ISSUE 49 SEPTEMBER 2013
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BRING ON SPRING
author
GEOFF MEADE
Here in Melbourne we’ve had our fair share of cold
by providing you with great advice on good
winter nights and a wonderful array of comfort
business practice. In this issue Wendy discusses best
foods, but I say bring on spring. It’s that time of
practices for handling workplace harassment.
year when we start planning for those long hot
We’ve received welcomed feedback from our
days filled with corporate events, wedding
readers relating to the recent article and video on
receptions, outdoor activities and increased
the subject of oils. Many have mentioned
patronage. In this issue we have some great ideas
additional types of oils that they use in cooking
and menu suggestions to assist you in planning for
applications and I agree that there are an extensive
the months ahead, our finger food guide provides
range of oils that could be included in our
you endless possibilities for any occasion and at any
overview. It was put together in direct response to a
budget.
reader’s question, but perhaps in the future we can
Have you noticed the amazing range of bacon
provide a more extensive overview.
that’s available? Obviously driven by customer
We’re all looking forward to Fine Food in Sydney
demand, Don has demystified the differences for
from 9 to 12 September. If you intend to go, make
you and added some tips on how to implement
sure you drop by and say “hi” to all the team in the
these on your menu. Think about how this can
Food 4 Thought Zone. Come and sample some of
drive add-on sales. You only have to look at how the
the new products we have on show and participate
big fast food chains do it to upsell and increase the
in our interactive displays.
average spend.
Culinary regards,
We welcome Pinnacle People to the F4T team. They’re adding a new dimension to the magazine
CONTENTS 2 DESTINATION: LONDON
21 THE GREAT ALL-ROUNDER
4 HANDLING BULLYING AND HARASSMENT
24 NEW TO MARKET: I&J PANKO CRUMBED WHITING
9 COOKING THE BOOKS
32 COSTED RECIPE IDEAS
10 ASK GEOFF THE CHEF 14 FOOD SAFETY: HOW ACCURATE IS YOUR PROBE? 15 KITCHEN CONVERSATION: PENINSULA PRIVATE HOSPITAL 16 NO TRAIN, NO GAIN
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DAN LEPARD’S LONDON author
CAROLINE WESTMORE
LATEST EATERY CAUSING A STORM
LAZY SUNDAY WITH FRIENDS
Check out Chef Isaac McHale’s food at The Clove
Head to Brick Lane in London’s East for fabulous
Club, London EC1 (http://thecloveclub.com). It’s
curries and bustling street food. There are also
the right side of imaginative and hunger-stirring,
dozens of amazing second hand stalls and hidden
with enough good pairings to make you swallow
gems; cafés, cake stalls, curiousity shops, cool
the unexpected additions (pine salt with
homewares and plenty of local buzz.
buttermilk chicken) happily.
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You can watch Dan and Bake Off on
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Tuesday nights at 8pm on Channel 9.
Anywhere famed mixologist Tony Conigliaro
Bread Ahead bakery and The Hoxton Bakery,
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BEST BAR (AND COCKTAIL) Zetter Townhouse in Clerkenwell is my idea of comfort, it’s less like a hotel lobby and more
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Great pies at the Mad Hatter’s Ale and Pie pub in
with memorabilia. A Somerset Sour – a mix of
Blackfriars. The smoked haddock and mackerel pie
cider brandy, fresh lemon juice, sugar and a
was amazing, and the dome topped beef pie, where
bubbling top-up with Breton cider – is like a
you crack open the pastry dome and pour in your
massage in a glass!
own jug of gravy was incredible.
Cookbook, featuring some of Dan’s great bakes and baking tips. caroline@gustostyling.com.au
NEXT DESTINATION BEAUTIFUL PRAGUE 3
HANDLING BULLYING AND HARASSMENT A RECENT DECISION BY A STATE CIVIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL HAS FOUND A FOOD SERVICE BUSINESS VICARIOUSLY LIABLE FOR THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF A FEMALE WORKER AND THAT THE THEIR MISHANDLING OF HER COMPLAINT CONTRIBUTED TO A PSYCHIATRIC INJURY. The complaint centered around a male chef’s
investigation, and failing to find that her complaint
harassment of an older female co-worker. The
was proven.”
woman alleged that during a busy period the chef
In addition they disciplined her for talking to
had sexually harassed her and discriminated against
colleagues about the progress of her sexual
her based on her sex and age, by commenting that
harassment claim, for failing to perform her duties,
she smelt like Old Spice – a scent he associated with
and “subjecting her to unwarranted disciplinary
his grandfather – and asking whether anyone else
action for failing to give two hours notice that she
investigation and witnesses identified. If there
could smell it, sniffing the air when in her vicinity,
was taking sick leave as a result of experiencing a
are specific allegations made against an
invading her personal space, referring to her as a
panic attack.”
individual, then they should be advised of what
cougar and making growling noises, including
The tribunal ordered the business to pay the worker
growling in her ear and around her neck. She
$35,490 in compensation for loss and damage, and
initially tried to ignore the behaviour and then
ordered the chef to pay her $4,500.
possible; the investigator’s role is to find facts.
asked him to stop, however the behaviour
Where did their processes fall down? There are
Principles of Natural Justice should be followed
continued.
