Risotto is traditionally a Northern Italian dish, it’s made using a high starch rice such as Arborio or Carnaroli and other rounded short grain rice. Arborio seems to be the
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By Joel Mielle

It amazes me how much extra we are charged for such a simple task. I’ve seen it up to three times the price for something that takes under two minutes
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By Joel Mielle

Quinoa is a grain crop that originated in Peru. It’s high in protein and has a pleasing nutty flavour. Great cold in salads or hot as a rice, pasta or
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By Joel Mielle

It amazes me how expensive preserved lemons can be for a small jar, yet having my own lemon tree, they cost me around one dollar to make for a large
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By Joel Mielle

A bisque can be made form any crustaceans such as lobster, crayfish, crab, shrimp etc. The name derived from “The bay of Biscay”. It’s thickened with rice and the flavour
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By Joel Mielle

Although you can make the green curry paste yourself (see my recipe) most people including the Thai will choose to buy it already made. Green curry is made from green
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By Joel Mielle

Although you can make the red curry paste yourself most people including the Thai will chose to buy it already made. Red curry is made from over 12 ingredients including
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By Joel Mielle

Make this awesome curry from scratch or use a shortcut sauce, either way you will enjoy the flavours of Thailand with Indian influences. This dish is made with slow cooked
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By Joel Mielle