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Two Skinny Cooks, Berrima, Southern Highlands

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Chopinand

“I think the ultimate sustainability is when you walk out into your garden and pick everything for your own lunch or dinner. If you need something else, ask your next door neighbour who may be growing something you don’t have. “ – … Continue reading →

Posted in Dessert, Personalities, Seafood, Southern Highlands | Tagged interview, salmon, Southern Highlands | 18 Comments

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 →

Posted in Eating in Sydney, Fish, Personalities, Seafood | Tagged interview | 30 Comments

Interview: Chef Hamish Ingham and his take on Modern Chinese cuisine

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Chopinand

“Good food depends almost entire on good ingredients” … Continue reading →

Posted in Eating in Sydney, Personalities | Tagged interview | 25 Comments

Book Review: Hideo Dekura demystifies Japanese ingredients

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Mysaucepan

Having been a restaurant co-judge with Hideo Dekura, I’ve had the pleasure of dining with him many times. On each occasion, we would exchange banter about food and I never fail to learn something new about Japanese cuisine. For example, … Continue reading →

Posted in Book review, Personalities, Seafood | Tagged interview, sashimi | 27 Comments

Interview: Simon Goh, Sydney’s restaurateur extraordinaire

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Chopinand

“I have a completely unsubstantiated belief that 92 per cent of the population have at one time or another entertained the notion of owning and running their own café, restaurant, tea shop or pub. And in most cases, I am … Continue reading →