Monthly Archives: March 2015

The Old Civic, Frenchs Forest

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Chopinand

 Sydney has seen an explosion of burger joints. Some are good, some not so good. This burger is one of the better ones.  ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~ More related posts by ChopinandMysaucepan:Brooklyn, Claremont Longueville Hotel, Lane Cove Vic’s Meat Market, Pyrmont The Belrose Hotel, … Continue reading →

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Edition Coffee Roasters, Darlinghurst

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Chopinand

As I tuck into smørrebrød and skagen at this cafe touted so unique and different, I am thinking, “Where’s my bacon and eggs?” ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~ More related posts by ChopinandMysaucepan:Harbord Diggers, Freshwater Celsius Coffee Co., Kirribilli Odyssea, City Beach The Potting Mix, … Continue reading →

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Indonesian Oxtail Soup

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Chopinand

This rich oxtail soup is peppery with spicy aromas of ginger, star anise, cinnamon and cloves. It’s one of my all time favourites and especially heart-warming in the cold winter months. ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~ More related posts by ChopinandMysaucepan:Oxtail Spag Bol Smoked … Continue reading →

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Cipri Italian, Paddington

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Chopinand

I feel ambivalent with each bite of this suckling pig…. there’s melting fat and crisp skin that are so decadently beautiful. But there’s also chewy skin and strands of lean meat that felt dry like the Sahara. ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~ More related … Continue reading →

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Suckling Pig Noodles

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Chopinand

This recipe is dedicated to the memory of my late Popo. My grandma was a wonderful cook who taught my mother how to cook and in turn, my mother taught me. In a beautiful country like Australia, I will be … Continue reading →

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Chinese New Year of the Goat 2015, Sydney

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Chopinand

 “Gong Xi Fa Cai, Nian Nian Gao Sheng!!!” Well wishes for good health, prosperity and longevity are heard the world over as the Chinese usher in the Year of the Goat ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~ More related posts by ChopinandMysaucepan:Chinese New Year of the … Continue reading →

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