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Eat. Drink. Blog. 2011 Competition

Finalists

Finalists for the Eat. Drink. Blog. 2011 Photography competition.

[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011edbphoto_finalists/thumbs/thumbs_hanoicafe (20111109-1138).jpg"]"Hanoi Cafe" Hanoi Cafe [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011edbphoto_finalists/thumbs/thumbs_6123142459_b72dff3488_z (20111109-1138).jpg"]"Tea Break" Casual snack with fruits, donuts and tea.[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011edbphoto_finalists/thumbs/thumbs_Viet Chicken Salad (20111031-1600).jpg"]"Vietnamese Chicken Salad"[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011edbphoto_finalists/thumbs/thumbs_Apple Zucchini Bread (20111031-1600).jpg"]"Apple Zucchini Bread with Honeycomb Butter" [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011edbphoto_finalists/thumbs/thumbs_84DSC_0642 (20111111-1030).jpg"]"Garlic" New Season Garlic [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011edbphoto_finalists/thumbs/thumbs_84DSC_1437 (20111111-1030).jpg"]"Cherries" The first of the cherries [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011edbphoto_finalists/thumbs/thumbs_tomato_chutney5 (20111110-2312).jpg"]"Tomato And Mustard Chutney" A rustic chutney garnished with micro herbs and shot in low light.[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011edbphoto_finalists/thumbs/thumbs_4143J_oniontart4-1 (20111111-0003).jpg"]"caramelised onion tart" caramelised onion tart with goats curd and balsamic [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011edbphoto_finalists/thumbs/thumbs_BB_pumpkin4-1 (20111111-0003).jpg"]"pumpkin custard with pumpkin seed" pumpkin custard with pumpkin seed and goats curd was one of the prettiest dish I have seen.[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011edbphoto_finalists/thumbs/thumbs_mydeliciousblog_02 (20111013-1036).jpg"]To many people, food is just a basic source of nutrition, and that should be enough. However, often to many other people food is so much more than that. Food is a source of memories and personal history. [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011edbphoto_finalists/thumbs/thumbs_Rhubarb (20111107-1351).jpg"]"Rhubarb" Beautiful red hues of rhubarb [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011edbphoto_finalists/thumbs/thumbs_P1000254 (20111031-2250).JPG"]"Closer to Luke's Salad" Closer view of Garagistes summer salad [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011edbphoto_finalists/thumbs/thumbs_P1210793-2 (20111030-0921).jpg"]"Chopping coconuts" A woman separates the white coconut flesh from the prickly hairy husks at Petanak Wet Market in Kuching, Malaysia [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011edbphoto_finalists/thumbs/thumbs_P1210711 (20111030-0921).jpg"]"Chicken man" I can't help smiling at the chicken man, grinning as he cleans his chickens at Petanak Wet Market in Kuching, Malaysia.[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011edbphoto_finalists/thumbs/thumbs_Artichoke Heart (20111110-2037).jpg"]"Heartichoke" Artichoke Heart

Competition Entries

Entries for the Eat. Drink. Blog. 2011 Photography Competition.

