Archive for the 'Random thoughts' Category

Don’t take your date here..

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

The NSW govt Food Authority is now publishing lists of offenders prosecuted or fined for breaching standards!  Let’s hope your favourite restaurant does NOT end up on this list!

www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au

I think I know of a few places that should belong here hehehe.

Chocolate haute couture

Friday, December 7th, 2007

Is it couverture couture? Check out these sweet designs from SMH.  I don’t understand how they don’t melt – the models must have to stand in the fridge before putting them on! But will they be eaten at the end??

http://www.theage.com.au/photogallery/2007/11/30/1196037119025.html

Eating with a conscience

Thursday, November 1st, 2007

I must admit I’ve always thought eating organic was spending extra money unnecessarily – as well as impractical, as well as agreeing with my sister who says organic food is full of worms (due to no pesticides).  But slowly, as the prices and quality converge, it seems to be more feasible.  This article from the Sydney Morning Herald acknowledges the dilemma faced by diners with a conscience, and gives some easy to follow tips on some basic things we can all do – as well as some eye opening facts about food production.

http://www.smh.com.au/news/good-living/move-up-the-food-chain/2007/10/29/1193618775394.html?page=fullpage#contentSwap2

 

Giant Squid

Wednesday, July 11th, 2007

Sydney Morning Herald reported the finding of a giant squid in Tasmania

http://www.smh.com.au/news/environment/monster-from-the-deep/2007/07/11/1183833567895.html

I think that would make quite a bit of salt n’ pepper calamari!! Eww… ;)