tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80929335808950131822024-03-04T23:28:05.557-08:00Melbies & FoodiesMelbies/Foodieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18192962697624123399noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092933580895013182.post-26702566640676898272011-04-13T10:35:00.000-07:002011-04-16T12:40:46.312-07:00Dynasty Seafood Restaurant, Melbourne, VictoriaFor SiewPoh's birthday this year, we shared a meal at a flash new Chinese eatery with Versace looking plates. The whole establishment had matching Versace looking furniture too...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3AiF6E6OUegtYld3RXD1k27NzvkKz76SxfXNNu9kchrnsiJdg4yKhpuCOxmmOiP1cxqBASjVeemeF-4wlHlPzBjkPeDqQXbB_DLMz9SeDn2FUqskTLMKlc4uAg9RTeMQOmYIYTd9F18iz/s1600/IMG01088-20110412-1852.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3AiF6E6OUegtYld3RXD1k27NzvkKz76SxfXNNu9kchrnsiJdg4yKhpuCOxmmOiP1cxqBASjVeemeF-4wlHlPzBjkPeDqQXbB_DLMz9SeDn2FUqskTLMKlc4uAg9RTeMQOmYIYTd9F18iz/s200/IMG01088-20110412-1852.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596245023595432242" /></a><br />To start off dinner, shredded duck soup - there wasn't much duck in there<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgqWDQ819Zceb7CkD-i3aL3gEn6DZC34ECoVQXCNVNQKHY9vfYKjuz4aHkkkOtAVOvURxbgzePBK-0dH_pACA98rSejlzNB09oNP0cXKPaHx2Y2BvMkXYEk-kAZ7W6TEQr11LOVyJDazAA/s1600/IMG01092-20110412-1928.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgqWDQ819Zceb7CkD-i3aL3gEn6DZC34ECoVQXCNVNQKHY9vfYKjuz4aHkkkOtAVOvURxbgzePBK-0dH_pACA98rSejlzNB09oNP0cXKPaHx2Y2BvMkXYEk-kAZ7W6TEQr11LOVyJDazAA/s200/IMG01092-20110412-1928.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596245016839248514" /></a><br />hot and sour soup - SiewPoh and Gary both enjoyed this<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGbyvFjSXHDMgWfvgnRH_v0_ZTbSoQqvglMCNyxw4Fep1QT5ISqhfwAmQ9G19sljMGWApkR7LKGPOsSXwCAEBu6DADg_Pg8v9gpUkLP9FnWQx7D4aX2G4IOrkYGeDTmQzbvnCzpqVpbz9I/s1600/IMG01093-20110412-1928.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGbyvFjSXHDMgWfvgnRH_v0_ZTbSoQqvglMCNyxw4Fep1QT5ISqhfwAmQ9G19sljMGWApkR7LKGPOsSXwCAEBu6DADg_Pg8v9gpUkLP9FnWQx7D4aX2G4IOrkYGeDTmQzbvnCzpqVpbz9I/s200/IMG01093-20110412-1928.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596245014780550530" /></a><br />prawn, eggplant, chinese donut in claypot - tasted like it was stir fried in sweet chilli sauce but spicier<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTRyALv5uT5zPQef8jl9ELjEsH4-LZ2iDpfAv8Ij8LNNMGWiLkj0W77KqZ_Oux3vJdwGorcKT2ZMijIPEpJCs3pjqRikD3bku4hYC_kAW9exVej4hkXYgVK333QfzLdWByeIgOs5IMerQo/s1600/IMG01095-20110412-1942.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTRyALv5uT5zPQef8jl9ELjEsH4-LZ2iDpfAv8Ij8LNNMGWiLkj0W77KqZ_Oux3vJdwGorcKT2ZMijIPEpJCs3pjqRikD3bku4hYC_kAW9exVej4hkXYgVK333QfzLdWByeIgOs5IMerQo/s200/IMG01095-20110412-1942.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596245004005247858" /></a><br />duck with glutinous rice - i though of Je when i had this since she likes glutinous rice<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfqwWw6H1qNSU57GhHon-OSTIElOdTWohzTNNus6aLxsN7HOuHtbJkqo5Xqqk_DcEIh5nXZ7QML2gyqWkanOX5bbn0OAuo8_uroFjwwL5aq-p7rcDevxe6XhkOXyXWyof8SMw4pgZpTnz3/s1600/IMG01097-20110412-1944.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfqwWw6H1qNSU57GhHon-OSTIElOdTWohzTNNus6aLxsN7HOuHtbJkqo5Xqqk_DcEIh5nXZ7QML2gyqWkanOX5bbn0OAuo8_uroFjwwL5aq-p7rcDevxe6XhkOXyXWyof8SMw4pgZpTnz3/s200/IMG01097-20110412-1944.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596243830255740562" /></a><br />beef with black pepper sauce - cooked to a bloody medium and served with four asparagus stalks<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9wq8aLNg0qn7kRiY-veHj7XJ_CPqW6pRY6e40VvjyBkaA3bnoxFOIJWgIKibr9wovsfon8F1n70wXzX8SIQs6DGvWViIM-VqqokDvRApdpT6I2K6u6d9TzIpdpxTYHp1VBRAuaBQ2fq9n/s1600/IMG01099-20110412-1946.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9wq8aLNg0qn7kRiY-veHj7XJ_CPqW6pRY6e40VvjyBkaA3bnoxFOIJWgIKibr9wovsfon8F1n70wXzX8SIQs6DGvWViIM-VqqokDvRApdpT6I2K6u6d9TzIpdpxTYHp1VBRAuaBQ2fq9n/s200/IMG01099-20110412-1946.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596243828760836066" /></a><br />as per chinese tradition, birthday noodles need to be had and it came with pippies and dried crab egg roe - the pippies were real tough, we had to leave most of 'em uneaten and the crab egg roe gave SiewPoh who was allergic to it an itchy mouth as it wasn't identified until after consumption<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9ttHmPwqVFbNWUDn8DLHC38SThRRiQTvQik1UJ4KbtDNE-9KzrTbKxkqu41Zo8n-aNollDAF9IExfJLC1upDTQOq06eCpeet1IEwME8UZBavF6WQ0Dt9O3YwOiuSreJpI9RDbnygCNxkx/s1600/IMG01100-20110412-2011.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9ttHmPwqVFbNWUDn8DLHC38SThRRiQTvQik1UJ4KbtDNE-9KzrTbKxkqu41Zo8n-aNollDAF9IExfJLC1upDTQOq06eCpeet1IEwME8UZBavF6WQ0Dt9O3YwOiuSreJpI9RDbnygCNxkx/s200/IMG01100-20110412-2011.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596243823491591794" /></a><br />mixed vegetables and vermicelli in claypot - some greens for our fibre requirements<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT6foftT-OVNffIcqyVwxWEFEnu_eUSJycbqaWRW2huUdMsVO_SAZHhU6bIUKYLSkgBL3zg7g_LmzzQkLKDy3MBfkppv4trIKa3GIxkWECcFY1nKLDdOWKdZVMF2BeRWwYoDUugLA_3Oba/s1600/IMG01101-20110412-2011.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT6foftT-OVNffIcqyVwxWEFEnu_eUSJycbqaWRW2huUdMsVO_SAZHhU6bIUKYLSkgBL3zg7g_LmzzQkLKDy3MBfkppv4trIKa3GIxkWECcFY1nKLDdOWKdZVMF2BeRWwYoDUugLA_3Oba/s200/IMG01101-20110412-2011.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596243820908767858" /></a><br />free ice cream - this was plonked down on our table without introduction nor explanation, so we just dug in and gave the dessert menu a miss. i think they did this to hurry us along as we were the last ones in the restaurant by then. -mi!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif4ssqshVgIE_tko8N-dEIjjLaWOJIFn3Vczlo2FSt8uB-ghpb5Pbx115UUu-0RHNPIN3tLIkb1gxJRwMgNICQWc2I5desHoSdlvkwamyRPcI7Wu8KYMxnEri3Kno10qLcYMF3bsDy_o-i/s1600/IMG01106-20110412-2105.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif4ssqshVgIE_tko8N-dEIjjLaWOJIFn3Vczlo2FSt8uB-ghpb5Pbx115UUu-0RHNPIN3tLIkb1gxJRwMgNICQWc2I5desHoSdlvkwamyRPcI7Wu8KYMxnEri3Kno10qLcYMF3bsDy_o-i/s200/IMG01106-20110412-2105.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596243817122893778" /></a>Melbies/Foodieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18192962697624123399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092933580895013182.post-75536878436198863322011-02-20T12:41:00.000-08:002011-04-16T12:56:07.617-07:00Sunday Home Cooked Brekky<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">i stocked up on these ingredients at woolies the night before, including the milk for scrambled eggs</span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7DCxvvJt_CyppLgZGyut13hSTy6I_7fNfO2lUXqztPpaTyaX3DGLeUA6JnXeXmrCEbZqn8A0glRdANOYpx5Z_QFR8kkI_fCS-CU3Ak6-VH4x3iAi6-Q-bjiaiWdMftQdcLugLypbu03xw/s1600/DSC09121.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7DCxvvJt_CyppLgZGyut13hSTy6I_7fNfO2lUXqztPpaTyaX3DGLeUA6JnXeXmrCEbZqn8A0glRdANOYpx5Z_QFR8kkI_fCS-CU3Ak6-VH4x3iAi6-Q-bjiaiWdMftQdcLugLypbu03xw/s200/DSC09121.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596269470477296178" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small; ">Kransky sausage, scrambled eggs, hash brown, toasted turkish bread, cherry tomatoes and spinach</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9NKiwIRksmtU9W1-NqBKSxuEh5Ps9Jf28Z7yUvfo-_x246nVEVpa-ILXYuq8xqEpTjiJ63zQGR0fYmcl2HaKlGjGiSYlYX9xhQpn_qOGcL_hUGdIS9qpiEYDlL-nsiVW-tuhAATJVoKqA/s1600/DSC09122.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9NKiwIRksmtU9W1-NqBKSxuEh5Ps9Jf28Z7yUvfo-_x246nVEVpa-ILXYuq8xqEpTjiJ63zQGR0fYmcl2HaKlGjGiSYlYX9xhQpn_qOGcL_hUGdIS9qpiEYDlL-nsiVW-tuhAATJVoKqA/s200/DSC09122.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596269465883952450" /></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">would be nicer if i could've cooked up these without having to deal with the dirty pans and dishes after. -mi! </span></div>Melbies/Foodieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18192962697624123399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092933580895013182.post-71609157542418148842010-12-30T23:37:00.000-08:002011-04-16T13:38:35.290-07:00Shake Shack, New York<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilgsVZMAlnc4OhBF_3hxYejZRroZxK8CsvCrqGQpYJoRnK5BRX8F7c3PpGCX3hlWk9VHaDIHVHX3tqiVYwzluXUUSNS_dt2Eb8wVqdE1igKUjepQoHYJRL1lceHdH8iSgNzTjm-k-Tb_dC/s1600/DSC09050.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilgsVZMAlnc4OhBF_3hxYejZRroZxK8CsvCrqGQpYJoRnK5BRX8F7c3PpGCX3hlWk9VHaDIHVHX3tqiVYwzluXUUSNS_dt2Eb8wVqdE1igKUjepQoHYJRL1lceHdH8iSgNzTjm-k-Tb_dC/s200/DSC09050.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596274158741353762" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Busy lunch time crowd but we managed to snag a seat. effortless compared to the two hour queue at the first madison park joint we stood in before this brand new one on 86th street opened in the upper east side.</span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6TeGmINxfc7K_NYYHBD3hGn_Z1YlBKoGUqPiStymzf2-zgnGFGRo1rRFfAITKa6CwaWhrGKwFTjnL1UHdKFNjf8vYMDzYBxQ13AmkdFtfwgxqGMJGfGPpNTPVRSOMS9JSNVJF4g_TvWDY/s1600/DSC09049.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6TeGmINxfc7K_NYYHBD3hGn_Z1YlBKoGUqPiStymzf2-zgnGFGRo1rRFfAITKa6CwaWhrGKwFTjnL1UHdKFNjf8vYMDzYBxQ13AmkdFtfwgxqGMJGfGPpNTPVRSOMS9JSNVJF4g_TvWDY/s200/DSC09049.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596274152803629906" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> Shackburger - Lightly toasted sweet soft chewy potato bun, nicely done black angus beef pattie, melted american cheese, tomato and lettuce. Great burger and oh sooo goood cheese fries. Wash down with fresh squeezed lemonade. i luv it. -mi!</span>Melbies/Foodieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18192962697624123399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092933580895013182.post-24880639888095803002010-12-25T23:55:00.000-08:002011-07-11T07:39:38.794-07:00Norma's, New York<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">My second time in Norma's at Le Parker Meridien - as we had to wait two hours for a table, this meal was preceded by a quick bite at the famed burger joint next door.</span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmWkTvIFrXRNS1yHSf7WR52ZIFS58tybXC3hWFQ9Xoqr3hdgCHZ1pQyJnSD4g9SZhLBfjdtrRtA_YCUHvv7mMaI1D5IaMhQjjfez8lNGehi2DE64_lycTY3S8sDs3cGeuIkz6pzB9IKby_/s1600/DSC08880.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmWkTvIFrXRNS1yHSf7WR52ZIFS58tybXC3hWFQ9Xoqr3hdgCHZ1pQyJnSD4g9SZhLBfjdtrRtA_YCUHvv7mMaI1D5IaMhQjjfez8lNGehi2DE64_lycTY3S8sDs3cGeuIkz6pzB9IKby_/s200/DSC08880.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596460275198636130" /></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Hot Chestnut Pancakes Topped with Candied Chestnuts and Brown Sugar Sauce </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN2au2CIFuZ0zwgFEhNY-DcomZlildJ6XxhdpKyKPJs_1K_mqn5XEJZhc1sY8Hajj7-f437clqqZSs4XSZ0yg0HJjlwGtkLs8r9C51LnGD1ioQ-es3VQt5O1AQd7BqP1RyOu2j0b53jQ_T/s1600/DSC08884.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN2au2CIFuZ0zwgFEhNY-DcomZlildJ6XxhdpKyKPJs_1K_mqn5XEJZhc1sY8Hajj7-f437clqqZSs4XSZ0yg0HJjlwGtkLs8r9C51LnGD1ioQ-es3VQt5O1AQd7BqP1RyOu2j0b53jQ_T/s200/DSC08884.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596460271867103362" /></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Mango-Papaya Brown Butter Cinnamon Crêpes </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQXxNly8lT7ypR2xQ3NfaTbpXCDMOB7lAHimNkOGzJ8NFphY4KGQ8MjVUgSWgRllQJgyrcvP3o-uzUPn9X6I9K7l66d0Q_ihOzAI4I_OMKHyRB-eckNwR-iUGGcFRchASvHdGRJLpuc4_B/s1600/DSC08882.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQXxNly8lT7ypR2xQ3NfaTbpXCDMOB7lAHimNkOGzJ8NFphY4KGQ8MjVUgSWgRllQJgyrcvP3o-uzUPn9X6I9K7l66d0Q_ihOzAI4I_OMKHyRB-eckNwR-iUGGcFRchASvHdGRJLpuc4_B/s200/DSC08882.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596460262623998146" /></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Waz-Za </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">Waffle – Fruit Inside Fruit Outside, Crackly Brûlée Top. oooooooh sweet beginnings to the day. </span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJsV4vxGME1F0-M8aMu18MEZmH8v3sBLhsFgmre917SvmieK4bZwNJOe2deI-ymPf8p4s9SX09Yat_I4BS3NoKZ-Ps0rErOf5vfyiUpsgON3f79wj1yUIuEz-7KcjT9Bl9zun8Mp9n9RI8/s1600/DSC08886.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJsV4vxGME1F0-M8aMu18MEZmH8v3sBLhsFgmre917SvmieK4bZwNJOe2deI-ymPf8p4s9SX09Yat_I4BS3NoKZ-Ps0rErOf5vfyiUpsgON3f79wj1yUIuEz-7KcjT9Bl9zun8Mp9n9RI8/s200/DSC08886.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596460281743264338" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px; " /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">this was the calm before the blizzarding snow storm that came down on nyc 24 hours later. -mi! </span></div>Melbies/Foodieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18192962697624123399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092933580895013182.post-55969209498679550662010-12-25T23:39:00.000-08:002011-04-16T23:55:04.938-07:00Burger Joint, New York<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Spot the neon light in the posh hotel lobby of Le Parker Meridien in midtown manhattan</span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYAhln2ax2m4GDW1bBKdzHV4qJO4-Jp72wZOB1zayHfTULQ9T3fpdhgHb5rhBpPM22wz06N1DmrGY1LLJ6y5FQn_f5uXAlvZzt4D1LD-SgWDURYeitfxgSivL1A5LfLpIyD-1G79vU57JV/s1600/DSC08878.