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Taste of Sydney 2011

March 11, 2011

Get a sample of what’s on offer for the Taste of Sydney festival for 2011, including a $70,000 slicer and the behind the scenes operation of an on-site kitchen.

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Crave SIFF – Cabramatta Allsorts Barbecue 2010

October 4, 2010

Tiles of toffee-crisp pork crackling on a whole barbecue roasted pig is a sight to behold. The anticipation of that light, brittle crunch that shatters to the bite; a stark contrast to the soft, juicy & sweet pork that lays beneath. It makes my mouth water just writing about it. This fine specimen of roast [...]

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Strawberry Fields – the heart of Malaysia & Thailand: Day 4 & 5

July 6, 2010

Nausea-inducing winding roads up a mountain pass leads to vast fields of strawberries literally ripe for the picking. A tea plantation, tranquil fields of green & yellow as far as the eye can see. Steamboat, fueled by charcoal. An unexpected but otherwise awesome food find, perhaps one of the most memorable of the trip. A [...]

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If You Meet Buddha on the Road – the heart of Malaysia & Thailand: Day 2

June 8, 2010

Malaysia, day two. The food tour group’s first day on the road leads us to a bubbling cauldron of meat, bones and end trails, with a little toil and trouble; a flash flood and a growing dislike for a deity; seafood with a lyrical name; and taking a fresh approach when facing an arch nemesis [...]

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Off the Deep End – chocolatesuze’s Cheese & Prosciutto Party

April 12, 2010

Aren’t parties such a great excuse to get together and enjoy the pleasure of each others company over food & beverages? One such party organised by chocolatesuze started off as a simple gathering over cheeses she’d obtained from a prior trip to the Hunter Valley. By the end, the guests of the party had sampled [...]

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Tasting Notes – A Guide to Taste of Sydney 2010

March 8, 2010

The Taste of Sydney Festival for 2010 is right around the corner (March 11 – 14). As the name implies, the festival gives one a taste of the culinary scene in Sydney. It showcases what this great city has to offer with regards to good food, whether that be a fine dining restaurant, or a [...]

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Crook, Line and Sinker – Deep Sea Fishing Charters

January 28, 2010

Imagine spending an afternoon on the water, just past the heads of Sydney Harbour in a small charter vessel courtesy of Deep Sea Charters. A beautiful, clear Summer’s day. The wide blue yonder stretches out before you as far as the eye can see. Moderate temperates with a cool sea breeze, carrying the fresh scent [...]

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