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Category Archives: Travel / Places of Interest
The Splendour of Tuscany (Part 5) – Pappardelle al Cinghiale
Sometimes in life, you chance upon great surprises. This happened during our Italian sojourn in Tuscany. We wanted to explore the little towns around Montepulciano where we were staying for four nights to discover hidden secrets off the tourist trail. More related posts by … Continue reading
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Tagged Italian
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The Splendour of Tuscany (Part 4) – Farmhouse in Montepulciano
“Life offers you a thousand chances … all you have to do is take one.“ ~ Frances Mayes, author of Under the Tuscan Sun ~~~~~o~~~~~ After that fabulous pappardelle fatte in casa al cinhiale, we head southeast towards our intended stay … Continue reading
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The Splendour of Tuscany (Part 3) – Montepulciano
“Although he’s slight, he has that wiry strength that seems to come more from will than muscle.” Frances Mayes, author of Under the Tuscan Sun ~~~~~~O~~~~~~ We have been looking forward to our journey into the heart of Tuscany’s countryside since the bistecca … Continue reading
The Splendour of Tuscany (Part 2) – Bistecca alla Fiorentina
“The only time to eat diet food is while you’re waiting for the steak to cook.” ~ Julia Child, legendary American chef and cookbook author ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~ It’s a little wet and windy today but the weather is no damper as … Continue reading
The Splendour of Tuscany (Part 1), Il Mercato Centrale
“You may have the universe if I may have Italy” ~ Giuseppe Verdi, Italian opera composer ~~~~~O~~~~~ A good siesta after our long lunch at the world’s best restaurant for 2016, Mysaucepan and I find renewed energy and excitement as … Continue reading
Ristorante La Greppia, Parma, ITALY
“So what’s the highlight dish in Modena so far?” I ask Mysaucepan, after our third day feasting in this city? “Definitely my parmesan entree at Osteria Francescana” she says without hesitation. “Well, we tried some excellent aged balsamic and also toured … Continue reading
Osteria Francescana, Modena, ITALY
Mysaucepan‘s mobile rings as we are driving from Venice to Bologna. “You mean there’s a table for two?” she shrieks with excitement, momentarily stirring my concentration as the speedo inches at 130 km per hour. Due to a cancellation, we … Continue reading
Osteria Dell’Orsa, Bologna, Italy
After four glorious days in Venice, we took an early morning drive towards Modena, famous for its Ferrari factory and balsamic vinegar let alone the city where the 2016 best restaurant in the world resides. On the way, we made a point to have … Continue reading
Posted in Italy, Travel / Places of Interest
Tagged Italian, Spag bol, spaghetti bolognese
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Carnevale di Venizia, ITALIA
Like a first date, Venice seemed unfamiliar and mysterious. But I soon warmed up to its beauty and passion for celebrating the good things in life. ~~~~~O~~~~~ After a week in Switzerland, we catch a train from Vevey for Venice, the … Continue reading
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Montreux, Switzerland
Perhaps there’s something special about this place for so many special human beings have called it home. ~~~~~O~~~~~ Located a mere 5km from our hotel, I decide to take shuttle bus #201 from La Tour De Peilz to visit Montreux, a coastal … Continue reading
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Vevey, Switzerland
“What a quaint little town?” I thought to myself as I walk out from the Vevey train station after an hour ride from Gevena airport and an eighteen hour flight and transit from Sydney. Mysaucepan has been on a business … Continue reading
A Weekend in Central Coast, New South Wales
It’s a glorious day in the Central Coast. But what makes this weekend special is the company of good friends. ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~ Do you need an excuse for a nice weekend away from your usual routine? I don’t need one but … Continue reading
Posted in Eating in Sydney, Travel / Places of Interest
Tagged South Coast, Southern Highlands, wine
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Destination South Australia
“We want to give you a real sense of the place where every single ingredient is sourced and inspired from the Barossa” ~ Lachlan Colwill, Executive Chef ~ Hentley Farm Wines ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~
