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About Category "Food & Drink"

The wonderful world of food and drink, and my place in it.

As more people are starting to ask for culinary advice, I would like to point out that I am neither a chef, nor a dietician - just an enthusiastic amateur. I will answer questions as I can and will most likely post questions and answers as an article here, on this blog. Advice is given, however, without warranty or implied fitness for purpose, blah, blah. So there, and bon apetit!

Welcome to the Wheeling Gourmet!

New food-related site from Smiffy's friend, Nicolas Steenhout.

Audience:

Cooks; foodies;

Published:

Monday, 14th December 2009

Smiffy's (Gourmet) Bacon and Egg Pie

When I was a child, we called this type of dish bacon and egg pie. Others might call it quiche. This recipe is gluten-free and low-carbohydrate (unless served with chips.) Can even be meat-free, if that takes your fancy.

Published:

Tuesday, 8th December 2009
Victoria Square, from Hilton 10th floor

Smiffy's Adelaide Adventure

An two-day trip to Adelaide: comments on transport, food and accommodation.

Audience:

Anyone thinking of staying and/or dining in Adelaide.

Published:

Sunday, 19th July 2009

Cider Farm For Sale!

A rare opportunity to own your own boutique cider business in rural South Australia.

Audience:

Anyone interested in cider/wine making or just a new business venture with a difference.

Published:

Wednesday, 1st April 2009

Fig and Apple Clafoutis

A very pleasant dessert made with fresh figs, gluten-free batter.

Audience:

Foodies; chefs; cooks;

Published:

Monday, 2nd March 2009

Blinzza: Pizza, The Next Generation

How does one improve on pizza? By replacing the bread base with blinz, blins, blinis or whatever you happen to call a leavened buckwheat pancake (or galette.) Gluten-free, by the way.

Audience:

Foodies, chefs, cooks - including coeliacs (celiacs).

Published:

Monday, 19th January 2009

Duck with Puy Lentils and Wild Rice

A duck dish I created for my birthday, preserved here for posterity and when I can't remember the recipe next time.

Audience:

Foodies

Published:

Friday, 31st October 2008

Gluten Free Pasta - Getting Closer

The latest essay in making gluten-free pasta hits far closer to the mark.

Audience:

Pasta lovers, including those who cannot eat gluten.

Published:

Wednesday, 9th July 2008

The Brasserie - Happy Circumstance

Smiffy takes an unplanned dinner at The Brasserie at the Adelaide Hilton and is quite delighted, to say the least.

Audience:

Foodies living in or visiting Adelaide (South Australia).

Nixie Kitchen Timer

Smiffy designs a retro-look kitchen timer to suit his needs.

Audience:

Electronics hobbyists, Nixie fans, cooks with a technical bent.

Published:

Tuesday, 13th May 2008