Mirin and Teriyaki sauce

Japanese pantry basics bought, jet lag and karaoke bar hangover dispersed it was time to start cooking. But because I am a food technologist I need to know precisely what I’m dealing with. Read More

Japanese study, the start

Japan has always held a special place in Crackling’s heart / stomach. A 21st wedding anniversary trip, sans enfants, ramped everything up a few gears and then some. Result – resolution to learn the basics of Japanese home cooking. Share my journey. Read More

Maintaining energy levels with Low GI foods

Full-time work in a large food manufacturing business is fast, busy, fascinating and demanding and I need to have the energy to match the pace. Read More

Reverse engineering the export to Asia model

Tardy trade agreements and competitors with sharper elbows have nudged the Australian share of China’s food import market down to 3.3%. Read More

Unlocking the flavour & goodness in Salt Cod

Flavoursome, flaky white fish a favourite Northern Hemisphere winter-time comfort food. Winter is coming to Australia and I am European, which explains this recipe post. Read More

Rawsome: A true story of innovation and achievment, part one.

Chocolaty, tasty, sweet deliciousness is accessible to all thanks to one woman’s creativity born from adversity.

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