Koala In The Kitchen

[The Succubus]

koalainthekitchen.wordpress.com

I've recently been learning how to cook and bake various odds and ends, as folks that went to the London mini-meet can attest to. I felt it'd be useful to me to keep a record of my progress and, as a result, I've started up a blog as well!

The site is pretty bare bones at the moment - when I get a chance this week, I'll look at doing some banners and backdrops to pretty things up a little. I might also look at a profile page for my kitchen assistant. :smallwink:

[The Succubus]

Entry 3: The Peach and Almond Screw Up (http://koalainthekitchen.wordpress.com/2013/05/02/entry-3-peach-and-almond-tart/) >.>

[Malak'ai]

It took two seconds for him to push the “On” button and two hours to clean the walls afterwards.

LOL! Sounds like me when I try to use any sort of beater :smalltongue:.

[Aard_Rinn]

Very nice - I left a comment for you. Those truffles came out really nice - mine are always melty.

[The Succubus]

Entry 4 - Black Forest Brownies (http://koalainthekitchen.wordpress.com/2013/05/12/entry-4-black-forest-brownies/)

This was what you might call a natural 20 on my Craft (Chocolate Deliciousness) skill. ^_^

[Serpentine]

I gather you liked your present, then :biggrin:

[The Succubus]

I still haven't settled on a name for him yet. :smallsmile:

Also trying to decide what to do for this week's entry - part of me wants a change of tack and to try copying an amazing blue cheese salad I had the other day. The other half wants to go with some rocky road rice crispy squares my mum used to make for me. Or maybe even a lasagne...

[Gnomish Wanderer]

This blog is super cooool. ^.^ Go with ALL OF THOSE RECIPES

[The Succubus]

And we're back again after a week off:

Entry 5: Bailey's and chocolate cheesecake (http://koalainthekitchen.wordpress.com/2013/05/28/entry-5-baileys-chocolate-cheesecake/)

[Strawberries]

I can personally attest to the deliciousness of that cheesecake. I'll probably steal the recipe sometime soon. :smallsmile:

[The Succubus]

Entry 6: What The Hell Is That Green Stuff?! (http://koalainthekitchen.wordpress.com/2013/06/02/entry-6-what-the-hell-is-that-green-stuff/)

This week, the Koala and I have something of a disagreement. I wouldn't mind a little input from you folks too!

[The Succubus]

Entry 7: The Rocket And Bacon Pain In The Ass (http://koalainthekitchen.wordpress.com/2013/06/11/entry-7-the-rocket-and-bacon-pain-in-the-ass/)

Late night cooking and Gordon Ramsey do not mix. -.-

[anddrival]

Thanks for sharing and particularly about this that Late night cooking and Gordon Ramsey do not mix.I like the thread and wants to say thanks to all for good contribution.

[The Succubus]

Entry 8: The Father's Day Cake (http://koalainthekitchen.wordpress.com/2013/06/18/entry-8-the-fathers-day-cake/)

One does not attempt to surpass a master. >.>

[Gnomish Wanderer]

Heh, nice posts. I love the puns and quips, and you are making me mucho hungry. Now I need to learn to cook to try out your recipes. :smalltongue:

[The Succubus]

Entry 9: An Insightful Treat (http://koalainthekitchen.wordpress.com/2013/06/26/entry-9-an-insightful-treat/)

A recipe shamelessly stolen from another blog......>.>

[The Succubus]

Entry 10: The Challenge! (http://koalainthekitchen.wordpress.com/2013/07/03/entry-10-the-challenge/)

Delayed this week because Stuff.

[The Succubus]

Entry 11: Happy Birthday Phil! (http://koalainthekitchen.wordpress.com/2013/07/08/entry-11-happy-birthday-phil/)

My brother-in-law gets birthday cake.

[The Succubus]

Entry 12: In which the Koala bakes a cake, starts a nuclear war and makes a hated enemy (http://koalainthekitchen.wordpress.com/2013/07/23/entry-12-in-which-the-koala-bakes-a-cake-starts-a-nuclear-war-and-makes-a-hated-enemy/)

And a big hello to our special guest stars!