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYAhln2ax2m4GDW1bBKdzHV4qJO4-Jp72wZOB1zayHfTULQ9T3fpdhgHb5rhBpPM22wz06N1DmrGY1LLJ6y5FQn_f5uXAlvZzt4D1LD-SgWDURYeitfxgSivL1A5LfLpIyD-1G79vU57JV/s200/DSC08878.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596285053918473938" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Menu above compact kitchen tells you "if you don't see it, we don't have it"<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAT17oWMa2fwqho8DSa_ynzmdRifQiad2AOnUO6lRTB_wqSSdvd9498_G25pRCPFMULdVLhFsg63kZeiP8yk1G-uWj0RNrDcPsOxCl9kOPr3_aR5y9DuHqDNjURqjdSns7DGZ7CwuzP3M7/s1600/DSC08872.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAT17oWMa2fwqho8DSa_ynzmdRifQiad2AOnUO6lRTB_wqSSdvd9498_G25pRCPFMULdVLhFsg63kZeiP8yk1G-uWj0RNrDcPsOxCl9kOPr3_aR5y9DuHqDNjURqjdSns7DGZ7CwuzP3M7/s200/DSC08872.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596285046686051794" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGBcxpU6CWzo0zw5EZUloogz6mpQv7PhLuSmyWAjK-UQ_m3JKGTLZAZ4j2VA8J7Ne-CiDt7Kck9aWd0Vxlwd-oG9CqZJjQi1xHx3Jdi83IeItuU25Asi2CGhID53k7fuXW5WSxD3BxxqDQ/s1600/DSC08874.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGBcxpU6CWzo0zw5EZUloogz6mpQv7PhLuSmyWAjK-UQ_m3JKGTLZAZ4j2VA8J7Ne-CiDt7Kck9aWd0Vxlwd-oG9CqZJjQi1xHx3Jdi83IeItuU25Asi2CGhID53k7fuXW5WSxD3BxxqDQ/s200/DSC08874.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596285041263649506" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Cheeseburger with the lot and brown paper bag of french fries. Soft fluffy bun, chargrilled cooked-to-order-medium beef pattie, fries were hot, fresh and big enough to go round. All for around $12. -mi!</div>Melbies/Foodieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18192962697624123399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092933580895013182.post-41519742951694376872010-12-19T02:59:00.000-08:002011-04-17T07:33:06.087-07:00Per Se, New York<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">i've been longing/trying/hankering/aching to dine at Thomas Keller's since 2009. Thank you to Je and Amex Concierge for securing a table for us! On today's menu;</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">warm light airy foie gras puffs</span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtvRsg6LBh55ru-Wd8idw6Yke6U-pD24VlQzYGuYap_D9zaV1Ad_9oVdAar18TEbyTOWTNUT5CY7Qu81MhSYxfn20FHEactwyV_0crDb2FuzOxLKZskz7ophZiSlmRM_-qlSjHG_e7Fqjk/s1600/DSC08516.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtvRsg6LBh55ru-Wd8idw6Yke6U-pD24VlQzYGuYap_D9zaV1Ad_9oVdAar18TEbyTOWTNUT5CY7Qu81MhSYxfn20FHEactwyV_0crDb2FuzOxLKZskz7ophZiSlmRM_-qlSjHG_e7Fqjk/s200/DSC08516.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596540369616222818" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Florida Cobia Pastrami - Marinated potatoes, pickled red onion, garden dill and mustard seed vierge<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiytSzQGLO1bN50WgJtDT-P7egvr1NmGY8vgJVn22eF0JIrenvJniaPZdgCaUEsBKwwdYt-KBr_X2VpqcBk5_9BYet8rqALrextT4-J7zND8QJL97Z4rTpXEXWSqu952R4TaieeRZ-CXLaj/s1600/DSC08517.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiytSzQGLO1bN50WgJtDT-P7egvr1NmGY8vgJVn22eF0JIrenvJniaPZdgCaUEsBKwwdYt-KBr_X2VpqcBk5_9BYet8rqALrextT4-J7zND8QJL97Z4rTpXEXWSqu952R4TaieeRZ-CXLaj/s200/DSC08517.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596540360987254482" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Tartare of Australian Hiramasa - Smoked tofu, watermelon radishes, ponzu gelee and cilantro<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh5_VaiY3GCJT1m6ymdhtIOMrSIfoNmUAJQlQlek7GtzFxrAaHTBneBKhpStdUEGKjYbjmh02YtSCFGkb_R6fkQA0bvRuxqvlus_v7CAESJjTdA6hwxUjf6RT3sjFaPzo39-vOYqyqxfEQ/s1600/DSC08518.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh5_VaiY3GCJT1m6ymdhtIOMrSIfoNmUAJQlQlek7GtzFxrAaHTBneBKhpStdUEGKjYbjmh02YtSCFGkb_R6fkQA0bvRuxqvlus_v7CAESJjTdA6hwxUjf6RT3sjFaPzo39-vOYqyqxfEQ/s200/DSC08518.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596540357645930402" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Hudson Valley Moulard Duck Foie Gras Sherbet - Compressed Gros Michel banana, walnut marmalade, red ribbon sorrel and black winter truffle puree</span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQpSwlzW6agGFcVei6Bhtf2mhYg2DVO1DsbFa1ujU_nVnEBfnRDJI6pDpkMovnepanvZgd57Tx7n-W1_7KuGlfW67JxT0Pyj_0ei3iJPIBv8uKgejkpI2b3HeCTP9TOkk1th86-xhaJw95/s1600/DSC08520.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQpSwlzW6agGFcVei6Bhtf2mhYg2DVO1DsbFa1ujU_nVnEBfnRDJI6pDpkMovnepanvZgd57Tx7n-W1_7KuGlfW67JxT0Pyj_0ei3iJPIBv8uKgejkpI2b3HeCTP9TOkk1th86-xhaJw95/s200/DSC08520.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596502314144083970" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">freshly baked warm bread selection<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8ir_SOTMO-DKKXmYCKvvjzDGoatw4O5sfakYHj6rByAvuAYDNbYIfFrq5DMdo-j0m8sq7x2B-jGzoWPYV-bgg-dwab_79VhkbfRtBSHYvEKCLwaLqiSWyFNJ6N6w4wY8Dni11yYwTbtNb/s1600/DSC08521.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8ir_SOTMO-DKKXmYCKvvjzDGoatw4O5sfakYHj6rByAvuAYDNbYIfFrq5DMdo-j0m8sq7x2B-jGzoWPYV-bgg-dwab_79VhkbfRtBSHYvEKCLwaLqiSWyFNJ6N6w4wY8Dni11yYwTbtNb/s200/DSC08521.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596502311575931058" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Sauteed fillet of Chatham Bay Cod - Ragout of flageolet beans, purple top turnips, romaine lettuce, sweet carrots and horseradish gastrique<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSfVZ50dKm4kHjwKOUFcfdagNNz_Pp7FdcKiA0NPURE2uMPYuofxn_R2F4VnJP7HgF5IwViocX1babAOacxyzdl1FBXgHutQ9YYU_nlJuwjazEJZJI8bTBsY863DXk1LenRT4p3hawLR-_/s1600/DSC08523.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSfVZ50dKm4kHjwKOUFcfdagNNz_Pp7FdcKiA0NPURE2uMPYuofxn_R2F4VnJP7HgF5IwViocX1babAOacxyzdl1FBXgHutQ9YYU_nlJuwjazEJZJI8bTBsY863DXk1LenRT4p3hawLR-_/s200/DSC08523.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596502309309331634" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Santa Barbara Sea Urchin - per se soppressata, globe artichokes, pickled garlic, roquette leaves and spanish saffron<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxtIxR5Kkc7Up-cJHPeCxsPSoDoLzlUWtdLGmQCqelJfhuYrggux6qjhUjwxRGdvhCv5Xc4BCAKE0Zn6D4sC1_kqn9tIJqNDtneN0OGcU6yeZZha_hzYm8pcbrLZrxya3KPIqxvyqE8cOZ/s1600/DSC08524.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxtIxR5Kkc7Up-cJHPeCxsPSoDoLzlUWtdLGmQCqelJfhuYrggux6qjhUjwxRGdvhCv5Xc4BCAKE0Zn6D4sC1_kqn9tIJqNDtneN0OGcU6yeZZha_hzYm8pcbrLZrxya3KPIqxvyqE8cOZ/s200/DSC08524.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596502302393957714" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Medallion of Marcho Farms' Veal En Persillade - "Ris de Veau," Glazed Salsify, Broccoli Florettes, Watercress and toasted almond jus<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYQrnp72T6AITTJALrnS6m9zCzSN6bZ934dGmz2jgnQW5pJk6_d88YItRFGh87h9kYOOzPyEaWkgJZK9zozALw4BbSAMCfZ6OTIU1ACtxz_gBMg4UFSlCseqvalhtu9ilKkqDqB5wf8jcg/s1600/DSC08525.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYQrnp72T6AITTJALrnS6m9zCzSN6bZ934dGmz2jgnQW5pJk6_d88YItRFGh87h9kYOOzPyEaWkgJZK9zozALw4BbSAMCfZ6OTIU1ACtxz_gBMg4UFSlCseqvalhtu9ilKkqDqB5wf8jcg/s200/DSC08525.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596502300142383090" /></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;">view of Columbus Circle and central park from our seat<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpUMp_1k8TIhM3hkJlhw2lVMrqQ0HKVFgHGeA3bl8q57UPBx_xKQ2MakDYQop_l1_XZRWZNNFow7vwr20aFwnkN0vC5KvZyuyc2WomwCL36yA2L90t2ZSfflNcVJlTl6O-7-vzFPcGxWS0/s1600/DSC08522.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpUMp_1k8TIhM3hkJlhw2lVMrqQ0HKVFgHGeA3bl8q57UPBx_xKQ2MakDYQop_l1_XZRWZNNFow7vwr20aFwnkN0vC5KvZyuyc2WomwCL36yA2L90t2ZSfflNcVJlTl6O-7-vzFPcGxWS0/s200/DSC08522.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596540364789432178" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px; " /></a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">"M&M's" - Pretzel Chips, Candied peanuts, Madagascar vanilla mousse, Mast Brothers' chocolate ice cream</span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVGV4PfB-rhvXG7H9ybpQnI7AbX-4sLwQkY0dbNJR-eyCFfReGc1i5FFclvEzzln82WlxxSbDxCrWlAMU6GHOERxXRzet0OzrCu8g9hr1ltU00qHVyEQmHwXuE5as4E8ywiaypZnAbETp8/s1600/DSC08527.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVGV4PfB-rhvXG7H9ybpQnI7AbX-4sLwQkY0dbNJR-eyCFfReGc1i5FFclvEzzln82WlxxSbDxCrWlAMU6GHOERxXRzet0OzrCu8g9hr1ltU00qHVyEQmHwXuE5as4E8ywiaypZnAbETp8/s200/DSC08527.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596492842831228002" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">"Mignardises" - they truly spoiled us with the range of tiny bite-sized sweets that kept coming and coming</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4W7DAzstPMdL3-olTBrHdx1oulP5mqMYgmrUvPqaooUGz4GCaABGdj_SfIL3cNVbW2djI6YPR8usyJJEeLNXEw1pWRa-Xlm2a0aUDLmqbo-SRszUIKeF_iCWAq9AbMyJ4qiWWqeT0M_DE/s1600/DSC08528.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4W7DAzstPMdL3-olTBrHdx1oulP5mqMYgmrUvPqaooUGz4GCaABGdj_SfIL3cNVbW2djI6YPR8usyJJEeLNXEw1pWRa-Xlm2a0aUDLmqbo-SRszUIKeF_iCWAq9AbMyJ4qiWWqeT0M_DE/s200/DSC08528.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596492838885965362" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">we got to pick from a tray of milk and dark chocolate pieces which includes cardamon spiced, rum, hazelnut</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT4IGh-1JjJ4vrOnGc6Isg1pHa3zQ4hWbUAIoZ1WSEU8v77QSCU9FR59C7uRENU3nv_9A6f_yAzcJSM2TCULPeEMgyiuylGk0w6Ugfqtns4XqtMfxvPg8ny0IdjMzxXg5GVwCXXvlt7va9/s1600/DSC08534.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT4IGh-1JjJ4vrOnGc6Isg1pHa3zQ4hWbUAIoZ1WSEU8v77QSCU9FR59C7uRENU3nv_9A6f_yAzcJSM2TCULPeEMgyiuylGk0w6Ugfqtns4XqtMfxvPg8ny0IdjMzxXg5GVwCXXvlt7va9/s200/DSC08534.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596492834843246322" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">macarons, truffles, white chocolate ice cream balls, caramels, lollies, fluffy chewy donuts, cappuccino mousse<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitnWZ8mYzJE5dVNhM-BqcuaNGrDlxQLhXhl4F82NO2xeA6SiisjhPGAwI-prcCur2PVWi2mIlatkBVY5ZIuvPouZWrKYKy4LGY80xcMgSNOEBGooSsLLnRoAV7uKxkmHq5MIh5dzfGdEnk/s1600/DSC08531.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitnWZ8mYzJE5dVNhM-BqcuaNGrDlxQLhXhl4F82NO2xeA6SiisjhPGAwI-prcCur2PVWi2mIlatkBVY5ZIuvPouZWrKYKy4LGY80xcMgSNOEBGooSsLLnRoAV7uKxkmHq5MIh5dzfGdEnk/s200/DSC08531.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596492825724695218" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvB3sugB5RL3QXGqyAkxrlbahH7brKjB_NWKq6Kfo2uyXOF1hffHQhe2voSCMFFHq_cVnlkyyrP24JbpSRD5v3m4im0ntiw2f9I6soHFK8zNAeGO7SqeZ7BDjKCGrATdFtNBrmOK7xQU_R/s1600/DSC08535.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvB3sugB5RL3QXGqyAkxrlbahH7brKjB_NWKq6Kfo2uyXOF1hffHQhe2voSCMFFHq_cVnlkyyrP24JbpSRD5v3m4im0ntiw2f9I6soHFK8zNAeGO7SqeZ7BDjKCGrATdFtNBrmOK7xQU_R/s200/DSC08535.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596492825750678738" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">take home dark chocolate cookies to extend the meal a little further. -mi! </span></span></div>Melbies/Foodieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18192962697624123399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092933580895013182.post-32927179835697633782010-09-09T12:25:00.000-07:002011-04-16T22:58:11.868-07:00two bodies<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><i>i'd just like to share one of my favourite pictures with you. two together even in death, it looks like they were holding on to each other as they perished, wishing for eternity together. nope, not morbid at all if you look past the dusty bones and recognise their amazing love. or was it just fear that made them cling on to each other? -mi!</i></span></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLzYjM0u2t-b_iutqDtYLHzMjIEfh4Y0io0cEA76ONOiz0ODYkMNvq0VoUh02fFg-jiUgS9Rz_sPXRQ9Dv9whA1dh5pQKFVuBo9KoWlbbcbgFjhnHNNmsQqErRrZmBMqJEOKjRzTLD5hRK/s1600/BODIES_narrowweb__300x369%252C0.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 163px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLzYjM0u2t-b_iutqDtYLHzMjIEfh4Y0io0cEA76ONOiz0ODYkMNvq0VoUh02fFg-jiUgS9Rz_sPXRQ9Dv9whA1dh5pQKFVuBo9KoWlbbcbgFjhnHNNmsQqErRrZmBMqJEOKjRzTLD5hRK/s200/BODIES_narrowweb__300x369%252C0.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596265503029124002" /></a></div>Melbies/Foodieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18192962697624123399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092933580895013182.post-12282488819519488742009-06-13T06:26:00.000-07:002009-06-14T08:15:37.550-07:00Jessie's Pasta<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8qtQEGHYFKJDPmlnnxUKqupHu-5UlswHoVvIbNzeyDIvacjMEQEz18bEvQE-xS5wrX33QTUMmyShkjVCLWzlF47aTLOZ8quo8rUAnbSh6laxWC6mvS-WxfR-ghCM4uT1Og93_nMBZkv6i/s1600-h/DSC04793.