Xmas Day Menu

So here is what i made Xmas Day....

Roasted Butternut Pumpkin Bisque with 5 Cheese Toast

Australian Fresh Truffle and Pork Stuffed Turkey Breast wrapped in Pastry

Cauliflower and Brocoli Au Gratin
Roasted Sweet and Babay New Potato
Honay and Lavendar Glazed Carrots and Asparagus
Caremilized Onion, Garlic and Green Beans

Lemon Myrtle White Choc Mousse in Sugar Cookie Crust
Hummingbird Cup Cakes with Maple Syrup Cream Cheese Frosting

It was great, I really enjoyed  my last US Xmas and looking forward to the start of a new year.

Peace Out

JA

Xmas day and OLE'

So i had a great Xmas day and enjoyed the company of some great friends, cook a great dinner ala Julia Child and it was a great hit......

then had to hear some slander being spread the next day about me from that women who owns the rest that i stupidly got involved with.

I cant belive THAT this women thinks she can get away with hiring some one and telling them that she is paying $750/week, was told pay day was every tuesday... after 3 pay days only reciving a total of $260 said that i needed to be paid so i could pay my rent and bills! To this i was told she could not afford me if i wanted to get paid (not only is this breaking the law letting someone go once they demand pay) its moraly wrong and now i find that after i it took me another week to get my money and be put out of work for doing my job and trying to work with the second class produce that she buys and serves her customers i find out she is talking bad about me to people!

Well best you STOP !!!!  I will take this further and having your people at the seafood company call me and yell obsenities over the phone wont work we me either.

And if anyone wants to find out the truth they can contact   

Restaurant Opportunities Center.... Chicago office: 312 629-2892 

Dont support someone that has been for over several years taken advantage of employees and then talks bad about them when they decide to stand up for themselves!!! 

She has started negoations to do right thing so im told....but talking bad about someone that tried to help you get your rest back in shape is pretty shitty!

Peace Out

JA

Australia Day Supper Club

Tuesday January 26th 7pm

Jon-Antony will be hosting and cooking this 9 course family style Australian dinner  
paired with Aussie wines.

More details will come after the Holidays, 
and the venu will be announced via email pior to the event 

shh... its a seceret,

Australian Supper Club

Roaring 40's Blue Cheese and Caremilized Onion Tartlet

Finger Lime and Yellingbo Olive Oil Glazed Prawns
on Fennel Slaw

Coffee Spice Rubbed Ostrich Lollipops
on Arugula with Balasmic Drizzel


Lavender Rosemary Rubbed Boneless Lamb Loin
on Roasted New Potato and Green Bean Salad

Southern Rock Lobster Steaks
on Roasted Parsnip with Onion Marmelade and Grilled Herb Toast

Riberry Glazed Australian Wagu Steak
on Grilled Seasonal Vegetables


Baked Gum Leaf Mini Cheese Cake

 Aussie Lamington's

Pink Passionfruit Cupcakes
with Candied Hibscus Flower

Australia Day Cooking Class

Fox & Obel

Tuesday January 19th at 6pm

 To Register visit
www.foxandobel.com

Australia Day Demo Cooking Class

Roaring 40's Blue Cheese and Caremilized Onion Tartlet


Southern Rock Lobster Steaks on Wilted Greens
 with Roasted Parsnip, Onion Marmelade and Grilled Herb Toast


Pink Passionfruit Cupcakes
with Candied Hibscus Flower

4 Days to go....

Happy Holidays To all....

Well its been a rough trip this year and i dont regret any of it, Ive opened some new doors and closed others. With the return to Aus in May next year im gearing up to do 2 events for Australia Day.

The 1st a Demo Cooking Class at Fox and Obel.... Jan 19th 2010 (date to be confirmed) with a menu of my favourite things.

The 2nd my Australian Supper Club Dinner ...... Jan 25th 2010 (tickets will go on sale January 5th-15th) the menus will be online tomorrow.

