Monthly Archives: March 2013

Producer chat: Matt and Sue Simmons from Melanda Park free range pork

March 28, 2013

Homer Simpson once questioned whether one beast could offer up so much deliciousness as the humble pig. Pork, bacon and ham get the accolades, whilst here at Bishop Sessa we’ve found secondary cuts like jowl can be just as delectable … Continue reading →

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Paul Cooper dish inspiration: Chocolate chip parfait

March 19, 2013

Some people don’t like their chocolate messed with – purists. Our chef Paul Cooper’s challenged the idea that chocolate can’t be improved in our chocolate chip parfait with popcorn ice cream, milk chocolate mousse and marshmallow – all made in-house. … Continue reading →

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Tuck’s Ridge Wine Dinner

March 16, 2013

On Wednesday 13th we had a fabulous night at the Tuck’s Ridge Wine Dinner. Ash from Tuck’s Ridge on the Mornington Peninsula kindly visited us to walk us through some wines and make sure everyone’s glass was full. Ash also … Continue reading →

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Sustainable seafood day

March 15, 2013

Today is sustainable seafood day. Bishop Sessa bistro and wine bar chef Paul Cooper insists on every day being sustainable seafood day at the bishop, which is sometimes challenging, but mostly wonderful. He asks all kinds of questions about fishing … Continue reading →

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Bishop Sessa rooftop garden

March 6, 2013

You might not spy them but Bishop Sessa has a couple of thriving rooftop gardens where we grow the pretty herbs that are scattered on dishes, and some more substantial leaves and vegetables. Chef Paul Cooper is quite passionate about … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Raspberry Consommé and Raspberry Curd

March 3, 2013

A whole lot of our favourite fruits are coming to the end of their season. As we waive goodbye to the last of the stone fruits, chef’s getting busy with raspberries… Fancy up a simple dessert with raspberry consomme or … Continue reading →

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