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ISSUE 142
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06 SMILE CHEF 08 SMILE TASTE 10 SMILE MANGO TREE 14 SMILE SOCIAL 16 TALK OF THE TOWN 18 SMILE CHECK IT OUT 20 SMILE STORY 26 SMILE INTERVIEW 32 TWO TALK 34 SMILE THINK 36 SMILE TALK 38 SMILE LIFE 40 EATING OUT 46 GOING OUT 48 SMILE FAMILY 52 SMILE PROPERTY 56 SMILE SHORT STORY
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Sebby Holmes Co-founder and head chef @ Pestle London
VENISON WELLINGTON WITH CARAMELISED RED ONION GRAVY, ROASTED SEASONAL MUSHROOMS & PANCETTA. By Sebby Holmes , founder and head chef at PESTLE LONDON
Venison used to be a strictly seasonal, expensive meat
Right so we have Venison wellington, a deliciously rich,
however it is now more widely available, as it’s com-
gamey meat wrapped within a light, fluffy, buttery puff
monly farmed. Although still at the expensive end of the
pastry – now what next? What’s our perfect accompani-
meat market; it’s lean, close-textured, dark, moist meat
ment for this tasty dish?
and distinct gamey flavour is truly worth every penny. Venison is defined as ‘large antlered game’ (funnily
Yep, I’ve got it, mushrooms!! But not just any mushrooms.
enough my girlfriend also refers to me by this) and
For a dish with as much character as this you don’t want
therefore, as well as deer, it includes elk, caribou, moose,
to dress it up in crap clothes. Girolles, the Levis of the
antelope, bison, buffalo and me. Prime roasting joints
mushroom world and shiitake, the Gucci. Iron these up
tend to come from the leg (haunch), the loin and the
and put them on your wellington and I assure you, it will
saddle, while the fillet or boned loin provides steaks.
be turning heads left, right and centre.
If you don’t have the time or the patience to make your own puff pastry (I don’t blame you) you can buy it frozen
Now for the last element to complete this delicious dish,
from any good supermarket. However if you do find the
a sauce. We have buttery pastry, gamey venison, salty
time to give it a whirl (well done you) then I’m sure you
mushrooms; I think a light and sweet caramelised red
will absolutely love this dish. For me, there is nothing
onion gravy should bring all those flavours together.
better than making something completely from scratch,
Infuse this with some smoked pancetta and you would
once you conquer puff pastry – you can conquer any-
have to be some kind of weirdo not to be able to enjoy
thing. If it is your first time, please do let me know how it
this dish (except of course for vegetarians).
goes, I would love to know.
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Ing r e d i e nt s
M e t h o d (Serves 2, with spare puff pastry)
(For the puff pastry, makes
Firstly let’s get the hard bit
other two sides – this will
wrap it, making sure you
1.2kg)
out the way, the puff pas-
completely seal the butter
seal the meat within the
500g unsalted butter
try. Now follow these in-
within the dough like a
pastry, then leave to rest
structions to the word and
wrapped Christmas pres-
for 30 minutes. Lastly
you shouldn’t have any
ent. Lastly hammer the
brush the pastry with egg
issues, if you do please let
dough out a little with the
yolk and sprinkle with salt
me know. Puff pastry is a
rolling pin and roll it into
and pepper, mark the wel-
lengthy process but once
a rectangle just under 1cm
lington with diagonal knife
made it can be frozen for
thick. Brush off any excess
lines taking care not to cut
future use; I assure you
flour, fold it in by thirds
through the pastry. Cook
quality comes in making
(like you would a blanket),
until golden and crisp
things from scratch. Begin
then wrap it well and chill
(around 20-25 minutes for
by unwrapping the butter
for an hour. Lastly roll
medium rare) then remove
500g strong white flour 2tspn salt 150ml cold water 5 egg yolks 3tspn lemon juice -flour for rolling (For the wellington) 600g venison haunch, rolled into a large sausage shape using cling film
(be sure to keep the wrap-
and fold it in this way five
rest and serve.
venison
pers) and cut off 100g of
more times, spaced at one
Meanwhile make the
2 egg yolks, whisked to attach
butter to use in the dough.
hour long intervals, use as
sauce. Place the butter
Place the remaining butter
much flour as you need to
in a tray, then melt in the
between the wrappers and
stop the butter sticking,
oven on 180C, once hot
hammer it with a rolling
should it burst out – but
add the pancetta and
pin until it’s about 2cm
make sure to brush it off
roast for 15 minutes. Next
thick, roughly the same
the dough when making a
add the mushrooms and
size as the wrapper and
blanket fold. Finally wrap
continue to roast for a
malleable. Keep this cool
the dough well and use
further 20 minutes. At the
and aim to have it cold but
immediately or freeze for
same time fry the garlic in
pliable for rolling, not too
when you need it. This
hot oil until golden brown
soft (I know this is tricky
recipe makes more than
and fragrant, then add
but it needs to be mallea-
you need, if it takes this
the red onion and sweat
2 cloves, garlic, diced or
ble enough to roll, whilst
long why not?
