Outstanding produce used in the kitchens of Delish@12

It goes without saying that if a restaurant is to serve meals of the highest order, then the produce sourced by the chef must be the very best on offer...preferably the best on offer locally. (Food generally doesn't travel well) Make no mistake that this is the case at the newly refurbished Delish@12 on the beautiful Hawkesbury River in Brooklyn. No stone is left unturned to hunt down suppliers who can truly stand by their produce. Watching the menu evolve, as wonderful new suppliers come aboard, has been a real joy to behold (both as an observer and as a shameless taste-tester)

Imagine my further delight last Saturday, on finding a bakers stand freshly loaded with Morpeth Sourdough, amongst Delish@12's diverse retail offerings. Not only could we relax over our mouth-watering breakfast and creamy latte, we could purchase the famous Morpeth Sourdough without leaving Brooklyn. This is what I love about a day in Brooklyn. Within a javelin-throw of the Hawkesbury River Station is everything that a day-tripper (or resident) could possibly need. 

 It seems only reasonable to stumble over Morpeth Sourdough in Morpeth, but freshly baked racks of Ciabatta, Casalinga, & Fruit & Nut Sourdough at Delish@12 was exciting. For those who dont know the Morpeth Sourdough story, Stephen Arnott (the owner of Morpeth Sourdough) is the 6th generation of the original William Arnott (yes - THE Arnotts) who honed his skills as a baker in Scotland before blessing Morpeth with his presence all those years ago. More on this amazing family business here The Morpeth Sourdough Story

I digress though.
Delish@12 serves their very own chef-made Chai tea. This wonderful beverage is loaded with anti-oxidants, and has remarkable health qualities when ingredient substitutions have not been made.
So go ahead - you can sip happily in the knowledge that no ingredient substitutions have been made with this product at Delish@12. And it tastes sublime.

Isis Herb Teas are also served and retailed at Delish@12. These teas are researched using history, science and plant genetics to ensure the range can address various health issues as an adjunct to traditional medicine. Crucially they taste beautiful, and I never thought something so medicinal could be so refreshing. The always evolving product line that is Isis Herbal Tea is incredible, and their company story can be read at this link:  Isis Herbal Teas

I can only marvel at chef Adriennes passion for food preparation and quality ingredients, after all that is why she cooks, and I merely write copy. It is no exaggeration to declare that Adrienne was bubbling over with delight about her newly sourced free-range eggs from Libreri Farms. Libreri raise their hens at Greta on the New England Highway, and those eggs are superb

Then again without good coffee, we all know the entire 'house of cards' can come tumbling down. That is when Tia & Ben (house baristas)  truly come into their own. Piping hot,  and made with unarguable passion - great coffee does not just materialize. It takes great beans, a premium machine and skilled baristas to produce consistently good coffee commercially.
Be warned however, having tasted great coffee at Delish@12, you will be ruined. Only the very best will appeal in future! Delish@12 favours organic coffee beans.

Delish@12 Cafe & Restaurant

12 Dangar Road

Brooklyn

Ph (02) 9985 7870

Hours: Mon to Sun from 8:00am

Right past the Hawkesbury River train station towards the Marina.

Healthy - Organic - Fresh - Innovative - Breakfast

New Breakfast Menu Simply Rocks

There is increasing publicity about the value of a good hearty breakfast. "Eat like a king in the morning" seems to be the current 'buzz phrase'.

 

Well I don't know about you, but preparing food fit for a king at an ungodly hour of the morning (prior to flopping down at my trusty computer) is a tad beyond the realms of possibility 6 mornings out of 7. But today is SUNDAY, Fathers Day no less, so we marched ourselves off to Delish@12 to taste-test the new breakfast menu. Yes folks, in order to keep you all in the loop and up to speed with the inner workings of Destination Brooklyn, I took a hit for the team.

WOW! With careful time management I may just be able to cram breakfast at Delish@12 into my 7 day a week schedule. Frankly, we were paralyzed with indecision when we reviewed the menu. I settled for their very own Home-made Baked Beans in a vegetable ragout - topped with 2 divinely poached eggs. 

This is a seriously healthy option for breakfast - gluten free, only healthy carbs, and a taste sensation to boot. Adrienne the resident chef at Delish@12 explained that the sweetness of the dish came from the choice of vegetables. This was not a dense tomato base 'a la tin', it was a light as air tomato base that made this gorgeous breakfast simply perfect.

Yesterday I watched a friend devour (sorry but that is the only word that comes to mind) a gorgeous breakfast bowl of Balsamic & Thyme Mushrooms served with baby roquette & goats cheese. I even watched his 2 year old daughter stuffing her chubby fists into the bowl at every opportunity. A 2 year old is a somewhat trusty barometer for the taste of vegetables I would have to suggest.

Enough talk though. 

The menu is below, and at the very bottom is the address and contact details for Delish@12 - Brooklyn. From 8.00am in the morning, treat yourself to some seriously beautiful food prepared by chef Adrienne. 

Adrienneis a qualified nutritionist, which means the menu has been researched and prepared with your health in mind. I have further updates coming about Adriennes home-made healthy chai tea (no synthetics), free range eggs that are to be served as of next week, new retail products being offered in their homewares section....so much to say and so little time. 

Watch this space.

Breakfast (till midday)

• Smashed avocado with feta on sourdough toast.
• Balsamic & Thyme Mushrooms with baby roquette & goats cheese (rye toast)
• Own Baked Beans in a Vegetable Ragout warmed & topped with 2 poached eggs
• Porridge with brown sugar, a sprinkling of cinnamon & home made fruit compote
• Home-made granola with yoghurt, fruit compote & honey
• French toast with crispy bacon & maple syrup
• Bacon & egg roll on Turkish
• Eggs Benedict with various tasty options
• Brooklyn Bite - an all day breakfast
• Simply toast - amazing jams - amazing breads

There's also a myriad of extras

Amongst the many beverages on offer are the chefs gorgeous Chai, the wonderful healthy teas from Isis 

(flufighter, mindmender, cardiac), and 'choose your own' juices.

Open: Monday to Sunday 8:00am

Right past the Hawkesbury River train station, at 12 Dangar Road - Brooklyn.

(02) 9985 7870