Behold, the Tim Tam smore
Just behold it. Graham Cracker. OG Tim Tam Molten marshmallow Behold…. The Tim Tam ‘smore A photo posted by Cha’s Kitchen (@chaskitchen) on May 30, 2016 at 8:50pm PDT Continue reading Behold, the Tim Tam smore
Things I need to do everytime I come home to Melbourne
I’ve been living in the Portland, Oregon now for just on 6 months and whilst the experience has been amazing, the coffee is excellent and food great there are still a bunch of things I miss from Melbourne. Things I factor in when I come home to visit…….i.e; If I’m catching up with you we’re going to … Continue reading Things I need to do everytime I come home to Melbourne
Scallop Pies
If there’s one thing you must do when visiting Tasmania it’s to have multiple scallop pies(especially at the Salamanca Market pictured below). View this post on Instagram Scallop pies. My favourite A post shared by Cha's Kitchen (@chaskitchen) on Oct 31, 2014 at 6:47pm PDT Traditionally, the pie is simply small scallops – roe on, … Continue reading Scallop Pies
Lamb Shank Pies
Lamb shanks are one of my favourite cuts of meat. Cheap(sometimes), tender when cooked right and they look gnarly. When i’m home I love making lamb shank pies for my Dad, it’s legit his favourite. The bone sticking out really serves no purpose but it looks cool. You can skip the pastry part and this … Continue reading Lamb Shank Pies
Coffee in Portland
I don’t think it was until someone in NYC mentioned “Melbourne Style Coffee” that I realised how much of a coffee city I had grown up in. Now living in Portland I had been assured that ITS PRETTY MUCH LIKE A CITY MADE OUT OF FITZROY. Ok this is an overstatement, definitely some similarities with … Continue reading Coffee in Portland
Indomie + Beef Ribs = Ghetto Rendang.
Can you make Beef Rendang from instant noodles and beef ribs? Sort of… it’s more like Ghetto Rendang(patent pending) Continue reading Indomie + Beef Ribs = Ghetto Rendang.
Man Night V: Winter
There are two things wrong with the title of this post: It was neither winter or evening. BUT it was super manly… well not really but it was great to see the fellas after three months away in the US. The menu was a little simpler than most Man Nights and primarily made use of … Continue reading Man Night V: Winter
Lamb leg schnitzel
Can you turn an entire lamb leg into a schnitzel? Yes… yes you ca. You will need 1 x Lamb leg (deboned) 500ml natural greek yoghurt Breadcrumbs Flour Few eggs You will need to 1. Bash out the lamb leg until it’s a this as you can get it without it falling apart. 2. Season … Continue reading Lamb leg schnitzel
The Ultimate Tonkatsu Sandwich
If you’ve been to Japan there a few things you will notice. Everyone’s really nice Everything is efficient and makes sense They have their convenience food on point. I’m talking about small, cheap items you can pick up from a convenience store or train station. Sushi, beers, hot food, ramen(instant), pankcakes and of course sandwiches. … Continue reading The Ultimate Tonkatsu Sandwich