Meatsmith – Review and Promotion
March 5, 2025 by JennyEnter our worldwide giveaway to win one of three copies of Meatsmith – Home Cooking For Friends And Family by Andrew McConnell and Troy Wheeler.
Andrew McConnell’s culinary odyssey began in Melbourne, where he first donned a chef’s whites as an apprentice at the prestigious Grand Hyatt Melbourne. This early experience would set the stage for an extraordinary career that would see him traverse continents and eventually redefine Melbourne’s dining landscape.
Driven by an insatiable passion for gastronomy, McConnell embarked on an international apprenticeship that took him to London. There, he refined his craft in some of the city’s most acclaimed kitchens, most notably working as a sous chef at the two-Michelin-starred restaurant “The Square”. After gaining international experience in London, Hong Kong, and Shanghai, McConnell returned to Australia in 2009 with a vision. He launched Cutler & Co., a restaurant that would quickly become a hallmark of his distinctive culinary style. His innovative cuisine didn’t just impress diners; it earned him widespread recognition, including three prestigious hats in the Good Food Guide – a testament to his exceptional skill and creativity.
Over the years, McConnell has built a formidable restaurant empire in Melbourne. His portfolio includes a diverse array of celebrated establishments. Each venue reflects his commitment to exceptional dining experiences and culinary innovation.
Recently, McConnell’s Trader House restaurant group took its first steps beyond Melbourne, opening Supernormal Brisbane and Bar Miette – marking a significant expansion of his gastronomic influence. In addition to his impressive restaurant career, he has authored several cookbooks including Cumulus Inc., Supernormal and now his latest, Meatsmith.
Meatsmith represents a culinary collaboration that transcends the traditional boundaries of a meat-focused cookbook. Created with master butcher Troy Wheeler, this compendium is a love letter to cooking, eating, and celebrating food with passion and expertise.
Unlike typical cookbooks that focus solely on recipes, Meatsmith offers a holistic culinary experience. It’s not just about cooking meat, but about creating memorable meals and understanding the art of food preparation. The book reflects the founders’ commitment to quality, which has made their boutique butcher shop a celebrated Australian institution.
I made the Boston butt, Parker House rolls, pickles and mustard greens (the pork portion only) and How to grill a rib-eye. Both recipes were easy to follow and resulted in perfection.
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This book is geared toward the home cook more so than the other title I own – Supernormal – which contains more “restaurant” recipes. I just went on a mission to buy Cumulus Inc. and luckily found it on Ebay. My McConnell library will be complete (except for Good Food: New Classics which he contributed six recipes to.)
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