[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_DSC_1377-m-500 (20111110-1355).JPG"]"Apple Compote" Prepping the apples for a luscious Cinnamon Apple Compote brunch topping [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_DSC_1764-500 (20111110-1355).JPG"]"Yeasted Cornbread - sort of" Not quite good enough to share the recipe, most definitely good enough to eat by ourselves![img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_DSC_2588-500 (20111110-1355).JPG"]"Pumpkin Pie Pancakes" Pumpkin Pie Pancakes - there is really not much more that needs to be said.[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_DSC_5240-500 (20111110-1355).JPG"]"Whole Wheat Brown Sugar Pancakes" Pancake ingredients at the ready.[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_DSC_5375-500 (20111110-1355).JPG"]"Cranberry Whipped Pudding" Everything is prettier in a flowered teacup.[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_5505994354_744e92d537_o (20111109-1138).jpg"]"Valentine dessert" Valentine dessert [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_6123142459_b72dff3488_z (20111109-1138).jpg"]"Tea Break" Casual snack with fruits, donuts and tea.[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_hanoicafe (20111109-1138).jpg"]"Hanoi Cafe" Hanoi Cafe [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_muah (20111109-1138).jpg"]"Making lentil balls" A Turkish mother was showing me how to make Lentil balls (Kırmızı Mercimekli Köfte)![img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_blueberry parfait smaller2 (20111109-1128).jpg"]"Blueberry breakfast parfait" A breakfast parfait with homemade blueberry maple sauce, Greek yoghurt and homemade maple, nutty granola [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_cheesecake brownies 4 (20111109-1128).jpg"]"Chocolate raspberry cheesecake brownies" Chocolate brownies with a raspberry cheesecake layer [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_cookies small (20111109-1128).jpg"]"Date, pecan and ginger cookies" Spicy, sweet cookies made with oil instead of butter - delicious with a cup of tea [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_maple waffles small (20111109-1128).jpg"]"Classic waffles" A classic waffle recipe with maple syrup [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_strawberry lemon cupcakes smaller2 (20111109-1128).jpg"]"Lemon cupcakes with strawberry icing" Lemony, soft cupcakes with strawberry flavoured icing for Breast Cancer month, October 2011 [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_Apple Zucchini Bread (20111031-1600).jpg"]"Apple Zucchini Bread with Honeycomb Butter" [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_Chocolate Granola (20111031-1600).jpg"]"Chocolate Granola with Sour Cherries and Coconut"[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_Roasted Carrot Soup (20111031-1600).jpg"]"Roasted Carrot Soup with Toasted Fennel Seed Flatbread"[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_Summer Linguine (20111031-1600).jpg"]"Summer Linguine with Lemon and Feta"[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_Viet Chicken Salad (20111031-1600).jpg"]"Vietnamese Chicken Salad"[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_84DSC_7494 (20111111-1030).jpg"]"Oyster Mushrooms" Oyster Mushrooms [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_84DSC_1437 (20111111-1030).jpg"]"Cherries" The first of the cherries [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_84DSC_0642 (20111111-1030).jpg"]"Garlic" New Season Garlic [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_82DSC_3725 (20111111-1030).jpg"]"Plating" Head Chef illustrates the plating of a new dish [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_84DSC_7541 (20111111-1030).jpg"]"Goat Shoulder" Goat Shoulder on the bone [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_almondrose_bread1 (20111110-2312).jpg"]"Almond Rose Bread" A French bread made with rose petals, fresh out of the oven.[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_chocolate_bundt (20111110-2312).jpg"]"Dark Chocolate Bundt Cake" A rich, fudgy, dark chocolate cake that is almost architectural in its design.[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_food365-004-walnut (20111110-2312).jpg"]"Walnuts" A vintage nutcracker and fresh walnuts from the farmer's markets make for an afternoon well spent.[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_pyrmont_market_siff3 (20111110-2312).jpg"]"The Art Of Plating" An intimate portrayal of the art of plating a dish.[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_tomato_chutney5 (20111110-2312).jpg"]"Tomato And Mustard Chutney" A rustic chutney garnished with micro herbs and shot in low light.[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_IMG_0141 (20111111-0634).JPG"]"Morning Latte Art" Picollo Latte in the morning sun.[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_IMG_0337 (20111111-0634).JPG"]"Piss-Easy Hommus" Home made hommus photographed on my coffee table using natural light from the window behind.