| September 2010 Newsletter |
About Zigi
September has given us the warm weather where lots of great produce is available for a nice refreshing meal into which you can incorporate warm winter flavours. Team building cooking challenges can be very rewarding to your staff. They work alongside our expert chef facilitators and this allows them to be creative as they work with other team members. This mean they become more cohesive team in the workplace. The silly season is not far away and thank you to all PA's who are planning in advance for their team building cooking challenges so they avoid disappointment closer to the time of the year for team activities. See what our clients say here [+] if you would like to get more info, please feel free to email us and we will be happy to assist. I would like to say thank you to ACF NSW and Nestle professionals for choosing ZIGI'S to organise and train the NSW finalist Nestle Golden Chef Hat Competition for the second year in a row. As well as preparing the team for the finals competition... we are going for the GOLD. Scores on Doors trial begins in NSW The six month trial of the Scores on Doors foodservice safety and hygiene rating system started on 1st of July 2010, with 20 local Councils across the state taking part. The Councils participating in the trial are:Goulburn, Holroyd, Tumbarumba, Forbes, Parkes, Taree, Warringah, Kogarah, Blacktown, Sydney, Ashfield, Randwick, Parramatta, Upper Hunter, Newcastle, Mosman, Waverley, Wyong, Penrith and Cessnock for more info click [+] Many foodies event are taking place in Sydney, one of these is the Organic Food and Growers markets at which you will be able to grab great produce at a good price. Our fruit of the month is Pomelo. I have noticed that many people are not really sure how to enjoy this fruit although it can be a great addition to a salad with meat, fish or crustaceans. In the recipe of the month I have combined the tangy flavours of Pomelo with the long standing Thai style salad. On a personal note, I am delighted to announce the birth of our twin boys Danni and Eli into our family. I wish you all a very happy spring season Culinary regards Zigi Ozeri Fruit of the month: Pomelo
The Pomelo tastes like a sweet, mild grapefruit, though the typical Pomelo is much larger in size than the grapefruit. Chinese use the skins and leaves for preparing ceremonial baths by boiling them. The purpose is to cleanse the person and repel evil. SelectionChoose bright, smooth evenly coloured skin with no obvious blemishes or soft spots. StorageStore Pomelo at room temperature out of direct sunlight for up to 1 week or alternatively, store in the fridge for up to 10 days PreparationUse a sharp knife to remove the thick peel. Benefits:high in vitamin C, low in calories A good source of potassium. Taste:Bigger and sweeter than grapefruit with no acidity. To BuyLook for pomelo with firm, even-coloured yellow skin. They should feel relatively heavy for their size. Nutritional Information:Pomelos are an excellent source of vitamin C. Among other benefits, this vitamin works in the body to help maintain a healthy immune system. Recipe of the Month - Prawns and Pomelo Salad |
The Pomelo (Citrus maxima or Citrus grandis) is a citrus fruit native to Southeast Asia. It is usually pale green to yellow when ripe, with sweet white (or, more rarely, pink or red) flesh and very thick pudgy rind. It is the largest citrus fruit, 15–25 cm in diameter, and usually weighing 1–2 kg. Other spellings for Pomelo include pummelo, and pommelo, and other names include Chinese grapefruit, jabong, lusho fruit, pompelmous, papanas, and shaddock.
