Category Archives: Food thoughts

I’m now two days or so into my short rib project. After a 24 hour marinade, an initial 3 hour braise, and an overnight rest in the cooking liquid, the ribs were ready for their final prep stage. I trimmed … Continue reading →

My fellow Gastrokidders, I’m having family over on Boxing Day (day after Xmas and all that) and I’m going to cooking brisket. Normally, I would opt for a fairly spicy dry chili and garlic rub and let it marinate for … Continue reading →

Last night I learned that life isn’t what it used to be, that is before kids. I just can’t go off and dive into risky culinary experiments whenever I feel like it. Particularly when the kids need a bath and … Continue reading →

Gastrokid reader, Amy, recently told us how she convinced her kids to eat tofu by calling it Princess Cheese. That got me wondering of the many other fictitious names we come up with to persuade/con our little ones into eating … Continue reading →

I know this borders on sacrilege, but I’ve got my reasons. See, having been born in the Foodist 21st Century, my daughter has had some of the better turkeys of the world: smoked, brined, spice-rubbed, crisp skinned, succulent, free range, … Continue reading →

I’m not sure where Hugh stands on the issue of frozen food for kids (I’m sure he will let us know) but, on this side of the Gastrokid pond, I don’t see any big problem with serving your kids food … Continue reading →

An amazing breakthrough. Following on from Hugh’s major success with grilled Broccolini, I’m pleased to report that my toddling son ate Brussels’ sprouts last week for the very first time. The secret to our success – well garlic and olive … Continue reading →

Wild rice and brown rice have never been favourites of mine – they just seem too…well…healthy for a carb to be honest. Starch in my book means mash, or fries or yummy spanish rice lathered in olive oil, a touch … Continue reading →

I first realized that my infant daughter would eat just about anything when I handed her a curled tentacle of baby octopus that she promptly devoured with glee. I hadn’t planned on introducing her at such an early age to … Continue reading →