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Category Archives: Seafood
Coast, Cockle Bay Wharf, Darling Harbour
Cockle Bay Wharf at Sydney’s Darling Harbour is one of many tourist attractions around the CBD. Casual to fine dining restaurants, cafes, shops, the Sydney Aquarium and The Star (formerly The Star City Casino) are just a few attractions with … Continue reading
Chinese New Year of the Dragon 2012, Sydney
Chinese new year is always a festive time where Chinese people all over the world usher in the new year with family and friends. 2012 is the year of the Dragon, the only mystical animal among twelve on the chinese calendar. … Continue reading
Barbeque prawns – Asian and Western style
Summer is here and all the backyard barbeques will start sizzling once again. Apart from the usual sausages and meats, I sometimes like to prepare a seafood barbeque from all the fresh seafood that we Sydneysiders have with such abundance. … Continue reading
At home with Tetsuya’s confit of ocean trout
Tetsuya Wakuda is possibly one of the most revered of celebrity chefs in Australia and his restaurant, Tetsuya’s, is booked out months in advance. His signature dish – the confit of Petuna ocean trout with fennel salad is perhaps the most … Continue reading
Christmas Eve 2011 – A 1970’s retro dinner party
We ought to be thankful for the 1970’s gave the world the iconic music of Michael Jackson, Beatles, The Carpenters, Carole King, James Taylor, Cat Stevens, Earth Wind & Fire and The Bee Gees. And to think this is only the … Continue reading
Claude’s, Woollahra – A rich history founded upon excellence
Update 27 July 2013: It is sad for me to update that Claude’s will be serving its last meal to customers on 7 September 2013. Chui Lee Luk will open Chow, a bar and restaurant in Surry Hills serving casual … Continue reading
Interview: Restaurateur Terry Nishiura, owner of Jurin and HaNa-JuRin, Crows Nest
“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
Catalina, Rose Bay
A delicious life of good food and music To accompany this blog post, I have chosen Sailing composed by Christopher Cross, legendary American songwriter who won 5 Grammy Awards with his self-titled debut album, in 1979. Click the video below to … Continue reading
Top 10 cheap eats in Eastwood, Sydney
One of the things that I like about dining in cosmopolitan Sydney is the array of choices available to food lovers. Even then, I often come across and read about the hoards of diners whinging about the state of Sydney’s … Continue reading
Hideo Dekura demystifies Japanese ingredients
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
Trip to Perth, Western Australia, October 2011
We love our annual “pilgrimage” to Perth in Western Australia because it means spending time with my sister Alice and her family who moved there from Sydney in 1995. Through the years, we have watched our nephew and niece grow up … Continue reading
Day 17 ’Get Your Jelly On’: Seafood paella
* This post is part of the Royal Selangor Jellyriffic Competition where ten bloggers from around the world compete by posting recipes each day for 30 days in the month of October 2011 to raise awareness and support for breast … Continue reading
Day 16 ‘Get Your Jelly On’: Edomae Chirashizushi
* This post is part of the Royal Selangor Jellyriffic Competition where ten bloggers from around the world compete by posting recipes each day for 30 days in the month of October 2011 to raise awareness and support for breast cancer. * … Continue reading
Day 14 ‘Get Your Jelly On’: Thai fish hor mok
* This post is part of the Royal Selangor Jellyriffic Competition where ten bloggers from around the world compete by posting recipes each day for 30 days in the month of October 2011 to raise awareness and support for breast … Continue reading
Indo Rasa, Kingsford
One of the things I love about Sydney dining is the sheer number of “eat streets” around the city. As foodies, we are really spoilt for choice with the array of different cuisines on offer. Tonight, we are invited by … Continue reading
Yong Tau Foo party at home
NOTE: This post is also submitted to celebrate Merdeka Open House 2011: Makan Through Malaysia which is in conjunction with Malaysia’s National Day on 31 August 2011. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “Hey sweetheart, how about I cook you something tonight that’s not on … Continue reading
An Evening with Carol Selva Rajah
Having grown up in Malaysia, I have a natural affinity to deliciously tasty Malaysian cuisine. Classics like laksa, beef rendang, nasi lemak, chinese stewed pork or tau yu bak hold a special place in the hearts of many Malaysian foodies. … Continue reading
Ipoh “Kai Si Hor Fun” & my mother’s recipe
NOTE: This post is also submitted to celebrate Merdeka Open House 2011: Makan Through Malaysia which is in conjunction with Malaysia’s National Day on 31 August 2011. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Growing up as kids in Malaysia, a dish that is child friendly … Continue reading
The Eight, Haymarket, Sydney
Newer Chinese restaurants in Sydney and for that matter in major cities like London, New York and San Francisco are evolving to capture the essence of modernisation that is happening around the world. The Eight in Sydney’s chinatown is one … Continue reading
Spanish seafood paella
Mysaucepan is a fervent fan of paella to the extent she bought a huge paella pan to cook this Spanish classic. I, on the other hand, is lukewarm with paella as I have yet to experience a paella that has … Continue reading
Monk fish with purple carrot puree and broccolini salad
Living in a city like Sydney, we are spoilt for choice when it comes to ocean fresh seafood. It is no wonder the Sydney Fish Market is the third largest fish market in the world. Our list of favourite fish … Continue reading
Fresh steamed prawns with coriander dipping sauce
On a glorious summer afternoon, nothing can beat this dish except perhaps eaten with some cool renditions of Gershwin’s jazzy numbers. This recipe is so simple yet tasty, it’s done before you find the lighter for your BBQ. Click on … Continue reading
Pan-seared mackerel with fresh chillies and soy sauce
Any simpler, this recipe will disappear into thin air. I love this dish in summer because it goes so well with a chilled dry white. On the other hand, does anyone think mackerel smells more fishy than other fish? I … Continue reading