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8qtQEGHYFKJDPmlnnxUKqupHu-5UlswHoVvIbNzeyDIvacjMEQEz18bEvQE-xS5wrX33QTUMmyShkjVCLWzlF47aTLOZ8quo8rUAnbSh6laxWC6mvS-WxfR-ghCM4uT1Og93_nMBZkv6i/s200/DSC04793.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347191827595108802" /></a><br />Cream based pasta is one of the main contributors to my 18kg weight gain in my first few years in Melbourne. How i loved -and still love all the cheap and nasty carbonaras and cream based marinaras from Lygon St... <br /> <br />This is my first attempt at home made cream based pasta and must admit that it was one of the Best pastas i have ever had! yes, i'm not shy and would like to share with you my very affordable (costs ard A$7 per serve) and savoury recipe. <br /><br />Salmon Spaghetti in an Avocado and Cream Sauce. <br />1) Boil Spaghetti (ard 300 grams serves 2 very hungry adults) and pull outta heat 1 minute before al dente texture is achieved <br />2) rinse spaghetti with cold water and set aside <br />3) fry one clove of minced garlic with a dash of olive oil in a large hot frying pan <br />4) when garlic is slightly browned, pour in thickened cream (ard 200ml) <br />5) put in diced avocado (1 whole avocado is way more than sufficient), and sprinkle some dried dill flakes, simmer on low heat <br />6) toss in spaghetti when cream is simmering, mix and coat spaghetti well with cream, simmer for another minute... you may wish to add some salt now but skimp on it as the smoked salmon will contribute a high percentage of sodium to this dish<br />7) fold in smoked salmon slices (300 grams or as much as you like) and turn off heat. <br />8) grind freshly cracked pepper and serve immediately. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpt2lvwY1klcpewt87VObP3KDpgpgy0yMPHkrAJUuk7oO9L9jiauOawZYRNlRTMrRo01Im5ZZEGeyv0hDqpr5EHoOTsUETDhf3TYtKlOBeLKB5opZjUykyHSYMoZc-XsxJmMsXKCTqjSLl/s1600-h/DSC04791.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpt2lvwY1klcpewt87VObP3KDpgpgy0yMPHkrAJUuk7oO9L9jiauOawZYRNlRTMrRo01Im5ZZEGeyv0hDqpr5EHoOTsUETDhf3TYtKlOBeLKB5opZjUykyHSYMoZc-XsxJmMsXKCTqjSLl/s200/DSC04791.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347191823336403522" /></a><br />A glass of chardonnay with this wouldn't hurt. -mi!Melbies/Foodieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18192962697624123399noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092933580895013182.post-51350662014676873422009-05-30T07:23:00.000-07:002009-10-22T05:23:20.077-07:00Jean Georges, New Yorki've been following Vongerichten's blog before i even knew i would going to New York city one day. Of course i had to make the pilgrimage here.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih1gtN5hWuzGD4NLkxXr1gHgFq-fpWOQMGFMXQfMyTYb31jG749JECTjrLCUipBHAnPPInLZ6Vckh8Y3xODEiusuZTKbv8OM2gu84Utr8DgJS8CpQh04L6Kl0TbvuEJy2j0Pewbh5PXNxr/s1600-h/DSC05254.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih1gtN5hWuzGD4NLkxXr1gHgFq-fpWOQMGFMXQfMyTYb31jG749JECTjrLCUipBHAnPPInLZ6Vckh8Y3xODEiusuZTKbv8OM2gu84Utr8DgJS8CpQh04L6Kl0TbvuEJy2j0Pewbh5PXNxr/s200/DSC05254.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394321638582736706" /></a><br />EGG CAVIAR ~ Egg Lovers Fi and Le, you should try this<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEignsqnnKh0ooJPkOELGs-CmM16ddX-waEFTW6mxR8otXPNSNIBhmEi7qswqAelzKEnXaOaiSxfRwJq3-DTahMYhgFxeTP7y7O4g1p8rdZ6FZ1Kt8XJyuuNito5kq9zCiQ8Ow0qDWuZJ0bU/s1600-h/DSC05258.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEignsqnnKh0ooJPkOELGs-CmM16ddX-waEFTW6mxR8otXPNSNIBhmEi7qswqAelzKEnXaOaiSxfRwJq3-DTahMYhgFxeTP7y7O4g1p8rdZ6FZ1Kt8XJyuuNito5kq9zCiQ8Ow0qDWuZJ0bU/s200/DSC05258.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394321644680476034" /></a><br />SEA SCALLOPS, Caramelised Cauliflower, Caper-Raisin Emulsion<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxvG6QTZ8vIgMSGjG8taLcapTOVtzHTkHMI-bM9IzsGgCaR-N3tz1dCCWXEc-5AftCm3G7pA3Ag1zZ6nIxy7eIV7wnLHJxrRv6cowBDLO8aAXE4SzPfbYiHwV_jtkmX1NM3TBp0_xvmZ1y/s1600-h/DSC05260.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxvG6QTZ8vIgMSGjG8taLcapTOVtzHTkHMI-bM9IzsGgCaR-N3tz1dCCWXEc-5AftCm3G7pA3Ag1zZ6nIxy7eIV7wnLHJxrRv6cowBDLO8aAXE4SzPfbYiHwV_jtkmX1NM3TBp0_xvmZ1y/s200/DSC05260.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394321657836412674" /></a><br />YOUNG GARLIC SOUP with Thyme, Sauteed Frog Legs ~ I enjoyed this course more than je did even with her favourite frog legs <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmT3o368kgbg9PZQqsbMpznCgg85fHw93rbCXHeWe1zCJxE5kikXH_ekYspIJ_VeO3rlEmfPyaIoTjKypJTXthq8rqXFGdYZHVqyU02KRGhx_l7Y5Dun_GJjCl13wLv6t2Vofhb_Ap_rRr/s1600-h/DSC05262.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmT3o368kgbg9PZQqsbMpznCgg85fHw93rbCXHeWe1zCJxE5kikXH_ekYspIJ_VeO3rlEmfPyaIoTjKypJTXthq8rqXFGdYZHVqyU02KRGhx_l7Y5Dun_GJjCl13wLv6t2Vofhb_Ap_rRr/s200/DSC05262.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394321663629315650" /></a><br />TURBOT with Chateau Chalon sauce ~ my first time trying turbot fish, really liked the firm texture<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfLiGvo34uxSL3Gwr0TqP2SD3dqC62lTi0Fiz8XJyJhMZWiF_PB_1eSu2Nmt4hMnhLyGJglS0FahZ2lAPmKYtzTtdsifN1LspXHhgDzREIof-KHC6DBC-szpoa_VjxNA8fyBv08awP_N0z/s1600-h/DSC05263.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfLiGvo34uxSL3Gwr0TqP2SD3dqC62lTi0Fiz8XJyJhMZWiF_PB_1eSu2Nmt4hMnhLyGJglS0FahZ2lAPmKYtzTtdsifN1LspXHhgDzREIof-KHC6DBC-szpoa_VjxNA8fyBv08awP_N0z/s200/DSC05263.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394321680205878530" /></a><br />LOBSTER Tartine, Lemongrass and Fenugreek Broth, Pea Shoots ~ Yum<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIsvMssNnquO37FcCTcMOCRmm_vAy4hoUxTqCOAujkCIiShrxtLFVvrHqAX_0IVMWs6kyBFG1_JQKb71GUAND9Uu6vjjuzUW9_wwIXRr7Y3sBr29Q9hxg9w6u4HLGb9iYcIWJvUkdVog0j/s1600-h/DSC05267.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIsvMssNnquO37FcCTcMOCRmm_vAy4hoUxTqCOAujkCIiShrxtLFVvrHqAX_0IVMWs6kyBFG1_JQKb71GUAND9Uu6vjjuzUW9_wwIXRr7Y3sBr29Q9hxg9w6u4HLGb9iYcIWJvUkdVog0j/s200/DSC05267.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394320755367327106" /></a><br />Broiled SQUAB, Onion Compote, Corn Pancake with Foie Gras ~ Squab not really my choice of meat but it was part of the tasting menu that night <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSX8N-zw6-G34EbrdJAopKr60UtVzV7TaPigE9B1XSGMh95pQlXUsiwZU_3juezgWFzaFimt_uRolJCT0g4s-zZsQs_wVudEn_dAr1DzUYjnBoIs_aDU_UA_mXm8p1tEpYhjpDvP_NquVi/s1600-h/DSC05270.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSX8N-zw6-G34EbrdJAopKr60UtVzV7TaPigE9B1XSGMh95pQlXUsiwZU_3juezgWFzaFimt_uRolJCT0g4s-zZsQs_wVudEn_dAr1DzUYjnBoIs_aDU_UA_mXm8p1tEpYhjpDvP_NquVi/s200/DSC05270.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394320762191050018" /></a><br />APPLE - a selection of apple inspired desserts didn't quite inspire us <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGge7J7TT8CEWo_gxCYdY5AYaPS-t8RUDTyeDqXHFIZXOzvcYiUnycI1008BHgLv_04RklgLdLhk1MwdR62ho084SLzGldSQTiJ-MfX9TDMwQA5MdXz1MRlSGK2Jqcy1gAN2J5qEFh798L/s1600-h/DSC05273.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGge7J7TT8CEWo_gxCYdY5AYaPS-t8RUDTyeDqXHFIZXOzvcYiUnycI1008BHgLv_04RklgLdLhk1MwdR62ho084SLzGldSQTiJ-MfX9TDMwQA5MdXz1MRlSGK2Jqcy1gAN2J5qEFh798L/s200/DSC05273.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394320770796347858" /></a><br />CHOCOLATE ~ we didnt quite 'get' the idea behind the lukewarm watery chocolate shot that was part of this set and the chocolate cake was only okay<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLwdciI65_XD08E4ni6ZNu_hhHE3Bo0p_Xt2_W3kolFem3vfrHhrISyCaPK2x7p3OGwEYRinm59oGDZh2-a__EYgJlaAfM8Z8cpj4nTCBaQjfONAq9ZZkYZoHJLbPo7E9tQOnQWikIFrZC/s1600-h/DSC05274.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLwdciI65_XD08E4ni6ZNu_hhHE3Bo0p_Xt2_W3kolFem3vfrHhrISyCaPK2x7p3OGwEYRinm59oGDZh2-a__EYgJlaAfM8Z8cpj4nTCBaQjfONAq9ZZkYZoHJLbPo7E9tQOnQWikIFrZC/s200/DSC05274.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394320788405615730" /></a><br />Marshmallow and Petit Fours ~ i was particularly looking forward to their marshmallows as the whole glass jar of pretty colourful marshmallows have been pushed around the restaurant all night. these were apparently 'home made'. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMst5ND6BnFDEjdAquupC7n2ghM4JDsBjH10ybYfXnKl9LhWTeK_r7uJKA-pX7j5TH6n0d6n_UIwbN9gXJ6ECOmn6LcTk5xCFgso0e2BwaRY5hD8_4FXfhnTtnbqt584ac0Q1r6QBYL-y5/s1600-h/DSC05275.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMst5ND6BnFDEjdAquupC7n2ghM4JDsBjH10ybYfXnKl9LhWTeK_r7uJKA-pX7j5TH6n0d6n_UIwbN9gXJ6ECOmn6LcTk5xCFgso0e2BwaRY5hD8_4FXfhnTtnbqt584ac0Q1r6QBYL-y5/s200/DSC05275.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394320796949963538" /></a> <br />for a 3 Michelin starred restaurant, we were a leeetle bit let down by the desserts finale. - mi!Melbies/Foodieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18192962697624123399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092933580895013182.post-34110685293772376892009-05-05T22:33:00.000-07:002011-05-14T07:46:29.717-07:00home sweet rice<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><div>being a regular restaurant patron in an overflowing scene of convenient and tasty options, home cooked meals are so overrated. except for the ones prepared for mi at My home that is.</div></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLPlbr-FqMGqWlzxIkpr5IOX9E2t9rRIIvdaPIHcoPh1cL3gY7QaWaqYwvGZc8THKTt6OOqmJiQap6m4AcPhUJg888k1RjawmVog_vxuUORkxUBvGA1sm8vQBpE3lGBZKInk00Ctb3M5ju/s1600/DSC04981.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLPlbr-FqMGqWlzxIkpr5IOX9E2t9rRIIvdaPIHcoPh1cL3gY7QaWaqYwvGZc8THKTt6OOqmJiQap6m4AcPhUJg888k1RjawmVog_vxuUORkxUBvGA1sm8vQBpE3lGBZKInk00Ctb3M5ju/s200/DSC04981.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606451195647864866" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"><br /></span></span><div style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">- rice and maize - note Not corn</span></div><div style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family:Helvetica;"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpRygnJsn-I9LqoZ2exzXsXLLJdGMGbU8-eJ8J0XuUsio8yV4of4bCB8kPmGREMeC9uxmXb3zpGweLVwHc_d7Vxz7EFenrDLfpjkovM7YKLzezLYZWXt5bJQ0NKCeRTso4Ld9EEkJ7Ce4B/s200/DSC04979.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606451189452210434" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">- fried tofu with fried egg is my favourite combi</span></span></div><div style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> </span></span></div><div style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre; font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnHDtpblB5NcVQ83uSYiL3v0ZbbHHolwnnJE-y-ThTNKbvysAU9AV3TSDnoYDE8BceJHvd5_y0VuGVZ7-UhDT-tQKb_37Sb7ta7reKNUKrSJTxyaYLQHwo8M5-kr26RTN0RaZr7MPzCQ1O/s200/DSC04982.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606451178729815090" style="float: right; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px; font-family: Georgia, serif; " /><div style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> </span></span></div><div style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">- all my favourite greens in one plate</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc2IzM7T4P2KlK3NanVFUoO3BbD7fqxNV3OkaJy1CgY4XOBZmzASkSxrFOcpIxYjKOFX8R4s0p1X6cSF8r1qxpemTpasC11RM839NHWamDdtmykB87InWtks4T1ufoqFfKLDakrgmbqLXE/s1600/DSC04980.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc2IzM7T4P2KlK3NanVFUoO3BbD7fqxNV3OkaJy1CgY4XOBZmzASkSxrFOcpIxYjKOFX8R4s0p1X6cSF8r1qxpemTpasC11RM839NHWamDdtmykB87InWtks4T1ufoqFfKLDakrgmbqLXE/s200/DSC04980.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606451184437523730" /></a><div style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family:Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div face="Helvetica"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">- fish steamed with ginger</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhelou4iDwwsR8OpuPFCfqoYxBQ836q9qt0aJFdTzrbx_CG0RngfPxaB_9tYx1J3__xQTl_cRbMt_9fi8pGfJ_Niqhezv9qsynNYI3tK56qCmCRvquyryz2iOPPspHbNKSVpC7XOgnDwi2E/s200/DSC05038.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606451195806709810" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">double boiled birds nest with ginseng. thanks dad and mum - mi!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /><br /></span><div><div style=" ;font-family:Helvetica;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div></div></div>Melbies/Foodieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18192962697624123399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092933580895013182.post-54771382975231019822009-02-10T05:44:00.000-08:002011-04-16T10:41:38.013-07:00Anada, Fitzroy, VictoriaThis Spanish restaurant wins points over the other favourite in the city for having an outdoor dining area, oh and also no three months wait to get a table. No waiting doesn't mean it is less of a destination, the food here is pretty good. I would rate this as my second favourite Spanish eatery in Melbourne. