Why you should be thankful for not being invited for Thanksgiving

Didn’t get an invite to your friend’s Thanksgiving this year? If you’ve waited an entire month for your friends to extend an invite to their family Thanksgiving table but alas are still plan-free this entire weekend – you can have some solace in not being invited to a Thanksgiving dinner Perhaps The Cooking Junket is…

Thanksgiving in NYC: What’s open

If you happen to be in NYC for Thanksgiving – get into the spirit of Thanksgiving and have yourself a delicious meal at some of the best eateries in the city.     The best luxury hotel Thanksgiving experience It’s not easy finding a gourmet buffet brunch in NYC but if you know your food…

The Waffle House and Anthony Boudain’s mouth

Image: Anthony Boudain stiltoday.com Are you still a fan of Anthony Boudain? The man that  put REAL food on the map with his anecdotes of love, discovering food at some of the most unique and often very common places is spreading himself thin – much like Mr. Naked Chef, Jamie Oliver With the soon-to-be-opened Food…

Bread and Butter Pudding: Sustainable Kitchen

Being sustainable in the kitchen with OzHarvest Got Milk? Got Eggs? Too many croissants and not sure what to do with them? Make this delicious Bread and Butter pudding from OzHarvest Culinary Team A delicious dessert with Nespresso – Learn how to enjoy Nespresso OzHarvest’s Royal Bread and Butter Pudding by Travis Harvey Chef for a Cause…

ROMA Nespresso Pods: How to drink and enjoy

The Roma Nespresso Pod is a favourite for many because it is strong, but not intense Does that make sense? It is perfect for a Melbourne latte – and can tolerate a hotter temperature without spoiling the taste It may be a little too subtle for those that like stronger, intense flavours, but it’s a…

Nespresso Pods: Understanding the code

Remember as a kid, when your friends said, “Can you smell that?” and you would say… “Yeah …!!” Even though you couldn’t smell a thing?   As an adult, we possibly have all been victim not ‘fudging’ things… Pretending to understand and know how to sip expensive wine Pretending to love sweetbreads, even though you…

Healthy Tacos better than Chipotle: with Poppies and Papayas

What’s all the fuss with Chipotle? With the recent E-coli scare…. the world’s favourite burrito is no longer a go-to lunch item So, here at The Cooking Junket, we’re taking things into our hands and getting a healthy, nutritious and totally E-coli free Mexican-American take on our favourite Chipotle item: the Taco! Food blog Poppies…

Is Aussie Chef, Pete Evans annoying in the US?

(Featured image from SanAntonio episode, credit FINE LIVING) Aussies love to travel We are everywhere Jump on a flight to Europe and you will find one, two or possibly thousands of Aussie’s traveling around Aspiring chefs are always looking for a bit of celeb stardom and Aussie chefs are no different Pete Evans, was kinda…

Perfect 50/50 brown and white rice

Cooking perfect rice is simple and easy You don’t have to have a rice cooker, but if you do – it definitely helps. Just measure out rice, add water and push a button – before you know it – perfectly cooked rice for any Asian table. Rice cookers are really only great if you are…

The best bakeries in Quebec City, Canada

Chocolate Croissant Escagot Millefeuille Butter, Sugar… oui, oui, oui! If you love French bakeries, you really must head to Quebec City Whether you are a francophone or francophile, or just love all things French, Quebec City is the ultimate travel destination for Americans. Just a hop, skip and a jump away – an amazing 1.5…