Sydney Australia

so im now back in the land of OZ, glad to be back home and looking forward to kicking of the next leg in my life and start writing the book...which i got pen to paper on the plane and started writing. Yes its going to include all ive worked for and interacted over the last 11 years in detail....... well thanks to all for your help and support and to those who gave me info towards the book.

Peace Out

JA

A Little Over A Week Left.......

So Nine days to go and I will be heading back to Australia.......

Its a lot harder from what i remember than last time to pick up and move, I guess the fact that I had decided I was going to live here forever and now have to get rid of all that stuff after Ten years. I guess it really is only stuff and I will always have the memories....right!

I don't want to leave anything behind this time, no loose ends - just a new start I'm really looking forward to going back home: seeing my family and friends, writing my book "My Life In America" and starting my own restaurant/cafe.

Now that its definite that I'm leaving being happy and sad at the same time is confusing lol. I have enjoyed the 11 years here but really happy im going back home.

Peace Out

JA

Russell Moving to Australia

My friend Russell brought this to my attention and I've got to say you bloddly little ripper........

This man should be appointed King of the World.. Truer words have never been
spoken.
It took a lot of courage for this man to speak what he had to say for the
world to hear.  The retribution could be phenomenal, but at least he was
willing to take a stand on his and Australia 's beliefs.
Whole world needs a leader like this!

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd - Australia
Muslims who want to live under Islamic Sharia law were told on Wednesday to
get out of Australia , as the government targeted radicals in a bid to head
off potential terror attacks..

Separately, Rudd angered some Australian Muslims on Wednesday by saying he
supported spy agencies monitoring the nation's mosques. Quote:

'IMMIGRANTS, NOT AUSTRALIANS, MUST ADAPT.. Take It Or Leave It.
I am tired of this nation worrying about whether we are offending some
individual or their culture. Since the terrorist attacks on Bali , we have
experienced a surge in patriotism by the majority of Australians. '

'This culture has been developed over two centuries of struggles, trials and
victories by millions of men and women who have sought freedom'

'We speak mainly ENGLISH, not Spanish, Lebanese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese,
Russian, or any other language. Therefore, if you wish to become part of our
society . Learn the language!'

'Most Australians believe in God. This is not some Christian, right wing,
political push, but a fact, because Christian men and women, on Christian
principles, founded this nation, and this is clearly documented. It is
certainly appropriate to display it on the walls of our schools. If God
offends you, then I suggest you consider another part of the world as your
new home, because God is part of our culture.

 
'We will accept your beliefs, and will not question why. All we ask is that
you accept ours, and live in harmony and peaceful enjoyment with us.'

'This is OUR COUNTRY, OUR LAND, and OUR LIFESTYLE, and we will allow you
every opportunity to enjoy all this. But once you are done complaining,
whining, and griping about Our Flag, Our Pledge, Our Christian beliefs, or
Our Way of Life, I highly encourage you take advantage of one other great
Australian freedom, 'THE RIGHT TO LEAVE'.'

'If you aren't happy here then LEAVE. We didn't force you to come here. You
asked to be here. So accept the country YOU accepted.'

Maybe if we circulate this amongst ourselves in Canada & USA , WE will find
the courage to start speaking and voicing the same truths.

You Don't Now Jack......but you will soon

Its been far between posts, and that will change as i move on in my life both culinary and personal. I guess i reached a point of enough and broke down in a way that I've not experienced or really understood until now! Please don't take my ranting as I'm angry as misinformed or ignorant people may do.... blogs are a spot for you to release  as are other social networking sites. We all go through different passages in life, I chose mine while in the US and don't regret a minute. given the chance would i change some decisions sure who wouldn't given the chance, I stand by mine and I plan on being truthful in the pages of my book. The talk of me doing this book has already cause some repercussions I get it and I'm good with it, remember these days everybody has a voice and the tools to drive that voice! So no matter how much power, influence or money you think you have the truth does come to surface in many ways. One day my voice will be heard and it will be truthful and its not always going to be good as life is. I know I'm not leaving the US just now, this is just a part of me trying to re-heal myself and hope you can respect and understand my opinions for now. Pieces is a trusting, devoted and emotional being and when that is broken or taken for granted its probably one of the worst things you can do. I get making money is crucial to life, I good with what I've done and will do my best to make right what is not. Thanks to all who have helped and been supportive and lots of love, best wishes to you and all that you do.

