The Princess and Domo
Domo, the fuzzy brown monster mascot for a Japanese TV station, took centre stage as birthday cake for Princess, much to the envy of the young invited guests. Well everyone knows the famous Domo except Noodle Cook.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Monday, July 12, 2010
Waffle
Golden, crisp and buttery. Perfect with maple syrup. Here are 2 generic recipes to make 4 waffles for two people:
Basic batter for use with electric waffle maker
3/4 c plain flour
1/2 t dried yeast, optional
3/4 t baking powder
1 T 1/3 c sugar
1/2 t salt
1/2 c milk
30 g butter, melted
1 egg, separated
Combine dry ingredients. Add butter, milk and egg yolk. Stir to make a batter. Whisk the egg white till stiff. Fold into the batter. Cook for 5 minutes in preheated waffle maker.
Yeasted Waffle after Marion Cunningham
1/4 c warm water
1 t dried yeast (1/2 packet)
1 t sugar
1 c warm milk
60 g butter, melted
1/2 t salt
1 c plain flour
1 egg
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
Activate the yeast with warm water, and sugar. Allow 5-10 minutes. Add milk, melted butter and flour to make a thin batter. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise overnight or 4 hours. Just before cooking whisk the egg and add to the batter with the baking soda. Keep unused batter in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Variations
- Use cream in place of milk for golden waffle.
- Use buttermilk for a moist waffle.
- Add 1 tablespoon cornflour for each cup of flour for crispy waffle.
- Whisk egg white before folding into batter for puffier waffle.
- Self raising flour may be used in place of plain flour and baking powder/soda.
Tuesday, July 06, 2010
Cornish Pasty
A rustic dish made from finely diced potato, turnip, onion and seasonal vegetable seasoned with Worcestershire sauce. Encased in a crispy robust shortcrust baked at 180 degrees Celsius for 45 to 60 minutes.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
The Birthday Gift
Birthdays are special, and so are the intrinsic gifts of love inside the wrapper.
On the day Noodle Cook woke up to the ringing phone expecting a birthday greeting and breakfast in bed, the greatest gift was received some 4000 km away in Sydney. This is no ordinary gift. A family in their time of great lost, courageously, offered a kidney so some other has a second chance at life. A generous gift to Noodle's sister, a most deserving mum with 2 wonderful kids.
On this memorable birthday for Noodle Cook, John enjoyed savory crepes stuffed with tomatoes, cheese and fennel, with a topping of golden buttered mushroom.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Laminex
It's too good to resist a free apron AND a chance to win a $20 000 kitchen by Laminex! There's plenty of kitchen inspirations at the website, and free samples available by mail.
Of particular interest is the squareform benchtop range which comes in many beautiful stone designs. Abyssinian Stone looks wonderful in a French provincial kitchen, like where the 2-minute Noodle Cook brews up endless kitchen drama. Unlike the tiled bench top with grout which needs a lot of work to clean, Laminex surfaces are easy care and just perfect for rolling pastry and dim sums. With a tiled benchtop, it's a bit like cleaning bathroom grout after each meal.
Everyone dreams of a new kitchen ...
Monday, April 05, 2010
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
Bells Functions Reception
Reception venue on the Swan River with spectacular views
Menu
Entree
.... Veal scaloppini served on a mushroom risotto with a marsala cream sauce
Mains
... Breast of chicken wrapped in parma ham served with a roasted garlic sauce
... Fillet of Harvey beef, medium roasted, with a red wine, thyme and wild mushroom glaze
... Vegetarian roasted mushroom and vegetable stack with potato timbale
Dessert
... Vanilla cheesecake with a mixed berry compote
Wedding cake
Orchids
Tea Lights
Monday, December 07, 2009
Stranded on the Red Carpet
The photographer, none other than the 2-minute Noodle Cook, waits patiently in killer heels for the photographic shoot at Kings Park ...
... after the wedding ceremony, a red carpet event, with international guests dressed in exquisite garments that depict cultural diversity...
... the Eternal Flame site seems perfect: great lighting over a backdrop of misty Perth, with brilliant red flowers to continue the red carpet treatment....
... however, the bridal party decides on a different location and takes off, stranding the photographer in the beautiful red flower carpet!
Sunday, December 06, 2009
The Wedding
Black and white united in matrimony...
...signed and sealed, on the day that John handed over his baby boy to a lovely lady. Some tissues needed here for the tears....
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