As allways I cant make these events a success with out your support so when they are up online please help me get the word out and forward my web page.

Thanks for all your support and email me if you have any questions.

Peace Out

JA

Happy Holidays

I want to take the focous away from all this bad juju that has been in my world and Wish You allthe very best of Holidays and enjoy Xmas its one if my Fav times of the year and looking to be a great Xmas Day here at the house.

Peace Out,

JA

A New Day

Well i revised my angry blog from yesterdayafternoon.....late last night, for those few that read it I still feel that way. I cant belive that people think they can take advantage of people and tell you that if you want to get paid you will be let go. (Enough about ole for now on on too the other one....)

Don't support peole like this..... or people that think its okat to cut your wages by 25% as the chopping block did december 15th last xmas. (I was an idiot to stay there so long but she planned it well "get them when there are no jobs around and they'll be trapped". I even heard a roumor that she was talking about staff to other prospective employeers cause i was not the only one try to get the hell out of their. Ilediglly......) I took a job that i thought was going to be good for my career(even after i had been warned by others that said she was a bitch and not to do it but i was persuaded by a good friend that knew her through other avenues and i have trusted his advice for the last 6 years. Well i was promised full time! never got it...Had to sign a noncompete clause which i was fine with but not when you take 25% of my pay (you cow) then had 2 of the most useless bitch managers that gave everybody else their work and sat in front of a compuiter all day but never managed to check email...lol what the hell did they do????? Oh and lets not forget HEALTH INSURENCE yes i was told after 90 days i would get this but when i applied for it i was told because i would not make my self advaidable 6 days a week i was not able to get it...(sorry for expecting 2 days off a week) then when you get sick they give you shit cause you call in.(Hey assholes sorry i dont book inadvance when im going to be sick i guess your a little more special...yer right!!!!) Where did you train...Oh thats right you learnt from who!!!!

Any way im going to have some coffee, Oh just got off the phone with ROC and CRUPLS oh its going to be a bumpy Xmas for some.........

Peace Out

JA

EX CHEF

Well folks, im no longer Chef at ole' ole' in Andersonvile, It wont be my food or me in the kitchen...my menu who know's, hope it works out for them.

Peace Out,

JA

A new arrival for Xmas

Im happy to say my sister Amy had her first baby last night, Colby Michael was born @ 9.45 pm in Australia @ Flinders Medical Center weighing in at 6lb 8oz. Im told Mum and baby are doing well and cant wait to see pic's of my little nephew...... Im now an Uncle! 

And not to forget the Savanna Xmas party was great last night!  Met some wonderful people and all seemed to love the food. Thanks Savanna I had a great time and now I have a little nephew as well :) I will post a couple of the recipes from the party soon. If you want any other's feel free to email me.

Big hugs & stay warm,

JA

Savanna Xmas Party

Hey so im posting alot today I know just so much going on, im out of town and away from the resturant hope its goinng well ifanyone has gone in let me know how its been. So after 2 days prep we are finally at the day of the Xmas Party and so far all is well im right on track with the food and taking a few minutes to blog real quick. there is going to be i think about 75 people and think we have plently of food, i will take some pics and post them tomorrow. Well keep checking things out cause im going to get back on track with the blog and expand it a little so it might get a little saucy in here lol ive come up with a new segment that im naming "the ugly truth" yes after the movie it inspired me to tell it a little more like I see it.....

Have a fun night all and catch you a little later, maybe even during the party.....