crushed
(around 5 minutes). Next
being cold enough not to
Now that the pastry is
add the soft brown sugar
melt into the pastry).Place
out the way, time for the
and balsamic vinegar and
the flour and salt in a bowl
wellington. Firstly heat the
cook until melted and
then get your hands stuck
oven to 180C. Unwrap the
beginning to caramel-
in to rub in the butter. Mix
venison and cover in olive
ise. When ready add the
the water, yolks and juice,
oil, salt and pepper the fry
redcurrant jelly and beef
add this to the bowl and
in a dry pan on a high heat
stock and continue to
gently knead into a dough.
briefly to seal the meat (be
simmer until a light pour-
Once complete, wrap it
sure to keep it raw in the
able consistency. Once
and chill in fridge for half
centre), remove from pan
mushrooms and pancetta
an hour. Next lightly flour
and chill for 30 minutes.
is ready finish the gravy
the worktop and roll the
Roll out enough puff pas-
by adding the roasting
dough out to just under
try to wrap the meat into
juices from the tray. Serve
1cm thick. Place the butter
a rectangular shape then
the wellington upon the
slab, unwrapped and pull
place the venison in the
mushrooms and pancetta
the sides up and over it so
centre, use a little flour on
with a friendly dose of the
they overlap in the middle,
the worktop if necessary.
gravy and enjoy.
and seal them together
Brush the egg around the
with a little water. Then
edges of the pastry and
do the same with the
the meat, and then tightly
-puff pastry, enough to wrap
pastry -a little olive oil -Malden salt and cracked black pepper (For everything else) 40g girolles, cleaned with a brush and chopped into thick chunks 40g shitake, cleaned and chopped into thick chunks 60g diced smoked pancetta
2 thinly sliced red onions 300ml beef stock 50g soft brown sugar 2 heaped tbspn, redcurrant jelly 20ml balsamic vinegar -olive oil for cooking 20g unsalted butter
See you next time !
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IF I CAN MAKE IT HERE… I CAN MAKE IT ANYWHERE… By Chef Kitty Vongprasert
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Sriracha
Buffalo’s Wings Saying hello from the Big Apples as promised with ya’ll from last issue. I had a great time here and visited lots of places, including Niagara Falls, the home of the legend ‘Buffalo’s wings’. The original would be glazed with choices of honey mustard, BBQ or hot sauce and served with blue cheese dip plus celery sticks on the side. As this city is the metaphor of the ‘melting pot’ of all cultures and races, so as food. Asian cuisines such as Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese and of course Thai are very trendy over here. I was very fortunate to have had many chances to visit culinary establishments in New York, and everywhere I went, there it was, the famous Sriracha sauce proudly placed on the table, the sauce took this town by storm! The range goes from Sriracha popcorn, Sriracha cookbook, Sriracha Mayo and even Sriracha Ketchup! This is my take on Buffalo’s wings inspired by this famous sauce. Ingredients 20 3 cups 1 tbsp.
Chicken Wings Vegetable oil for deep-fried Sea salt
to s erve : 2 tbsp. 3 tbsp. 1 tbsp.
Roasted sesame seeds Japanese Mayonaise Sriracha sauce Celery Stalks
I ng redi ents ( tos s i ng s au c e) 5 2 stalks 16 1 tsp.
Shallots (sliced) Lemongrass (finely sliced) Dried chilli Shrimp Paste
Method 1. Wash chicken wings with cold water, pat-dried with kitchen towel. Leave to marinade with salt for at least 20 minutes. 2. With pestle and mortar, crush white pepper, coriander stalks and garlic until smooth. Sauté the mixture with 1 tbsp. of oil over medium heat until aromatic. Add sugar, water, soy sauce and salt, simmer for 5 minutes until thicken, then add honey and Sriracha simmer for further 2 minutes until the sauce become thick and glossy. Set aside.