some standard processes that employers must
in that the respondents to the investigation
The Tribunal was particularly critical of the way in
undertake when serious allegations of sexual
should be provided with an opportunity to
which the business handled the complaint and
harassment are made. This includes having a proper
found that they had failed to investigate the matter
detailed complaints grievance procedure in place
properly. It was found that the HR Manager had
which all employees must fully understand and
mismanaged the allegations by failing to obtain a
abide by. Those procedures should include the
full account of events from the woman, and instead
following steps:
Finally it’s important to realise that you can’t cut
focused on obtaining a statutory declaration from
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Clear processes for how complaints are made
corners with these things, complaints of bullying or
and who the complaint should be made to,
sexual harassment must be dealt with properly and
with options to bypass line management.
quickly.
the chef, making it almost impossible to test his version of events. The woman went on leave for three months and made two WorkCover claims for
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A preliminary investigation to determine
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Once it is established that the complaint is real
permanent impairment caused by the sexual harassment and the business’s conclusion that her
whether the complaint is real or vexatious.
allegations were unfounded. She further alleged
then the person making the complaint should
that they victimised her in response to her
be separated away from the alleged offender.
complaint by “failing to carry out an adequate
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An independent investigator is appointed either
author
WENDY MEAD an internal person or an external investigator. 5
Terms of reference are established for the
those allegations are, prior to any interviews. 6
The investigation must be done as quickly as
respond to the findings. 7
The investigator makes a recommendation and then it is up to management to then take action.
Inspiring Chefs everyday
Spring tastes good! I’m not a fan of winter. I’m always counting down the days until the warmer months arrive and there are a couple reasons why. The first, I don’t like the cold. And the second, there is more seasonal produce to choose from when designing my recipes.
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When the warmer months do arrive everyone seems more excited. Restaurants and bars get busier and we Chefs start to gear up for the higher numbers of people to feed.
My favorite part of being a Chef is implementing the new menus I have carefully designed over the last few months. I don’t know about you but I get tired of cooking the same food over and over again and find that a new menu gets all of the team excited and re-energised. One thing that never changes from winter to spring is my love for bold flavors and using ingredients that give a dish dimension and a point of difference. So I’m a big fan of paste and puree ingredients. They allow you to really build the flavours in any dish. So next time you want to cook a nice piece of grilled fish, think look to the NEW KNORR Pureed Spices range for inspiration!
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PORTION CONTROL OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS I’VE DISCOVERED MANY HOSPITALITY BUSINESSES HAVE STRUGGLED TO MAKE MONEY. ONE OF THE MAJOR REASONS FOR THIS IS INCORRECT PORTIONING OF MEALS.
author
ANDREW BRIESE
Portion control is the control of serving sizes and
A 20kg cleaned rump will yield 100 portions at
the quantity of food served for each customer.
200g per portion (20kg ÷ 200g = 100 portions),
This means if someone orders spaghetti bolognaise
but the same rump will only yield 80 portions at
today they will get the same spaghetti bolognaise
250g per portion (20kg ÷ 250g = 80 portions).
Most of the chefs that I come in contact with use
as they had last week or last month; same taste,
Therefore 20 portions would have been lost.
takeaway containers, but I have a number of issues
same amount of sauce and the same amount of
If the selling price per 200g portion is $35, then
with these: They become brittle and can chip and
pasta.
the loss in sales revenue would be $700
break easily especially after being frozen, which
(20 portions × $35 = $700).
can lead to pieces of plastic ending up in food. For
If steaks are cut each week this loss could be:
food safety reasons you shouldn’t use them more
WHY IS PORTION CONTROL IMPORTANT? •
•
for example portioning refresh cooked pasta to the correct weight.
1 month
$2,800
than once. If you are trying to wash them for reuse
3 months
$8,400
you probably end up throwing a lot away due to
and how many serves can be created from the
6 months
$16,800
breakage. At 18c plus per container and lid the cost
orders that are made.
1 year
$36,400
can add up to being huge over time when you’re
Portion control helps the chef to calculate the
using them only once.
the final selling price.
HOW DO YOU CONTROL PORTION SIZES?
It ensures that each customer receives an equal
•
Buying foods by specifying requirements
chefs but will lower cost and make the health
needed for the recipe.
inspector happy!
calculating the quantity of food needed for
•
Buying pre-cut steaks.
Portion Pockets are plastic pockets that can store
each dish, the chef can ensure that each
•
Training staff on how to control portions and
all your dry mise-en-place like spaghetti. They’re
why it is important.
perfect as they do not need to be washed and are
quantity and standard.
•
Have documents on the weight of all portions.
biodegradable.
Happy customers.
•
Using appropriate utensils, measures and
For more information and video on Portion
equipment to serve food.
Pockets visit: store.cookingthebooks.com.au
amount of food for the cost of the meal. By
customer receives a meal that is uniform in •
Using containers or bags to pre-portion foods,
A chef must know how much food to order,
initial cost of each dish on the menu, and thus •
•
Here is an example of how poor control over portion sizes affects the food cost of an
•
Using digital scales is a must.
establishment. The portion size for rump steak at
•
Supervising staff during service.
the Friendly Onion is 200g.
•
Watching staff to see how they put meals
and believe that this will not only make it easier for
together. Do they use their hands?
What would happen if Ben, the Second Chef, portioned it at 250g?
I have been looking for some time for this solution
•
Pre-portioning foods.
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use a menu costing tool to cost your buffet in order to keep track of how much your buffet wastage is costing author
GEOFF MEADE
a sk ge of f the che f
BUFFETS NOT ALWAYS THE BEST BET MICK HAS ASKED HOW DO WE MINIMISE WASTAGE FROM OUR WEEKLY BUFFET DURING OFF-SEASON?
