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  • Category: Gourmet Jack's Faves  (16)
    • Godai Sushi and Bistro - San Antonio by: Gourmet Jack

      October 5, 2010, 13:09

      // // Click HERE for a location map. A new restaurant on the San Antonio scene is Godai Sushi and Bistro, the latest creation of William…

    • Jack's Been Missing .... by: Gourmet Jack

      August 8, 2010, 07:22

      Maybe you noticed that Jack has been missing from the blogosphere on the interwebs the last few weeks. Well, gentle readers, the cone of silence can now be…

    • Ali Baba International Food Market by: Gourmet Jack

      June 27, 2010, 19:28

      Ali Baba International Food Market • San Antonio, TX Jack and Jill love to shop at Ali Baba Food Market in San Antonio. Going to Ali Baba's is just…

    • Rick's Grille by: Gourmet Jack

      May 25, 2010, 11:15

      Jack' and Jill's neighbors, Rick and Deb, love to cook and especially love to grill. An essential component if you are serious is The Grill, and Rick has a…

    • Farmers Market at The Pearl by: Gourmet Jack

      May 24, 2010, 12:52

      The Pearl Brewing Company was established in San Antonio in 1881 and began producing Pearl Beer in 1886. It was originally known as the City Brewery and in…

    • ANZAC Day - April 25th, 2010 by: Gourmet Jack

      April 24, 2010, 13:38

      They shall grow not old, as we who are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun, and…

    • Spring Color Festival 3 by: Gourmet Jack

      April 21, 2010, 16:04

      This week is Fiesta San Antonio time and the wildflowers continue to spring to life with their own Fiesta celebration of color. This Texas season has been…

    • What Do You Do With Old Wine Corks? by: Gourmet Jack

      April 21, 2010, 12:24

      If you are like Jack, you have brown paper bags of saved wine corks around the kitchen, in closets or out in the garage. All waiting for the day when you are…

    • Texas Spring Color Continues by: Gourmet Jack

      April 9, 2010, 15:53

      Jack has been keeping an eye on the local wildflower patches and the past week has seen a changing of the guard slowly taking place. The earlier arrival of…

    • Egg-fidential by: Gourmet Jack

      April 7, 2010, 14:25

      Eggs are something that we use all the time. It is a very flexible food, ranging from a meal itself to the magic ingredient that makes something else…

    • Gourmet Jack has been added to the Foodie Blogroll by: Gourmet Jack

      April 4, 2010, 13:33

      Gourmet Jack is now an official member of the Foodie Blogroll. Check out the latest from them in the side bar to the left. Members of the Foodie Blogroll…

    • Wildflower Color Spreading by: Gourmet Jack

      March 19, 2010, 18:07

      Just as predicted, the wildflowers are taking off here in Texas. The bluebonnets have matured to greater heights and are displaying subtle ranges…

    • Yes Folks, Spring Has Sprung by: Gourmet Jack

      March 14, 2010, 13:38

      Daylight Saving has arrived and so have the bluebonnets here in San Antonio. These and the arrival of 70º to 80º temperatures herald in the greatest time of…

    • The Mystique of Oysters by: Gourmet Jack

      March 4, 2010, 14:22

      Johnathan Swift once said "He was a brave man that first ate an oyster" There is much archaeological research to suggest that humans have been consuming…

    • Go Mobile with Gourmet Jack by: Gourmet Jack

      March 3, 2010, 16:43

      Gourmet Jack has gone mobile. Point your smart phone browser at GourmetJack and the wonders of modern widgets will serve you the mobile version. Click the…

    • Category: North Queensland Memories  (1)
      • Memories of North Queensland 1 by: Gourmet Jack

        January 17, 2010, 12:40

        I grew up in North Queensland, in the northeast corner of Australia. It’s tropical up there, north of the Tropic of Capricorn, but south of the Equator.…

  • Category: Tips & Techniques  (2)
    • Cook Healthy - Substitute Ingredients by: Gourmet Jack

      March 3, 2010, 11:09

      Many of us find a recipe we like, but worry about the fat, salt or cholesterol content? Gourmet Jack's table of Healthy Ingredient Substitutions…

    • mise en place 

      November 9, 2009, 11:40

      Have all your ingredients prepared and ready to go before you start cooking. It's french and is pronounced 'MEEZ ahn plahs'. A French term referring to…

