Archive for "May, 2010"
Midweek brekky @ Cantina 663
Taking the opportunity of having the car for the day and a sizeable slice of time before running errands, I headed down to Cantina 663 for a spot of breakfast and some much needed pulse-racing inducing coffee. I’ve been to Cantina once before for coffee. The superbly made caffeine concotions and menu suitably piqued my [...]
Barista jam pictures
Driving along in unfamiliar teritory, in the dark, trying to find 145 Stirling Highway was not an easy task. And one that was complicated by occasional driving rain and trecherous road conditions. After driving past it twice with turns down blind side streets, I did finally arrive the desired destination. In one piece. The barista [...]
Oyako donburi
Oyako donburi or oyakodon or “mother and child bowl”. Whatever the name, this humble, simple dish is comforting, warming, easy to prepare and so, so delicious. Drawing inspiration from a several other bloggers, I’ve gone ahead and created my own take on this Japanese classic. The result, sweet, salty, succulent pieces of chicken swathed in [...]
Top 5 restaurant gripes
Top 5 restaurant gripesA poll of 100+ Freep readers revealed that it is the small things that get their goat. Servers being overly familiar, cheques brought to soon and loud music are among the top annoyances. What are your gripes about restaurant service?
English Trifle – Serious Dessert
Fare of the country; English Trifle – Serious DessertOld article in the NY Times about the history and origins of the trifle. The article also touches upon the current variations of this classic English dessert.
Heart Foundation sets the record straight on antioxidants
Heart Foundation sets the record straight on antioxidantsApparently, recent research results show that drinking red wine, coffee or eating chocolate does not provide the expected health benefits where antioxidants are concerned. Instead, the AHF recommends a healthy, balanced diet high in fruit, vegetables, wholegrain and legumes.
Spiced pork belly
This is a slightly different take on a classic chinese side dish that my grandma used to make. Crystal boiled pork is a dish usually served cold with a piquant dressing as a side dish or an accompaniament to drinks. If served in a banquet, this dish would appear as part of the first cold [...]
Adjusting a recipe doesn't make it yours
Adjusting a recipe doesn't make it yoursHow far should we give attribution to recipe sources? And what constitutes "making it your own" as opposed to plain plagiarism. Lively discussions and some considered legal repercussions in the comments.
Ooray Rain plum liqueur
Ooray Rain Plum liqueurIt's always fascinating when someone takes an indigenous product and turns it into something else. Haven't heard of this fruit before, but the liqueur looks worth a try.
Gentleman's Way guide to table manners and dining etiquette
Gentleman's Way guide to table manners and dining etiquetteI'm not one for airs and graces, but dining etiquette seems to have become a bit of a lost art. Insightful article about conducting oneself in a gentlemanly way when dining out. Particularly useful is an explanation of differences between American and European styles.
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