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmkg_MJoBm4bPslJBgW9F_Df2fWQc6J7D0DIzbmwCsPI4vJZkoVbwXKl1y6NALz0ruVPaesQN6hnWt6DZjB-cHnViB63doyNAIp_qsSDE9-YSGu0X-OY_dGjxesq9BCXxNQU7oXwoJMA6u/s1600-h/DSC04574.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmkg_MJoBm4bPslJBgW9F_Df2fWQc6J7D0DIzbmwCsPI4vJZkoVbwXKl1y6NALz0ruVPaesQN6hnWt6DZjB-cHnViB63doyNAIp_qsSDE9-YSGu0X-OY_dGjxesq9BCXxNQU7oXwoJMA6u/s200/DSC04574.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394303883537584242" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUD-vXw5YXjAkfBbkauxOgu6XyB9aULPxuH245G3CMcURVwDwsUg7oruWGdMo6CtsT5YuIO7_QhJHZqj59Y2xMClLK1GSK7UAfK6d4gOpVs8aRaaqFdNA2cc1fgDW02o5OoCOThQ9Jtva-/s1600-h/DSC04572.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUD-vXw5YXjAkfBbkauxOgu6XyB9aULPxuH245G3CMcURVwDwsUg7oruWGdMo6CtsT5YuIO7_QhJHZqj59Y2xMClLK1GSK7UAfK6d4gOpVs8aRaaqFdNA2cc1fgDW02o5OoCOThQ9Jtva-/s200/DSC04572.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394303877802246290" /></a><br />This night, we had the kingfish escabeche on crouton, salt cod and tomato croqueta, fried zucchini flower stuffed with pancetta and cheese, <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCNGy2cCJSedtFp5U0A3_u-kY-rwQ3UNOkthqMwOj6X922saBJHAP18Bvy7nJGGqbPBTKIWOBiseAJMRTzz6RmNCBo_gAZ_b1v2ON6LVAnClUGj3eivFd6FzDW822QUhF3cb49anqTQscL/s1600-h/DSC04567.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCNGy2cCJSedtFp5U0A3_u-kY-rwQ3UNOkthqMwOj6X922saBJHAP18Bvy7nJGGqbPBTKIWOBiseAJMRTzz6RmNCBo_gAZ_b1v2ON6LVAnClUGj3eivFd6FzDW822QUhF3cb49anqTQscL/s200/DSC04567.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394303865526860546" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqfuYAz5szEcYMt2BhFqcc0cX29EDspwDQsZ0LaWlci1-tEBz9lyJ5aWlPTs_NeQtvebbBdThdHrrJmTbL7x-1qYeonG9P1XpOX_g9u61GmxTISdZRV6QE80XPn2M5wa2NkGbYFUizUr2Y/s1600-h/DSC04561.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqfuYAz5szEcYMt2BhFqcc0cX29EDspwDQsZ0LaWlci1-tEBz9lyJ5aWlPTs_NeQtvebbBdThdHrrJmTbL7x-1qYeonG9P1XpOX_g9u61GmxTISdZRV6QE80XPn2M5wa2NkGbYFUizUr2Y/s200/DSC04561.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394303856272366002" /></a><br /><br />chilled almond soup with grapes, tortilla de patatas, <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvOLDvXXL6VkTebULXGdG3zlQmfyD8nJfeM3BxsxdY11U0T3RwH-Frw4EDcVvrFLBUaUDOM6nOf7vfMcDcMYosCAmpCpT01-d-Wzn_-k0IsrRIQm1xhQLvq1ArtuWlGEFajunInTSe5OUR/s1600-h/DSC04576.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvOLDvXXL6VkTebULXGdG3zlQmfyD8nJfeM3BxsxdY11U0T3RwH-Frw4EDcVvrFLBUaUDOM6nOf7vfMcDcMYosCAmpCpT01-d-Wzn_-k0IsrRIQm1xhQLvq1ArtuWlGEFajunInTSe5OUR/s200/DSC04576.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394302287553023042" /></a><br /> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrgdEmRze6_36iRPXKxPgi7aYY0aEFCQQabE-TtY9JTiBfLkliMRZuuYLe6cO5tm6z1S9nZkI00yzTAtlnDjd5PoqYl5GoENEFaTkYAaEe5vHlK-axLbaAf6DLDq-B4VOO6iKz6llds_8m/s1600-h/DSC04577.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrgdEmRze6_36iRPXKxPgi7aYY0aEFCQQabE-TtY9JTiBfLkliMRZuuYLe6cO5tm6z1S9nZkI00yzTAtlnDjd5PoqYl5GoENEFaTkYAaEe5vHlK-axLbaAf6DLDq-B4VOO6iKz6llds_8m/s200/DSC04577.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394302277798223106" /></a><br />seared tuna with herbs and cherry sorbet, scallop with squid ink migas - fancy word for crumbs, <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvIk-S7HwM1i-wbWgTs3Tz7Y7lTF8HekeCW0hGbEyh2Rkn4Tq8ErFA3YUTTgqMyzbOEtD6siTq0ammYDDurMzhPYEg_fCpLJhmWh7__o6OTUaaSMzPzWfXqq8DjTnb-4SUKYZdeELO9UBR/s1600-h/DSC04579.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvIk-S7HwM1i-wbWgTs3Tz7Y7lTF8HekeCW0hGbEyh2Rkn4Tq8ErFA3YUTTgqMyzbOEtD6siTq0ammYDDurMzhPYEg_fCpLJhmWh7__o6OTUaaSMzPzWfXqq8DjTnb-4SUKYZdeELO9UBR/s200/DSC04579.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394302271089144210" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiANuT2PWO6eKMnn5lH5Y1J1x4R5vYPGmWLCncX322zcJ_SRZXFKiY0Ug_RdX13jA9eovc5OqcWzzV2YKDtEqJDiuAZsrb6EwKuEO8moxQTne7Fadu6zygpvUa7xdEXoH9220yhqqTVciXb/s1600-h/DSC04580.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiANuT2PWO6eKMnn5lH5Y1J1x4R5vYPGmWLCncX322zcJ_SRZXFKiY0Ug_RdX13jA9eovc5OqcWzzV2YKDtEqJDiuAZsrb6EwKuEO8moxQTne7Fadu6zygpvUa7xdEXoH9220yhqqTVciXb/s200/DSC04580.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394302258676984082" /></a><br />almond and bulgur-type of cereal made from wheat- crumbed lamb cutlet, seafood and chicken paella,<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgxjQQ7qemAGslrXbZDIck4cVzUjbQFJchRKxa8L0BLiDzw9BbBdRdEys5YLYpPHaLKy14V4_eOCYNt8VXCr9P1V-c29DufWg4dMaukTk8p8dq0jnMcyFYhRH4fyjAclBXlDV3butBvxI_/s1600-h/DSC04581.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgxjQQ7qemAGslrXbZDIck4cVzUjbQFJchRKxa8L0BLiDzw9BbBdRdEys5YLYpPHaLKy14V4_eOCYNt8VXCr9P1V-c29DufWg4dMaukTk8p8dq0jnMcyFYhRH4fyjAclBXlDV3butBvxI_/s200/DSC04581.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394302248467637330" /></a><br /> <br />rounded off with jugs of sangria and finished with churros and chocolate of course. -mi!Melbies/Foodieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18192962697624123399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092933580895013182.post-80033654505649012762008-12-17T21:05:00.000-08:002009-02-22T05:22:34.013-08:00Peking DuckEvery now and then, I crave for Peking Duck. Most peking duck fans head straight for the roasted to a crisp skin of the duck. Unlike every other Peking Duck lover I know, my preference is for the thin flour pancake pastry , duck flesh sans skin and slivers of cucumber; opting to give up the skin of the duck to my other more appreciative skin dining companions. <br /><br />Craving for peking duck, as i sometimes do; we went into <span style="font-weight:bold;">DA HU</span> Peking Duck chinese restaurant in Chinatown. They offer a standard duck banquet where you get four courses out of one duck. <br /> <br />Duck san choi bao<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH3vfQ9-KoxATfHCZdBntoDTuLzKALyApCDdiBA8yj6kH50eUxBnRpy8ua238B9jr62HDLsMoMXNX2UAAKH4x98r215FZUJtm5VYlMaDg1_tV6kwuf3xAV_GvHVVsCG-4SV_yGwWT4s5zh/s1600-h/DSC04217.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH3vfQ9-KoxATfHCZdBntoDTuLzKALyApCDdiBA8yj6kH50eUxBnRpy8ua238B9jr62HDLsMoMXNX2UAAKH4x98r215FZUJtm5VYlMaDg1_tV6kwuf3xAV_GvHVVsCG-4SV_yGwWT4s5zh/s200/DSC04217.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305571352914015634" /></a><br />Duck chef showing off his slicing expertise at your table <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9pVIKbu63N1uzer9-qmGN0Xzt4skMmABVuwkroEDtzQWTwtEUM4Ai9nkq_NnX0MGICnix78dMU8hCZijSCCVOcphBK4ayYTl5vHzkQAV_KpZz5pPHDmEPKhcd87BdMbJM-SQryvMnRMQb/s1600-h/DSC04219.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9pVIKbu63N1uzer9-qmGN0Xzt4skMmABVuwkroEDtzQWTwtEUM4Ai9nkq_NnX0MGICnix78dMU8hCZijSCCVOcphBK4ayYTl5vHzkQAV_KpZz5pPHDmEPKhcd87BdMbJM-SQryvMnRMQb/s200/DSC04219.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305571345781566482" /></a><br />Duck sliced ready to be wrapped as you please with the pancake, hoisin sauce, spring onion shavings. they did not offer any cucumber strips like they used to - or maybe they forgot and i had to ask for some. Anyhow, this duck was all 'tough, wobbly and soggy' - if i may describe duck this way. there was no visible attempt on roasting the duck skin to a crisp and fatty white bits wobbled in between the soggy skin and stiff yet overall wobbly duck flesh.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Yy4uSZRZnf8Nvk9GvNlZlhW7g54mEzY8AZztJtYxTFHIzvdZ_ESaCtKdsJqRc4QvxOg-HkJAzTYgFfTD7Sb47w8GYg5Cl2AMTJhDZ7gdVNmTTY5NgEyURVM952-cg2eENuIOL341WA1z/s1600-h/DSC04222.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Yy4uSZRZnf8Nvk9GvNlZlhW7g54mEzY8AZztJtYxTFHIzvdZ_ESaCtKdsJqRc4QvxOg-HkJAzTYgFfTD7Sb47w8GYg5Cl2AMTJhDZ7gdVNmTTY5NgEyURVM952-cg2eENuIOL341WA1z/s200/DSC04222.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305562309945630722" /></a><br />Duck Fried Rice - i personally like fried rice and will generally eat them when placed in front of mi regardless of quality. this one here was pretty sub standard but scoffed it down as it came with baby corn pieces and bean sprouts - i like the addition of bean sprouts in fried rice. (as opposed to bean sprouts in fried noodles - don't you think the texture and shape contrast with the soft pillows of rice?)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS8l3bD9uiJTyoPkYHkr-cHB-sOq1DOM5a3UvSvHg8XKs6pQ2vAtbuf2yyHVz4PTnLhiEsKfDV-5eU2YwD2ztXQSAiIYsVLkjeandCYoULBcZminbIpJktdDHf-z7vyVvE7O9D-L3NXqKr/s1600-h/DSC04223.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS8l3bD9uiJTyoPkYHkr-cHB-sOq1DOM5a3UvSvHg8XKs6pQ2vAtbuf2yyHVz4PTnLhiEsKfDV-5eU2YwD2ztXQSAiIYsVLkjeandCYoULBcZminbIpJktdDHf-z7vyVvE7O9D-L3NXqKr/s200/DSC04223.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305562304393909842" /></a><br />Duck carcass soup - duck leftover from the duck carved at your table supposedly goes into the boiling of this soup. they threw in some tofu and lettuce also. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlu-gS_kONtUlLPzBoG-AXDSEG33lAsb5_xC7iYauz7qQ0sadvJNq3tvBIkMRD9sH3jctLvzllUJimY7cMTEmcqhnhWdTsPfxBxWe5Yx2TsQ5qKssdk3oTQS6dTPkmR0D9AhiZc3PmctDX/s1600-h/DSC04224.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlu-gS_kONtUlLPzBoG-AXDSEG33lAsb5_xC7iYauz7qQ0sadvJNq3tvBIkMRD9sH3jctLvzllUJimY7cMTEmcqhnhWdTsPfxBxWe5Yx2TsQ5qKssdk3oTQS6dTPkmR0D9AhiZc3PmctDX/s200/DSC04224.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305562307248576866" /></a><br />This restaurant has sure gone downhill since my last visit a year or two ago. it is not somewhere i go for a gastronomic experience but rather an affordable place for a quick peking duck fix but i dare say i wouldn't be coming here again in the next 5 years regardless of how affordable it is. <br />There is a sign outside Da Hu Peking Duck restaurant claiming to have the best duck in town but please do not believe everything you see. <br /> <br /> <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">QUANJUDE</span> - another peking duck restaurant in melbourne <br />As this place boasts of a history dating back to 1864 (Qing Dynasty), you receive a certificate citing the nutritional protein value of duck upon order of a whole roasted duck here. on this visit, it was the 115210692 numbered duck to be sacrificed for my dining pleasure. <br />The skin of the top most part of the duck was shaved off and offered to us as the "best part of the duck". I swallowed the oil/juice/grease oozing out as i crunched down on a piece.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh56BQX9nYHOiBh0YrQyCxsOzjKX0uOEzwVr7GOg5BybZ0M4tTA_5tBIg8rsFmu0sGTudpaCMXjr-HEwMESYcaZDvQJsYVqLkNz_CL8LGFMnD032Rxm3CIWXMJzqnyKp8igpyHZ2MSF3Bj/s1600-h/DSC03886.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh56BQX9nYHOiBh0YrQyCxsOzjKX0uOEzwVr7GOg5BybZ0M4tTA_5tBIg8rsFmu0sGTudpaCMXjr-HEwMESYcaZDvQJsYVqLkNz_CL8LGFMnD032Rxm3CIWXMJzqnyKp8igpyHZ2MSF3Bj/s200/DSC03886.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305562299241048978" /></a><br />waitress dressed in scary costume demonstrated how to wrap a peking duck pancake once the rest of the duck was sliced up by the slicer/chef next to our table.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzqIeG6q0PkAJnoZlUINTiRJCOdTDZKXfclKW6rhXMUGhuHGxYolkBhQgPRF_ruS8AXrnzuVyulFHkwqV3z-ScRnc-9yHga4k-2xcELP10uD9rpiswSBcgQ5sPgrgCVDCud1luUPuMLvy1/s1600-h/DSC03888.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzqIeG6q0PkAJnoZlUINTiRJCOdTDZKXfclKW6rhXMUGhuHGxYolkBhQgPRF_ruS8AXrnzuVyulFHkwqV3z-ScRnc-9yHga4k-2xcELP10uD9rpiswSBcgQ5sPgrgCVDCud1luUPuMLvy1/s200/DSC03888.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305562293857640626" /></a> <br />i believe the duck in Quanjude is much better than Da Hu's but my Dad rated this place a 5 out of 10 and he advised for mi not to eat here again. <br /><br />Hmmm... <span style="font-weight:bold;">Flower Drum</span> is still my favourite place for Peking Duck. mmmmm... gotta go dine there again soon... - mi!Melbies/Foodieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18192962697624123399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092933580895013182.post-12453301206652464902008-12-15T02:40:00.000-08:002011-04-16T10:37:33.329-07:00Rockpool Bar & Grill, Southbank, Victoria<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj91L5gPQhNNVz0DqPHSM4Kb9dZPAuum1gkDuiF4pMNkOdtucDpNrHEA24cw3pDgvFo_GEx0WySNgY-2UGLIfiC9P63oEkh1oO9lfMHAt97H9Ik8aMGLScMyu9znxwuc20WFVAsmbSRoPKc/s1600-h/DSC04112.JPG"><img style="float:left; 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margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZaLD7CrBtFysDizmqnOHJxlHJxD82-sNXgHiO5SVQ_N2cE3FO5iIsDGscy12_FUC27oiJFywnXwkWSTXzjaoR1YLNYDwESAmQnww-uOoRppLp3CLmR5jT2AthJvyHtq5CZXZtYeK_gI3T/s200/DSC04114.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305200612726200018" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBOIPiB_AJIIiWxbUxbC_N7nTJ5DGUaWeHCPFPwknQof94196gG4xPJz3lQSAE0bu-yX6DakbShD_QmDf0idiiqG80nF_rqRFdciD3WVhYK1sm0_MmkJYc74_BH4eLCOlFjny4Tm8zfVx9/s1600-h/DSC04115.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBOIPiB_AJIIiWxbUxbC_N7nTJ5DGUaWeHCPFPwknQof94196gG4xPJz3lQSAE0bu-yX6DakbShD_QmDf0idiiqG80nF_rqRFdciD3WVhYK1sm0_MmkJYc74_BH4eLCOlFjny4Tm8zfVx9/s200/DSC04115.