However, when comparing the different types
If you’re throwing out raw ingredients, keep
of buffets to à la carte, you really do need those
track of how much you’re throwing out so you
large volumes of customers to make a buffet
can determine how much it’s costing. You may
financially viable.
need to use a menu costing tool to cost your
If your buffet service is only one day a week
buffet in order to keep track of how much your
Buffets are a great way to handle large volumes
you’re going to have a different food order for
buffet wastage is costing. If you can gain a true
of customers as you can prepare one large serve
that one day. Food can only be held for so long,
understanding of what the buffet is costing
of each dish rather than multiple made-to-order
so what happens to the left over buffet food and
compared to à la carte, you could find that
serves. This is particularly useful at breakfast
the à la carte food that isn’t getting used that
cancelling your buffet during off-season is more
time when your offering is naturally less varied
day? Even if your buffet is popular it could be
cost effective for the business.
and smaller replenishments are suitable.
incurring wastage.
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COMPOST MACHINES CUT WASTE, SAVE MONEY Several Melbourne restaurants are set to take part
collection will be made.
food scraps in an aerobic environment. The units
in a new food waste recycling program called City
The machines have been provided by environmen-
work by using a combination of controlled
Harvest, which was launched 30 July 2013.
tal services company Closed Loop. As part of the
temperatures, agitation and airflow.
The program, which is supported by the Victorian
project, disadvantaged young people will be
Closed Loop said that once food waste is added to
Government’s Sustainability Victoria program and
its machines, “the volume and weight of organic
non-profit organisation the Banksia Foundation,
waste is reduced by up to 90 per cent within 24
will see organic matter composting machines
hours”.
installed in commercial kitchens throughout Melbourne. The compost matter will be collected and delivered to city gardens, and the vegetables from those gardens sold back to the restaurateurs. City gardens will be established on rooftops and in public spaces within the Melbourne CBD, with
food waste going to landfill will be cut by 90%
the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre at
“The big issues today are feeding the world and what we do about food waste to landfill. City Harvest addresses both issues,” said Rob Pascoe, Managing Director of Closed Loop. “At Closed Loop we believe that in the next 10 years, every commercial kitchen in Australia will have an organics composting machine and every home will
Albert Park having already committed space for
also have the domestic version, much as they
four gardens.
trained in commercial and horticultural skills to
The program’s organisers said they predict food
prepare and maintain the gardens.
waste going to landfill will be cut by 90 per cent,
The Closed Loop machines are automatic
and a yearly saving of $5 million in food waste
composting units that decompose and homogenise
already have a dishwasher”.
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CONVENIENT FAST DEFROSTING ALWAYS AT HAND REDUCES WASTE AVAILABLE NATIONALLY 4 MONTHS SHELF LIFE HACCP CERTIFIED
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It’s convenient, as frozen bread is quick to thaw
and always at hand, making
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The products are frozen soon
after baking to lock
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This new range keeps
the supply chain
4
Managing your bread requirements is as
simple as adding to your
5
The range is
conveniently
planning ahead simple. This
in freshness, so there
simple as it is
existing distributor order,
distributed in
means demand can be met
is no discernible
available nationally
meaning there are no
manageable
quickly throughout the day,
difference in quality
via foodservice
additional deliveries or
cartons of six.
without worrying about waste.
and taste after thawing.
distributors.
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“I’ve been waiting for you! This calibration doesn’t
author
GAVIN BUCKETT
work!” This is the greeting I received when I arrived to conduct an audit at a butcher shop in the Queen Victoria Market a couple of years ago. He went straight to the fridge where he had a cup
ICE SLURRY METHOD
of crushed ice waiting. He made a slurry and went
•
Pour a mixture of 50% ice with 50% water
in with his probe, we waited while the probe
into a container (the smaller the ice pieces the
settled on 2.1°C.
better). •
Allow the mixture to stand for a couple of
•
Place the probe of the thermometer into the
•
Allow the thermometer’s temperature to
probe was inaccurate by 2.1°C.
•
Observe the reading. It should be 0°C.
What this means is that if he thought his meat on
•
A variance of plus or minus 1.0°C is
“See,” he said, “it doesn’t work!”
minutes, so that the water can melt the ice.
I looked at the reading and calmly replied, “It does work. Your probe is broken.”
iced water mixture.
You see the butcher thought that there was something wrong with the process, when in fact
stabilise.
there was nothing wrong with the process, his
display was 5°C, it was actually 7.1°C.
acceptable. That means that it can be between
I had a similar experience recently when I audited
-1°C and 1°C, but the closer to 0°C the better.
food safet y
IS YOUR PROBE ACCURATE? an aged care facility. The chef knew there was a
BOILING WATER METHOD
1.4°C discrepancy between what the cool room
•
Place a small pan onto the stove and bring it to
•
Place the probe of the thermometer into the
the boil.
gauge was showing and the temperature of the food when it was probed. He even had a new probe available but chose not to use it.
water while still boiling (do not let the probe
Make sure you calibrate your temperature probe,
touch the bottom of the pan and make sure you don’t burn yourself on the steam).
it’s so important yet so simple to do. •
Allow the thermometer’s temperature to
that the food is at the temperature required if you
•
Observe the reading. It should be 100°C.
don’t calibrate your thermometer?
•
A variance of plus or minus 1.0°C is
We all know that cold food needs to be below 5°C
stabilise.
and hot food above 60°C, but how do you know
Calibration is where we test the accuracy of the
acceptable. That means that it can be between
probe, and to me the hardest part of calibration is
99°C and 101°C, but the closer to 100°C the
finding the ice.
better.
