When you get sent a bottle of Pinot Noir called Duck Sauce what’s the first thing the comes to mind? For me it was two things, the first I’ll tell you about later, but the second was one of my all time favourite foods in the whole world, Chinese Roast Duck. My mouth is watering just thinking about it, so…
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I’ll be the first person to admit that I’m no wine expert, I’m more likely to choose a wine for it’s interesting label that it’s vintage. But over the years I’ve learnt through experience that some wines really compliment certain foods, and some just don’t work at all. There are lots of rules for pairing wine with food, most people…
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The first time I experienced the flavour explosion that is Mexican Grilled Corn, my attitude to corn on the cob was changed forever. Don’t get me wrong, regular old boiled corn is still pretty tasty and fun to eat, but add a couple of simple ingredients and it’s transformed into something really special. This recipe isn’t 100% faithful to authentic…
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I promise this post is PG rated, although I do admit that one of the reasons I frequent Massive Wieners is that this hot dog stand’s name is such a deliciously amusing double entendre; almost as delicious as it’s hot dogs! Massive Wieners is an old timey American style hot doggery on Chapel st in Prahran with a simple menu…
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On my recent visit to Sydney I had the pleasure of dinning at Neil Perry’s spectacular Asian offering, Spice Temple. Is there anything that Neil Perry doesn’t do well? It’s basement location feels like you are descending into a mysterious red lantern lit world reminiscent of a Shanghai club in the 1930’s, but with a modern twist. The entrance, a…
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I am not a morning person, especially on Sundays, which is a shame because I do love going to markets on the weekend. Normally I have the best intention of getting up early, but my bed is just too cozy, especially in winter. But occasionally we manage to drag ourselves out, and this Sunday we headed to one of my…
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It’s a sad truth that I find preparing meals a chore, I’m never organised enough to plan ahead and then find it really frustrating to scrape something appetizing together that I actually want to eat. The Mr is rarely home for dinner as he usually works late most nights, so it’s just Emma and I every night for dinner –…
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