Peace Out

JA

Dirty Sanchez

Here we go again, so once again i put my trust in someone that i thought i new through a certain cleb chef, after a couple of hour long phone conversations and a dinner i accept the job cause they want to get moving with the opening understanding this and trusting him i get to work the next morning putting the kitchen together and working on the menu...... That was about a month and a half ago i finished the menu and writing all the recipes last Saturday I had Sunday off and was told they wanted me to work on there other bar/cafe when i went in Monday they told me they don't need me any more.


well those of you who know me are aware of this place and those that don't well you will have to wait till i finish "My Life In America" autobiography/cookbook I'm telling all on everyone i worked for over the last 10 years......

Peace Out

JA

True Frendship... I loved this so here it is.

True   Friendship... "Aussie Style"

None of that Sissy Crap.......

 

     When you are sad --  I will help you get pissed and plot revenge against the bastard who made you sad.  

 

       When you are blue -- I will try to dislodge whatever is choking you.

 

 

 When you smile -- I will know you are thinking of something that I would probably want to be involved in.  

 

 

 When you are scared -- I will take the piss out of you every chance I get until you're NOT.

 

 

 When you are worried -- I will tell you stories about how much worse it could be until   

 YOU STOP WHINING!

 

 

 When you are confused -- I will try to use only little words.

 

 

 When you are sick --  Stay the hell away from me until you are well again.  I don't want whatever you have.

 

 

When you fall -- I will laugh at you, you clumsy arse.

 

 

 This is my oath.... I pledge it to the end. 'Why?' you may ask;

 

Because you are my friend.

 

Friendship is like pissing your pants, everyone can see it, but only you can feel the true warmth. 

Febuary gone spring around the corner.....

Hey All,

Had a great bday weekend the sandwiches went well. Didnt do much for my actual bday went to Mary's for margaritas with my good friend Brie and i wrote the fist few lines of my new book "My Life In America" as well as putting together chapters, its a lot of work pulling 10 years of memorys and stories and i havnt started on the recipes yet. Im hoping to have it finished and for sale around August! Once i have things a little more together i will tell more about it. Well im off to bed need to get up early tomorrow to do some more workon it.

Peace Out

JA

B'day Weekend Febuary 26th and 27th

Come in and help celebarte my birthday this weekend @ the 44th ward, maybe we can have a drink :)

peace out

JA

 

Fiar Dinkum  $12 

Roaring 40's King Island Blue Cheese with Pear, Orange and Cranberry Marmelade, with

Oven Roasted Tomatoes on Multigrain Bread

Crocodile Dundee  $14

Australian Swiss Cheese, Aussie Coffee Spice Rubbed Ostrich Fillet, Caremilized Onion

on Sourdough Bread

Dessert

G'Day Mate  $6

Grilled Gumleaf Cheesecake with Raspberry Sauce

So Valentine's Is now over....

and the weekend went well at 44th ward, was crazy busy and it seems to be getting more so. Working on new menus and catering sheets. Im having a great time finally had 2 days off but still a little tired.

Peace Out

JA

Come Celerbrate My Birthday Febuary 26thand 27th at 44th Ward

Here are some special sandwiches that i created for the 44th ward resturant, come check it and and help celerbrate my birthday weekend.

Peace Out

JA

 Chef's Choice Menu

  In celebration of Chef Jon-Antony birthday weekend, he's created a menu featuring sandwiches and a dessert composed of authentic ingredients from his native country of Australia.  Please enjoy this culinary escape while supplies last!

Signature Sandwiches

Fiar Dinkum  $12 

Roaring 40's King Island Blue Cheese with Pear, Orange and Cranberry Marmelade, with

Oven Roasted Tomatoes on Multigrain Bread

Crocodile Dundee  $14

Australian Swiss Cheese, Aussie Coffee Spice Rubbed Ostrich Fillet, Caremilized Onion

on Sourdough Bread

Dessert

G'Day Mate  $6

Grilled Gumleaf Cheesecake with Raspberry Sauce

Okay so its Febuary ......

Wow where did the time go, seems like the year is well underway. Ive got a great new job @ 44th Ward "the best little grilled cheese place" come in and say hi some time. Ive started to put together the chapters for my new book "My life in America"  its going to be a cook book and tell all I guess about the people and places ive worked and been over the Decade ive been living in the U.S. I'm excited :) and im going to rework my "Simply Australian" cook book. Hopefully I can Get them finished by July and then can work on the photography. LOL ive been workin on the first book for several years now. I just can't let it go till its just right.... if one is not hard enough ive gota go and start another now i know i must be crazy :)

It's been a rough start to the new year but im so happy at the new resturant and we just had an amazimg night last night we had 90 on the books plus all the walk-ins and from all reports everybody was happy. I do hope your having a good year so far, Oh and Legal action has been filed against OLE' OLE' so that's good thing, i just keep hearing from people all the horror stories of how the owner ripped off her staff. It really is discusting that some one like that is allowed to operate a business AVOID working for this woman GINA PAVONE and never suport OLE OLE she doesnt pay her staff.