There are two calibration methods; the ice slurry
Make sure that you record the results for each
method for testing the probe at cold temperatures,
probe including the date, method, reading and
and the boiling water method for testing the
variance.
probe at hot temperatures. If you use your probe
How easy is that? Until next time...
for hot and cold temperatures you need to use both methods.
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EAT WELL, EAT SAFE.
kit chen conve r sation
PENINSULA PRIVATE HOSPITAL
525 McCLELLEND DR FRANKSTON, VIC
A MEMBER OF RAMSAY HEALTH CARE, PENINSULA PRIVATE HOSPITAL HAVE AROUND 155 BEDS SERVING THE MORNINGTON PENINSULA WITH DAY SURGERY, CARDIAC SERVICES, A CHEMOTHERAPY UNIT, MATERNITY AND OTHER SURGICAL SERVICES.
food services manager
STEVEN DRUMMOND
HOW DID YOU GET STARTED IN THE INDUSTRY?
WHAT IS YOUR FUNNIEST WORK STORY?
WHAT’S YOUR MOST IMPORTANT PIECE OF KITCHEN EQUIPMENT?
I loved cooking so when I finished Secondary
I can’t tell you the funniest, but when I worked at a
This is going to sound corny; staff. You can’t
College it was a no brainer really.
particular Hotel we did play our fair share of
operate without good staff.
ARE THERE ANY INTERESTING FACTS YOU CAN TELL US ABOUT THE HOSPITAL?
avocado-nut cricket in the larder section - when the head chef wasn’t there of course.
It was established in 1976 as a 75 bed surgical and
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE SIMPLOT PRODUCT?
medical facility. We moved to our current location
Edgell Frozen Vegetables - we use boxes of them
in 1999, increasing to 140 beds. Many
every day. Great Australian produced product
enhancements and expansions have taken place
that’s always high quality and quick to prepare.
since and there are more planned for the near
They have stable pricing in that they don’t have the
future.
fluctuations of using seasonal produce. They save us time and money.
TYPE OF FOOD VARIED HOT AND COLD DISHES TAKING INSPIRATION FROM ALL CUISINES COVERS PER WEEK ABOUT 3,000 KITCHEN STAFF 37 15
staff who have benefited from training will be motivated and care more about the business
NO TRAIN, NO GAIN ONE OF MY PET HATES WHEN GOING OUT TO DINE IS STAFF THAT DO NOT HAVE THE KNOWLEDGE OR SKILLS TO PROVIDE A GREAT DINING EXPERIENCE. THIS LACK OF SKILL OR KNOWLEDGE REFLECTS POORLY ON THE BUSINESS.
author
QUINTON FORTUNE
of staff may also be a blueprint for succession
•
Standardised order of service training
planning so that a business is constantly
•
Food and drink service skills
developing staff to take the next step. This may
•
Bar and cocktail skills
seem like a costly exercise but how much does it
•
Wine knowledge and training
cost you to advertise, recruit and train new staff if
•
First aid training
you have unhappy staff? You’ll find that staff who
•
Food safety training
have benefited from training will be motivated and
•
Equipment usage
care more about the business as the business has
•
Safe chemical usage
shown care for them. A lot of the training can be
•
OH&S training
conducted in-house either by senior staff or staff
•
Responsible service of alcohol and food service
who have the appropriate skills. If not done by
By providing training you are not only developing
in-house trainers there are a myriad of training
the individuals but you are providing your
It is my belief that as employers we need to provide
providers who will be more than happy to satisfy
customers with a better experience and improving
our staff with the correct skills to perform their job
your training requirements.
the image of your brand. Remember that staff are
to a company set standard. Some staff will jump at
What possible training skills would your staff
your greatest asset and can make or break your
this opportunity for self-improvement others may
need? The list is endless but could be:
business.
be a little resistant, but increasing skills and
•
Communication techniques
knowledge are beneficial to all. This development
•
Conflict resolution
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Sand Crab Lasagne Prep time - 45 mins | Cooking time - 30 mins | Serves: 6–8
Ingredients:
Method:
Tomato Sauce
Tomato Sauce
1 onion, finely diced
800g can whole peeled tomatoes
Preheat oven to 170°C. Sauté onion and garlic in avocado oil over medium heat until soft then add undrained tomatoes. Simmer for 20 minutes then add sugar, basil, parsley and oregano and season to taste.
Matured in the traditional way for up to 18 months, Perfect Italiano Parmesan is the perfect finishing touch to any meal.
1 tsp brown sugar
White Sauce
2 tbsp basil, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
Melt butter in a small saucepan and stir in flour, cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Whisk in warm milk and stir over medium heat until sauce thickens. Cool for 5 minutes then add shredded parmesan cheese and season to taste.
Available in block, shaved, shredded and grated varieties.
White Sauce
Lasagne
60g Western Star Unsalted Butter
Stir in 4 tbsp of white sauce through crab meat. Spread thin layer of tomato sauce over base of the dish, then place alternate layers of lasagne sheets, crab mixture, tomato sauce and repeat. Then place a layer of crab mixture, lasagne sheet, tomato sauce, white sauce, lasagne sheet with the final layer just white sauce.
