm no comments labels cafe cafe reviews coffee coffee review new york tuesday june 1 2010 new york coffee break 88 orchard while waiting for our tour of the lower east side tenement museum we stumbled across 88 orchard a little cafe on the corner of orchard and broome streets in the lower east side once one of the most miserable areas in new york its tenements crowded with recently arrived migrants this little pocket is now gentrified with cafes and expensive clothing stores occupying the ground floors of renovated tenement buildings with beautifully artistic and decorative wrought iron balconies and fire stairs it s difficult to reconcile this pretty area its streets crowded with expensively dressed locals and tourists with the misery experienced by some of the migrants who moved here in the 1800s if you are visiting new york i highly recommend a visit to the lower east side tenement museum one of the highlights of our trip 88 orchard is a two storey cafe with the serving area and counter on the ground floor and more tables available downstairs which was fully occupied by people tapping away on laptops on our visit the coffee is served in coloured mugs that are more like tea cups than coffee cups our cafe lattes had a chocolatey aroma and the milk was creamy the sandwiches and salads looked enticing but we didn t have time to eat before our tour this is a good little cafe to pass the time while waiting to visit the museum 88 orchard cafe 88 orchard st at broome st lower east side posted by melinda at 10 08 pm 3 comments labels cafe cafe reviews coffee coffee review new york thursday may 27 2010 new york coffee break iris cafe iris cafe is a perfect little neighbourhood cafe situated in a pretty corner of brooklyn heights with tree lined streets of beautiful old brownstones iris s little shopfront windows almost blend into the surroundings although the brooklyn queens expressway is just behind this residential pocket it is a quiet area and the traffic noise is just a low buzz in the background inside the french accented decor is perfectly suited to the pressed metal ceiling and exposed mellow brick walls gilt frames hold blackboards featuring the menu while the subtle yet pretty burgundy brown striped laminate on the tables proves that practicality doesn t have to be ugly artworks includes artisan black and white photos of busy hands kneading bread and holding grapes or quiche the simple menu focuses on breakfast and lunch dishes maple granola is crunchy and sweet while the egg salad baguette is stylishly wrapped in brown paper tied with string the salad is fresh with plenty of egg mixed with tangy mayonnaise and lettuce a highlight is the sticky cinnamon bun soft bread loaded with plenty of cinnamon flavour but it is not tooth achingly sweet cafe lattes are served in huge cups almost the size of soup bowls thankfully the lattes are made with double shots so there is a good taste of strong espresso which is not overwhelmed by the milk iris cafe is a perfect little neighbourhood cafe another homely touch is added by the please place your dishes here sign in the corner where patrons dutifully deposit their dirty crockery if i could replicate one new york cafe in its entirety back home in melbourne it is this one if you re planning on walking the brooklyn bridge to manhattan allow an extra hour and come here first for breakfast or lunch you won t be sorry iris cafe 20 columbia place joralemon st brooklyn heights brooklyn posted by melinda at 2 34 pm 1 comment labels cafe cafe reviews coffee coffee review new york older posts home subscribe to posts atom email contact me the larder i m a proud member of i m a proud member of the daring kitchen my favourite sites chocolate and zucchini grab your fork howl 24 kitchen wench nourish me the age epicure the old foodie what s on my plate where s the beef blog archive 2010 42 october 1 my chocolate cake quest continues september 3 june 2 may 13 april 5 march 4 february 4 january 10 2009 67 december 6 november 9 october 6 september 2 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