  • Category: Recipes  (37)
    • Another return ... by: admin

      May 30, 2011, 13:28

      After another absence, due to illness in the main part, Gourmet Jack is getting the site in order. Unfortunately, most of the images seem to have left early…

    • He's Back .... by: admin

      January 15, 2011, 18:43

      And about bloody time. Jack has been missing from the blogosphere since November. Thanksgiving , Christmas and a New Year came and disappeared into history.…

    • Curried Lamb Triangles by: admin

      January 15, 2011, 18:42

      Another good dish to make a double batch. Curried Lamb Triangles Don't be afraid of the filo! It's easy and a lot of fun. Prep Time : 45 minutes…

    • Cheese Covered Grape Balls by: admin

      January 15, 2011, 17:30

      It's important to note that no grapes were harmed when preparing this recipe. This is a vintage Emeril Lagasse recipe that appeared on food network in…

    • Spicy Marcona Almonds by: Gourmet Jack

      January 15, 2011, 16:59

      Spiced Marcona Almonds Prep Time : 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Col Down Time: 30 minutes You will want to make a big batch of these.…

    • IndianaJim visits the Beachouse 

      November 27, 2010, 09:57

      Well GJ, here's another tale form the southern antipodes. Lady Shelly and I decided to have a night off the tools in the galley at ship Jan Higgins. After…

    • Tapas Fest Arrives Unexpectedly in San Antonio by: admin

      November 23, 2010, 13:30

      Jack's son AngelenoPJ is visiting for Turkey Day and is an accomplished cheferati in his own right. An unexpected call went out late in the…

    • Mango, Peach, Pineapple, Papaya Tropical Salsa by: admin

      August 28, 2010, 16:59

      Jack has been travelling in Australia and a little estranged from the blog. In the last post, mention was made of the Fysh Spectacular and a…

    • Texas Caviar by: Gourmet Jack

      June 18, 2010, 16:34

      Texas is different! As they say here, "It's a whole 'nother country". There are many different things, and Texas food has it's fair share.…

    • South Pacific Dispatch 

      June 15, 2010, 10:18

      Jack hadn't heard from Indiana Jim for a while, but that was not unusual as dispatches can take some time to make their way up to the New World from the…

    • Grill Boss Logo Just Released! by: Gourmet Jack

      June 9, 2010, 16:53

      Just released in time for Fathers Day and those summer cookouts. Gourmet Jack has just the perfect gift for your favorite backyard chef–aprons, shirts, and…

    • The Ultimate Greek Yogurt Experience by: Gourmet Jack

      June 4, 2010, 15:15

      Jill recently journeyed north to New York City for a conference and returned with a recipe for Jack to recreate. Always up for the challenge, it turned…

    • Chewy Ginger Bars by: Gourmet Jack

      June 2, 2010, 13:55

      Now, don't go making this if you dont like the tangy combination of ginger and lemon. Another great taste sensation for you from The Rose Collection.…

    • Apricot Date Bars with Lemon Icing by: Gourmet Jack

      May 20, 2010, 10:00

      Like a honey bee returning to the hive, Gourmet Jack went visiting The Rose Collection once more. The collection has many delicious cookie and cake…

    • Canadian Planked Salmon in New Zealand 

      May 16, 2010, 14:40

      Y'All know that Jack's brother is a seafaring type and lives down in the Antipodes, specifically New Zealand. His long haired mate, CanadaShell,…

    • Spring Marches Toward Summer 

      May 13, 2010, 15:16

      The prickly pear cactus is flowering in south west Texas. A sure sign that the days are getting warmer (90ºF, 32.2ºc) and summer is on it's way. The prickly…

    • Lamingtons by: Gourmet Jack

      May 12, 2010, 16:10

      Let's peek inside The Rose Collection once more. there is a particularly quintessential food that evrybody who grew up in Australia or New Zealand will…

    • Pavlova by: Gourmet Jack

      May 11, 2010, 17:22

      The time has come to address the issue of Pavlova. What is it? Where did it originate?, and importantly, how on earth do you make one? Well, first…

    • Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie by: Gourmet Jack

      May 5, 2010, 13:54

      Here's another peek inside The Rose Collection. Jack is picking out a selection of cookies and cakes to put into a recipe book currently under…