1 garlic clove, crushed 1 tbsp avocado oil
1 tsp parsley, chopped 1 tsp oregano, chopped
⁄3 cup plain flour
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2 cups milk, warmed ¼ cup Perfect Italiano Shredded Parmesan Cheese Lasagne 600g sand crab meat, fresh 1 packet lasagne sheets Glaze 1L fish stock 120ml dry white wine 800ml Anchor Cooking Cream 3 tsp tomato paste Salt and pepper, to taste Garnish Perfect Italiano Shaved Parmesan Fresh basil
Cook in oven for 20 - 30 minutes. Glaze In a saucepan, heat the fish stock, add white wine and reduce to a glaze. Add cooking cream and reduce again then whisk in tomato paste and season. To Serve Spread glaze on plate, top with portion of lasagne and garnish with shaved parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Recipe by Andrew Shackleton “Fonterra Proud to be a Chef Yearbook 2013”
Perfect Italiano Parmesan
Milk Chocolate Cheesecake with Olive Oil Cream and Blueberry Purée Prep time - 45 mins + 120 mins resting | Cooking time - 15 mins | Serves: 4
Ingredients:
Method:
Biscuit Crumb
Biscuit Crumb
80g Western Star Butter, melted
Combine the biscuit crumbs and butter, and then press into the base of a greased 20cm spring form pan. Chill until firm.
Cheesecake Filling
Cheesecake Filling
1¼ cup chocolate biscuit crumbs
500g cream cheese, softened ¼ cup castor sugar 2 tsp gelatine dissolved in ¼ cup boiling water 200g cooking chocolate, melted
Beat the cream cheese and sugar with an electric mixture until smooth. Add the gelatine and chocolate then mix until smooth. Fold through the slightly whipped cream. Pour the mixture into the prepared base. Chill for 2 hours or until set.
1 cup Anchor Cooking Cream, slightly whipped
Olive Oil Cream
Olive Oil Cream
Add cooking cream, vanilla bean paste and icing sugar to a bowl and whip until cream is about to reach soft peaks, then slowly add the oil in to taste.
400ml Anchor Cooking Cream 1 tsp vanilla bean paste 80g icing sugar Good quality olive oil (enough to emulsify) Blueberry Purée
Blueberry Purée Add blueberries, sugar and water to a pot; dissolve the sugar stirring only once (to prevent crystallisation). Simmer on medium heat until slightly thick then take off heat.
2 punnets fresh blueberries
Blitz with stick blender and pass through a fine sieve until mix is a smooth and sweet purée.
100g castor sugar
To Serve
60ml water
Swipe some purée with a spoon onto the plate. Place a slice of cheesecake on plate then quenelle some of the cream and place on top of the cheesecake.
Recipe by Jesse-Dylan Oakley “Fonterra Proud to be a Chef Yearbook 2013”
Anchor Cooking Cream Anchor Cooking Cream is already reduced so it speeds up cooking time. It won’t split or separate in acid or at high temperatures and has a yield up to 40% higher than ordinary thickened cream. A high fat content makes it particularly good for making desserts and thick, creamy sauces.
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Clubs Chefs Deliver Again The 2013 Clubs NSW Chef’s Table competition has once again delivered an array of dishes that would be at home on any menu around the world. The judges were blown away by the quality of food delivered especially considering the budget for the 3 courses is set at $18 per head. For the second year in a row City Tattersalls Club took home the Gold Award and bragging rights as the “Food King of Clubs”. Sous Chef Julian Leather and Junior Sous Chef Ciaran Faherty served up a Michelin quality 3-course meal to place them ahead of place-getters Eastern Suburbs Leagues Club and Club Five Dock RSL. As a major sponsor of this award, Fonterra Foodservice is very proud to be associated with such a sought after and rewarding accolade. Nick Dymond, Senior Product Manager for Fonterra remarked “It is abundantly clear that clubs have continued to raise the bar when it comes to their food offerings and we continue to be amazed at the wonderful creations produced during this event. What was unmistakeable during the awards night was the passion each of the competing chefs have for their chosen trade as well as the esteem that this competition is held in, with all award winners receiving great ovations from their “fan clubs”.
Lazumba Coffee Crème Caramel Prep time - 30 mins + 120 mins resting | Cooking time - 80 mins Serves: 10
Ingredients: 250g sugar
100ml Lazumba coffee (double shot)
2 cups water
250ml milk
One dish that received rave reviews from the judges was the Lazumba Coffee flavoured Crème Caramel with candied raspberries and hazelnut tuile. Produced by Josh Ashby and Joel Dougherty from Charlestown Bowling Club, this dish was made using Anchor Cooking Cream with the judges commenting it was close to the best Crème Caramel they had ever tasted complimenting the silkiness and lusciousness of the dish. As a special treat, we have included the recipe.
700ml Anchor Cooking Cream
12 egg yolks
Fonterra congratulates all the competitors in this year’s competition, especially the award winners and look forward to being a part of this competition for many years to come. Well done to the team at Clubs NSW for organising another wonderful and successful event.
Combine Anchor Cooking Cream, coffee and milk into saucepan stirring for 6-8 minutes and then remove from heat. Whisk egg yolks and remaining sugar in a bowl until pale and creamy. Slowly add the coffee and cooking cream while whisking continuously. Strain the mixture and place in a jug.
Method: Crème Caramel Preheat oven to 150˚C. Place 65g of sugar and one cup of water in a saucepan on low heat, stirring for 5 minutes or until sugar has dissolved. Then put onto high heat and bring to the boil but do not stir for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside for 2 minutes. Pour mixture into oven proof dishes and set aside.
Add mixture to the dishes with the sugar syrup in the bottom. Place dishes into a large cooking tray and add boiling water until it is halfway up the smaller dishes. Cook for 30 minutes. Remove from hot water bath and allow to cool for at least 1-2 hours. To Serve Serve with candied raspberries and hazelnut tuile. Recipe by Josh Ashby and Joel Dougherty from Charlestown Bowling Club
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you really need to be working as a team, and keep up to speed!
