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