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Yes it is winter!!!!

Posted on July 23, 2017 by Kem Ormond in Classes, Food

I never seem to have enough hours in the day and with winter upon us it is even more difficult. One of my favourite dishes over winter is chicken with tarragon and Dijon mustard and roast vegetable tart with pesto and ricotta. Both these dishes are in some of my classes over winter...along with some...

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Hens Party!!!

Posted on October 22, 2016 by Kem Ormond in Miscellaneous

Had fun this month hosting my first hens party here at maison de cuisine...drinks and platters in the courtyard and then a cooking class....

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Wahoo summer is on the way!!!

Posted on October 22, 2016 by Kem Ormond in Classes

Yes we are almost into November...and I have been busy getting my summer vegetable garden planted...mind you, someone forgot to tell mother earth about summer being on the way and the rain and cold days are getting a bit tiring!!! I was listening to the radio this morning and heard a great idea on how to keep...

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Winter

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Kem Ormond in Miscellaneous

The one good thing about Winter is that I never feel guilty being in the kitchen.!!! There's always new recipes to try and to modify. After a long hunt I finally found a supplier for baguette trays so if you attend a bread class...you don't have to panic !!! I have the trays so you...

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Spoil your mum on Mother’s day!! MAY 8th

Posted on January 24, 2016 by Kem Ormond in Classes

If you are wondering what you are going to organize for Mothers' day....This will help you with that Mother's day present!!! Bring your Mum out for a special morning tea and class......I will even bring out the fancy china cups!!!!! I will post more details soon. SPACES AVAILABLE 8 (Yes I will take 8 for this class ) If...

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Christmas in Melbourne

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Kem Ormond in Food

Seems ages since I added to my blog but I had a really busy year with classes and I flew to Melbourne for a well earned break over Christmas and to catch up with family. In my classes I have often talked about my wonderful dining experience at Vue de Monde in Melbourne, I can add...

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Now available at classes

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Kem Ormond in Miscellaneous

Am now stocking Honey Wraps an alternative to plastic wrap. also a selection of Kim Morgan's pottery, maison de cuisine tea towels and cake tin liners, available at classes....

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My latest cookbook review

Posted on July 19, 2015 by Kem Ormond in Miscellaneous

Winter time is a great excuse for sitting by the roaring fire and reviewing a new cookbook, my latest read is MY UNDERGROUND KITCHEN by Jess Daniell. With over 80 mouth watering recipes for home cooks. Not only are the recipes tasty, they are easy to prepare and the recipes are divided into seasons which...

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NOW STOCKING MICROPLANES

Posted on June 7, 2015 by Kem Ormond in Classes, Food

Get asked about my microplane every time I use it...so am now stocking them ($20) Prefect for grating hard cheese, chocolate ,zest from lemons and limes and perfect for ginger!!!! ...

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WINTER HAS ARRIVED

Posted on June 7, 2015 by Kem Ormond in Miscellaneous

I look out at a rather white lawn today and yes winter has well and truly arrived. I am always sad to see the vegetable garden go into hibernation. Mind you it deserves a rest after producing a wonderful summer of fruit and vegetables. My pantry is stocked with plenty of varieties of relish and...

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