    • Flatbread Giovanni by: Gourmet Jack

      April 26, 2010, 14:57

      Jack has been looking around at different flatbread recipes and wanted one with some specific flavors. Not finding the right one prompted Jack to…

    • ANZAC Bikkies - April 25th, 2010 by: Gourmet Jack

      April 23, 2010, 16:12

      What are ANZAC Biscuits? These may be the best cookies you will ever make!!! Firstly the expression "biscuit" is an Australian or British term…

    • Avocado Corn Relish by: Gourmet Jack

      April 16, 2010, 14:19

      Jill has been busy behind the scenes compiling a collection of all sorts of Texas recipes from old and new sources. Gourmet Jack will be presenting…

    • Pan Fried Barramundi by: Gourmet Jack

      April 10, 2010, 14:10

      Ah, barramundi at last! Imagine Jack's surprise to find out that fresh 'barra' is coming into San Antonio twice weekly from Oz itself. This is a major…

    • Scones de Jacques by: Gourmet Jack

      April 6, 2010, 12:00

      One of Jack's challenges to himself is to practice baking. He has pretty much got the bread and damper line down and has turned out some fine breads…

    • Roast Leg of Lamb with Baby Potatoes, Honey Glazed Carrots, and Steamed Brussels Sprouts 

      April 3, 2010, 12:51

      Well mate, here we were, down here, upside down under the top half of the world in the dark, and feeling just a tad toothish. So I decided to…

    • Crown Roast of Pork with Cognac Glaze by: Gourmet Jack

      March 28, 2010, 12:05

      This past weekend, Jack and Jill were planning a birthday celebration dinner for near and dear family. The meal target was a crown roast of pork.…

    • Sparerib Marinade by: Gourmet Jack

      March 27, 2010, 12:57

      How could you go wrong with honey and pork? Jack found that out when roasting roast whole pigs on a spit with help from sous chef Indiana Jim.…

    • Impossible Pie by: Gourmet Jack

      March 24, 2010, 16:25

      Jack's mother was a heck of a cook and was well known at the local Farmers Markets, bake sales and agricultural fairs. She would get weekly orders…

    • Granola - Fresh, from scratch by: Gourmet Jack

      March 21, 2010, 14:37

      Jack has been a granola lover for years and only recently decided to make some up after reading several articles and coming to the conclusion that…

    • Top 'o the Mornin' to You (Irish Soda Bread)  by: Gourmet Jack

      March 16, 2010, 15:09

      Jack wanted to pay a little tribute to the leprechauns in his family's past for St. Paddy's Day, and seeing how he likes to bake bread, decided to…

    • Spaggy 'Bol (Spaghetti Bolognese Sauce or Ragù) by: Gourmet Jack

      March 15, 2010, 16:23

      This is one of those dishes that can be interpreted lots of ways, all extremely tasty. Like many Australians, Gourmet Jack has made quite a few over…

    • Indiana Jim's Sourdough Bread by: Gourmet Jack

      January 25, 2010, 16:03

      Indiana Jim, an old sea dog, has been a close friend for many years (my brother actually) and this is his take on a South Pacific variation. "I first…

    • Old Fashioned Curried Prawns (Shrimp) by: Gourmet Jack

      January 17, 2010, 14:54

      Here's a version of a recipe that Gourmet Jack grew up with in Townsville, Australia. This dish was featured on the family dinner menu at least once a…

    • Australian Damper (Bread) by: Gourmet Jack

      January 17, 2010, 13:15

      Damper is a traditional Australian bush recipe for unleavened bread baked in the hot coals of a campfire. The dough would be put into an iron pot and…

    • ANZAC Bikkys (Biscuits, Cookies) by: Gourmet Jack

      January 16, 2010, 14:22

      What are ANZAC Biscuits? These may be the best cookies you will ever make!!! Firstly the expression "biscuit" is an Australian or British term for…

    • Yates St. Rissoles by: Gourmet Jack

      January 15, 2010, 12:56

      Rissoles are the Aussie name for meatballs. Gourmet Jack and his siblings grew up on rissoles. They can be spiced up in many ways. They're also enjoyed…

    • Rosella Jam by: Gourmet Jack

      January 10, 2010, 16:09

      No it's not made from parrots!! it's a genuine Australian backyard, homemade, grandma style jam or preserve. It's an unbelievably rich magenta…

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