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305200613442178946" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUck2Mle8sFmpPzaBChyVD0qxXpyRcTW6lXsk5kZ5E5KNNNry8sVV9Ui9PuAGmEJUyzoPTgTpFrB4X9tyUbNRae_V8fhBfZk353ulD-SjEZ2sa7wGS4xP_fIOAGobt28B-qwotcnEgAZBR/s1600-h/DSC04116.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUck2Mle8sFmpPzaBChyVD0qxXpyRcTW6lXsk5kZ5E5KNNNry8sVV9Ui9PuAGmEJUyzoPTgTpFrB4X9tyUbNRae_V8fhBfZk353ulD-SjEZ2sa7wGS4xP_fIOAGobt28B-qwotcnEgAZBR/s200/DSC04116.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305200608900583666" /></a><br />i know my Dad appreciates a good piece of steak and i was finally able to introduce him to Rockpool on one of his rare visits here. This night, we had the dry aged 36 month old grass fed fillet {<span style="font-style:italic;">Dry aged beef is beef that has been hung to dry for several weeks. After the animal is slaughtered and cleaned, cuts are then placed in a cooler, stored at near freezing temperatures. The beef's enzymes break down and tenderize the meat, giving it a distinctive, memorable taste with a buttery, tender texture</span>.} , dry aged grass fed yearling t bone steak, an appropriate selection of sauces and mustards to complement the steaks, seared crisp snapper with herb salad, onion rings, macaroni and cheese, sauteed zucchini with mint and garlic and a bottle of Reschke Bos Coonawarra Cab Sav. I couldn't say no to desserts and thus finished off with a strawberry salad. <br /> p/s: Rockpool is a must try for any steak lovers in Melbourne. - mi!Melbies/Foodieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18192962697624123399noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092933580895013182.post-78382123985706782152008-12-14T20:11:00.000-08:002011-04-16T10:42:00.524-07:00Bottega, Melbourne, VictoriaIf i had to pick, this would be <span style="font-style:italic;">one of</span> my favourite Italian restaurants in the Melbourne city - way better than society and 'more italian' than the european. I brought cw here for his birthday and this is what we had: <br /><br />Crispy spiced Yarra Valley quail, roasted beetroot & goat's fetta - cw almost always orders the quail when offered on menus<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTZ7Yzb33V0sNmicnUnb14osrTZ4ExwvMMSnUgYqxD7hyvuCcT-KeAiMosWt71K5Xdy2rzCYH96UzPt89p1danWsL08VsHtr22gRumSBP49h-7_9F2MjQokHiVpFdgVwpyTf38YUtO9szv/s1600-h/DSC04101.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTZ7Yzb33V0sNmicnUnb14osrTZ4ExwvMMSnUgYqxD7hyvuCcT-KeAiMosWt71K5Xdy2rzCYH96UzPt89p1danWsL08VsHtr22gRumSBP49h-7_9F2MjQokHiVpFdgVwpyTf38YUtO9szv/s200/DSC04101.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305106120088742818" /></a><br /><br />Seared scallops with fennel, cucumber and apple salad - tender scallops complimented by crisp juliennes of apple & cucumber<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYoSZPy78Pi344EZsICjyCE0K3IawFcf02tyI5NKdGJzVYy34BJLuyS7Hi6NCHG2ZZpG3fbbR-YYn8LDF-GthCLQ3uxwX2q3Pl1aSyFd7V792Us7SxFO84pWCxUNLZ-SskV9l-JaMeDoOi/s1600-h/DSC04100.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYoSZPy78Pi344EZsICjyCE0K3IawFcf02tyI5NKdGJzVYy34BJLuyS7Hi6NCHG2ZZpG3fbbR-YYn8LDF-GthCLQ3uxwX2q3Pl1aSyFd7V792Us7SxFO84pWCxUNLZ-SskV9l-JaMeDoOi/s200/DSC04100.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305106130239296674" /></a><br /><br />Risotto with prawn and zucchini - the picture looks like chucked up dinner from last night gone wrong but this risotto is almost as good as tutto bene's, maybe better!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwm12jF-BTZG8HErg-7wlBdHpO71LTc2p0cOPH2Yym0IQujpxMNITlIz06rgF_SycdEVaNGt4aGPe7Kbm9C6FS2gRuSjoGNyivUFiTpT3KxyYcqe4_v_uGODDXuDnFYy1XYP50VtGgMTtu/s1600-h/DSC04102.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwm12jF-BTZG8HErg-7wlBdHpO71LTc2p0cOPH2Yym0IQujpxMNITlIz06rgF_SycdEVaNGt4aGPe7Kbm9C6FS2gRuSjoGNyivUFiTpT3KxyYcqe4_v_uGODDXuDnFYy1XYP50VtGgMTtu/s200/DSC04102.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305106132132306338" /></a><br /><br />Parmesan crumbed veal on slow roasted eggplant caviar - i have decided that fried breadcrumbed veal is the tastiest way to go for this politically incorrect meat <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLHk5UB6s-_YxZclzoSPIsqNlL1gRuhEMfzEttsUemL8srmCo2HKyx4XFUb2IOULv9nE8zk_QCtcVb-9vzasJ772Lihmtfl5c9fn0a-QVknqNATGZVg5_nhh4qqCl-KgvKu77UjYdv0PVz/s1600-h/DSC04103.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLHk5UB6s-_YxZclzoSPIsqNlL1gRuhEMfzEttsUemL8srmCo2HKyx4XFUb2IOULv9nE8zk_QCtcVb-9vzasJ772Lihmtfl5c9fn0a-QVknqNATGZVg5_nhh4qqCl-KgvKu77UjYdv0PVz/s200/DSC04103.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305106133823860354" /></a><br /><br />Char-grilled aged grass fed scotch fillet with marrow, pecorino, horseradish & parsley salad - the simple garnish contrasted with the rich meaty taste of beef <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs_JAQmYz7KmjPDOpXpi5jLUSe4N10QDFVKT1fGKsLnm0N8jgxG3dZ7T2yeR-ix-s7eYoSAgkr3GVtM8ZffHk75tYbnVga2htwE6pT9KWuX17YaPgzyxYm0q4GGMi4gmlmr-lS2Qq6soky/s1600-h/DSC04104.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs_JAQmYz7KmjPDOpXpi5jLUSe4N10QDFVKT1fGKsLnm0N8jgxG3dZ7T2yeR-ix-s7eYoSAgkr3GVtM8ZffHk75tYbnVga2htwE6pT9KWuX17YaPgzyxYm0q4GGMi4gmlmr-lS2Qq6soky/s200/DSC04104.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305106137240220258" /></a><br /><br />Tiramisu <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGWtJyaoE3D_LDS0pgWOdabSbYp9ud59STKLbma4kMmZQfj2FwBBw-iCgQv6voMSnWrQFo-eGzOXuE9PzXp_752DJ5cwMFOC1r_C8n5EcxEvqgjq5Vy4FwC3S7i2VQv_KX2Ocbud-iMyuY/s1600-h/DSC04105.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGWtJyaoE3D_LDS0pgWOdabSbYp9ud59STKLbma4kMmZQfj2FwBBw-iCgQv6voMSnWrQFo-eGzOXuE9PzXp_752DJ5cwMFOC1r_C8n5EcxEvqgjq5Vy4FwC3S7i2VQv_KX2Ocbud-iMyuY/s200/DSC04105.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305110045888437138" /></a> <br /><br />Soft centred chocolate pudding, morello cherries, house made pistachio ice cream <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrjllC7fUOB5307VJeROqrnnrNqZ3dNV1ygzDkUe7jpRZjX3N-Qj0Vp0fIbSj4YdqJDthuiKsDo5rJIrR2R9PXVYZtPZQAudIxFYG2EXxoKBZDxLWcnKVQ4zLHA529k50rTW6RtqzdqtuM/s1600-h/DSC04106.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrjllC7fUOB5307VJeROqrnnrNqZ3dNV1ygzDkUe7jpRZjX3N-Qj0Vp0fIbSj4YdqJDthuiKsDo5rJIrR2R9PXVYZtPZQAudIxFYG2EXxoKBZDxLWcnKVQ4zLHA529k50rTW6RtqzdqtuM/s200/DSC04106.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305110054465323346" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkMYBYfgBAp-ShWmmFotelCbuiBjAH8KjGnCt4O8z80D7THSu3ynCpOwU94Q_Do33oAdhVHXV8lhy2u5acC30ua8U1Iiy5Mq1Nh2qcCi2hxYK6r-U9zFCk4ukd8BWpBF55U9Zf1l9zFDhG/s1600-h/DSC04107.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkMYBYfgBAp-ShWmmFotelCbuiBjAH8KjGnCt4O8z80D7THSu3ynCpOwU94Q_Do33oAdhVHXV8lhy2u5acC30ua8U1Iiy5Mq1Nh2qcCi2hxYK6r-U9zFCk4ukd8BWpBF55U9Zf1l9zFDhG/s200/DSC04107.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305110058127316018" /></a><br />chocolate...yummmy... - mi!Melbies/Foodieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18192962697624123399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092933580895013182.post-77356206553218337292008-12-03T07:59:00.000-08:002011-04-16T10:42:39.211-07:00Aux Batifolles, North Fitzroy, Victoriaanother venture out of the safe confines of my beloved city in the name of food. an 18 mins ride on tram 96 from bourke street mall will bring you here. <br /> <br />VENISON TERRINE SERVED WITH ONION JAM AND FIG BREAD - quite forgettable. i have forgotten how it tastes like. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW5ccin-MQaazK0WphOH_oppHLIK9WpKi2zzLYk2CyeCWSlC6dGZebT4eXpcjqFLT9wbhJ8zuFtblaoQtheg1IQOESnKbd7YSwQPVzQhyv1uFg75MBJ8SfM9XoOKQgzXIs4Wja8qU9A5WQ/s1600-h/DSC04044.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW5ccin-MQaazK0WphOH_oppHLIK9WpKi2zzLYk2CyeCWSlC6dGZebT4eXpcjqFLT9wbhJ8zuFtblaoQtheg1IQOESnKbd7YSwQPVzQhyv1uFg75MBJ8SfM9XoOKQgzXIs4Wja8qU9A5WQ/s200/DSC04044.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295264316289541874" /></a><br /><br />ESCARGOTS GRILLED WITH GARLIC, PARSLEY and LEMON BUTTER - perhaps they used unsalted butter as the snails were almost tasteless except for the hint of parsley in oil. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDESJDUxAupTzeh0V-illv1YoduDBq8mQs_mBues3fUHTpZWTudU3I83BrLsW7447jQ9JspXTR1xg-zr_4S25Q1FUxwhgBnAJ_W4UHMsRcLT7O6sWflBzdhFHoxhMQmewgJufC3cMCwvmf/s1600-h/DSC04045.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDESJDUxAupTzeh0V-illv1YoduDBq8mQs_mBues3fUHTpZWTudU3I83BrLsW7447jQ9JspXTR1xg-zr_4S25Q1FUxwhgBnAJ_W4UHMsRcLT7O6sWflBzdhFHoxhMQmewgJufC3cMCwvmf/s200/DSC04045.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295262580251666146" /></a><br /><br />SEAFOOD GRATIN - this was less than ordinary and tasted like frozen marinara mix cooked in cheese. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0FZpnd97ZKvScFc1wpPPCu9_C7TA_vutiTfNAcHvK1QGZq6IEtXGs-AjpNrbyEw1J34HOVYgRwi-K_Zu8q_sk6tdoe32QVXYLicKeLBCdldQQ9m7jYdLqg_8EjJrlzTzRo6Zn_i-J2a7N/s1600-h/DSC04046.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0FZpnd97ZKvScFc1wpPPCu9_C7TA_vutiTfNAcHvK1QGZq6IEtXGs-AjpNrbyEw1J34HOVYgRwi-K_Zu8q_sk6tdoe32QVXYLicKeLBCdldQQ9m7jYdLqg_8EjJrlzTzRo6Zn_i-J2a7N/s200/DSC04046.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295262568350089106" /></a><br /><br />CONFIT & CRISPY LEG PAN SEALED DUCK BREAST WITH FIG SAUCE - i enjoyed my main course although it was nowhere near crispy. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5aVzd0UBJowDcFFW3QccwAWb_qAUkQtCToS3dHPm-rfJlgtGx1kyTH8sdRmC16KDYSe6HJ8-zCJru9cTrbQNz-oPkrwmDMDx3WTI-WvgQL2OaUAcwvuV1uKKpJoy5qp4jJGiX6RuiyltZ/s1600-h/DSC04047.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5aVzd0UBJowDcFFW3QccwAWb_qAUkQtCToS3dHPm-rfJlgtGx1kyTH8sdRmC16KDYSe6HJ8-zCJru9cTrbQNz-oPkrwmDMDx3WTI-WvgQL2OaUAcwvuV1uKKpJoy5qp4jJGiX6RuiyltZ/s200/DSC04047.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295262562917702882" /></a><br /><br />CHOCOLATE PROFITEROLES VANILLA ICE CREAM AND WARM SAUCE - tasted like a chunk of frozen pastry and ice cream, i couldn't tell where the puff pastry begins and where the vanilla ice block ends.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz-OebSjj4PoT6VXDp8AEuFnr3N4HGaR6xoWN7R2DtEe19lXHGetqt0QP0UI3JAQ77d7U1Lo7whYTfLhbTkWV9wTS1Tpe8Qc7UfzBHcK1i6G-k3hJp36SNQ3GdjISEyjohynesv2PDyZWO/s1600-h/DSC04049.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz-OebSjj4PoT6VXDp8AEuFnr3N4HGaR6xoWN7R2DtEe19lXHGetqt0QP0UI3JAQ77d7U1Lo7whYTfLhbTkWV9wTS1Tpe8Qc7UfzBHcK1i6G-k3hJp36SNQ3GdjISEyjohynesv2PDyZWO/s200/DSC04049.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295262552715080802" /></a><br /> <br />TRADITIONAL VANILLA CREME BRULEE - i have a weakness for creme brulees but the firm curdy texture here failed to delight.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitNfDoctxe71NqFvIgRxZ6Jp9LnxuibFSUuH3kO15vikIBBxag-YhnQq3wgFjWkbsFkvWapioe2sofXmrvWNT6AZUFCfEFqOkbtG-QT5AsOPgZ5Bd5VTF4oGuJG49w8mYwu34OUTlxrlQN/s1600-h/DSC04055.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitNfDoctxe71NqFvIgRxZ6Jp9LnxuibFSUuH3kO15vikIBBxag-YhnQq3wgFjWkbsFkvWapioe2sofXmrvWNT6AZUFCfEFqOkbtG-QT5AsOPgZ5Bd5VTF4oGuJG49w8mYwu34OUTlxrlQN/s200/DSC04055.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295262545356687362" /></a><br /><br />i don't think it is worth my travelling time out of the city for this brasserie but glad i finally gave it a try - mi!Melbies/Foodieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18192962697624123399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092933580895013182.post-73113045272454332212008-11-30T07:35:00.000-08:002009-01-25T07:57:16.876-08:00home alonewhat does a girl eat when she has to dine home alone on a friday night? <br /> <br />A variety of oven baked frozen food consisting of chicken nuggets, potato gems, chicken strips, chicken and vegetable croquette, and smoked trout in puff pastry for entree. followed by a mccain's (aussie brand) frozen dinner of steak diane with peas, carrots and scalloped potatoes.<br /> <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgePEBJQDxVDq6sv6q7_i7lQ2J9ZLqmGi385s5NfwJQcshrhfJ_IoTa1LheGhPQmbfoQ2RbaExTfNv6NqzEvBLFm2dW3yGJ6hz8esb0u7loJWcUwuxjKjYew_Wa5NYcEdEBOqRSZE35DVCo/s1600-h/DSC04041.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgePEBJQDxVDq6sv6q7_i7lQ2J9ZLqmGi385s5NfwJQcshrhfJ_IoTa1LheGhPQmbfoQ2RbaExTfNv6NqzEvBLFm2dW3yGJ6hz8esb0u7loJWcUwuxjKjYew_Wa5NYcEdEBOqRSZE35DVCo/s200/DSC04041.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295256084451883122" /></a><br /><br />wash these all down with a bottle of south australian shiraz to make up for the lack of dessert - mi!Melbies/Foodieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18192962697624123399noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092933580895013182.post-80174021475749426512008-11-26T05:15:00.000-08:002011-04-16T10:40:51.625-07:00Attica, Ripponlea, VictoriaRestaurants like these (located in the burbs) sometimes make mi think twice about living in the city. i've been wanting to eat here since 2006 but just never got around to this part of melbourne. well, it's actually Not that far away and is also accessible by train (20mins from city) but we opted to drive instead. No problems at all with getting parking!