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Category Archives: Seafood
Modern Japanese Inspirations from Cho Cho San
“If Marco Pierre White can grill a steak with Knorrs beef stock cubes, I can definitely barbeque these prawns with bonito butter” ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~ Since my lunch at Cho Cho San, I have been a little curious. “I would love to go to Japan … Continue reading
The Culinary World of Chase Kojima
“There is little choice but to close my eyes and savour each sinful piece of pork belly as it slowly melts away in my mouth” ~~~~~~~~ More related posts by ChopinandMysaucepan:Busshari Authentic Japanese Restaurant, Potts Point Kiyomi, Gold Coast Ichi-ban … Continue reading
The Boathouse on Blackwattle Bay, Glebe
“Earthy truffle aromas wafting from a snapper pie become a head-turner the moment crisp pastry is carved open” More related posts by ChopinandMysaucepan:Harvest Buffet, The Star Sydney Goodbye 2015 ~ A Feast For Our Tummies Opera Bar, Sydney Opera House Cottage … Continue reading
Antoine’s Grill, Concord
“I think you will like this place because they apparently have some good steaks on the menu” Mysaucepan tells me in earnest. More related posts by ChopinandMysaucepan:Leeuwin Estate, Margaret River, Western Australia Missy French, Potts Point Peppercorn, Cremorne Guillaume, Paddington … Continue reading
Breakfast at Sydney Fish Market
It is often said that one should do what the Romans do when in Rome. I am definitely a fan of embracing the best of what a place has to offer when travelling. More related posts by ChopinandMysaucepan:Harbord Diggers, Freshwater … Continue reading
Teochew steamed gunard
“This Teochew style steamed fish with a heart-warming broth will rival any classic French bouillabaisse in taste and flavour.” Chopinand, Co-author of ChopinandMysaucepan ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~ More related posts by ChopinandMysaucepan:Beef tripe salad with coriander and grape tomato A & W Coney … Continue reading
Flying Fish, Jones Bay Wharf, Sydney
“Should we be doing anything to celebrate my promotion and bonus this year?” Mysaucepan asks all of a sudden. “Well, I’d imagine that not many people even get bonuses these days let alone a promotion so I think we should” … Continue reading
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
Sydney Seafood School Cookbook
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
Sushi Samurai, Neutral Bay
It is one of those Saturday afternoons that Mysaucepan and I could not decide whether to cook at home or go out for a simple meal. “Why don’t I ruffle up something simple at home since you’ve booked that hip … Continue reading
Garfish, Kirribilli
“Good food is not found where restaurants are plentiful. Good food is where you discover it for yourself. “ ~ Chopinand, co-author of ChopinandMysaucepan ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~ I often hear people remark that Sydney’s north shore is not as vibrant as Sydney’s … Continue reading
Grilled Scampi with Herb & Garlic Butter
“Lets check out Barbeque Madness at Waterloo” Mysaucepan enthuse on this dreary Saturday afternoon. “What’s that?” I ask. “BBQ sets going for crazy prices?” “It’s BBQ stalls hosted by restaurants and it’s happening all over Sydney, it’s part of Crave … Continue reading
The debate about the origins of food – a futile food fight?
“In an increasingly transient world, I believe the origins of food are becoming less relevant although I can appreciate why some food lovers would want to lay claim to the roots of its beginning. There is nothing wrong in having … Continue reading
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
Posted in Eating in Sydney, Seafood
Tagged Chinese, Japanese, Korean BBQ, Melbourne, Thai
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Truffled Ling Fish Pie
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
Pan-seared Salmon Belly
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
Restaurant 16, Neutral Bay
What are the similarities between Italian and Japanese cooking? In many ways, we can draw parallels between these two great cuisines of the world. The Italian ravioli has the equivalent of a wonton or the huge variety of Chinese dumplings … Continue reading
Two Skinny Cooks, Berrima, Southern Highlands
“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
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
The Wine International Group Sydney (TWIGS) Annual Dinner 2012
“The best way to enjoy a great wine is to pair it with three important things – great food, great music and great company” ~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~ What do you get when you put a group of wine lovers together who enjoy … Continue reading
ChopinandMysaucepan – First Blogiversary
“Life is not about the length of our time here but moments in time that give us inner peace. By capturing these moments on this blog, it is my hope it will also help you to relive your moments in … Continue reading
Posted in Eating in Sydney, Food people, Music, Pianists, Recipes, Seafood, South Coast of NSW, Southern Highlands
Tagged concert pianist, mee goreng, oxtail, pasta, pork belly, sashimi, Wagyu beef, yummy prawns
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A 1970’s retro dinner party
“Don’t forget the peas!”, Fiona reminds me. “It’s those little green suckers that give the food its retro look”, she adds. Our Christmas Eve dinner last December nostalgically brought us back in time to the 1970s where thick cream, hippy pants … Continue reading
The Bridge Room, Sydney
In recent months, Sydney has really been inundated with new cafe and restaurant openings to the glee of foodies in town. It is definitely a very competitive time for restaurateurs as there are so many exciting and new dining options … Continue reading
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
Gems from New South Wales’ South coast
One of the exciting things about living in Sydney is the sheer natural beauty of its seascapes, cities, towns and villages along the coastal line of New South Wales. On this sunny day, we take a leisurely drive from Sydney … Continue reading
Posted in Seafood, South Coast of NSW, Travel / Places of Interest
Tagged fresh food markets, seascapes
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