Except the one with the trotters.

That guy sucks.

[The Succubus]

Entry 13: Just a flash in the pan (http://koalainthekitchen.wordpress.com/2013/07/29/entry-13-just-a-flash-in-the-pan/)

Grill? What grill?

[gurgleflep]

Entry 13: Just a flash in the pan (http://koalainthekitchen.wordpress.com/2013/07/29/entry-13-just-a-flash-in-the-pan/)

Grill? What grill?

I'm horrible in the kitchen, but this one seems rather simple and I'm going to attempt this one - it looks delicious! :smallbiggrin:

[The Succubus]

Entry 14: Wilkommen! (http://koalainthekitchen.wordpress.com/2013/08/07/entry-14-wilkommen/)

The Koala makes German biscuits and does something highly inadvisable with his didgeridoo.


I'm horrible in the kitchen, but this one seems rather simple and I'm going to attempt this one - it looks delicious! :smallbiggrin:

Neat! Let me know how you get on! :smallsmile:

[The Succubus]

Entry 15: Where The Heck Have You Been?! (http://koalainthekitchen.wordpress.com/2013/08/28/entry-15-where-the-heck-have-you-been/)

The Koala makes a marble cake for a friend.

[The Succubus]

Entry 16: Living In Interesting Times (http://koalainthekitchen.wordpress.com/2013/10/06/entry-16-living-in-interesting-times/)

Work sucks. So does stress. :smallannoyed:

[The Succubus]

Entry 17: A Fresh Start
(http://koalainthekitchen.wordpress.com/2013/10/20/254/)
In which the Koala has fun with amaretto and waves goodbye to a friend at work.

[Alizey]

I like your work. I like your method of making different dishes. I also try them soon. It looks very easy and yummy. Well done.

[The Succubus]

Entry 18: Khaos Kupcakes! (http://koalainthekitchen.wordpress.com/2013/10/27/entry-18-khaos-kupcakes/)

In which the Koala meets a webcomic legend! =D

[Astrella]

Those cupcakes turned out really well. :smallsmile:

[The Succubus]

Entry 19: Of Stress and Stroganoff (http://koalainthekitchen.wordpress.com/2013/11/17/entry-19-of-stress-and-stroganoff/)

In which the Koala forgets to update the thread on here and deals with stress the only way he knows how.

Entry 20: Say Cheesecake! (http://koalainthekitchen.wordpress.com/2013/12/11/entry-20-say-cheesecake/)

In which the Koala makes an outstandingly unhealthy cheesecake and gatecrashes a chocolate shop

[The Succubus]

Entry 21: Easy as Pie (http://koalainthekitchen.wordpress.com/2013/12/24/entry-21-easy-as-pie/)

In which the Koala gets into the festive spirit! ^_^

[The Succubus]

Entry 22: Brandy Snaps - Ow, ow, ouch (http://koalainthekitchen.wordpress.com/2013/12/29/entry-22-brandy-snaps-ow-ow-ouch/)

In which the Koala gets his paws singed. Oo

[The Succubus]

Entry 23: Get Stuffed (http://koalainthekitchen.wordpress.com/2014/01/15/entry-23-get-stuffed/)

Huh. So it *is* possible to have too much garlic...:smallconfused:

[Strawberries]

Entry 23: Get Stuffed (http://koalainthekitchen.wordpress.com/2014/01/15/entry-23-get-stuffed/)

Huh. So it *is* possible to have too much garlic...:smallconfused:

I do a very lazy version of stuffed Portobello mushrooms: chopped stalks, mince meat, parsley and garlic, stuff the mushrooms and microwave (crusty cook, so microwave+grill) for 10 minutes. Quick dinner ahoy! :smallwink:

[The Succubus]

Entry 24: This Website Uses Cookies
(http://koalainthekitchen.wordpress.com/2014/01/28/entry-24-this-website-uses-cookies/)
Tick, tick, tick.....