THE GREAT ALL-ROUNDER Paul Branagan is the manager and friendly face
must take place for a good service.
behind the bar of our local pub, The Piper Street
Suiting up into whites mid-morning at college, a
Hotel in Kyneton (country Victoria). He told me
demonstration by the teaching chef is followed by
earlier this month that he was returning to study,
the practical sessions. Organisation and speed are
and is taking a 3 year course in commercial
the keys.
cookery at William Angliss.
“Food hygiene and coordination are some of the
At 59, this seemed like an odd choice to me, but as
areas we focus on. You really need to be working as
Paul explained, the benefits and satisfaction far
a team, and keep up to speed!”
outweigh the hard work.
In his own business, Paul may never be full time
Joined by a group of 20 other students, mostly late
back of house or run the kitchen. This decision to
teens and 20’s, each of Paul’s Mondays start with
return to study is about personal gain, though
the dry but necessary lectures and bookwork
multi skilling is also a very smart idea in a small
associated with running a good kitchen. HACCP,
venue.
ordering, food safety standards, pricing and
If a kitchen staff member calls in sick and there
OH&S.
are 60 covers booked, Paul is comfortable in the
Having owned and run pubs for a good 25 years,
knowledge he can step up. “It’s great to know I
Paul is using this information to give himself a
can get off the interchange bench and jump into
great understanding of how the back of house
a role in the kitchen with confidence if I am
really works.
needed”.
“Understanding from the kitchens view point not
Mature age students take up about 20% of all
only helps with a profitable business, but makes for
commercial cookery students, so if you have never
safe and happy staff”, says Paul.
started a course or started but changed your mind,
The beauty of seeing the business from both sides
perhaps it’s time to think again.
Please email me with any questions,
gives a much greater appreciation of costing,
It’s never too late, and I can’t wait to see Paul in his
ideas or great finds to
wastage, menu rotation and a great insight into the
whites one day in the future, poking his head out
caroline@gustostyling.com.au
hard work and importance of the mise en place that
of the kitchen instead of behind the bar!
author
CAROLINE WESTMORE
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WHAT IS PANKO? Panko is a Japanese style breadcrumb traditionally used for crumbed, deep fried foods such as tonkatsu (Japanese crumbed pork cutlets).
Panko crumbed whiting wraps with garden salad.
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One of the biggest differences between Panko and other breadcrumbs is that it is made from a crustless bread. It has larger, more coarsely ground bread flakes that produce an airy crumb which results in a lighter, crunchier coating that resists oil absorption during the frying process.
PAN∙KO (パン粉)
Tonkatsu curry with
WHERE ARE YOU USING I&J PANKO CRUMBED WHITING STRIPS AT THE CLUB?
rice, tsukemono and
In our bistro, sports bar and on our function
miso soup.
menus.
In Japanese panko literally means breadcrumb.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT IT? The delicate flavour of the whiting and the light flake of the panko crumb, which has a crisp and owner
GREG McKEEVER
crunchy end result.
HOW HAS IT HELPED YOU IN THE KITCHEN? It’s a high quality, convenient and cost effective
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product. Its versatility lets it fit into any menu and is guaranteed to deliver customer satisfaction. Simplot products are well suited to the industry, delivering quality and consistency. They’re a chef’s best friend.
n e w t o m arket
I&J PANKO CRUMBED WHITING STRIPS CHALK HOTEL WOOLLONGABBA STICKS GRILL & BAR executive chef
GREG OVENDEN
HOW ARE YOU USING I&J PANKO CRUMBED WHITING STRIPS AT CHALK HOTEL?
WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT IT? It has a great fish to crumb ratio with excellent texture and flavour profile.
We’re using it for functions and on our regular kids’ menu.
excellent texture and flavour profile HOW HAS IT BENEFITTED YOU IN THE KITCHEN? The crumb has a crispy texture and doesn’t hold oil which is better for the fryer. It keeps my oil consumption down and reduces the need to clean the oil as often.
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MIXED BEAN WALDORF SALAD
INGREDIENTS (2 SERVES) 80g
Celery sliced
$0.48
50g
Pink lady apple
$0.23
200g
Shredded roast chicken
$2.40
60g
Walnut
$0.66
15ml
Lemon juice
$0.05
40g
Mayonnaise
$0.18
5g
Sea salt flakes
$4.00
5g
Seasoning
$0.11
5g
Black Pepper
$0.01
150g
Edgell Four Bean Mix
$0.60
$ 8.72
LABOUR STAFF COST
PREP TIME
$25 per hour 60 minutes
INGREDIENTS
( $8.72
32
×
13 minutes
LABOUR
+ $5.42 )
=
$5.42
=
$7.07
SERVES
÷ 2
ITALIAN SAUSAGE PENNE BAKE
INGREDIENTS (12 SERVES) 900g
Penne pasta
$1.82
30ml
Extra virgin olive oil
$0.19
40g
Garlic
$0.16
3
Brown onions finely chopped
$3.90
1125g Italian sausage (raw)
$12.38
700ml Red wine jus
$13.30
1200g Leggo’s Crushed Tomotoes
$2.66
420g
Leggo’s Tomato Paste
$1.59
30g
Caster sugar
$0.03
600g
Grated mozzarella
$5.06
1 cup
Grated parmesan
$5.26
$ 46.35
LABOUR STAFF COST
PREP TIME
$25 per hour 60 minutes
×
22 minutes
=
$9.17
=
$4.63
COST PER SERVE INGREDIENTS
LABOUR
SERVES
) $46.35 + $9.17 )
FALAFEL & TABOULI WRAP
÷ 12
INGREDIENTS (1 SERVE) 60g
I&J Falafel
$0.81
1
Pita bread
$0.50
20g
Flat leaf parsely
$0.40
50g
Tomato
$0.12
20g
Iceberg lettuce
$0.14
15ml
Lemon juice
$0.05
25g
Edgell Chick Peas
$0.10
$ 1.98
LABOUR PREP TIME
STAFF COST
$25 per hour 60 minutes
×
5 minutes
=
$2.08
=
$4.06
COST PER SERVE INGREDIENTS
( $1.98
LABOUR
+ $2.08 )
SERVES
÷ 1
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ORIGINALLY BUILT IN 1886 AS A TWO STORY PRIVATE DWELLING, THE GROSVENOR HAS SINCE HAD EXTENSIVE RENOVATIONS BRINGING HER INTO THE 21ST CENTURY. THE RESULT IS A DELIGHTFUL BLEND OF OLD AND NEW THAT WILL CONTINUE TO SERVE PATRONS FOR THE NEXT 125 YEARS.
