Author Archives: thepaddingtonfoodie

On the Grill. Mark’s Aussie Burgers. With the Works.

Posted on January 22, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Australia Day is fast approaching. This Saturday. January 26th. I can’t think of anything more Australian than a burger cooked on the BBQ. The classic Aussie burger always includes a slice of beetroot. This weekend I was back in Canberra. … Continue reading →

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Real Men Eat… Quiche With Bacon and Gruyere.

Posted on January 21, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Today it is a little cooler. A breather before another scorcher sets in next week. When it’s hot I don’t want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. It doesn’t matter how the weather is. Rain, hail or … Continue reading →

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Sustainable Seafood. Hawkesbury River Squid. Calamari Fritti with Rocket and Lemon.

Posted on January 20, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

These little beauties are Hawkesbury River squid. Caught locally. Purchased at the Sydney Fish Markets early this morning. Sourced from a small, well managed estuary fishery. Ready to be transformed into Calamari Fritti for dinner tonight. Another firm family favourite. … Continue reading →

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On My Door Step. Fresh Yuzu Juice. Let’s Drink To That. With a Yuzu Mojito.

Posted on January 18, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Who would have thought. After spending a considerable amount of time in Tokyo searching for yuzu I arrive home and there it is. Bottled fresh yuzu juice concentrate. At one of my favourite purveyors Simon Johnson. The Woollahra store is … Continue reading →

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A Summer Birthday Celebration. Semifreddo with Lemon and Yuzu-shu. Pavlova on the Side.

Posted on January 17, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Tonight we are having an early family celebration. For our son’s birthday. It’s hot and humid so for dessert I’m making semifreddo. Light, luscious and creamy.  Perfect for a hot summer’s evening. Semifreddo means half -cold in Italian.  It encompasses … Continue reading →

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Channelling Maisen. Pork Tonkatsu At Home

Posted on January 16, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Tonkatsu. Panko crumbed and fried pork cutlet. Served with shredded cabbage and special sauce. Crisp, crunchy and delicious. For a truly decadent tonkatsu experience in Tokyo we like to visit Maisen in Omotesando. Just around the corner from Shibuya. Famous … Continue reading →

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Chanko-Nabe at Ryogoku Kokugikan Stadium. The Food of Sumo Champions.

Posted on January 15, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

January in Tokyo. My boys like to catch some of the action at Ryogoku Kokugikan. Tokyo’s National Sumo Stadium. The flags are out. That means the Grand Sumo Tournament is in full swing. Sumo wrestling is Japan’s national sport. It’s … Continue reading →

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Tokyo. A Fruitful Search for Yuzu. Japanese Citron. Tart. Bitter. Absolutely Delicious.

Posted on January 14, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

I  adore yuzu. A Japanese citrus fruit. Tart and bitter, citrus-like, tangy and fresh. All at the same time. It looks like a bumpy skinned lemon but tastes like a tantalising, almost indescribable hybrid of grapefruit, mandarin and lime.  Wonderfully unique and incredibly … Continue reading →

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Don’t Leave Niseko Without… A Visit To The Onsen.

Posted on January 12, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Our sojourn in Niseko is drawing to a close. Today we depart Hokkaido for a flying visit to Tokyo. Monday morning we will be back in hot, sweltering Sydney. Talk about extremities in weather conditions. Moving from close to minus 20 C … Continue reading →

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Snow and Seafood. Sushi and Tempura at Shokusai Hirafu.

Posted on January 11, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

If you are in Japan you have to try sushi. Beautifully prepared and plated as only the Japanese can do. One of my favourite sushi haunts in Niseko is Shokusai Hirafu. Located in the Alpen Hotel in the upper village. … Continue reading →

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