<br /> <br />instead of just bread and butter for the table, they provided a goats cheese dip/curd/spread and almonds <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdSILuEj8lutgzAwTrtJV5iWIJw2B425iybuqflz-qS2H2kNQW6fucReKH9gMrXyKLYo6ibFK8rSfrj2sUaVSqedu6xJiMu-TZK-Spwo9M6dMPWVFth0rh2rmJ9DzznnBBM0A_6diwjc0o/s1600-h/DSC04017.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdSILuEj8lutgzAwTrtJV5iWIJw2B425iybuqflz-qS2H2kNQW6fucReKH9gMrXyKLYo6ibFK8rSfrj2sUaVSqedu6xJiMu-TZK-Spwo9M6dMPWVFth0rh2rmJ9DzznnBBM0A_6diwjc0o/s200/DSC04017.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294492164300596722" /></a><br /><br />sea tastes, prawns, clams, sea flora, sea urchin - smells like the ocean, not for seafood haters. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhizfKB-9S5FPhb-zquk0Jhp1N1ks5DbNBzDBr_4eNAHLuAaBVOgjh5bQSUy3GlTmxZrr4mXQV0O3t2S2cRvMpasxenKu8yGW00NF8SWEPzHjZcmbClY2BHo3hwXqBLpRYjfRnKPke8yNJK/s1600-h/DSC04019.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhizfKB-9S5FPhb-zquk0Jhp1N1ks5DbNBzDBr_4eNAHLuAaBVOgjh5bQSUy3GlTmxZrr4mXQV0O3t2S2cRvMpasxenKu8yGW00NF8SWEPzHjZcmbClY2BHo3hwXqBLpRYjfRnKPke8yNJK/s200/DSC04019.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294492159801393234" /></a><br /><br />beef in ash, abalone, tamarind, egg yolk - doesn't the beef look cool in black? <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieYzJUOW1nLmxj4qOihfZcteq9eiOATvtguHm5SEUN6IDtCsdO4YRSlI0CHjwiCO179ASzIP38QmF_p2fGYEIySbKJbbgrfeHnE_WPQxiSx_Nu0TTHVpprtxzNgl5iNDtL_hqhdbD9a4xU/s1600-h/DSC04020.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieYzJUOW1nLmxj4qOihfZcteq9eiOATvtguHm5SEUN6IDtCsdO4YRSlI0CHjwiCO179ASzIP38QmF_p2fGYEIySbKJbbgrfeHnE_WPQxiSx_Nu0TTHVpprtxzNgl5iNDtL_hqhdbD9a4xU/s200/DSC04020.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294492156909187682" /></a><br /><br />textured hand picked mud crab - did not really taste like crab when you put a spoonful of this mix in your mouth, it was tossed with some sort of white fluff but i forgot what that was. interesting though. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif94a8X3qluI0y1aUAGK_cf0NfvL2qtn9bjgK3iEEipFb-VyB3htUYEMdKRrpwWPPNdlGYaRAeR-71G4gjzRtdkBhhKQ2jHCTAZidiUiSPW6AdnQtaAoy754xwlzaSeNA4eLzrnQNS_VlD/s1600-h/DSC04022.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif94a8X3qluI0y1aUAGK_cf0NfvL2qtn9bjgK3iEEipFb-VyB3htUYEMdKRrpwWPPNdlGYaRAeR-71G4gjzRtdkBhhKQ2jHCTAZidiUiSPW6AdnQtaAoy754xwlzaSeNA4eLzrnQNS_VlD/s200/DSC04022.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294492151608857122" /></a><br /><br /><br />john dory in brown butter, white asparagus, baby squid - a pretty safe choice for the non adventurous diner who can opt not to eat the flower petals. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0YvV-S-mBQcQYZRqsMvf366-sI8C2YGQ_rAV08niKhpuUYnOzrRAGZgzgOYQ8AVKleDc5AUPjO_cFE0ZEHrcKQVZYEJS8orB7SMoqbh-_knc-a6_UA3stETx0bXyjA65HX8vD6BT0KbBV/s1600-h/DSC04024.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0YvV-S-mBQcQYZRqsMvf366-sI8C2YGQ_rAV08niKhpuUYnOzrRAGZgzgOYQ8AVKleDc5AUPjO_cFE0ZEHrcKQVZYEJS8orB7SMoqbh-_knc-a6_UA3stETx0bXyjA65HX8vD6BT0KbBV/s200/DSC04024.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294490872804782098" /></a><br /><br />baby cucumber, sherry, pecorino - tastes so good and looks so simple; i want to make this myself at home!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMjIrFTsc9IONCscaqpTlTbzP5mB7fjKsaYNV6fRT1CmjVlvA7q-c8dwWjiW-2awHUkBQ3cg1RRuuYTFeO_XmAYd0JeNnGZo0kV5D-iFtl6en2oM0vxxLGU6tZPALyXVtZd21JBTg0HpZu/s1600-h/DSC04027.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMjIrFTsc9IONCscaqpTlTbzP5mB7fjKsaYNV6fRT1CmjVlvA7q-c8dwWjiW-2awHUkBQ3cg1RRuuYTFeO_XmAYd0JeNnGZo0kV5D-iFtl6en2oM0vxxLGU6tZPALyXVtZd21JBTg0HpZu/s200/DSC04027.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294490866383056514" /></a><br /><br />pressed spice crusted lamb shoulder, buttered parsnip, silver beets with currants, pinenuts and shanklish - the lamb was done to the perfect degree of fully cooked tenderness, not at all tough yet no tinge of red left on the meat. shanklish is a type of crumbly goats cheese and it went pretty well with this lamb. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNHfUu_54_gf1Ql861gMzVIUjKa3etYNzCPrSJCk-S5KlXwgBJhH4irmgGt607QibJWoH6NoP6178P0KAlsYEyvg-YBj4PwwgArefc_RVNerTjUkUpH35neqNR8NRezM2xdZkqph73aAzM/s1600-h/DSC04028.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNHfUu_54_gf1Ql861gMzVIUjKa3etYNzCPrSJCk-S5KlXwgBJhH4irmgGt607QibJWoH6NoP6178P0KAlsYEyvg-YBj4PwwgArefc_RVNerTjUkUpH35neqNR8NRezM2xdZkqph73aAzM/s200/DSC04028.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294490862996700626" /></a><br /><br />cheese foam and puff - complimentaries of the kitchen. the bubbly bit was fun to eat. i couldn't resist ordering a glass of moscato with this. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBF7WUMp6uc-cLOs7UUYgSHopeys_MpqpMkZpqKqk6x_-a0hr-d16oqPzd02kbjVABMvFq7rK3ZHJbb0Ya2oswS6B3LFtjpd53LzbVm30wnYt0ARg2AavuT_2W3JcVfTbwSwmSt8grZQ2i/s1600-h/DSC04032.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBF7WUMp6uc-cLOs7UUYgSHopeys_MpqpMkZpqKqk6x_-a0hr-d16oqPzd02kbjVABMvFq7rK3ZHJbb0Ya2oswS6B3LFtjpd53LzbVm30wnYt0ARg2AavuT_2W3JcVfTbwSwmSt8grZQ2i/s200/DSC04032.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294490860538753234" /></a><br /><br />chocolate cake, chocolate mousse, ice cream, granita and flower - i'm sure there is a fancier name for this dessert dish but i do not remember. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2A9ZMrH2Sc_CfFkD7yI01uefy-RmoPL2AMQopevHqKZs0EMkncAaTNxJ041-FGH3GrN2mr29PGDw0jajQFxXxjSczh2Jpbu7RBgSPFSLITAbbu3_1sgOaZwfUtzZssWnUgaRbUPH-PY1q/s1600-h/DSC04033.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2A9ZMrH2Sc_CfFkD7yI01uefy-RmoPL2AMQopevHqKZs0EMkncAaTNxJ041-FGH3GrN2mr29PGDw0jajQFxXxjSczh2Jpbu7RBgSPFSLITAbbu3_1sgOaZwfUtzZssWnUgaRbUPH-PY1q/s200/DSC04033.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294490856405176098" /></a><br /> <br />overall, a great dining option away from the city. - mi!Melbies/Foodieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18192962697624123399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092933580895013182.post-81716220505650596642008-11-12T06:53:00.000-08:002011-04-16T10:41:10.726-07:00Cumulus Inc, Melbourne, Victoriai stood in the corner of this establishment for 55 minutes waiting (no reservations accepted) for a chance to have dinner here. waiting so long for a spot to dine sure sucks. <br /> <br />anyway, i had my heart (<span style="font-style:italic;">stomach</span>) set on eating here tonight and no where else will do. so i waited patiently, cocktail in hand. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBHfEVyrSvyskf_sKwO8Px1FDmUFtCYox0NQ8QACA_Lt5Lz2wPueAxNp_K_2HFR5TyCQtzEqqGkGeDlBK8cDbFm-uMshGC2rPwgqaxheW5RZtfce04QHpQRKSW_ktCx9isvvCC_zUfdXVg/s1600-h/DSC03988.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBHfEVyrSvyskf_sKwO8Px1FDmUFtCYox0NQ8QACA_Lt5Lz2wPueAxNp_K_2HFR5TyCQtzEqqGkGeDlBK8cDbFm-uMshGC2rPwgqaxheW5RZtfce04QHpQRKSW_ktCx9isvvCC_zUfdXVg/s200/DSC03988.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294132826558219954" /></a> <br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Wide selection of oysters here</span> - i had the claire de lune bouton, moonlight flat angassi and coffin bay oysters.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLkrVPeMYFalK6sWxlYUTQXcqI5biG_Y8S96YjZkaeajtB9Y01OUIA2jBQlY6eenDbIKwKvlCh9rnrYTBuzLg_0YTh09n_cHBwWAVHEhPwNWAeKXEWAflAkTgvKqHjdM4IL2uqwbIj5jzG/s1600-h/DSC03990.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLkrVPeMYFalK6sWxlYUTQXcqI5biG_Y8S96YjZkaeajtB9Y01OUIA2jBQlY6eenDbIKwKvlCh9rnrYTBuzLg_0YTh09n_cHBwWAVHEhPwNWAeKXEWAflAkTgvKqHjdM4IL2uqwbIj5jzG/s200/DSC03990.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294132829287901890" /></a> <br />Scallop wrapped in speck with crushed broad beans. - <span style="font-style:italic;">$5 for each firm melt in ur mouth scallop, for those of you wondering what speck is; it IS pork and tastes like ham</span>. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2hVjUb7MucizgPVHvRG9KNxXhKzpWuwSoyeuillXeFNbbWhvqchHOcsXUuVXUTwTwBUZzntMwobFLlGDLnzf8JeStu-PcAwcQ43T0ttutZGmAN3jnmdktv0Irq_PmHIAGgJaBz3RTeOc0/s1600-h/DSC03992.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2hVjUb7MucizgPVHvRG9KNxXhKzpWuwSoyeuillXeFNbbWhvqchHOcsXUuVXUTwTwBUZzntMwobFLlGDLnzf8JeStu-PcAwcQ43T0ttutZGmAN3jnmdktv0Irq_PmHIAGgJaBz3RTeOc0/s200/DSC03992.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294132835486170290" /></a><br />Foie gras parfait, sweet salty raisins & toast. - <span style="font-style:italic;">This was one smooth foie gras. YUMMY! </span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY9w2ZMQocmZHZR4KZdo9XvheP6GNtw42Ai6dJvAmtPRSjJF_PKlXqR5eWm6Ga9midE4tvVSu5_WfX9Se_VpRVikNwD17WqUGEMasKBxRPnf5kngd4MFQxJnoSaPcXZuIJOeGtBWDqKJMI/s1600-h/DSC03994.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY9w2ZMQocmZHZR4KZdo9XvheP6GNtw42Ai6dJvAmtPRSjJF_PKlXqR5eWm6Ga9midE4tvVSu5_WfX9Se_VpRVikNwD17WqUGEMasKBxRPnf5kngd4MFQxJnoSaPcXZuIJOeGtBWDqKJMI/s200/DSC03994.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294132841732033602" /></a><br />Wagyu bresaola with remoulade & fresh horseradish. - <span style="font-style:italic;">Really good air dried salty beef with a hint of 'wasabi' thanks to the horseradish sprinkles, the pile of remoulade is under the beef slices.</span><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1w56wl54z_bjxMQIlY8Ddm9zY9yps38y0gUD-Itj68NDYSsz_XtpI-1bEVz2nG2F-wLLGfyzoiPHC8j4EgkMotaUvjgYVphoYhSl8oWEJnKqaxNmoBCO35kBpxkggqo27T7rhBTZk64xX/s1600-h/DSC03995.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1w56wl54z_bjxMQIlY8Ddm9zY9yps38y0gUD-Itj68NDYSsz_XtpI-1bEVz2nG2F-wLLGfyzoiPHC8j4EgkMotaUvjgYVphoYhSl8oWEJnKqaxNmoBCO35kBpxkggqo27T7rhBTZk64xX/s200/DSC03995.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294132848167951058" /></a><br />Kingfish confit, fennel and spanner crab salad. - <span style="font-style:italic;">medium rare kingfish slices, springy pieces of diced crab and More broad beans.</span> <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfIeiz44bR1Q82LceONPeIWE59pLgsq0xQ04KnPDUUW06Qw1evcIt0E_Cl_aTBwPpG-XTWqR90espwbE4cyncfk9UGaDX1ZPU2rMwaVi-I6lJ6I2IfU6mO-YOFpVWcTkHeN7ZszZfQDHzl/s1600-h/DSC03997.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfIeiz44bR1Q82LceONPeIWE59pLgsq0xQ04KnPDUUW06Qw1evcIt0E_Cl_aTBwPpG-XTWqR90espwbE4cyncfk9UGaDX1ZPU2rMwaVi-I6lJ6I2IfU6mO-YOFpVWcTkHeN7ZszZfQDHzl/s200/DSC03997.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294134042512808178" /></a><br />Spiced cauliflower with goats curd - <span style="font-style:italic;">very inventive, did not even taste like vegetables.</span> <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAa1ru_45Lzd9PIA46SQpLP__3KcfmCs60EkKn2x3nr-glhwFv3wuD0ucrMvQ9ssn12TM3O3txzXwUfzj6Q4eYonmFIvfw0seVRWaZSmmO07niYHGKwfOfcLDsTM8VODBpkbP9nyKkpeYD/s1600-h/DSC04000.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAa1ru_45Lzd9PIA46SQpLP__3KcfmCs60EkKn2x3nr-glhwFv3wuD0ucrMvQ9ssn12TM3O3txzXwUfzj6Q4eYonmFIvfw0seVRWaZSmmO07niYHGKwfOfcLDsTM8VODBpkbP9nyKkpeYD/s200/DSC04000.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294134049245119282" /></a> <br />Baked gnocchi with taleggio & truffle vinaigrette - <span style="font-style:italic;">soft and chewy gnocchi pillows full of carbohydrate goodness</span>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEDtmtCKrQi2WcXB3cVAh7oIjalmJAWSQYw8yKdDav28Mnl17dsuXy0_sp-uV_4dLHKUYNcJSsJG0r-SUtRgsTQfbTcwxB7jkhu6KkqHjYVrMsD10rv0Rso71602rFFQEAMiLHW9DX3JRp/s1600-h/DSC04001.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEDtmtCKrQi2WcXB3cVAh7oIjalmJAWSQYw8yKdDav28Mnl17dsuXy0_sp-uV_4dLHKUYNcJSsJG0r-SUtRgsTQfbTcwxB7jkhu6KkqHjYVrMsD10rv0Rso71602rFFQEAMiLHW9DX3JRp/s200/DSC04001.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294134054548344962" /></a><br />Grilled grass fed rib eye, remoulade and lemon - <span style="font-style:italic;">500g of meat and more remoulade. There is certainly a trend of ingredients being fully utilised in this restaurant. </span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdKTkBb6Z4k0iJtvDQwNmiBIzk0P661b88J331a68bDUSMKVJdLAKzfRXNvSmNW_9tIGNP9DBngCyHWHSwKY2BXz2siorvjwahsbmfXfVuqljSmn6xlKs04WefAl1d3wYwN504il-7IMU6/s1600-h/DSC04002.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdKTkBb6Z4k0iJtvDQwNmiBIzk0P661b88J331a68bDUSMKVJdLAKzfRXNvSmNW_9tIGNP9DBngCyHWHSwKY2BXz2siorvjwahsbmfXfVuqljSmn6xlKs04WefAl1d3wYwN504il-7IMU6/s200/DSC04002.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294134062884628834" /></a><br />Chocolate mousse crunch brownie Delight - <span style="font-style:italic;">i washed this down with a glass of the most expensive port i have ever had. chocolate and port sure do get along. </span> -mi!Melbies/Foodieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18192962697624123399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092933580895013182.post-87090032422754704222008-11-04T05:59:00.000-08:002011-04-16T10:40:28.377-07:00Red Spice Road, Melbourne, Victoriai liked the space and feel of the restaurant and the long communal dining benches but was also glad that no one else was seated next to mi. our very enthusiastic waiter for the night was quite informative and had a lot to share. their cocktail list was longer than the menu - definitely no complaints there although almost half contained egg white. <br /> <br />betel leaf with smoked chicken, chilli and lemongrass - the smoked chicken in this entree tasted like the smoked chicken from cole's deli section tossed in chilli sauce and the betel leaf not as 'crunchy' as expected. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjALMV_KQLIsH1ZvvI8sRvmUUpytZGgPhKnGBLMCcbopNFs3ypldM7sYxM3Et7oKbyYAkfqLk5XJe4KOf103Zc4wODpneO1x3Sr-Rj9MdDinPHVKTnr4Od8_sJVB8wcxaG7Vw8RxFEa0_Al/s1600-h/DSC03910.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjALMV_KQLIsH1ZvvI8sRvmUUpytZGgPhKnGBLMCcbopNFs3ypldM7sYxM3Et7oKbyYAkfqLk5XJe4KOf103Zc4wODpneO1x3Sr-Rj9MdDinPHVKTnr4Od8_sJVB8wcxaG7Vw8RxFEa0_Al/s200/DSC03910.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264809830563544354" /></a><br /><br />chilli salt cuttlefish with mint, avocado salad - our calamari pieces were overly battered with no hint of chilli in the salt but the avocado salad with onion and coriander was a nice accompaniment. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO3NTEvSQPbsF1D8CIANzF7a3zY8YkwE97RpLR66_uXLY9cxAIJhTBK4O4D47LZXlKrAsokHgFFYGFnWZovi0VHDXa9wabg3h-IIaltJPnTLHlqUFLQKuN9h8S4AWB_Xl1_CSMH3-RP83u/s1600-h/DSC03911.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO3NTEvSQPbsF1D8CIANzF7a3zY8YkwE97RpLR66_uXLY9cxAIJhTBK4O4D47LZXlKrAsokHgFFYGFnWZovi0VHDXa9wabg3h-IIaltJPnTLHlqUFLQKuN9h8S4AWB_Xl1_CSMH3-RP83u/s200/DSC03911.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264809839330757330" /></a><br /><br />beef cheeks with spiced star anise sauce, mushrooms, mint and bean sprout salad - this cow must've had a huge face as all the blocks of beef in the broth were bigger than my own cheeks. i liked this dish, smelled really 'chinese' due to the star anise. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI6xte_gXltESk4IWqQe_lUwixt1iIneWzH6G3bB2FFVhoinVYfWPH4iezuR1_k9iVvKtZR304vG2PrWiffxQEFH3ufvbr6SGlJrtGD8kq6R7bh431XpRxJQikMUE1FuqNWan3owmNGhSP/s1600-h/DSC03913.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI6xte_gXltESk4IWqQe_lUwixt1iIneWzH6G3bB2FFVhoinVYfWPH4iezuR1_k9iVvKtZR304vG2PrWiffxQEFH3ufvbr6SGlJrtGD8kq6R7bh431XpRxJQikMUE1FuqNWan3owmNGhSP/s200/DSC03913.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264809842340879794" /></a><br /><br />lamb peanut curry with lychee and eggplant - good chunky curry with the slightest "blink and you'll miss it" hint of lychee. the lamb chunks were tasty but don't bother looking too hard for the eggplant, i was lucky to even get a sliver.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiupkL2xVfrZgL8cYBJQLz4NB27tR2SzDjT4lWZ7YE9kMbN8CAUgzpZkOrKWV4Bh7IPkl6aSbwAWlBAi05ld6NFM4N4Gmo9_wMiWWEzQpzJAN1jSjZO8rb2YPzyno_3cqLOGzQNaI4ZJANL/s1600-h/DSC03912.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiupkL2xVfrZgL8cYBJQLz4NB27tR2SzDjT4lWZ7YE9kMbN8CAUgzpZkOrKWV4Bh7IPkl6aSbwAWlBAi05ld6NFM4N4Gmo9_wMiWWEzQpzJAN1jSjZO8rb2YPzyno_3cqLOGzQNaI4ZJANL/s200/DSC03912.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264809851563587490" /></a><br /><br />prawns with tomato chilli black pepper and coriander - these prawns came in a plate of thin tomato tasting broth (with the coriander and fresh chilli slices that seem to be the garnish of the day on all dishes) and lacked any excitement that chilli, black pepper and coriander normally brings to a dish. i do not recommend anyone ordering this. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilHYJBH7feUXqKMQj6CSwjFrbqTW-UnPqQjMjGM6eJJPB9O5ahpf-TbvZwIFxg9Eb8gbdYp7eLY6Si7T6PYXIfQc3Q9df1fjZ_vNGnY0JNJxj5uP2Ii49stpwVo-ZOyCUEN7g-G2X886-J/s1600-h/DSC03914.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilHYJBH7feUXqKMQj6CSwjFrbqTW-UnPqQjMjGM6eJJPB9O5ahpf-TbvZwIFxg9Eb8gbdYp7eLY6Si7T6PYXIfQc3Q9df1fjZ_vNGnY0JNJxj5uP2Ii49stpwVo-ZOyCUEN7g-G2X886-J/s200/DSC03914.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264809854773609234" /></a><br /><br />lemongrass pannacotta, watermelon granita and peanut praline - it looked very pretty but was the final letdown of my meal, the texture of this pannacotta was all wrong (almost watery and 'grainy') and i had difficulty reconciling the peanut flavoured praline sprinkling with the watermelon icee crush. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9wnYKbRbC_07wFZ3cyKJ77qmod-p2B9zGWt1nBFN733xluhYuyvGhYpyx99TtASBODug2bUdn8JLML4xo80IZ1wIPMtOHhHV1djF_Savllf4wZSbQ3U26ZS7u13QIVbHz84Fdr4WO6KY5/s1600-h/DSC03915.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9wnYKbRbC_07wFZ3cyKJ77qmod-p2B9zGWt1nBFN733xluhYuyvGhYpyx99TtASBODug2bUdn8JLML4xo80IZ1wIPMtOHhHV1djF_Savllf4wZSbQ3U26ZS7u13QIVbHz84Fdr4WO6KY5/s200/DSC03915.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264806612116071906" /></a><br /><br />Overall, thumbs up for the decor but red spice road felt like a less accomplished cousin of longrain. <br />Would i come eat here again? maybe. but will give it some time to improve first. -mi!Melbies/Foodieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18192962697624123399noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092933580895013182.post-82450798702025852892008-10-06T04:42:00.000-07:002008-11-05T05:00:44.205-08:00Singapore Day 2008<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgunsb6-cpLsy0SMxs5EltwUcQQ7_7VRyt-t7clOPv0M0HdCoJBc12m4Cf5o1RTDMVwcLwJev8pFsngfAViLeOaK0cbDShDiNDZ33NYXEQmjDmx71ruDr4aKqwS832gZ-13XyvR7i3MKuhT/s1600-h/DSC03859.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgunsb6-cpLsy0SMxs5EltwUcQQ7_7VRyt-t7clOPv0M0HdCoJBc12m4Cf5o1RTDMVwcLwJev8pFsngfAViLeOaK0cbDShDiNDZ33NYXEQmjDmx71ruDr4aKqwS832gZ-13XyvR7i3MKuhT/s200/DSC03859.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264788903789867026" /></a><br />Singapore Day was held in Melbourne, Australia this year and of course all we patriotic (hungry) melbies were in attendance. <br />i was really surprised to see so many - <span style="font-style:italic;">maybe 10,000</span> singaporeans in melbourne - or maybe they weren't all fellow countrymen... afterall, all asians look alike ; ) <span style="font-style:italic;">only joking!! </span> <br /> <br />can you spot the little hainanese chickens hanging in the makeshift hawker stall? <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIV424otTZChXNUuX5WhsZn-aNpVrLmv2GNrQpOhElCPsUWSkHctYprAJcwGxC0biwczS5Pg4cxS2oUQKtBvKkmTUaS-LlwMVe-ASOmRrPKB_pvfBz3I8RIlEb8sf3A_lW4l97Mn75_o4U/s1600-h/DSC03864.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIV424otTZChXNUuX5WhsZn-aNpVrLmv2GNrQpOhElCPsUWSkHctYprAJcwGxC0biwczS5Pg4cxS2oUQKtBvKkmTUaS-LlwMVe-ASOmRrPKB_pvfBz3I8RIlEb8sf3A_lW4l97Mn75_o4U/s200/DSC03864.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264788915635233218" /></a><br />there was also hokkien mee, char kuay teow, satay, bbq chicken wing, chilli crab, mee siam, nasi biryani, bak kut teh, mee soto, nasi lemak, minced pork noodle, claypot rice, spaghetti bolognese(<span style="font-style:italic;">not too sure why this is also considered 'singaporean cuisine</span>'), kaya toast, ice kachang and chendol. <br /> <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib6nI7hhFsRE4G2LkiY6e_Fyy0gD8UpyrpfqIxwBO2p6GigNF3RW1Y1_bCuLhawCX34LwHCJ-dp-U7yDZGyorQpHvbEWpMqpevSVYnwZkEaYAFXae8raWl4qbeZ-I5cb8uwhBev7iHzYRa/s1600-h/DSC03862.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib6nI7hhFsRE4G2LkiY6e_Fyy0gD8UpyrpfqIxwBO2p6GigNF3RW1Y1_bCuLhawCX34LwHCJ-dp-U7yDZGyorQpHvbEWpMqpevSVYnwZkEaYAFXae8raWl4qbeZ-I5cb8uwhBev7iHzYRa/s200/DSC03862.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264788893117797762" /></a><br />we queued for 50 minutes under the sun for a tasting sized plate of hokkien mee and chicken rice and a massive sun burn. we basically spent most of our day in the food queues for more more more more and more chicken rice... <span style="font-style:italic;">yummmy</span>... <br /> <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLYahLnBqI8I9ZA87MN7HsSrV0kET_L7nkJZ17vPNeQfqiDPrmiZofUmyVRQMRcJxy0HYiKs6xrsRsUYeEKjK7Cx1SXwqJ_wzwddDk_U23RwpLfg6bPx139owGCI11EVLnJuuzqvEdLXZI/s1600-h/DSC03868.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLYahLnBqI8I9ZA87MN7HsSrV0kET_L7nkJZ17vPNeQfqiDPrmiZofUmyVRQMRcJxy0HYiKs6xrsRsUYeEKjK7Cx1SXwqJ_wzwddDk_U23RwpLfg6bPx139owGCI11EVLnJuuzqvEdLXZI/s200/DSC03868.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264788908192718674" /></a><br />sp went with the singapore day theme in red and white; shown here eating the sample size laksa. <br /> <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhF9X04rO9JH5jbFNpdX3g0fmcPOJpng4U6QXZKxVoQwYDxpVOYBzY0LsL36hK_XT5TrgUaAwRosKZU9A49WHH8xaUVynS5AgoGeCOpeLZahDYPPfkSKPZ5VrWlmRJoKB4KbBjY1FRct_5/s1600-h/DSC03879.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhF9X04rO9JH5jbFNpdX3g0fmcPOJpng4U6QXZKxVoQwYDxpVOYBzY0LsL36hK_XT5TrgUaAwRosKZU9A49WHH8xaUVynS5AgoGeCOpeLZahDYPPfkSKPZ5VrWlmRJoKB4KbBjY1FRct_5/s200/DSC03879.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264788919699308930" /></a><br />i stocked up on cash only to find out that nothing was for sale ... so i loaded up on the freebies instead. we received a t shirt, childrens' story books, erasers, overseas calling cards, heaps of singaporean propaganda/brochures, bottled 'pub' (public utilities board branded) water - pure singapore tap water captured in a plastic bottle, yeo's herb tea, picnic mat, toy binoculars, lollies and even a jar of kaya. -mi!Melbies/Foodieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18192962697624123399noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092933580895013182.post-30154635038856959912008-08-30T09:29:00.000-07:002011-04-16T10:43:04.611-07:00Dae Jang Geum, Melbourne, Victoriai'd built up a fortnight of anticipation leading up to dinner at this new restaurant in chinatown. most of you who have heard of the korean series 'Da Chang Jing' will know that it is a story of this chick who worked in the imperial palace as a chef cooking for the korean emperor and that each and every dish shown on the series is just so delectable and as they say 'fit for an emperor'. now i'm not sure about the korean restaurants elsewhere in the world, but the ones i have been to here in melb all serve up the standard fare of bulgogi, kim chi, mini side dishes, bbq and hotpot with a few variations - nothing like what i saw on Da Chang Jing. so imagine my excitement when i stumbled upon this restaurant named 'Da Chang Jing'; finally a place where i can order a serve of everything Dae Jang Geum created for the emperor! <br /> <br />anyway, my much anticipated wait culminated into disappointment not long after i sat down at our table. as i flipped through the menu offerings from the first page to the last, i realised that this was Just Another Korean Restaurant. with their main focus being hotpot and bbq meats; y'know the kinda place where you'd order plates of raw beef/chicken/pork/whatever and cook it yourself on your table. and this is where my excitement came to an end - have you seen at any point in the show where the emperor had to cook his own food?!!? (not to mention having smoky stinky hair and clothes after a meal)<br /> <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpEoioiZEHEe53NBprqcleM80QsO5XgwCwUBHnGfXPixJV1GTIuoxJkT9Z1OCNvA50v-W1tY5mkkq5H5oEbiYbONxKEKlLERLmcj8KMlECK86FIbVfTYiRlV9b799QZKriuDC3mC0JN5Cw/s1600-h/DSC03583.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpEoioiZEHEe53NBprqcleM80QsO5XgwCwUBHnGfXPixJV1GTIuoxJkT9Z1OCNvA50v-W1tY5mkkq5H5oEbiYbONxKEKlLERLmcj8KMlECK86FIbVfTYiRlV9b799QZKriuDC3mC0JN5Cw/s200/DSC03583.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240692842824874914" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQlUHIHTFQ3BCtnHhQWOXVif89FhX4fTVLJ6xN5jQMUp_EpteZl-J0T3yWo8mfNRy1W_jNsWt3Bk9ZuJg338IZ8A1DtLVhFnegOPogTJG65vg53S8nNLffxAV0qGBrtNNs-gYGvwAkDLkU/s1600-h/DSC03584.JPG"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoin8V61p3_omebuoKTLJr_I9_3TKfIl2L2MX6imDmf00EOa3dl8Q-RWoLmPjhY_IIs2p-n8Df2GcyLn7MN1JmsKWd5AIIjWDc2v6v9OIQziTM8T2vtXVxHh7LsSEIC9ifnrF9Vt_Sapq8/s200/n524326371_1230569_8821.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241039809048698898" /></a><br /><br />we ordered the egg soup, beef rib soup, kim chi pancake, egg roll (which is really just a fried egg omelette which they served up with tomato ketchup), raw scotch fillet, raw beef bugolgi, raw pork belly, raw king prawns, all of which we mere subjects had the 'privilege' of cooking ourselves. <br />overall, it was okay for a first try if only because of the restaurant's misleading name but i'll take my korean dining dollar elsewhere next time. -mi!Melbies/Foodieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18192962697624123399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092933580895013182.post-83404026960234003802008-03-26T10:32:00.000-07:002008-09-02T05:12:15.170-07:00Singapore in February<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeXm-BVaxRy4MobU9WMsIp5PLJ7-wgAmRK6AL00iySq2Jx1QCd02lwowdoaT9fkkHq5iQc0K8_GzkUwWZBFgw0AOp_oC8c-xbASRwYOkdLJ3EG32STgJRtQNiVi89CHjHnhb3kKDodBD84/s1600-h/DSC03071.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeXm-BVaxRy4MobU9WMsIp5PLJ7-wgAmRK6AL00iySq2Jx1QCd02lwowdoaT9fkkHq5iQc0K8_GzkUwWZBFgw0AOp_oC8c-xbASRwYOkdLJ3EG32STgJRtQNiVi89CHjHnhb3kKDodBD84/s200/DSC03071.