we closed the whole pub for snoop dogg and his entourage while he was in perth
kit chen conve r sation s
GROSVENOR HO EAST PERTH HOW DID YOU GET STARTED IN THE INDUSTRY?
HAVE ANY CELEBRITIES GRACED YOUR FLOORS?
My dad worked as a cook in the Navy in the 70’s
We closed the whole pub for Snoop Dogg and his
and 80’s. He also cooked for the Royal Family in
entourage while he was in Perth so he could watch
choose to stay after that, or don’t fall in a heap in tears, they are worth having around I reckon.
England. He passed on
college basketball.
WHAT PRODUCTS DO YOU LOVE USING AT THE MOMENT?
his passion for cooking
Also, being located
The Edgell Supercrunch Ultrafast chips!
to me, which
close to the WACA
We have been using these chips for the last 8 years.
ultimately lead me to
(West Australian
One of the things people in Perth rave about is a
pursue a career as a
Cricket Ground), we
good chip, and where they can get one!
chef.
have famous cricketers
The Grosvenor is known for having good quality
come through the pub
awesome chips! People just keep coming back for
often. The Grosvenor
them. We also use the I&J Panko Crumbed
DO YOU KNOW OF ANY QUIRKY OR INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE GROSVENOR?
also sponsors the Fremantle Dockers, The
Whiting fillets in our seafood platter. The Edgell
Scorchers and the Warriors (Perth cricket teams).
Spicy Battered Wedges are also a big hit with all
WHAT IS YOUR FUNNIEST WORK STORY
the clientel.
Actually I do. The original kitchen from 1886 still
Our initiation to new kitchen staff is to get a chef
WHAT SAVES YOU IN THE KITCHEN?
exists in the basement of the pub. The old kitchen
to hide in an empty chest freezer out the back. We
Our Rational Combi-oven. Our kitchen couldn’t
still contains a classic 1930’s Metters oven. It will
then send the new staff member to get some chips
run without it! The number of meals we pump out
probably stay there forever because it is too big to
from the freezer. The chef then jumps out of the
of the kitchen every day would be an impossible
even get out the doors.
freezer and scares the hell out of them! If they
feat without this vital piece of kitchen equipment.
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EXERCISE IS NOT ENOUGH TO SLOW OBESITY More people in the US are exercising, but obesity levels are still
OTEL executive chef
SHANE ATKINS
rising, according to new research from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington. Two studies undertaken by the IHME and published on 10 July 2013 in peer-reviewed journal Population Health Metrics found that as physical activity increased in the US between 2001 and 2009, so did the percentage of the population considered obese. The study’s authors said obesity and risk factors from poor diets, smoking and high blood pressure are all causing a drag on US life expectancies. The research shows that food supply is the primary driver of the US obesity epidemic, according to Australian health expert Bruce Neal, Professor of Medicine at the University of Sydney and Senior Director at the George Institute for Global Health.
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“The most likely explanation for this finding is that the rise in
TYPE OF FOOD PUB GRUB WITH A TWIST
energy provided by the food supply,” Professor Neal wrote in a
We cover everything from house made pizzas and tapas-style share plates up to signature-dish, fine dining-style meals.
average physical activity levels has been outstripped by the excess of commentary piece published in Population Health Metrics. “So while physical activity will benefit the health of the population even if it is not accompanied by weight loss, physical activity will not address most of the burden of ill health caused by obesity. That is
NUMBER OF KITCHEN STAFF 16 KITCHEN STAFF, INCLUDING 5 APPRENTICE CHEFS
going to require a new focus on the root cause of the problem; the
AVERAGE COVERS PER WEEK 3000+ MEALS PER WEEK
“Policy makers must also commence work on pricing strategies that
Including over 900 house-made wood fired pizzas per week.
LOCATION Corner of Hill and Hay St, East Perth, WA.
American diet,” Professor Neal said. According to Neal, foods should be reformulated to contain less salt, fat and sugar, and sold in smaller, less energy-dense servings. subsidise the cost of healthier foods, develop standards that define the need for warning labels on the least healthy products, and take actions to ameliorate the impact of upstream factors such as agricultural subsidies and trade agreements,” Professor Neal said. Professor Neal is not the first to suggest subsidisation, a scheme in South Africa that offered a health insurance rebate for healthier foods saw consumption of those foods increase. “As unpalatable as this may be, the food industry would do well to strengthen their public health conscience, given that consumers are always going to need their goods,” Professor Neal concluded.