3. In heavy based deep pan (or if you have deep fat fryer…this will make your life a lot easier), heat vegetable oil to 180 degree centigrade, if you don’t have thermometer check the temperature by putting bread cube in, when it turns brown in 4 seconds the oil is ready for the chicken. Fry chicken wings in batches, 10 at a time until golden brown. 4. Toss the crispy-fried chicken wings in the sauce. Sprinkle with roasted sesame seeds. Serve with Sriracha mayo and celery sticks. SO MUCH TO SMILE ABOUT 9
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Mango Tree
CHI KITCHEN
SET TO DELIGHT BIRMINGHAM SHOPPERS
Chi Kitchen is a new Pan-Asian dining concept created
The menu has been designed by Group Executive Chef
by the owner of the acclaimed Mango Tree, Belgravia
Ian Pengelley, and includes unique and wide range of
restaurant launching in Birmingham’s Bullring later this
Pan-Asian dishes such as Pajeon - Korean omelette
month. It will offer an amazing dining experience for
with mixed seafood, Kaya Toast (with Singaporean
hungry shoppers to sample fresh, made to order sushi
coconut jam), Eggs Benedict-San, a classic dish with a
and other Pan-Asian delights for breakfast, lunch and
Japanese twist and Wasabi king prawns. The restaurant
dinner- as well as a Champagne bar to relax in after a
has been designed by Harrison to create a relaxed,
long day of retail therapy.
casual dining space using stylishly contrasting materials, including; marble, concrete, copper, oak and leather. Furthermore, different seating levels, from the high stools at the dining counter to the lower level, deep booths, mean guests can choose between more intimate or open dining experiences.
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Eddie Lim, owner of the acclaimed Mango Tree, Belgravia restaurant and Chi Kitchen said: “We are absolutely delighted to be launching our first restaurant in Birmingham. This city has a fantastic and diverse culinary heritage and collaborating with Debenhams has meant we’ve been able to create a superb venue in the heart of the city’s busiest shopping centre. We will offer customers a range of explosive Pan-Asian flavours and all of our dishes are Halal.” Mark Jordan, Director of Space Planning, Debenhams added: “We are delighted to be enhancing our dining offer, it represents a significant strategic move for the business. Our customers like having a choice of in-store *All customers spending £40 or more on Health and Beauty products in Debenhams will get a free glass of Champagne when they spend £18 at Chi Kitchen* (Offer valid from 24th September until 31st October)
dining and by partnering with a fantastic, unique brand such as Chi Kitchen we are making great food and drink part of the Debenhams shopping experience. We are very proud to be working exclusively with Chi Kitchen on this new concept and are look forward to introducing it to our customers in the coming months.”
www.chikitchen.co.uk
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TALK
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THE RISING STAR TOMMY HATTO เรื่องและภาพ poonsap
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ผมคิดว่าโทนี่ จา นัน้ เป็นแค่จุดเริม่ ต้นของคนไทยที่ได้ไปมีบทบาทในฮอลลีวูด และตัวผมเองที่กําลังจะก้าวเข้าไปสู่โลกของการทํางานในระดับนัน้ ผมอยากจะเป็นคนนึงที่เดินเข้าไปด้วยความภาคภูมิใจในความเป็นไทยของเราครับ
ตอนผมเด็กๆ ผมต้อง ดิ้นรนต่อสู้กับตัวตน ของตั ว เอง เพราะ ผ ม ไ ม่ ค่ อ ย เ ชื่ อ มั่ น ในตั ว เอง แต่ ต อนนี้ ผมกลั บ มาเชื่ อ มั่น ใน ตั ว เองมากขึ้ น ผม ยอบรับกับตัวตนของ ผมที่แท้จริง และนัน่ ก็ ่ มอยากบอก คือสิง่ ทีผ ไม่ ว่ า คุ ณ เป็ น คนไทย ลูกครึ่งไทย หรือไม่ว่า คุ ณ จะมาจากที่ ไ หน ในโลก ขอให้คุณภูมิใจ ในความเป็ น ตั ว เอง มากๆ เพราะนัน่ คือสิง่ ที่ ทํ า ให้ คุ ณ แตกต่ า ง จากคนอื่ น ๆ และไม่ เหมือนใคร...
