Category Archives: Pork

Christmas Feasts, Sydney 2012

“The main reason Santa is so jolly is because he knows where all the bad girls live.” ~ Goerge Carlin, American comedian, actor, author and philosopher ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~ With the passing of each Christmas, I can’t help but think how lucky … Continue reading

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Recipes – Inspirations from lunch at Mr. Wong

In the kitchen, I am generally a “traditionalist” and certainly not a fan of the fusion genre when it comes to experimenting with ingredients and recipes. But I can fondly recall two recent meals – at MoVida Aqui in Melbourne and Mr. … Continue reading

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Petersham, the “little Portugal” of Sydney

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

“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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SPAM Fried Rice

When I was writing my last blogpost about Smoked Pork Hock Minestrone, I began to think about some of the fondest comfort foods from my childhood. “As a kid, what kind of food do you crave for when you were … Continue reading

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Food Safari in Melbourne

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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Momofuku pork buns

It was a much anticipated affair when Momofuku Seiobo opened at Sydney’s newly refurbished casino, The Star in October 2011. What’s all the fuss you might ask? Well it is Korean-American celebrity chef David Chang‘s first restaurant foray into the … Continue reading

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A weekend with dog lovers in Central coast, NSW

Sydney was dealt with a pretty dismal summer this year as far as the weather was concerned. Overcast and rainy days shrouded most of  December and January when most of us were pining for some sun to head outdoors for … Continue reading

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Celebrating friendship with good food and wine

It’s Saturday evening and the invitation is 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start. We have been invited to a wine tasting party hosted by our friends KC and Molly at their home. Among those invited are KC’s friends from medical school … Continue reading

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