[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_IMG_1975 (20111111-0634).JPG"]"The Cupping Room Pour" Cupping at The Campos Cupping Room, Newtown, NSW. Pouring water over the coffee for tasting.[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_P1030181 (20111111-0634).JPG"]"Cheat's Dulce de Leche" Homemade dulce de leche photographed outside. I rotated this picture 90 degrees.[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_P1040124-1 (20111111-0634).JPG"]"Unroasted Coffee Beans" A tour of The Coffee Roaster, Alexandria, NSW. [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_5151137808_052075bc63_b (20111110-1243).jpg"]"Fairy Bread" At Adriano Zumbo's macaron day 2010, Fairy Bread macarons sit next to Black Garlic [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_5330070222_7883f8152e_b (20111110-1243).jpg"]"Chocolate & Honey cake" Nigella Lawson's Chocolate and Honey cake, topped with marzipan bee and photographed in its natural environment [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_6012920637_e6ed86e8df_b (20111110-1243).jpg"]"Izakaya Fujiyama" Bartender Charlie Ainsbury standing in front of Izakaya Fujiyama's impressive sake collection.[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_6136078791_c98776637a_b (20111110-1243).jpg"]"Momofuku crack pie" Just a tiny sliver of Momofuku's infamous crack pie is enough to satisfy.[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_6169503856_7798f4b351_b (20111110-1243).jpg"]"Jean Luc Picupcakes" Earl Grey tea cupcakes with lemon cream cheese frosting. Named in honour of Starfleet Captain and Earl Grey Tea aficionado, Captain Jean Luc Picard. [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_Beetroot-Feta-dip-with-Chickpea-Black-Sesame-Crackers-thumb (20111031-2207).jpg"]"Roasted Beetroot & Feta Dip" Roasted Beetroot, Thyme, Garlic and Feta Dip with Chickpea and Black Sesame Crackers [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_Delicieux Mushroom Wellington 2368 (20111031-2207).jpg"]"Mushroom Wellington" Mushroom Wellington [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_Lemon Spaghetti-0233 (20111031-2207).jpg"]"Lemon Spaghetti" Lemon Spaghetti [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_Passionfruit Cake (20111031-2207).jpg"]"Passionfruit Cake" Buttery soft Passionfruit Cake [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_Roasted Pineapple Ice Cream-3233 (20111031-2207).jpg"]"Spice Roasted Pineapple Ice Cream" Spice Roasted Pineapple Ice Cream [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_Cookies (20111105-2102).jpg"]"Cookies" Blog Post - Cookie Recipe - posted 15 April 2011 [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_Cupcakes (20111105-2102).jpg"]"Cupcakes" Blog post - Cupcakes - posted 17 September 2011 [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_Rhubarb Rhubarb (20111105-2102).jpg"]"Rhubarb Rhubarb" Blog post - Stewed Rhubarb - posted 8 October 2011 [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_Sponge Cake with Jam and Fresh Cream (20111105-2102).jpg"]"Sponge Cake with Jam and Fresh Cream" Blog Post - How to Make a Cake - posted 13 July 2011 [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_Vegetarian Pizza (20111105-2102).jpg"]"Vegetarian Pizza" Blog Post - Vegetarian Pizza - posted 26 September 2011 [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_4143J_oniontart4-1 (20111111-0003).jpg"]"caramelised onion tart" caramelised onion tart with goats curd and balsamic [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_BB_pumpkin4-1 (20111111-0003).jpg"]"pumpkin custard with pumpkin seed" pumpkin custard with pumpkin seed and goats curd was one of the prettiest dish I have seen.[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_DSC_0143 (20111103-1137).jpg"]"Habits" My grandmother has a fondness of dunking biscuits and bread in her long blacks for breakfast. [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_DSC_0160 (20111103-1137).jpg"]"Meat Heaven" One of many meat stalls in Barcelona [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_DSC_0215 (20111103-1137).jpg"]"Big Fish Meet Big Knife" I don't think I have ever seen knives as big as the ones in the market in Barcelona, and it was even more bizarre to see these giant knives, gently wielded by the genteel looking ladies. [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_DSC_0834 (20111103-1137).jpg"]"The Last Bite" To me, I love watching my friends finish up their meals. Knowing their stomach's are satisfied and full. [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_DSC_5704 (20111103-1137).jpg"]"Auction Rooms" A luscious wagyu steak sanga at Auction Rooms in North Melbourne. [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_spekkoek3 (20111013-0143).jpg"]"spekkoek (indonesian-dutch layer cake)" a cake very rich in butter and eggs that you'll gain weight just looking at the amount of eggs.[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_spekkoek1 (20111013-0143).jpg"]"spekkoek (indonesian-dutch layer cake)" a cake very rich in butter and eggs that you'll gain weight just looking at the amount of eggs.