Category Archives: To Serve with Drinks

Simply Scrumptious. Savoury Crêpes. Buckwheat Galettes With Ham, Gruyere and Brie.

Posted on February 8, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

I adore crêpes. The French version. Lacy and paper-thin. Next Tuesday we celebrate Shrove Tuesday. The last day before Lent. Pancake day in our house.  Traditionally Lent is a time of abstinence and  giving things up. In days gone by  Shrove Tuesday was … Continue reading →

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Australia Day. At Bondi Beach. Sun, Surf, Sand and Sausage Rolls.

Posted on January 26, 2013 by thepaddingtonfoodie

January 26. Australia Day. Is there anything more quintessentially Australian than to spend the day at the beach?  Our local beach?  Bondi Beach. Filled with locals and tourists alike enjoying perfect blue skies, sand and surf.  For lunch? Home-made sausage … 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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The Ultimate Japanese Convenience Food. Gyoza.

Posted on December 31, 2012 by thepaddingtonfoodie

We love gyoza. Plump little Japanese dumplings filled with meat and vegetables. Their bottoms fried to a golden hue and tops softly steamed to silky perfection. They are available everywhere in Niseko. On and off piste. Always on the menu … Continue reading →

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From the Vietnamese Imperial Court. Spring Rolls With Pork, Crab and Prawns.

Posted on December 27, 2012 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Something substantial to serve with drinks.  From the Vietnamese Imperial Court. Spring Rolls with  pork, prawn and crab no less. Fit for an emperor. Crisp, crunchy and delicious. And so easy to prepare. All the work is in the preparation … Continue reading →

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Cool as a Christmas Cucumber Canapé. Viviane’s Tzatziki Rolls.

Posted on December 21, 2012 by thepaddingtonfoodie

It’s the countdown to Christmas. Lots of last-minute get togethers. Here’s a very easy canapé idea. A de-constructed tzatziki. I stumbled upon this fabulous canapé idea on Viviane’s gorgeous blog @ Down Under. Viviane is French and hails from New Zealand. Just across the ditch. But we … Continue reading →

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Fresh From My Father’s Summer Garden. Battered Zucchini Blossoms with Ricotta, Herbs and Lemon.

Posted on December 17, 2012 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Such a  busy, busy time of year.  As we are celebrating Christmas in Sydney this year, we have just returned from a pre Christmas visit to Canberra to see family and friends. One of the joys of each of our … Continue reading →

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My French Heaven. A Festive Christmas Starter. Salmon Tartare a la Stéphane.

Posted on December 14, 2012 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Christmas is just twelve days away. Time to seriously think about what will be on the menu for Christmas lunch. Here is our starter. A very sophisticated but deceptively simple Salmon Tartare. Courtesy of Stéphane at My French Heaven. I could … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Santas With a Cautionary Tale. Of Christmas Excesses. Past, Present and Future.

Posted on December 11, 2012 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Tis the season to be jolly. Fa la la la la, la la la la. I’ve lost count of all the pre Christmas catch-ups, get togethers and cocktail parties I have attended over the past few weeks. Don’t get me … Continue reading →

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Bring a Plate. Lemon and Garlic Hummus with Homemade Pita Crisps

Posted on October 22, 2012 by thepaddingtonfoodie

Presentation night at our swim club. Casual get together. Bring a plate. It’s late Sunday afternoon and after a jam-packed weekend I want something that is easily transportable and easy to throw together. Hummus and pita crisps. A marriage made … Continue reading →

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