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240344376808086626" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoE1kcx-_z9MdnUDZW5akU3EDUTxHzSEMinYnoPdSHdxr1-YMNQjwMfGJEWuIn2g97fh7FTKLCRSRft86icwdqnrAUlDRqUxKePE_pP4URDyev9Xwc26m-HbidFvpig1nF1OafXFGtDSpC/s1600-h/DSC03072.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoE1kcx-_z9MdnUDZW5akU3EDUTxHzSEMinYnoPdSHdxr1-YMNQjwMfGJEWuIn2g97fh7FTKLCRSRft86icwdqnrAUlDRqUxKePE_pP4URDyev9Xwc26m-HbidFvpig1nF1OafXFGtDSpC/s200/DSC03072.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240344384074165586" /></a><br />.....is probably the same as any other month in Singapore. it sure was a poorly planned dining expedition for us; je and i had all these exciting food trips neatly planned out in our heads but they just never materialised. we never got to try that famous crab bee hoon nor those famous chicken rice and everything else i read about and had planned to feast on for the past 6 months but something is always better than nothing.. <br />3 of us went out to newton circus this one night, i think this was the only night during our s'pore trip we went crazy with the food ordering. i believe we had 3 bowls of fishballs with soup, 15 satay stix, fried oysters, 20 chicken wings, fried kway teow, fried hokkien prawn mee, bbq stingray, fried carrot cake, fried clams in some sort of chilli sauce, lots of sugarcane juice and coconut juice, and i'm quite sure i've left some other items out... it was all good, but lets just say it was like the attack of the gluttons -mi!Melbies/Foodieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18192962697624123399noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092933580895013182.post-38031359875815179322008-01-11T10:59:00.000-08:002008-03-28T21:20:00.667-07:00Meatballs for DoggiesI was preparing dinner for Brulee one night and Mi was visiting with Spooky. Together Mi and I came up with something we thought we should share with the rest of you (given most of us have beloved pups of our own)! Personally, I think this is easier than Mi's pasta.<br /><br />Follow the few simple steps below for delicious doggies meatballs...<br /><br />Step 1: Only basic ingredients required..fresh lettuce, minced meat (minced beef shown) and chopped carrots (Brulee loves his carrots!)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEjPgCpqcF6itVrZlhKa47jhM4Dxj93LWpb-LV29y3ozGINUcakbIi37QAuVu_8tQ1UMSq7sVbNbN4q40NIfv9x3nHfMUTaIsgYVRIgsZij7HSq2-GTpqiKIgX7T5U63cnxLhpfrEz_KZD/s1600-h/Picture+105.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEjPgCpqcF6itVrZlhKa47jhM4Dxj93LWpb-LV29y3ozGINUcakbIi37QAuVu_8tQ1UMSq7sVbNbN4q40NIfv9x3nHfMUTaIsgYVRIgsZij7HSq2-GTpqiKIgX7T5U63cnxLhpfrEz_KZD/s320/Picture+105.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5154297228771523330" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9YI5fcEbHtJEfb6Kde4L715Oo6f-qyvB3QpQHi-tkRn-KYFJd_Bok3VeVjCQc7w9Rd9qzO3t3Kz8G-zpEgEjblVKRz5VY-q7smXI9uABbeMEkyd3vcHL4UvcXwBAE7w0OvTAwTZQqstAp/s1600-h/Picture+106.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9YI5fcEbHtJEfb6Kde4L715Oo6f-qyvB3QpQHi-tkRn-KYFJd_Bok3VeVjCQc7w9Rd9qzO3t3Kz8G-zpEgEjblVKRz5VY-q7smXI9uABbeMEkyd3vcHL4UvcXwBAE7w0OvTAwTZQqstAp/s320/Picture+106.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5154297963210930962" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Step 2: Separate minced meat into small, equal portions and hand-roll into meat-balls . Add chopped carrots into minced meat before rollin! Approx preparation time required: 30mins<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4vDKakhcvsnMwgZzQ8pViKQUjrmbC0oKbYXnzubuoTPns2Otss6Kyc2n3grcJVevtbAxr41xpqgWY6YHRXvr2VJjlQvjBgO7O1jT3pPFDRsZ1I5DK6WuUsogKKSNiJoqOrBrKKtpq7WBx/s1600-h/Picture+108.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4vDKakhcvsnMwgZzQ8pViKQUjrmbC0oKbYXnzubuoTPns2Otss6Kyc2n3grcJVevtbAxr41xpqgWY6YHRXvr2VJjlQvjBgO7O1jT3pPFDRsZ1I5DK6WuUsogKKSNiJoqOrBrKKtpq7WBx/s320/Picture+108.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5154298306808314658" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Step 3:<br />Heat saucepan with a small amount of extra virgin olive oil. Add meatballs followed by lettuce. Approx cooking time required: 15mins<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixmY56yj7Xhq_C8gduxFU8xPmOlegsUpvgel5Y8aomnLqTNOJxYX0En9fu0NXu9PNfTBYWRBXyoHRjtOAaJXMSoWqWwAK1UaU7S7rOpa8IvF99unGOBSyEO3RBCA03mw2BFhxrYunT5tXZ/s1600-h/Picture+109.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixmY56yj7Xhq_C8gduxFU8xPmOlegsUpvgel5Y8aomnLqTNOJxYX0En9fu0NXu9PNfTBYWRBXyoHRjtOAaJXMSoWqWwAK1UaU7S7rOpa8IvF99unGOBSyEO3RBCA03mw2BFhxrYunT5tXZ/s320/Picture+109.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5154298774959749938" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Step 4: Ready to serve. Meatballs can be mixed with pup's dry food.<br />Warning: Meatballs are extremely hot ! Leave to cool before serving to your beloved pup.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCPogxsNByxuAWF341WFHZn9MG5BRGooXPLStD7iuWvISNtLCZoigIcqv4md1pftfIclRVO4mm_MAuQ7Z0bT0Am9w0WAvAJhO3GdEQ_O5t3uGD7yCFfdLlPfrqP1NVbXsNmbS-GvENni4x/s1600-h/Picture+110.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCPogxsNByxuAWF341WFHZn9MG5BRGooXPLStD7iuWvISNtLCZoigIcqv4md1pftfIclRVO4mm_MAuQ7Z0bT0Am9w0WAvAJhO3GdEQ_O5t3uGD7yCFfdLlPfrqP1NVbXsNmbS-GvENni4x/s320/Picture+110.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5154299165801773906" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Step 5: Bon appetit. Brulee and Spooky shown enjoying beef meatballs! Oh yes, dont forget the fresh water! <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0PlOzlufPMQ0EnAMpr9wVNFouvptY7r5ve6bdg29APgFBOAv6RdI1T2jvADRGitWxCK9lc8yRX7Af9A-QZE6BCddLL3TmerlzMv1TzjfSvSule8Mrdf02Zj74hQOhfcn9NvTbdgdJq4u3/s1600-h/Picture+112.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0PlOzlufPMQ0EnAMpr9wVNFouvptY7r5ve6bdg29APgFBOAv6RdI1T2jvADRGitWxCK9lc8yRX7Af9A-QZE6BCddLL3TmerlzMv1TzjfSvSule8Mrdf02Zj74hQOhfcn9NvTbdgdJq4u3/s320/Picture+112.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5154299947485821794" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Try it! Pretty sure your pup will like it. -jeMelbies/Foodieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18192962697624123399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092933580895013182.post-37135909670230012862008-01-04T18:56:00.000-08:002011-04-16T10:40:03.143-07:00Longrain, Melbourne, Victoria<div>i finally got into longrain on a walk-in that other night with no reservations. lucky mi! been wanting to try this thai/chinese inspired restaurant by a german chef since they opened. i found the offerings mainly like that of many other asian restaurants except for the prices(A$36 for the green curry chicken). </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil-lAnlt21i6nB0pI2vAqSsdArzooc8Nx8mJmd6cvHL_BRncC5HTQEfYivDUlIQEy1aIeEsx6iWcushcNAtD8uM0xDs7HhdBUIkS9yLTqa8gLkvOnlmhH2SdSS7WKBTC3JSsz0SIo-RaoR/s1600-h/DSC02831.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil-lAnlt21i6nB0pI2vAqSsdArzooc8Nx8mJmd6cvHL_BRncC5HTQEfYivDUlIQEy1aIeEsx6iWcushcNAtD8uM0xDs7HhdBUIkS9yLTqa8gLkvOnlmhH2SdSS7WKBTC3JSsz0SIo-RaoR/s200/DSC02831.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5151823288954321586" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">f</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">reshly shucked oysters with red chilli lime juice and fried shallots (does not really qualifiy for an authentic thai appetiser but fresh and tasty nevertheless) </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-0ZViZlDWtLqB6W56_Sqi3LX99mnxA1blDmlWgzPxxGhIKB2mN8RGkvjHWXCfo7RH9YKM_Sf-DIm3D0zhc2GjgNDIQrg2OrALxHhqDnr93G0h33C6z3TocYFmq0e4yYLbGhlwWKwPzac8/s200/DSC02833.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5151823297544256194" />betel leaf topped with smoked trout chilli garlic galangal and trout roe or on the right topped with prawn peanuts roasted coconut and ginger (i am a betel leaf virgin! this light and crunchy appetiser was 8/10)</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh22kOcMxn3M2DPfEJ_8pvhX9ptcHcdoUDfveM9X3kF9uQkjrIMC9UTQJ4jMNuvMfw-jAntonm0tO4D_KAVSXo9JAXtHZZXZ0HhtwtmqnwaK-4V_79Cmybi8cLCl6qw2DnjhjcUaP8NYBiE/s200/DSC02839.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5151823301839223506" />green curry of chicken baby corn snake beans (unfortunately not as green as the other green curries i've had and the chicken pieces used were sorta 'spare parts' not wholly chicken breast/thigh)</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQR6tkHBaeztPCNq9vOnORuXfEqnQZ_DulCChv7RIK-XmN4rh3GI1fuU1hwwpWMPo_MKiIDTOzT3eqAKIF3H-1W44Htmq2BnT3gLlnpi98Mi1IF7mqGvgWfi9lSwtXeQKA0S2ay_qFQIy4/s200/DSC02837.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5151823306134190818" />grilled kingfish salad with watermelon mint (i believe there were strips of green mango in it too, was light and refreshing with coriander and slices of watermelon although i can't really bring myself to eat watermelon together with the fish) </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSj4-X-Iq0elLIVtE3TnXgE5T540TMu4KNiAQa5QK-enmVAUsG_9GBijm5G4XCQNwTqdpLkYMx8FoqTuIepaC1PFpz3Uc5UhEHATTlaDYOx5jaFhl5cL2wenHjLhlxCq8t3AG-VxjeCSfc/s1600-h/DSC02840.JPG"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSj4-X-Iq0elLIVtE3TnXgE5T540TMu4KNiAQa5QK-enmVAUsG_9GBijm5G4XCQNwTqdpLkYMx8FoqTuIepaC1PFpz3Uc5UhEHATTlaDYOx5jaFhl5cL2wenHjLhlxCq8t3AG-VxjeCSfc/s200/DSC02840.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5151823310429158130" /></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">coconut and durian pancake with passionfruit ice cream (the pancake Really smells like durian and coconut. though it was a 'heavier' dessert, it really rounded up the meal for mi as the other courses were pretty light) </span><div> <br /><div>the closet bartender in mi loved the long cocktail list and will definitely go back again for a cocktail. ( i have a pretty picture of some cocktails but due to technical difficulties am not able to load up on this blog. have tried for many times now. aarrrgghhhhhh) - mi! <br /><div><br /></div></div></div>Melbies/Foodieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18192962697624123399noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092933580895013182.post-87844435414986856712007-12-23T07:27:00.000-08:002007-12-31T18:25:44.317-08:00housewarming<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">December 22nd was an auspicious day according to Siewpoo who scheduled her housewarming for this lucky day. This day was so favourable that we ended up doing Jessie's long overdue housewarming as well. </span></span><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNOBTt4hriaXd2fq5o6ISjIALwHTTL2J3C8BCLuccKnt-FpbTeIM-Dms60p2yQiOuph5P3-FW1hx2cZujsy8HLZM4v0InAn34RdmbGowTufvlA9IBZ3E361iFRO0MZx9DX3jBbi8sNstqv/s200/DSC02819.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5150318504212494882" /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> </span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">As you can see, we had a steamboat/teppanyaki style dinner. jessie </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">prepared the stock base by boiling chicken/fish bones and carrots. there were balls aplenty, egg tofu, teriyaki chicken, soy wine fish, sliced beef, enoki/oyster mushrooms, fake crabsticks, noodle, and all the usual accompaniment to steamboat. the soup stock at the very end of the session was real tasty. </span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> </span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicbbfPrAI0zB8__6MmqFSRR5pdcvluJ7XLHJFFzJKd84z6B1cWzU3N_AW-klLLpGBS6qYlVEHS64pEzlYoxIa0cflBnAUqQAxCGJGGPkHHAa2Eg7XNKMfU9p8b_L2qtZskrftxKF2wXUgU/s200/DSC02864.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5150320574386731570" /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Jessie received some arty farty kosta boda glasses as a housewarming gift. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNVGSjQEKtZEdKiw2wbWqkp77w-PtYjtkEd_ZoHmW6gwhr_21N4Uutrosz-uRfs2fRpTCzBnLs2QPfR0hKXio3AAlRpbt2aM6wQ8B8ZjCuD0lN2ecO34hhQAitCk4HYb4FibM6ROgpSkEc/s200/DSC02826.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5150322786294889026" /> </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">we moved on to siewpoo's new place before the turn of midnight to 'boil lotsa water and switch on all the lights'. it was "yuan xiao" ("tang yuan jie" to mi), so lena made some glutinous rice balls with peanut and sesame filling for everyone. we also had some mini cupcakes with exorbitant prices from let them eat cake. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMDcxNpHgZacPCq30HI-dOmzM7U3kUznJ-otCJH700Ps_Nlfq_-LghVSlfHPjszT_jQ9zx4cpJgJGJbrnrXJOG1rUsX3b3esPAsm3N-jHZjnV_xJjvkkXq6jeI0nvhOOQi2HKYf3BcbzYS/s200/DSC02818.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5150325861491472978" /> </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">they looked So pretty in the shop; too bad they didn't taste as good as they looked. -mi! 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