[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_serabi2 (20111013-0143).jpg"]"serabi beras (rice pancakes with coconut sauce)" rice pancakes served with coconut-palm sugar sauce. a traditional afternoon snack.[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_serabi4 (20111013-0143).jpg"]"serabi beras (rice pancakes with coconut sauce)" rice pancakes served with coconut-palm sugar sauce. a traditional afternoon snack.[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_P1010307 (20111017-0831).JPG"]"High Tea" A delicately decorated morsel from high tea at Grace the Establishment, in Adelaide.[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_fondue (20111014-0448).JPG"]"Fondue" 70s retro food for a 70s party [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_damper (20111014-0448).JPG"]"Camping Damper" Campfire food [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_christmas_in_july_pudding (20111011-0325).jpg"]"Flaming Christmas Pudding" Christmas in July flaming pud [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_market (20111014-0448).JPG"]"Italian Markets" Market scene from Italy [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_scallops (20111014-0448).JPG"]"Scallops" Scallops with bacon dust [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_mydeliciousblog_04 (20111013-1036).jpg"]"Thai red curry with pineapple and New Zealand mussels"[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_mydeliciousblog_03 (20111013-1036).jpg"]"Thai fried rice"[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_mydeliciousblog_02 (20111013-1036).jpg"]To many people, food is just a basic source of nutrition, and that should be enough. However, often to many other people food is so much more than that. Food is a source of memories and personal history. [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_mydeliciousblog_01 (20111013-1036).jpg"]"Craving for identity 01" To many people, food is just a basic source of nutrition, and that should be enough. However, often to many other people food is so much more than that. Food is a source of identity. [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs__MG_7679a (20111007-0454).jpg"]"Cute Mini Cupcakes" Made these experimental mini cupcakes at home! Passionfruit and Mulberry flavor. Decorate it with whatever I have at home! Glad it turned out beautiful![img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs__MG_9427 (20111007-0454).jpg"]"Porky Feast" Pork Belly cooked 3 Ways. Kimchi pork(Korean), Soya sauce pork(Chinese), Roast Pork(Western). Had so much fun plating it up on my wooden pork board! Hope you like it! [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_YakinikuSmall (20111029-1334).JPG"]"Smoking Tongues" Cooking ox tongue on charcoals at a Japanese bbq restaurant.[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_TomatoesSmall (20111029-1334).jpg"]"Tomato Kaleidoscope" A beautiful display of vibrant colours at a market.[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_CoffeeSmall (20111029-1334).JPG"]"Beautiful Coffee" Simply beautiful coffee at High cafe in Randwick [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_ChocolateRocksSmall (20111029-1334).JPG"]"Chocolate Rocks!" A trip down memory lane - chocolate candy made to look like rocks/pebbles.[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_BonBonChocolateSmall (20111029-1334).JPG"]"Cocoa on White" Chocolate covered cherries from Bon Bon Fine Chocolates.[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_salad (20111013-1133).jpg"]"Capsicum, Zucchini & Quinoa Salad" Most boys like meat. I won mine over with the taste of charred vegetables and crunchy quinoa. True story.[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_icecream (20111013-1133).jpg"]"Peach Melba Parfait" Vanilla poached peaches and a healthy dose of muscat are transformed from a traditional peach melba into a lush parfait.[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_PUFFS (20111013-1133).jpg"]"Flaky Malaysian Curry Puffs" Two kinds of curry puff pastry encircle a hearty mound of potato curry. Suddenly my kitchen smells like Malaysia.[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_PIE (20111013-1133).jpg"]"Beef. Mushroom & Red Wine Pie" Beef, mushrooms and red wine. Delicious individually. Doubly so when encased in a flaky pie pastry.[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_CORDIAL (20111013-1133).jpg"]"Lavender & Lemon Cordial" This home-made cordial is floral, bitter-sweet and naturally pink. Serving suggestion: grass and sunshine.[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_IMG_3676 (20111108-0006).JPG"]"DIY Parma" After trying as many parmas around Sydney as I could, I finally decided to make my own. How hard could it be? Turns out... very. This is the result of my attempt. [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_Choc-and-blueberry-cookies (20111107-1351).jpg"]"Marblised chocolate and blueberry cookies" Soft, dense and slightly chewy cookies. The combination of blueberries and chocolate makes for a pretty and delicious cookie.