You drop off in front of the telly, but the second you go to bed, you’re wide awake.

Posted on August 11th, 2008 by Lynn
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It’s non-stop action in my kitchen this weekend. I’ve dug up old recipes and making little tweaks here and there. Right now, my kitchen counter’s filled with herbs.

Tonight, we had fishball noodle soup. Another winner for a cold winter’s night. It’s a wet and cold night tonight at 5°C. Brrr.

Posted on August 10th, 2008 by Lynn
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As I have mentioned before, it has only been very recent where I discovered so many good (food) stuff in Victoria Street, North Richmond.

A new addition to my list of “no-frills” restaurants to go to is Hung Vuong 2, a phở shop. The menus on the wall written in Vietnamese (with English translations) may look quite complicated and somewhat terrifying, but, leaving aside options like chicken/cow innards, the choice is very simple — beef or chicken phở. I would recommend the basic beef slices soup and a huge steaming bowl (it comes in small, medium or large servings) will arrive almost instantaneously, along with the obligatory sides of lemon wedges, Vietnamese basil, and a big mountain of bean sprouts. Chuck all the ingredients and swirl some of the sweet and hot chilli sauce into the bowl — and it becomes really aromatic.

I reckon the phở here is as good as the other little gem in Footscray — also named Hung Vuong (I’m not sure if they are related!).

Posted on August 10th, 2008 by Lynn
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I reckon my fish deserves at least two chef’s hat. =P

Posted on August 9th, 2008 by Lynn
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Best time to have steamboat is none other than winter.

Posted on August 9th, 2008 by Lynn
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I was very excited when the Entertainment Book mailer sent me this yesterday.

“The Age presents Taste of Melbourne, 21-24 August 2008, Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton. A Four Day Celebration of Food and Drink. Sample up to 40 Signature dishes in one day from Melbourne’s finest Restaurants.

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Taste of Melbourne is a unique social event for Melburnians and visitors to try sample-sized signature dishes from a selection of leading restaurants – it’s a fantastic opportunity to try new places, explore different cuisines and plan a whole year of dining out!”

13 of Melbourne’s finest restaurants have been selected to prepare their signature dishes. Restaurants include Nobu, The Press Club, Grossi Florentino, Circa, Longrain, Jacques Reymond, Verge, Fifteen, Three One Two, The Botanical just to name a few. For four days, these restaurants will set up full, professional kitchens.

Imagine … having a “combined” degustation menu from all the 13 restaurants. I’m starting to drool just thinking about it. Tee hee.

Now I have have to convince Ben to go!

Posted on August 1st, 2008 by Lynn
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