Wine Tasting in Mornington Peninsula, Victoria
“Age is just a number. It’s totally irrelevant unless, of course, you happen to be a bottle of wine.” ~ Joan Collins, US actress and author ~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~ More related posts by ChopinandMysaucepan:Lee Ho Fook, Collingwood Supernormal, Melbourne MoVida, Melbourne Pei Modern, Melbourne … Continue reading
Posted in Eating in Melbourne, Music, Travel / Places of Interest
Tagged Melbourne, wine
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ChopinandMysaucepan – Our Third Blogiversary
“Life is not about the length of our time but moments in time that give us peace and joy. By capturing these moments on this blog, I hope it will also help you to relive your moments in time that … Continue reading
Posted in Cheap Eats, Eating in Melbourne, Eating in Sydney, Food people, Fresh food markets, Music, Travel / Places of Interest
Tagged breakfast, Chinese, Italian
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Wine Tasting Yarra Valley, Victoria
“This pinot noir rose tastes a bit like my sense of humour. It is dry but sharp with a clean finish.” ~ Chopinand, co-author of ChopinandMysaucepan ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~
Posted in Eating in Melbourne, Music, Travel / Places of Interest
Tagged Melbourne, wine, Yarra Valley
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Mount Claremont Farmers Market, Perth
The weather has been great since I got to Perth to visit my sister and her family and today is no exception. The two-hour time difference between Perth and Sydney means I am awake by about 6am in the morning. … Continue reading
Food Safari, Kuala Lumpur 2013
“I will commit heinous crime if these noodles became staple prison food” ~ Chopinand on Ah Kam’s home-style fried noodles ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~ More related posts by ChopinandMysaucepan:Top Twenty Eats, Kuala Lumpur 2018 Food Safari Kuala Lumpur 2017 Malaysia’s Best Sarawak Laksa … Continue reading
Posted in Malaysia, Singapore and Malaysia food trail 2013, Travel / Places of Interest
Tagged Malaysia
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Acme Bar & Coffee, Kuala Lumpur
This is the eleventh blogpost in our series Singapore & Malaysia food trail 2013. Check out our previous blogposts in this series: Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice, Singapore Teh tarik, Rafee’s Corner, Singapore Chinese New Year of the Snake 2013, Singapore The Scarlet, a … Continue reading
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Tagged Malaysia
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Breakfast in Kuala Lumpur
This is the tenth blogpost in our series Singapore & Malaysia food trail 2013. Check out our previous blogposts in this series: Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice, Singapore Teh tarik, Rafee’s Corner, Singapore Chinese New Year of the Snake 2013, … Continue reading
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Restoran Fei Jay, Kuala Lumpur
“My family comes back time and again to eat these little chickens because they are like no other ~ tender, succulent and juicy with that smoky savoury taste that no big, fat chicken can ever match” ~ Chopinand, on the deep-fried … Continue reading
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Restoran Soo Kee, Kuala Lumpur
“I know this char siew is world-class because every tender morsel gently melts away in my mouth and every mouthful is an eye-closing moment” ~ Chopinand, on the BBQ pork belly at Restoran Soo Kee ~~~~~~~~0~~~~~~~~ This is the eighth … Continue reading
Food Safari, Singapore
This is the seventh blogpost in our series Singapore & Malaysia food trail 2013. Check out our previous blogposts in this series: Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice, Singapore Teh tarik, Rafee’s Corner, Singapore Chinese New Year of the Snake 2013, Singapore The … Continue reading
Imperial Treasure Fine Chinese Cuisine, Singapore
This is the sixth blogpost in our series Singapore & Malaysia food trail 2013. Check out our previous blogposts in this series: Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice, Singapore Teh tarik, Rafee’s Corner, Singapore Chinese New Year of the Snake 2013, Singapore … Continue reading
Gardens by the Bay, Singapore
This is the fifth blogpost in our series Singapore & Malaysia food trail 2013. Check out our previous blogposts in this series: Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice, Singapore Teh tarik, Rafee’s Corner, Singapore Chinese New Year of the Snake 2013, Singapore The Scarlet, a … Continue reading