Well its time to get ready for work so hope to get things back on track and will be posting more as i start my book projects and things develop at the resturant.

P.S. Don't Forget MY BIRTHDAY FEBUARY 26th :)

Peace Out

JA

Life is like a handbag what have you found in yours .......

So its been a bumpy ride over the last several months, with dealing with OLE'OLE' which is now closed down due to bad managment and lack of paying her employees (their pay and apparently stealing tips) to The CHOPPING BLOCK run by shelly young and their miss managment finding out several months after i left there that they tried to scam me out of my holiday pay, not to mention denying me health insurance cause i would not make my self abaidable to work 6 days a week and elideglly LOL cheers K G! skimming tips hmm......

Well guess things have a way about working out and i will keep yoou posted on what i have planned next lol..

Peace Out and Happy Australia Day to all of those that are Aussie Followers

JA

In Home Cooking Classes and Catering

Hello All,

Im now offering In Home Cooking Classes and Catering for home, office, wedding and more. Contact me and i can put a proposal together for your event including staff and rentals if needed. Events from 10 to 300 ($1000 min food)

Some of the classes offered are below.

Peace Out

JA

Last Day For Tickets Monday 3pm

Hello all,

Well Monday at 3pm ticket sales close so if you dont get them this weekend then you will miis out, the wines are picked, chefs and waiters are ready, the venu is set :) and its great..... Im looking forward to hosting you at my final event in the U.S. and hope to see you there.

Peace Out

JA

Australia Day Supper Club

Tickets are on sale, i just realized thati had not mentiond that they are  pre-sale only so if you do not buy your ticket soon it may be too late there are a limeted number of tickets!!! So dont miss out on this great Aussie Food and Wine......

Peace Out

JA

Australia Day Tickets Now On Sale

Tuesday January 26th 7pm

Jon-Antony will be hosting and cooking this  9 course

family style Australian Dinner paired with Aussie wines.

The venu will be announced via email pior to the event 

shh... its a seceret, hope to see you there.

A portion of proceeds will be donated to

Resturant Opportunities Center of Chicago

to find out more on the non-profit 
www.rocunited.org/affiliates/chicago

EVENT NOW CLOSED

 

Tickets on sale via Paypal and will be $100/person. Once ticket is purchased you will receive an email with your receipt and following via email a personalized ticket stub which you MUST PRINT AND BRING WITH YOU for admission to the event. If you have any question feel free to email me.
 

Australian Supper Club

Roaring 40's Blue Cheese and Caremilized Onion Tartlet

Finger Lime Spanner Crab Cake
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
with Roasted Parsnip Puree, Onion Marmelade and Grilled Herb Toast

Riberry Glazed Australian Wagu Rib Eye Steak
on Grilled Seasonal Vegetables


Baked Gum Leaf Mini Cheese Cake

Traditional Aussie Lamington's


Pink Passionfruit Cupcakes
with Candied Hibscus Flower

Peace Out

JA

Happy New Year

So after talking to friends it seems that most are looking forward to the New Year as am I.... An important update I have moved the Australian Supper Club date to January 26th (Australia Day). Tickets will go on-sale January 5th through January 15th (or till sold out), so here is a time line for the evening if you have any questions email me cook@jon-antony.com

Australia Day Supper Club


6:30 p.m.         Doors Open with Check In, Seating and Cocktail Hour

7:30 p.m.         Dinner Starts Promptly with First 3 Courses Served and the 1st Red and White Wine

8:30 p.m.         Second 3 Courses are Served with the 2nd Red and White Wine

9:30 p.m.         Third 3 Courses are Served with 2 Dessert Wines

10:00 p.m.       Video Presentation

11:00 p.m.       Event Ends

Tickets will go on sale on Tuesday via Paypal and will be $100/person. Once ticket is purchased you will receive an email with your receipt and ticket stub which you MUST PRINT AND BRING WITH YOU for admission to the event. If you have any question feel free to email me.

Peace Out

JA

Hey all happy new year and hope 2010 is good to all of us.

Peace Out

JA