[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_Choc-crackle-cookies (20111107-1351).jpg"]"Chocolate crackle cookie" Highly addictive. Slightly crispy on the outside but soft and chewy on the inside; like a brownie but in cookie form.[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_Pear-crumble-tart (20111107-1351).jpg"]"Pear crumble tart" Buttery and crumbly pastry shell, filled with luscious spiced pear puree and topped with a morish crumble mixture.[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_Rhubarb (20111107-1351).jpg"]"Rhubarb" Beautiful red hues of rhubarb [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_Blueberry-and-apple-slice (20111107-1351).jpg"]"Blueberry and apple slice" An incredibly soft and fluffy blueberry and apple slice that is perfect with a cup of tea [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_152655647-c86e21be12d5ff17b0a43e04959b0b0d.4c7b25b8-scaled (20111031-2250).jpg"]"Capetown Chocolates" Chocolates in a cafe in Capetown South Africa [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_P1000246 (20111031-2250).JPG"]"Garagistes Summer Salad" Luke Burgess Noma influenced foraged salad.[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_P1000254 (20111031-2250).JPG"]"Closer to Luke's Salad" Closer view of Garagistes summer salad [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_P1000896 (20111031-2250).JPG"]"My Peach Tart Tatin" Peaches and rosemary for a Peach tart Tatin [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_photo (20111031-2250).jpg"]"Agrarian Kitchen Pear Tart" Pear tart in preparation at Agrarian Kitchen Pastry 101 class taught by Alistair Wise [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_ingredients (20111014-2003).jpg"]"Start From Here" Ingredients for brown rice pulao. First time I was trying overhead shots of ingredients, much better way to showcase what actually goes into the food.[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_rumballs (20111014-2003).jpg"]"Rumballs" Rumballs in a mini vintage crock pot. My husband's favourite sweet.[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_shred (20111014-2003).jpg"]"Break Down" Shredded carrot and chopped onion. We think the kitchen is the peaceful and loving centre of the home, but really, it's full of SHARP CUTTY THINGS.[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_strawberries (20111014-2003).jpg"]"Wash Your Strawberries" Taken while making a strawberry torte for a friend's "Welcome to Melbourne" party. The vibrant colour and light playing off the strawberries made this a surprisingly striking picture.[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_windows (20111014-2003).jpg"]"Windows 2003" Chocolate truffle from Savour Chocolate and Patisserie School, balanced on my notebook. It reminds me of the Windows 2003 default wallpaper.[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_sugarpuffi-taste-of-sydney-2011-king-salmon-curado (20111013-0525).jpg"]"Regal King Salmon Curado with Chilli and Star Anise" Regal King Salmon Curado from Aperitif during Taste of Sydney 2011.[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_sugarpuffi-quay-sea-scallops-eel-flowers (20111013-0525).jpg"]"Sashimi of Sea Scallops with Smoked Eel Flowers at The Quay" Sashimi of Sea Scallops, Smoked Eel Flowers, Apple, Organic Crosnes, Horseradish, Sorrel Shoots, Virgin Pine Kernel Oil [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_sugarpuffi-quay-berkshire-pig-jowl.jpg (20111013-0525).jpg"]"Berkshire Pig Jowl with Maltose Crackling" Berkshire Pig Jowl, Maltose Crackling, Prunes, Cauliflower Cream, Perfumed with Prune Kernel Oil [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_sugarpuffi-porteno-open-spit-asado (20111013-0525).jpg"]"Open Spit" The uber cool asado at Porteno with wood fired pork and lamb.[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_sugarpuffi-heart-sugar-cubes (20111013-0525).jpg"]"Heart Shaped Sugar Cubes"[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_MUMUGrill (20111017-2331).JPG"]"Point & Shoot" This is a photo of the Jamon plate at The Heart of Food's photography class - I was just playing with my camera settings & like this photo a lot.[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_TrickedOutDuckSSAM (20111017-2331).JPG"]"Tricked out Duck" I had a chuckle to myself at Momofuku SSAM in NYC when we ordered Duck on Rice with all the fixing & the waitress called to the chef "1 x Tricked out Duck please"[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_lasagne9 (20111013-2249).jpg"]"Lasagne" Comfort food like no other. Add a glass of red for the perfect meal.[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_jam1 (20111013-2249).jpg"]"Stone fruit jam" My first ever attempt at making jam - tasted pretty fab![img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_bean salad (20111013-2249).jpg"]"Bean salad" Part of a summer afternoon BBQ feast on the back deck.