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Flavoursome Delights November 2011

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:30:00 +1100

Hi

Well, another month has past so I thought it was probably time that I sent out an update on what’s been happening here at Flavoursome Delights.

And the winner is….

Congratulations to Stephanie from Warren, Ohio in the USA.

She was the first person to respond to my last mail out and is now the proud owner of this set of two carved sandstone candle holders.

A bit about Stephanie in her own words.

“I truly enjoy all types of food and your recipes on flavoursomedelights are awesome.
When my kids were here for Christmas last year we made the chocolate covered liquor cherries and they were
a big hit with everyone. (Everyone is of age so no worries)
Seafood dishes are my favourite and I am partial to dishes that have a sauce or gravy.”

In case you’re interested, the recipe Stephanie mentioned can be found here.

The next giveaway.

Four Piece Wooden Coaster Set

Rather than giving away some more stone candle holders. This time, I will be giving away a set of coasters made from the wood of a small to mid-sized gum tree that I had to remove from my garden because it was leaning toward the house.

You can see the details on how I made a similar set of coasters here.

On the food front.

I’ve been busy playing with sugar again this month and have finished photographing and writing up two more recipes for the kinds of candy that I used to just have to buy.

	Turkish delight First up is the final part in my quest to make Rocky Road from scratch, Turkish delight. It takes a lot of love to get this one right, but when you do, it sure is worth it. Click here to see the recipe Oh and if you’re wondering what Rocky road is you can see the recipe here.
	Honeycomb Finally, my recipe for honeycomb, crunchy, sweet and covered in chocolate, what more needs to be said. Click here to see the recipe

Well, that’s all for now. If you have tried any of our recipes, we’d love to know how they turn out. You can leave us a comment on the recipe page or can even just send us an email to contact@flavoursomedelights.com if you like.
Until next time.
Cheers

Martin
Flavoursome Delights

Flavoursome Delights Giveaway

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:00:00 +1000

Hi

As promised, the first person to send an email to giveaway@flavoursomedelights.com from an email address that is on our mailing list will receive a set of Carved Sandstone candle holders.

Remember, if you’re not signed up yet, you can do it here before you send your entry.

With that, all that is left to say is that I will be in touch with the first person to respond to arrange delivery of your candle holders.

Cheers

Martin
Flavoursome Delights.

Flavoursome Delights October 2011

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:30:00 +1000

Hi

The last month or so has been rather busy for us here at Flavoursome Delights. Not only have we finished putting together the details about the cooking courses that Tatiana has been teaching at the Central Coast Community College, we also have a few recipes and I have decided it’s time I gave away some of my carved sandstone candle holders. Further details can be found below.

Cheers

Martin
Flavoursome Delights

The Recipes

	Cheese Croquettes - Croquetas (croquettes) are extremely popular in Spain. Their beauty lies in the béchamel sauce which is the base of the recipe. Click here to see the recipe
	Biscuits Bretons - Easy to make and delicious, everything I like in a home made biscuit. Click here to see the recipe
	Homemade Marshmallows - Cloud like in its lightness with a sublime flavor. Quite simply, I will never be buying marshmallows from a shop again. Click here to see the recipe

The Courses

French Patisserie 2011

French patisserie is a culinary art where beauty is as important as taste. In this journey to sweets heaven, you will make the most succulent Tarts, galette des Rois, luscious Profiteroles, crème caramel and bavarois. Surprise your family and friends when baking your own brioche or “Petits Gateaux” (friands, madeleines, etc.). It’s easier than you think.

Click here to read more

Mediterranean Cooking 2011

Come along on a journey through the wonderful tastes and aromas of the Mediterranean. Capture the sun kissed flavours of the region by creating a variety of dishes including dips (taramasalata, tzatziki or eggplant caviar), tapas, paella valenciana and chicken tagine with honey and pistachios before completing the experience with baklavadakia for dessert. Don't just dream about it; come along and experience the best in Mediterranean cuisine for yourself.

Click here to read more

The Givaway

The Next Giveaway

At some point in the next seven days I am going to send out another email to everyone subscribed to Flavoursome Delights. The first person to follow the instructions and respond to that mail from an email address on our active mailing list will receive a set of two Carved Sandstone Candle Holders.

