I got invited by Lindt to the reopening of their Chocolate Cafe at Martin Place, and to try out their new Lindt Creation Blocks! I took the opportunity to grab a chat with Thomas Schnetzler, Master Chocolatier and Chocolate Ambassador for Lindt Australia, and learn more about chocolate.
Tammi from Insatiable Munchies was invited as a guest of Lindt and the Trish Nichol Agency.
This week, we are getting saucy in the kitchen, werk our fro’, and ride that heat wave. We learn all about mayonnaise, try some froyo in Yoghurtworld and watch Jamie’s Summer Food Rave Up.
Download the audio file here (4.8MB, 09:33), or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes here!
From the Frypan – Does my mayo feel fat to you? (00:23)
It’s all about emulsions and we learn about mayo. I make mine with whole eggs. It can take more oil than you think!
Waka Waka – It’s all about my fro’ (04:00)
Froyo, that is. We take our inner child to explore Yoghurtland in Sydney.
From the Ice Box – Summer of lurrve (and food and music) (06:58)
We experience a summer of love, Jamie Oliver style! We watch Jamie Oliver’s Summer Food Rave Up.
And don’t forget to tune in to our Trivia of the Week. Contains 1000mg of trivia for your daily dose.
We are turning Japanese as we crack the perfect soft set egg, go for a train ride and find our inner zen garden. We learn about Onsen Eggs, Sushi trains and watch Jiro Dreams of Sushi.
Download the audio file here (6.2MB, 12:28), or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes
From the Frypan – We’ve cracked it! (00:21)
This week it’s more about the water urn than the frypan. I finally get the Japanese Onsen eggs right! It’s been awhile, but the rewards are so tasty.
Waka Waka – Planes, Buses and Trains (04:09)
In Waka Waka this week we take a ride on three different sushi trains in the city. Which is your favourite?
From the Ice Box – I dreamed a dream… (07:33)
We watch Jiro Dreams of Sushi and get inspired, and are loving this lemon tap (pictured above) from Japanese chain Daiso!
And don’t forget to tune in to our Trivia of the Week. Full of essential nutrients and vitamins.
We take the spicy route through asia, then through to spain, and end up stalking our food. This week we talk about Jackie M’s Malaysian cooking masterclass, Mo Vida in Melbourne, and Truckr – a great way to stalk food trucks.
Download the audio file here (3MB, 6:06), or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes
From the Frypan – Sedap! (00:23)
In From the Frypan, we whip up an authentic and tasty Beef Rendang. I learnt the secrets to malaysian cooking from Jackie M herself, in a Malaysian cooking masterclass.
Waka Waka – Tale as old as time.. (02:49)
For Waka Waka this week we have a disappointing experience at Beauty at the Beast, but a marvelous one at Mo Vida in Melbourne! The Seafood pasta at Mo Vida is EPIC! Just sayin’.
From the Ice Box – Appsolutely Fab! (05:08)
Technology helps us in so many ways, and this week it helps us hunt down those food trucks!
What’s your favourite way to get the latest food truck news?
This week we take a culinary tour moving from Spain, to Japan and end up in the lab, talking about all things geeky. We chat about a tapas inspired dinner, the new Japanese self-serve joint Hana Hana, and air fryers. We also ask the question: Why does orange juice taste so crap after you brush your teeth?
Download the audio file here (9.9MB, 20:02), or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes
From the Frypan – Hola! (1:33)
From the Frypan is where we talk about what we’ve got up to in the kitchen. This week it’s a fiery discussion about a tapas inspired dinner.
Waka Waka – A name so nice you gotta say it twice! (9:46)
This one’s for all the gluttons! This week we review Japanese noodle bar Hana Hana, which translates to “Flower Flower”.
From the Ice Box – Look Jack, I’m flying! (12:59)
We like the geeky and the crazy, especially when we talk about food. This week we talk about the air frying. If you combine the two words, does that make it flying? We also discuss why liquid nitrogen ice cream is amazing!
And don’t forget the Trivia of the Week. Why does orange juice taste bad after you brush your teeth?
This week on the podcast…It’s Giles’ birthday!!!! We get a little bit boozy, get specific about how we like our meat and get ice cream in the mail! We talk about our favourite cocktails, bacon vodka, eat at Little Vienna and discuss crazy gelato flavours!
Download the audio file here (4.6MB, 9:12), or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes
From the Frypan – Gobble Gobble! (6:00)
This week in our kitchen, it’s LEGENDARY!!!!! The turkey is finally roasted, and we talk about the aftermath.
Waka Waka – The Earl of Sandwich (09:26)
In Waka Waka we continue the hunt for amazing sandwiches, and we eat at Little Vienna. We also talk about the bread-to-filling ratio – it’s a thing!
From the Ice Box – Deep Freeze (12:34)
We’re gearing up for summer with make at home gelato! What’s your favourite flavour?
And don’t forget to listen to the end for the Trivia of the Week!
This week on the podcast we get passionate about curd, we go slightly cuckoo, and get all nice and toasty! We talk about the simplest recipe for passionfruit curd, Coco Cubano at Rouse Hill, novelty toasters, and the mythical Turducken.
Speaking of Turkey, do you have a favourite Turkey recipe? If you do, I’d love to give it a try! Just drop me an email or leave a comment below!
Download the audio file here (4.6MB, 9:12), or subscribe to the podcast on iTunes
From the Frypan – Fruits of the Heart (1:21)
What did we get up to the kitchen this week? We share a simple delicious recipe for passionfruit curd, or in fact any sort of fruit curd you’d like to make!
Waka Waka – Cuckoo for Cocoa! (3:04)
This week’s gluttonous adventure comes from the depths of the amazon jungle…or so we like to think. We talk about the new Coco Cubano in Rouse Hill, and ask the question: where can you find the best hot chocolate?
From the Ice Box – Mythical Creatures from the Deep (5:00)
How do you like your toast? In this week’s From the Ice Box we talk about novelty toasters and the mythical Turducken. Can it be done? What other cool things can you do with a Turkey?
And don’t forget to listen to the end for the Trivia of the Week!
I’m so excited to announce this new project that we’ve been working on in the Insatiable Munchies kitchen!!!! I present to you the Insatiable Munchies podcast, where every week we – Giles and I – talk about our food adventures and musings.
It will be available to subscribe to on iTunes soon, but in the meantime, feel free to click on the link below to have a listen! If you’d like to jump to parts, I’ve also got handy links that will allow you to listen to select sections within the podcast.
This week we search for liquid gold, eat with our hands and are all tied up! We talk about the perfect soft boiled eggs, the best ribs in town, and the japanese art of furoshiki.
I’d love to hear from you, so feel free to drop me an email/comment with any feedback you might have! =)
Download the audio file here (6.6MB, 13:15).
From the Frypan – Liquid Gold (1:12)
From the Frypan is where we talk about what we’ve got up to in the kitchen. This week it’s all about that eggy perfection – how do you like your eggs?
Waka Waka – From Adam to Eve (6:28)
If you are a purely eating foodie, then Waka Waka is the section for you. Inspired by that ever so cute noise that Pac-man makes, this section is all about the sheer ecstasy of gluttony. This week we talk all about ribs and that on the bone experience.
From the Ice Box – All Tied Up! (9:09)
We like all things nerdy and cool here at Insatiable Munchies, and From the Ice Box is where we discuss our cute gadgets, funky fresh events and just generally all things fun! This week we’re all tied up with the Japanese art of Furoshiki. Our packed lunches never looked so good.