Pilu at Freshwater
The perils of high expectations.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Drunken and Bruised
"We've sold two cases of Shaoxing wine today!", the lady owner at the Asian grocery store exclaimed excitedly.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Japan Series - The Colours of Gion, Kyoto
Geisha rushing to ochaya teahouses for performance. Traditional merchant houses serving expensive kaiseki ryori. Okiya or guesthouses where geisha and maiko live during their career. And tourists, lots of them, armed with cameras.
This is the heart of Gion. This is Hanami-koji.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Japan Series - Remembering Hiroshima
It was 6 August 1945. With not a cloud in sight, the fate of over 140,000 lives in Hiroshima was sealed. At 8:15 am sharp, the world's first atomic bomb was dropped. Almost everything then disappeared into nothingness. And the world was forever changed.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Herbs from My Garden
I am happy to announce that my garden has survived my black thumb the winter. Apart from my abundant harvest of one (yes, singular) apple and three oranges, herbs like Italian parsley, rosemary and thyme are aplenty.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Monday, September 6, 2010
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Shanghai (8/8) - The World Expo
6 months. 190 participating countries. 450,000 daily visitors. One theme. Better City, Better Life.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Shanghai (7/8) - The Art Scene
We can forgive a man for making a useful thing, as long as he does not admire it. The only excuse for making a useless thing is that one admires it immensely. All art is useless. — Oscar Wilde
Monday, August 30, 2010
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Friday, August 27, 2010
Shanghai (4/8) - The Bird Market
Xi Zang (Tibet) Lu Flower Bird Market. Rows and rows and rows of birdcages.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
Shanghai (2/8) - Song Fang, La Maison de Thé
"Once upon a time, there were two young Chinese farmers, Mr. Song and Miss Fang, who were living in a remote village of the Fujian province. They had just discovered the secret of tea and they decided to share it with the rest of the world." -- Song Fang's website.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Shanghai (1/8) - The City Above The Sea
Join me on a photographic journey to my newfound favourite city in a series of eight posts.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Twinkle Twinkle Two Michelin Stars - L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon
Joël Robuchon, the man with most stars of all.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Twinkle Twinkle One Michelin Star - Tim Ho Wan
Tim Ho Wan Dim Sum Shop (添好運點心專門店) is "the most affordable Michelin-starred restaurant in the world", said Michelin Guide director Jean-Luc Naret.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Monday, May 24, 2010
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
8 Hours in Macau
3:10 pm: We finally arrived at this former Portuguese colony. The ferry ride from Hong Kong was delayed for almost two hours due to heavy fog. It's not a perfect start to the day. But we're relieved to be here.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Saturday, May 1, 2010
First of May
Cake 2009: Adriano Zumbo's "Yuzu No A Nothing" Macaron Cake.
Cake 2010: La Renaissance Patisserie's Raspberry Charlotte Mousse Cake.
Happy First of May
Monday, April 26, 2010
Something Yellow
Left: 30 Days live house. Free admission.
Right: A box of yellow squashes from the Flemington Market. 5 dollars.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Did you hear about the Margan?
I like the concept of dining at a winery. Vast rolling greens. Hard working vines. Delicious tasting plates for sharing. And the bonus? Wine tasting in between courses.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Baroque Bistro's Secrets to Making Macarons
Say hello to (the hands of) Chef Jean Michel Raynaud, Head of Production at Baroque Bistro. This man knows macarons from back to front.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Specialist Noodle Shops in Hong Kong
Kau Kee and Mak Ngan Kee are two of Hong Kong's most famous specialist noodle shops. Their menu is not extensive as many other eateries in Hong Kong. And you won't find them on the Michelin Guide. But what they do, they do amazingly well.
Friday, April 9, 2010
Steamed Crab with Glutinous Rice in Lotus Leaves
$20 per kg live mud crabs are simply irresistable. Non?
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Lee and Me, Treetop Walk and Waterfall
I love impromptu day trips. We head out the door on Easter Friday with a rough idea of heading towards Wollongong. And by the end of the day, we have stepped foot on many places that we have never explored before.
Monday, March 29, 2010
What I ate in Ipoh
Ipoh is the lesser-known food capital of Malaysia. There are two things you must eat here: flat rice noodles (hor fun) and bean sprouts (nga choi).
Saturday, March 27, 2010
An Escape to Lamma Island, Hong Kong
Birds chirping. Fresh air. Low-rise buildings. Stretches of golden beaches. No cars. Just bicycles gliding along. Everything seems to be in slow motion.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Friday, March 12, 2010
Demon's Food, Bo Innovation Hong Kong
Shanghai-style soup dumpling xiao long bao as you have never seen before.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Le POM, Le Quail and Le Award
Hello everyone. I'm finally back on Australian soil after several weeks away. I have plenty of overseas food memories to share with you, but thought I should get this post out first. That is, before pomegranates (hereinafter "POM") go completely out of season.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
New Zealand (12/12) - Oh bummer!
An alpaca was caught bum-watching at a small farm in Lake Tekapo. A report has been filed with the police, who are undertaking their own investigation into the matter. Readers will be keep advised of future developments.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Monday, March 1, 2010
New Zealand (10/12) - Lyttelton Farmers Market
On the way from Akaroa to Christchurch, we stopped at the port town of Lyttelton. To be honest, there wasn't much to do here. But we managed to locate a farmers market to keep ourselves occupied.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Friday, February 26, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
New Zealand (7/12) - Mount Cook Salmon Farm
The five-star home and its occupants. Mount Cook Salmon Farm is the world's highest freshwater salmon farm and the first to operate in a hydroelectric canal system. Fresh and smoked salmon are available for purchase.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
New Zealand (6/12) - Aoraki Mount Cook National Park
The Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Park since 1953, is the home of New Zealand's highest mountain. And that of Mount Cook lilies, one of New Zealand's most well-known alpine plants. The lilies only flower during November and usually merely last for days.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
New Zealand (5/12) - Glacier Experience
A 500-year-old piece of history in my hand, Tasman Glacier Terminal Lake.
Monday, February 22, 2010
New Zealand (4/12) - Peppers Bluewater Resort, Lake Tekapo
If you are travelling to Lake Tekapo, I recommend staying at Peppers Bluewater Resort. Spacious modernly decorated split level townhouse and friendly services. And its restaurant is the only place that is still open in Lake Tekapo after 9 pm.
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