JA

Dinner at Bombfire Pizza

Hey All,

Well if you dont know im in Savanna, IL helping my friends Eric and Allen do the food for their Xmas Party this evening. Last night wehad a chance to duck out for wood fire pizza (think of me yelling that in that anoying "opraha style voice") LOL..... well it was great met the owner Tom and he showed me around their cool kitchen and the wood buring oven! Now keep in mind this is only wood heating up this oven its was so cool, not like the one at Table 52 (not putting the oven down at all) which was both gas and wood this baby runs on wood alone we had crab stuffedmushrooms to start then followed by two pizza's the first was bbq chicken my fav! and then a pepperoni and mushroo, both were great and you could realy get the flav of the wood oven. We might be heading back there Sunday to help him work out some bread stuff, so if you are ever in the hood you gotta check it out.
Open Thurs-Sunday Nights

Bombfire Pizza
516 Pearl st.
Sabula Iowa

1.563.249.8688

Ole' Ole' Resturant

So our 1st friday night with the new menu and so far so good, got great response from customers a big night coming up saturday night and a great sunday brunch menu for this sunday 11am-3pm come by and say hello and try some of the fun stuff we r going to make, hope to see you all soon.

Big hugs,

JA

Ole' Ole' In Andersonville

Hello All,

Come see me at Ole' Ole' as HEAD CHEF we are doing a New menu starting Monday  Night November 30th. Its a great new start in what has been one of the worst year's and employers that ive ever had to deal with in my 20 years as a Chef. Im not going to lie Ole' Ole' is broken but i belive in it so much and need your support to help me turn this great little Nevuo Latino spot in my hood around....

 Ole' Ole'
5413 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60640-1209
(773) 293-2222

From  5pm Monday - Saturday
and Brunch on Sunday

Come and say hello.....

Holiday Catering and more

Hey there,

So here is one of my Holiday Menus I've created for Eric and Allens xmas party, contact me to have your holiday party catered for and your own special menu.

Savanna Xmas Party 2009

Blue Cheese Pop Overs with Roast Herb Tenderloin and Horse Radish Cream

Grilled Vegatable Platter with Herb Pesto Cream

Potato and Pea Samosos with Cliantro Chutney

Adobo Shrimp Cocktail

Chicken Pesto and Pinenut Pizzetas

Italian Sausage Rolls with Honey BBQ Sauce

Grilled Chicken, Bacon and Blue Cheese Tartlets

Let's get your holiday party started.....

JA

In Home Cooking Classes

Hello all,

Im happy to anounce the launch of my....


In Home Cooking Classes:

I will come to your home and Instruct you and 7 of your guests (8 minimun) on how to cook some of my favorite menu combinations from $65.00/person Included an Appitiser, Main Course, Side and Dessert (food Included and can bring aditional equipment if necessary for up chagre) or we can design a menu just for you and your guests and even help with wine paring for your menu. Some of the classes I've designed are below and for more info ask for a In Home Cooking Class packet to be emailed to you. 

I'll set up 1 hour before cook off time instruct you through your evening (aprox 2 hours) and clean up while you enjoy your dinner. My classes are designed as hands on-demo or demo only and will be designed to work in your space.

I have below some class list's and for a taste here is one of my Holiday classes, Im teaching Monday Night.....

Cali-Oz Holiday Dinner $75.00 / person (expanded menu)

Arugula and Shaved Fennel Salad with Candied Macadamia Nuts
and Honey Cider Dressing

Grilled Barramundi Skewers

Adobe Pork Loin with Grilled Catus and Cranberry Chutney

Sauted Green Beans with Mushrooms and Garlic

Pumpkin, Potato and Goat Cheese Gratin

Macadamia Nut, Orange and Rosemary Tart

Let your freinds know and email about your In Home Cooking Class we can even design gift bags (with great kitchen tools from my favourite cooking store Sur La Table) to give your guests as a wonderful reminder of your specialy designed class.

Here are some of my Cooking Classes for an infomation package on classes email me.

Art of Baking
Cup Cake and Cookie Decorating
Simply Aussie Dinner
Chicken Fundamentals
How To - Seafood
Meat - What you Want to Know
Pasta, Pasta, Pasta
Morrocasn Night's Feast
Homemade Holiday Gifts
Spanish Ta Ta Tapas
Brazilian on the Beach
Death By Chocolate
Simply Southern Dinner
The Greek Islands
Lightly French
Italian Dinner Date
Saute and Frying - How To
London Calling
Hors d' Oeuvres for Dinner
La La Latin Feast



Looking forward to cooking with you and your guests soon,

Jon-Antony

the Goss

Hello all,

Its been a few days but finally back been working on a Cali-Oz Holiday Menu for a friend and I will post it on here sometime soon, My favorite cook store is closing one of its locations Sur La Table on walton street will be closing on Dec 31st Go visit and say hello to Joy the Assistant Manager, this is where my teaching career began I"ll miss it. Planiing on going and taking some pics maybe i'll see you there.

