Saturday, September 13, 2008
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Brunswick St discoveries
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Bodega, Surry Hills
Saturday, May 31, 2008
a meal eaten sideways
Yoko meshi (Japanese): literally ‘a meal eaten sideways’, referring to the peculiar stress induced by speaking a foreign language:
from 13 words not found in the English language
Friday, May 30, 2008
Death by Ramenkan
I am collapsing from the weight of my own stomach. That's what you get for slurping a whole bowl of Karage Cheese Ramen. Yes cheese. It's almost like eating ramen fondue, gets thicker the more you dip into it. And no photos, we were too engrossed in the act of eating.
New menu at Ramenkan. Recommended.
Level 1, 90 Hay St map
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
La Pelican Lunch
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Sharing some Zumbo delight
After a very well prepared Mexican lunch (Jen, I still need to get the recipe for that divine guacamole off you!), the conversation progressed to dessert, and I jumped to volunteer ducking out to get some! Et voila...
The effect was much "oohing and ahhing", much like a prada bag on show... ;)
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
And the Winner is...ROSELANDS CHINESE RESTAURANT!
I am absolutely thrilled for them and actually a little surprised right now as I google the restaurant and find there are some avid supporters out there. Prior to tonight, I didn't even think they would be listed anywhere as they are small, no frills and out in the 'burbs. I frequently use eatability myself for reviews, but never thought to look our own "Roselands Chinese" up - but yes, some very good reviews of it! And also at menulog - someone has also referenced my mum's abacus use!
This came as totally unexpected for my mother, and admittedly, myself. There were five finalists in the Restaurant category, and even as they announced it, our's was the only one without a photo shown on the slide...
The photographer had visited the restaurant days before, only my parents hadn't arrived yet, so he left! Mum was just happy to be a finalist. We could not believe our ears when our restaurant's name was announced as the winner!
I had accompanied mum to the Awards Night as dad had to work at the restaurant of course. It was actually a big thing for mum to take a night off work, my parents really are the biggest workaholics! Even though I don't have a hand in the restaurant's business, mum insisted that I come up and collect the award with her, we walked up hand in hand. It really was emotional to see my mum collect the award, she was so excited and about to cry at the same time. Her words during the acceptance speech really came from the heart.
I always loved my dad's food, it's wonderful to know so many people out there do too :)
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Oyster love - Sydney Fishmarkets
Makes me :
Flashback to Char Restaurant, Darwin
20 November 2007
Oyster Tasting Plate: Natural oysters with caramalised lime, lemon butter turkish sandwich (left); Angry oysters, Jalepeno essence, frozen Bloody Mary granita, celery salt (middle in shot glasses); White Miso Marinated Oysters, pickled Japanese seaweed, soybean cream (right).
Delizioso!!
Char Restaurant @ Admiralty, Cnr The Esplanade & Knuckey St Darwin NT
08 8981 4544
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Friday, May 2, 2008
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Things that cheer me up
M&M also took me down to Chinatown during lunch for additional cheering, and introduced me to mangosteens. So voila: my first mangosteen:
...the flesh was fresh and fragrant, reminding me of mushy lychees. Definitely up there as a favourite! Here are some much nicer and neater photos of Mangosteens, and a great looking sorbet recipe, by none other than M&M herself ;)
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Artful Atelier
Warm white bean soup, Tasmanian scallop with green olive powder
Wagyu Beef Tartare w Parsnip Ice Cream, Quail Egg & Pickled Mushrooms
Shaved summer Truffle, white onion fondant with Asparagus and Jamon
Roasted Boned and rolled White Rabbit with Kangaroo Island Marron Tail, Parsnip puree & Tarragon sauce
Roasted Queensland Squab Wrapped in Prosciutto, Shiitake Mushrooms, Salsify, Truffled Linguini
Roasted breast of Grimauld Duckling, Pressed Turnips, Prune Puree and Potato Gnocci
Tonka Bean Creme Brulee w Balsamic-Poached Strawberries, Vanilla Ice Cream