If you’re not already, you can sign up here if you’d like to be eligible to receive the giveaway.

Click here to see more on the giveaway.

Baba-Ghanoush, Tzatziki and Stuffed Mussels

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 09:30:00 +1000

Hi

If you’re a regular reader of Flavoursome Delights, you’d probably be used to seeing one of our recipes come out at a time. This time however, we have three for you all at once. Why? Well, Tatiana has been busy preparing the material for an upcoming course she is going to teach on Mediterranean cooking.

More details on the course will follow but for now, we hope you enjoy the recipes, Baba-Ghanoush, Tzatziki and Stuffed Mussels.

Cheers
Martin
Flavoursome Delights

Sangria

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 08:30:00 +1000

Hi

From the heart of the Mediterranean comes the fabulous drink known as Sangria. A sweet mix of wine with a little something to give it a little more kick; Just perfect for those times when you just want to relax with a few friends and enjoy a fun, easy to drink cocktail.

Cheers
Martin
Flavoursome Delights
Click here to see the recipe

Beef and Mushroom Pie

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 21:30:00 +1000

Hi

Here we are in the dead of winter, my least favourite time of the year. What makes it bearable? The food of course, now’s the time to eat all those hearty meals that just don’t work in the warmer months. This recipe for a Beef and Mushroom Pie is not only a winter classic; it’s also one of my favourites too.

Cheers
Martin
Flavoursome Delights
Click here to see the recipe

Chocolate and Almond Pear Tart

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 21:30:00 +1000

Hi

I just love Pear and Almond tart. It is so simple to make and it tastes so delicious. When I started to cook pastries, I used tinned pears. The tart tasted great but I decided to take it to another level. When thinking of this recipe, I decided to use one of the most classic combinations, pear and chocolate. With the winter months coming, I thought this tart should be really indulgent so I first poached my pears in red wine and then used a chocolate shortcrust pastry and a tasty chocolate frangipane. The result is just divine: a moist chocolate tart with flavoursome pears! I hope you will enjoy it as much as we did!

Cheers
Tatiana
Flavoursome Delights
Click here to see the recipe

Warm Whisky

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 22:30:00 +1000

Hi

I first came across Warm Whisky as a drink when living in Galway on the west coast of Ireland. Looking to warm up on typical Galway day (freezing cold with horizontal drizzle) we went to a pub and asked for a hot drink. They didn’t do coffee or tea but could make a hot whisky. After trying it once, it has stuck with us ever since.

Cheers
Martin
Flavoursome Delights
Click here to see the recipe

Brioche

Thu, 26 May 2011 20:30:00 +0800

Hi

The last recipe we published was for Pain Perdu or French toast. A sweet fried eggy bread made with brioche. This makes for a really beautiful breakfast but where does the brioche come from, well that’s the question I’m going to answer today.

Brioche, a sweet bread of French origin and surprisingly enough it’s actually not that hard to make.

Cheers
Martin
Flavoursome Delights
Click here to see the recipe

French Toast (Pain Perdu)

Fri, 13 May 2011 10:30:00 +1000

Hi

Last week, for her 3rd birthday, my little girl Isabelle had a special request: a breakfast made with brioche. This version of French toast or ‘Pain Perdu’ is what we came up with for a special birthday treat.

Cheers
Tatiana
Flavoursome Delights
Click here to see the recipe

Giving Something Back

Thu, 05 May 2011 10:30:00 +1000

Hi

This month we have something a little different to tell you about. Rather than a recipe or cooking technique I’m introducing a new program to try giving something back to you, our loyal subscribers.

It works like this. Every couple of months or so, either Tatiana or I will choose one of our email subscribers from our list and that person will receive the prize. It’s really that simple, you don’t need to do anything at all other than stay subscribed to our list.

If you’re wondering what the prizes will be, well, first up it is a set of sandstone candle holders that I made myself. The details can be found by following the link below. After that, who knows but they will all be made by me. You can also find other examples of the things I have made at the same site.

So, the first recipient will be selected on the 1st of July, if you’re signed up on that day you have a chance.

Cheers
Martin
Flavoursome Delights

PS. Unfortunately, I can only open this up to our email subscribers. If you’re subscribed using our RSS feed, I don’t want you to miss out but have no way of contacting you so I encourage you to sign up by email instead.
Click here for more details