Cheers,

JA

The Goss

Okay so i've been thinking over this very hard, and i've decided that if things dont pick up for me on the chefing trail by the end of Febuary I am most likly heading back home to my family in Australia to Live. If you have any advice or help let me know. I will keep you posted and if i do leave i will be having a big party to say Farwell to you all. But till then keep watchin my blog....

Cheers

JA

The Dish

Saltana Scones

1 1/4 pounds self rising flour
1 stick of unsalted butter
1/3 cup white granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped saltanas (golden rasins)
1 cup whipping cream
1 cup whole milk

Rub butter into the self rising flour, then add sugar, salt and cinnamon. Fold in Saltanas the cream and milk.
Using and ice cream scoop, scoop balls of the dough and place on parchment lined sheet trays brush tops
 with a little cream and sprinkle with sugar and bake in preheated oven at 400 degrees and bake for 15-20 minutes.
Eat warm with whipped cream and your favorite jam.

The Class

So halloween is now over and i guess we are heading into the holiday season, Im running behind on a couplke of recipes so i'll be posting them through out today. Im running off to the store to grab some things to make my chicken, blue cheese and bacon tart, if you want the recipe become a follower and let me know.

Cheers,

JA

The Class

Well hello bloggers.... had a fun and highly active group in class last night, hands on  New England Supper, Im looking forward to tonight demo at  the mart Wine Harvest Dinner with my great assisant Brie. If i dont see you at class have a great Halloween.

JA

The Class

Thanks to the ladies of Pampered Chef, we had a Iorn Chef cook off today and they were all a treat to have in the kitchen, and i loved the Southwestern Spice and the Chipotle Rub. Ladies as promised im working on your recipes Including the scones and will post them very soon.

P.S. Im working on my own range of Aussie spices if yoou ladies know of who might like to know more at The Pampered Chef let me know or if you your self want to know more shoot me an email.

Again thanks for a fun class and hope you all enjoy your stay in Chicago.

JA

The Dish

Here is one of my fav recipes for Farm Raised Barramundi follow this link to see my video.

 

 

 

Macadamia Nut Crusted Barramundi Fillets

1 lb fish fillet (Fresh or Frozen)
2 tablespoons Yellingbo Olive Oil
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
2 cloves finely minced garlic
1 cup of chopped macadamia nuts
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4-5 cedar pappers soaked in cold water

Slice fish into strips about 1 inch wide and the full width of the fillet.  On your cedar planks place a little olive oil then the barra fillet, in a small mixing bowl place chopped mac nuts, lime zest, garlic and parsley. Mix and top with some of the mac mix and then roll up cedar papers and tie. Place on a hot grill and cook for two minutes. Turn and cook one or two more minutes. Serve wrapped with a little salad on the side.

The Plate

Noodle Zone...on clark street in andersonville is off my list for good. I've given the noodle zone many, many chances and tonight was the last i ordered a green chicken curry probally one of the easiest things to make in asian cooking and it was terrible, actually it sucked probally one of the worst asian meals ive eaten in my 20 year's as a chef, they even have asian cooks in the kitchen!

Avoid this place if you like food.

JA

Hello Bloggers....

Okay so this is my first offical blog, my idea for this blog is kinda like an online mag for foodies. Recipes, Tips, Dinning Out and what ever else come to mind while im doing what i do even blog's from the block where i currently teach cooking classes. So follow me and email me if you have any cooking questions or need some culinary help and I'll do my best to get back to you a.s.a.p.

Thanks for checking out my blog,

JA