[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_garlic (20111013-2249).jpg"]"Fresh garlic" I was heartbroken not to be able to buy any from the San Francisco farmers markets![img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_mushrooms (20111013-2249).jpg"]"A mmmmushroom lover's delight!" I could NOT believe these were all real! At the San Francisco farmers markets. [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_030 (20111030-0921).jpg"]"Roast duck noodles" The boneless roast duck noodles from Good Fortune Roast Duck House in Northbridge, Perth. [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_P1170207-2 (20111030-0921).jpg"]"Move the plate ever so gently, watch the eggs quiver" A breakfast dish of wild mushrooms, slow cooked eggs and grilled polenta from Greenhouse, Perth.[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_P1180026 (20111030-0921).jpg"]"A bird all to myself" A lunch at home of honey mustard quail, roasted potatoes and green salad.[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_P1210711 (20111030-0921).jpg"]"Chicken man" I can't help smiling at the chicken man, grinning as he cleans his chickens at Petanak Wet Market in Kuching, Malaysia.[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_P1210793-2 (20111030-0921).jpg"]"Chopping coconuts" A woman separates the white coconut flesh from the prickly hairy husks at Petanak Wet Market in Kuching, Malaysia [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_Artichoke Heart (20111110-2037).jpg"]"Heartichoke" Artichoke Heart [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_Caneles (20111110-2037).jpg"]"Canelés de Bordeaux" Home-made Canelés de Bordeaux [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_Creme Brulee (20111110-2037).jpg"]"Crème brûlage" Crème brûlées by Black Star Pastry at Seizure launch party [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_Truffles peels (20111110-2037).jpg"]"Slices of Heaven" Black truffle slices [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_Witlof (20111110-2037).jpg"]"Witlof" Witlof [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_p1010645 (20111029-1208).jpg"]"Har Mee (Prawn Noodle Soup)" Har Mee is one of my favourite Malaysian hawker dishes - it's such a feisty, full-flavoured noodle soup. I have my Dad to thank for my passion for Malaysian food - he once drove us all the way from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh (a journey of 3+ hours) just so we could eat Ipoh Sah Hor Fun for lunch. [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_dsc03657 (20111029-1208).jpg"]"Rhubarb Danish at Red Door Bakery, Croydon, SA" The kids had woken us up at 6am that Saturday. By 10am we were in Croydon and in desperate need of food. This rhubarb danish was just too pretty to resist.[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_dsc02731 (20111029-1208).jpg"]"Chinese Sausage & Spinach Pizza" I came home one day to find my husband had made this pizza for lunch. I was initially appalled - it just seemed so wrong. But then I tasted it. And I silently vowed that I would make him cook more often. The man's a genius![img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_dsc03294 (20111029-1208).jpg"]"Fairy Wands" Some fairy wands (an upmarket version of fairy bread) I made for my beautiful kids. I will cheerfully admit that these wands are not my best work - my toddler was rampaging through the house as I made these so I was a tad distracted![img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_p1010294 (20111029-1208).jpg"]"Char Kway Teow" The raw ingredients for Char Kway Teow, a Malaysian fried noodle dish. I ate this for supper every night when we were in Malaysia recently. This is my dad's recipe with minor tweaks and it's pretty darn close to the real thing. [img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_Wok on a stick (20111012-2351).JPG"]"Wok on a stick" Tossing and flipping of spices and sauces to feed an eager being.[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_Resting on the seabed (20111012-2351).JPG"]"Resting on the seabed" Every now and then it's important to take a break, relax and get back to your naked roots.[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_Please, sir, I want some more. (20111012-2351).JPG"]"Please, sir, I want some more." Simple and clean, just one more slice thanks.[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_Halloween delight (20111012-2351).JPG"]"Halloween delight" The wisp of darkness invites the vampires, ghouls and devil out to play in the Garden of Eden.[img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_Lets pea ball! (20111012-2351).JPG"]"Lets pea ball!" And the crowd goes wild as the peas clamber to the top of the tomatoes and prawns to celebrate their victory![img alt="" src="http://theheartoffood.com/eatdrinkblogmedia/wp-content/flagallery/2011-photo-comp/thumbs/thumbs_wayne-thiebaud-breakfast (20111029-2122).jpg"]"Thiebaud Breakfast" Art recreated inspired by a Wayne Thiebaud breakfast.

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