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