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คนที่เป็นแรงบันดาลใจสําคัญของการเป็นนักแสดงของผมคือ Paul Walker ผมติดตามดูหนัง Fast and Furious ตัง้ แต่เด็กๆ ที่ Paul Walker แสดงนํา แล้วเมื่อโตขึน้ ผมก็มีโอกาสได้รู้จัก Paul Walker จริงๆ ผมยังเคยมีเขาอยู ่ใน Skype ของผม ตัวจริงเขาเป็นคนที่นิสัยดีมาก เป็นคนที่จริงใจและติดดิน
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TWO
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ทุกข์ คือ
เมล็ดพันธุ ์แห่งความสุข เรื่อง : พระมหาวุ ฒิชยั วชิรเมธี ภาพ : 123rf
อาตมาชอบรับประทานทุเรียน แต่เพิง่ มาชอบได้ไม่นานนี่เอง ก่อน หน้านัน้ ไม่เคยคิดจะสนใจผลไม้ชนิดนี้ เพราะรู้ดีว่าเปลือกไม่สวย กลิน่ แรง แต่ตอ่ มาเมือ่ มีเหตุให้ตอ้ งรับประทานทุเรียนอยู ค่ ราวหนึ่ง โลกทัศน์ท่วี า่ ทุเรียนไม่นา่ รัก ไม่อร่อย ก็เปลี่ยนไปอย่างสิน้ เชิง ทุก วันนี้ ถือว่าญาติดีกับทุเรียนอย่างยิง่ เห็นที่ไหน เป็นต้องยิม้ ให้ เพราะตระหนักรูอ้ ยู แ่ ก่ใจแล้วว่า ลึกลงไปจากเปลือกผิวขรุ ขระและ มีหนามแหลมนัน้ ได้ซ่อนไว้ซ่ึงโอชารสแสนวิเศษ
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เดินทาง เรื่อง : คุณหญิงจํานงศรี หาญเจนลักษณ์
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เจเจมีธุระต้องเดินทางต่างประเทศบ่อยมาก ด้วยความรู้สึกผิดที่จะทิง้ ข้าพเจ้าไว้บ้าน ไปไหนจึงเอาไปด้วย เหมือนแมวอ้วนๆ ที่คาบหนูคู่ใจร่องแร่งไปโน่นนี่ไม่หยุ ดหย่อน
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Eating Out
มือ้ มหัศจรรย์ลาํ ้ เหลือ... เหนือจินตนาการ กับร้าน
BELMOND LE MANOIR AUX QUAT’SAISONS เรื่องและภาพ : Manta
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Raymond Blanc เ จ้ า ข อ ง โ ร ง แ ร ม BELMOND LE MANOIR A U X QUAT’SAISONS แ ล ะ เ ช ฟ ป ร ะ จํ า โรงแรม
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Raymond Blanc Chef / Patron
BELMOND LE MANOIR AUX QUAT ’ SAISONS Text/Photos: Manta
There are some 5000 quintessential English “Country
from his very personal, professional but extremely down
House Hotels” in the UK which offer luxury accommoda-
to earth approach to service. This is also apparent when
tion with a restaurant usually set in acres of rolling coun-
it comes to the production and serving of the wonderful
tryside with excellent views of our “green and pleasant
food in the restaurant.
land” These hotels offer varied levels of comfort and
I first visited the restaurant in 2003 and on numerous
standards of cuisine and for the most part are usually a
occasions since and can honestly say that the standard
pleasant place to visit.
and consistency of both food and service is quite simply
Then there is “ Le Manoir aux Quat ‘ Saisons “ a 5
the best I have ever had. The food is not fussy french
Star luxury hotel situated in the picturesque Oxfordshire
fine dining, nor is it offered with trendy chemical crea-
village of Great Milton. Le Manoir represents a life long
tions, but rather, it lets the ingredients on offer speak
dream of Chef / Patron Raymond Blanc to ‘ create a hotel
for themselves. His passion and attention to detail is
and restaurant in harmony where my guests would find
shown in every dish and for a self taught Chef his genius
perfection in food, comfort, service and welcome ‘. The
manifests itself by not only holding 2 Michelin stars for
dream began in 1972 when Raymond, newly arrived from
over 30 years, being awarded numerous awards including
France, while working as a waiter at the Rose Revived
the Relais and Chateaux Purple Shield, but mostly having
restaurant in Whitney stood in for the chef when he
trained more than 28 Chefs who have since left only to
became ill. Raymond took over and within 2 years had
be awarded over 30 Michelin stars between them, quite
gained entry into the Michelin Guide. and the rest as
incredible.
they say is ‘ history ‘. He soon went on to open his first
As you now realise that this wonderful place is in my
restaurant Quat ‘ Saisons in Summertown on the out-
humble opinion, probably the No 1 hotel restaurant in
skirts of Oxford in 1977 and then moved to Le Manoir in
the UK, it is also probably one of the most expensive. all
Great Milton in 1985 where he was awarded two Michelin
I can say that if you are looking for somewhere really re-
stars which he has retained for the last 30 years.
ally special for that very very important celebration then
The majority of guests either staying at Le Manor or
if need be, put dining out locally on hold for a month or
dining in the restaurant all agree the quality and per-
two and save the money to invest in a visit to Le Manor
sonalisation and attitude from all the staff is exemplary.
aux Quat ‘ Saisons. I assure you won’t regret it as it is
Having met Raymond it is obvious that this ethos stems
‘To Die For ‘.
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