Saturday, May 24, 2008
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
And the Winner is...ROSELANDS CHINESE RESTAURANT!
Congratulations mum & dad for picking up MOST OUTSTANDING RESTAURANT title at the 2008 Canterbury Local Business Awards!
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 :)
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
Caught up with Suz, Tan and baby Maddy today at the fishmarkets, the oysters were deliciously sweet and fresh...has to be the best oysters anywhere.
Makes me :
Flashback to Char Restaurant, Darwin
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
Needed some cheering up today, so went and bought myself a little gift. All happy again :)
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 ;)
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 ;)
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