Category Archives: Fish

Sydney Seafood School Cookbook

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Chopinand

The Sydney Fish Market is an important organisation which has made Sydney the world-class food destination that it is today. Reputed to be among the top three largest fish markets in the world, the Sydney Fish Market is a paradise … Continue reading →

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Petersham, the “little Portugal” of Sydney

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Chopinand

Multicultural Australia today means different things to different people. The Australian Census of Population and Housing is a rich source of data and information about Australians and their cultural charateristics. The latest census conducted this year revealed that about a … Continue reading →

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Food Safari in Sydney

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Chopinand

“Good food, like good wine, should be shared among diners and the days of eating a whole main by yourself in a restaurant, may soon be over.” ~ Chopinand, co-author of ChopinandMysaucepan Sydney restaurant closures – a sign of the … Continue reading →

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Truffle flavoured Ling Fish Pie

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Chopinand

Winter is fast descending upon us Down Under and as much as I love the cold weather, I find what makes winter special is the food that comes out from our kitchen. Having a toasty oven baking away is a … Continue reading →

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Pan-seared Salmon Belly

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Chopinand

Living in a seafood mecca like Sydney has some great advantages especially if you are a seafood lover. Mysaucepan and I love sheer variety and freshness of seafood that is so readily available all over Sydney. Salmon is one of my … Continue reading →

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Food Safari in Melbourne

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Chopinand

I have always known Melbourne to be a food lovers’ paradise because of its vibrant multicultural and cosmopolitan lifestyle. Melbourne’s infamous climate of having “four seasons in a day”can sometimes confine one indoors all day. Some people believe this may … Continue reading →

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2012 Chinese New Year of the Dragon feasts

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Chopinand

Chinese new year is always a festive time where Chinese people all over the world usher in the new year with family and friends. 2012 is the year of the Dragon, the only mystical animal among twelve on the chinese calendar. … Continue reading →

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At home with Tetsuya’s confit of ocean trout

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Chopinand

Tetsuya Wakuda is possibly one of the most revered of celebrity chefs in Australia and his restaurant, Tetsuya’s, is booked out months in advance. His signature dish – the confit of Petuna ocean trout with fennel salad is perhaps the most … Continue reading →

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Interview: Restaurateur Terry Nishiura, owner of Jurin and HaNa-JuRin, Crows Nest

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Chopinand

“I always try to develop very strong relationships with my seafood suppliers to build trust and goodwill.”            - Terry Nishiura, owner of Jurin & HaNa-JuRin Japanese restaurants, Crows Nest ~~~~~~o~~~~~~ Sydney is blessed with some … Continue reading →

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