I do a very lazy version of stuffed Portobello mushrooms: chopped stalks, mince meat, parsley and garlic, stuff the mushrooms and microwave (crusty cook, so microwave+grill) for 10 minutes. Quick dinner ahoy! :smallwink:

Neat! I prefer vegetarian ingredients to meat but I agree with you - mushrooms are amazingly versatile!

[The Succubus]

Entry 25: Oh Fudge (http://koalainthekitchen.wordpress.com/2014/02/17/entry-25-oh-fudge/)

In which the Koala makes delicious sweeties and suffers a HORRIFIC AND TERRIBLE injury.

[The Succubus]

Entry 26: A New Year And A New Start (http://koalainthekitchen.wordpress.com/2014/05/08/entry-26-a-new-year-and-a-new-start/)

Miss me? ^_^

[The Succubus]

Entry 27: Cake Expectations (http://koalainthekitchen.wordpress.com/2014/05/26/entry-27-cake-expectations/)

Well, it's *sort* of red. Ish. From an angle.

[Castaras]

Ahhhh red velvet cake. Me and my boyfriend made some a while back. It came out the same as yours, but for us it's because we used 1 bottle of food colouring rather than 4. Dunno how much food colouring you used.

[The Succubus]

Entry 28: That Takes The Biscuit (https://koalainthekitchen.wordpress.com/2014/06/08/entry-28-that-takes-the-biscuit/)

In which the Koala takes on the might of the commercial biscuit industry. Rawr.

[Zorg]

Yay for biscuits (even though you put jam in them :smallwink: ). Might give this a try myself since it's cold down here now, good for with a nice hot drink :smallsmile:

[The Succubus]

Entry 29: Key Ingredients (http://koalainthekitchen.wordpress.com/2014/06/23/entry-29-key-ingredients/)

FLUFFY LIKE KOALA

[The Succubus]

Entry 30: Going Farther and Father (https://koalainthekitchen.wordpress.com/2014/07/13/entry-30-going-farther-and-father/)

In which I make an unwise decision in Scotland and the Koala channels his inner Swedish Chef.

[The Succubus]

Entry 31: A Koala's Summer Holiday (https://koalainthekitchen.wordpress.com/2014/08/15/entry-31-a-koalas-summer-holiday/)

In which the Koala travels to Wales, sees the sights and attempts to steal a train.

[The Succubus]

Entry 32: Turkish Delightmare (https://koalainthekitchen.wordpress.com/2014/08/31/entry-32-turkish-delightmare/)

If I had to sum this recipe up in one word, I'd probably get a forum infraction. -.-

[Domochevsky]

I see we have a new arch nemesis. Good, good. The battle shall be entertaining to watch. :smallamused:

[~Corvus~]

I love cooking. I stumbled across this thread. Read several of your blog posts. Quite entertaining.


Entry 19: Of Stress and Stroganoff (http://koalainthekitchen.wordpress.com/2013/11/17/entry-19-of-stress-and-stroganoff/)

If you try this again, I recommend you try this amazing recipe for you (http://www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/chef-dels-mushroom-stroganoff/) that I use as an inspiration. (fun cooking site btw). I have found that sauteeing garlic then red onions gives a wonderful base to mushroom dishes.


Entry 32: Turkish Delightmare (https://koalainthekitchen.wordpress.com/2014/08/31/entry-32-turkish-delightmare/)

If I had to sum this recipe up in one word, I'd probably get a forum infraction. -.-

You are a brave man. Turkish delights are very challenging because...uh...well, chemistry of this caliber is rough. For me. I lost a pan to this recipe once upon a time. It was a good friend.

[The Succubus]

Entry 33: Gingerbread and Mortal Terror (http://koalainthekitchen.wordpress.com/2014/09/22/entry-33-gingerbread-and-mortal-terror/)

A world of trouble in one convenient fridge-sized bundle.