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66 GREAT NORTH RD FIVE DOCK, NSW WHERE DO YOU USE EDGELL BEER BATTERED CHIPS IN YOUR OUTLET? We use Beer Battered Diamond Chips with most of our dishes in the Three Peppers restaurant. They’re great with steak, chicken, burgers and lasagne as well as with our black board specials.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT THEM? It’s the greatest side that you can offer that is complimentary to your dish. This premium beer battered chip adds value and a premium feel to the Three Peppers menu and we’re proud to serve it. Our members have told us that “These are the best beer battered chips in the Inner West”.
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executive chef
CLUB FIVE DOCK RSL
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'barra bash' One night during a really busy service, one of the waiters came into the kitchen and said a customer was demanding to speak to the head chef (me). I said it was a really busy service and I didn’t have the time to be out of the kitchen too long, however I figured the customer must have something pretty important to talk about. I walked out the front to speak to the customer and there he was with his lady friend by his side, standing in a very confident, posh manner. He looked as if he was on a date with her and wanted to impress her by asking the chef questions about the food. He smugly asked me “How old is the Barramundi?” This twit actually thought age was a factor in the quality of a fish. Not only was he an idiot, but he had wasted my time. So I played along and replied “Well funny you ask sir, we actually celebrated the little guy’s first birthday last night!” His date laughed her head off and he stumbled away embarrassed and blushing. - Peter Hatzi, Bexley RSL, NSW
'the stockman' I did my apprenticeship at the Grand Hotel Sheffield (UK), where they had a very large stock pot which sat on a separate lower level 4 burner gas stove. Every Saturday night the stock was tapped-off leaving bones and other remnants to cool before Sunday’s service. On rotation, the 12 apprentices would be assigned to drain and clean the stock pot. Now, when I say ‘very large’ stock pot, I mean large. My first time cleaning the thing I was scrubbing the sides and bottom of the pot (more like a silo really), when all of a sudden some of the other chefs thought it would be funny to put the lid on it and fill it with water. Lucky I could swim because I had to tread water to stay afloat! It’s safe to say that in the UK in 1962, workplace harassment wasn’t taken overly seriously! - David Allen, Manningham Centre, VIC
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'dolphin fish' I was working in a popular seafood restaurant near Newcastle about 12 years ago when I decided to put mahi-mahi (also known as dolphin fish) on the menu. I had put it on the menu before; always calling it mahi-mahi, however this time I opted to list it as dolphin fish... bad idea. Within hours of putting dolphin fish on the menu board, a posse of environmental activists stormed into the restaurant demanding to speak with the head chef (me). Out I came to speak with the young activists, who for some reason all had Dutch accents. As you can guess, the dolphin fish menu item had caused a bit of a stir. They barraged me with abusive insults before I could even get a word in. I stood there and copped it, waiting for a chance to explain myself. Finally they let me speak and I calmly explained that dolphin fish is a name given to the mahi-mahi, a brightly coloured tropical eating fish from the Pacific and Caribbean. I even showed them a photo of the fish from a fishing book! The embarrassed activists walked out with their tales between their legs but still not overly apologetic. We chuckled for days after the incident but also decided to change the name back to mahi-mahi on the menu board to avoid more conflicts with the ignorant!
'chilli out buddy' Like many kitchens, our crew enjoy a good laugh and a little bit of pranking. The most notorious was our kitchen hand Deano. Deano was always the instigator of pranks, whether there was a joke to be told or if someone had put vinegar in your water, it was more than likely Deano. Now, our mate Deano loves his morning coffee and I was feeling that Deano needed to taste a bit of his own on this fine day. While Deano was out of the kitchen I quickly grabbed the Tobasco sauce and tapped it aggressively over his coffee for a good 20 seconds. Sure enough, Deano takes a sip and spits it everywhere, crying and spitting like a baby. Everyone was loving it, but I had more in store for our little prankster. This wasn’t a spur of the moment sort of prank, I had planned ahead for this one. I knew Deano would be craving a big, cold glass of water as soon as he took a sip of his coffee. “Oh, here you go mate, have a big glass of water.” Deano grabbed it from me and slammed it down, but I had put 5 big tablespoons of salt in the water. Deano then spewed in the bin for about 5 minutes. Vengeance is oh so sweet! ...or salty! - Michael Lowe, Beach Hotel, NSW
- Ken Anderson, Ramsay Health, NSW
2013’s funniest Kitchen Caper wins an
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“1 CONE OF POTATO CREAM SIR” A common food styling technique in ice cream advertisements is too use mash potato instead of actual ice cream! The mash holds its shape better and doesn’t melt under the hot lighting commonly used in the filming of TV and print ads.
TEA BAG WONDERS...
Why does Snoop Dogg carry an umbrella?
Got some old tea bags lying around? If you place dry tea bags in smelly running shoes, gym bags or anything with a foul stench, the dry tea will actually absorb the smell!
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“I REALLY LOVE CHOCOLATE” Chocolate contains a chemical called phenethylamine which provokes feelings of intense happiness and self comfort. The chemical is said to most commonly be described as the main endorphins released in the brain by someone who has just fallen in love... No love life? - Just eat chocolate and you’ll be sweet!
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5. What part of a cow does filet mignon come from?
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2. Roughly how many peas are in a pod? 3. Vanilla is extracted from which flower?
6. Which flower, herb and perfume ingredient can be found in abundance in Provence, France?
7. What is the name of the cutting technique where you cut foods into long thin strips?
4. How many grams of cholesterol does a banana roughly contain?
8. Which iconic dessert was named after a Russian ballerina of the early 20th century?
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