‘Cool as a Cucumber’ The origins of the phrase ‘Cool as a Cucumber’ by A Class Catering… So where did the phrase ‘Cool as a Cucumber’ come into being & more to the fact used in the everyday vocabulary especially in the summer months. To start the meaning of the word ‘cool’ in the phrase doesn’t mean having a low temperature but quite the opposite meaning extremely calm,relaxed & in control. But how did cucumber come into the phrase ??? The phrase was 1st recorded in a poem by British poet John Gay in 1732 titled ‘New Song on New
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Dinner Party Wollongong NSW, a review Hi Martin and Steve Thank you both so very much for Saturday. for Catering a Fine Dining Dinner Party at our Holiday House in Scarborough near Wollongong We all thoroughly enjoyed the lunch you prepared and served for us. It was so interactive and you both had some really great stories to share about the history of the dishes you were preparing. I’d be very happy to add a review. I won’t be able to get to it until later this week as have so much on with work and the family, but will
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Canberra wedding receptions, Live in Canberra, and looking for that amazing place to hold your Wedding reception, why not checkout some the great places on the NSW South Coast, only a short 2 hour drive away you can find some of the best beaches, forest and mountains, with views to die for, At A Class Catering we have Catered for many functions, in many of these beautiful spots, you can find videos on our Facebook page, of the many properties that would suit all tastes, At A Class we have many menus to suit, so check out our website https://aclasscatering.com.au/weddings/ Also
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Red Colcannon Potato Mash, Today I’d like to share with you a simple & easy recipe Red Colcannon Potato Mash .. To be honest I’m a big fan of this dish & it makes a perfect side dish at any family gathering & a great alternative to roasted garlic mash. I have it on our Fine Dining Menu https://aclasscatering.com.au/menus/fine-dining-menu/ as a base for our Grilled Venison Fillet w/ a dark chocolate cherry crumble sauce ? To begin with you will need Ingredients 1kg sebago potatoes peeled & cut into 1/4s 40g butter 125ml or 1/2 cup of milk 1/4 red cabbage thinly
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Why is it called a ‘Bakers Dozen’ by A Class Catering. For the last few weeks I’ve been busy writing & sharing with you about the origins of dishes from around the world but today I’d like to give you some fun facts & not so fun facts about the term a ‘Bakers Dozen’ ?? Everyone loves a fresh baked loaf of bread but where & how did this come to be ?? There are a couple of theories as to why a bakers dozen is 13 instead of 12.Many think it had its origins from many societies throughout history
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Tomato and Mint Salad,Today I would like to share a simple but refreshing Tomato & Mint salad that would make a perfect side dish at any BBQ. Ingredients 8 medium ripe tomatoes halved & cut into thin wedges 1 medium red onion halved & thinly sliced 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/herbs-and-spices/health-benefits-of-mint.html 1/2 cup mint leaves www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/herbs-and-spices/health-benefits-of-mint.html 1 combine tomato,onion & mint in a bowl 2 in a separate bowl add olive oil & vinegar whisk well season cracked salt & cracked pepper 3 pour over tomato mix & lightly toss 4 serve Mixed lettuce could
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Reality TV Cooking Shows & TV Cooking Shows by A Class Catering. Reality tv cooking shows & tv cooking shows ??? We all watch them whether its a reality series like My Kitchen Rules (MKR) Master Chef (MC) & Hells Kitchen Australia (HKA) or cooking shows like Alive & Cooking,River Cottage,Hueys Kitchen or Surfing the Menu,we all seem to be drawn like moths to a bright light when it comes to cooking shows on tv.The networks are certainly on a ratings winner here with all forms of cooking shows and a great source for revenue raising through cookbooks,dvds & any
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Origins of the Caesar Salad by A Class Catering Its a salad found in any restaurant or cafes around the world,whether we eat it on its own,w/chicken,calamari or w/grilled salmon,its that go to salad that alot of us can say we enjoy the most when it comes to salads. But where did it originate from ?? Really the name Caesar suggests that it was named after Julius Caesar or that he himself invented it after all those ancient Romans really knew how to eat food & Julius Caesar was the most famous of all.Sounds like all the above could be
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The Challenges of Outside Wedding Catering A blog by Chef Steve from A Class Catering by Martin & Steve. A Class Catering has catered many wedding receptions on the south coast & with todays trends many bride’s & grooms (from Sydney) want to have their special day on the beach,at a surf club,hired guest house or with a bush setting on a farm,which ever they choose A Class Catering has been there to help organise & create a fantastic event that they will remember & talk about for years to come. We have a saying or mantra at A Class that
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East Beach Caravan Park Kiama This great property is ideal for that small Boutique Wedding reception situated on the beach at Kiama Located just a few kilometers from the centre of Kiama, BIG4 Easts Beach Holiday Park is the ideal spot for a getaway. Whether you just want to relax and enjoy what the park has to offer or set off on an adventure to explore the wonderful attractions of the South Coast, BIG4 Easts Beach Holiday Park is the perfect choice.Our 35 acre park is nestled in the valley with mountain backdrops and absolute beach frontage. The park is steeped with
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