[The Succubus]

Entry 34: Koala Wars - The Fat-Tum Menace (http://koalainthekitchen.wordpress.com/2014/10/12/entry-34-koala-wars-the-fat-tum-menace/)

<insert Duel of the Fates music here>

[Domochevsky]

I see the meta-plot thickens, unrelated to the actual foodstuff made. :smallamused:

[The Succubus]

The Twins were a gift from somebody here on the Playground and they asked me to send them jelly babies in return. Not as simple as it first sounds:


https://koalainthekitchen.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/wp_20141006_09_44_13_smartshoot1.jpg

This is what is known as "a conflict of interests"

[The Succubus]

Entry 35 - AFK (https://koalainthekitchen.wordpress.com/2014/11/16/entry-35-afk-away-from-koalas-or-away-from-kitchen/)

Its hard to say who I trust less in that final link.

[Domochevsky]

Huh, how long will it take for you to get your own apartment (with equipment)? A full paycheck's time?

Either way, glad to see things are going up for you. :smallsmile:

[The Succubus]

Odds are I'm going to be working down there until the end of January, unless I a) make an enormous screw up or b) get bored. The money will allow me to pursue more interesting things with my life. On addition, on my way to work, I passed a place that offers cooking and baking courses. If it looks like it might be good, I'll sign up for some lessons and bring the Koala along....

[lara45]

Yummy yummy :smallsmile:

[The Succubus]

Entry 36: A Mocha Mockery (http://koalainthekitchen.wordpress.com/2014/12/09/entry-36-a-mocha-mockery-2/)

Next time, don't leave it to the last minute!

[CheesePirate]

Yums, cakes!

http://cheesepirate.com/comics/yule2014/cake.png

[The Succubus]

Entry 37: Koala in the Khristmas (http://koalainthekitchen.com/2015/01/01/entry-37-koala-in-the-khristmas/)

What?! KOALA is evolving!

[The Succubus]

Entry 38: Getting In A Flap(jack) (http://koalainthekitchen.com/2015/02/04/entry-38-getting-in-a-flapjack/)

In which a Playgrounder may never sleep again.

[Domochevsky]

Entry 38: Getting In A Flap(jack) (http://koalainthekitchen.com/2015/02/04/entry-38-getting-in-a-flapjack/)

In which a Playgrounder may never sleep again.

"Post not found."

Did you not publish it? >_>

[The Succubus]

Entry 39: We Don't Need No Education... (http://koalainthekitchen.com/2015/03/07/entry-39-we-dont-need-no-education/)

In which the Koala.....hang on, where the heck *is* the Koala??

[The Succubus]

Entry 40: Koala In The Classroom (http://koalainthekitchen.com/2015/03/17/entry-40-koala-in-the-classroom/)

...oh, there he is. Beside the free food and drink.

[The Succubus]

Entry 41: Koalas Prefer Blondies (http://koalainthekitchen.com/2015/04/09/entry-41-koalas-prefer-blondies/)

Well, probably not these particular ones. >.<

[The Succubus]

Entry 42: What Are Glutens Anyway? (http://koalainthekitchen.com/2015/05/03/entry-42-what-are-glutens-anyway/)

Someone call Jim Raynor.....

[Domochevsky]

...y'know, this gluten information is actually one of those "Huh." moments for me. I never bothered to check what that's about. >_>

Not sure what happened with that cake with the hole in the center. Did that break off when toppling it out of the form?

[The Succubus]

A combination of a slightly underdone centre and a mishap when removing it from the tin. I thought I could remove the damaged bit and then decided just to start over. The ring eventually got chopped up into mini sponge cakes.

[The Succubus]

Entry 43: A Fruitful Endeavour (http://koalainthekitchen.com/2015/05/31/entry-43-a-fruitful-endeavour/)

We need better security on the garden shed...

[The Succubus]

Entry 44: Molten Chocolate Cookies (http://koalainthekitchen.com/2015/07/19/entry-44-molten-chocolate-cookies/)

Taking a break for a few weeks until things settle down again.