Comments on Florida Girl in Sydney: Modern Australian Cuisine: Friend or Foe

Ha - when you return to the States, you'll spe...

2009-07-14T02:51:14.192+10:00

Ha - when you return to the States, you'll spend years deprogramming your children from wanting Aussie food. ;-) How long does Vegemite keep, anyway?

I love MasterChef as well and am so bummed I misse...

2009-07-06T17:02:56.050+10:00

I love MasterChef as well and am so bummed I missed the Christmas in July challenge last night! I've been here four and a half years and can't get in to Vegemite or Sausage Rolls (not to mention Cabanosi) no matter how hard my boyfriend gets me to try. I'm more of a fake sushi eater (i.e. California Rolls and Crunch Rolls) but I've been disappointed by all the rolls I've had here so far.

My shrimper eats sushi! On my birthday, we went to...

2009-07-04T18:31:30.429+10:00

My shrimper eats sushi! On my birthday, we went to a place that served sushi as part of their pan asian menu...when it arrived, he joyfully tossed his chopsticks in the air and yelled "YAY! SUSHI!!!" My darling hubby hung his head and muttered something about bait.

So, your darling 5 year old is not alone...

Yes, we are up in Mona Vale. This being our first ...

2009-06-28T07:48:30.116+10:00

Yes, we are up in Mona Vale. This being our first winter, wondering why it is so cold! And rainy! Thank god we passed the shortest day of the year. Our kids love it here.... but they won't touch the vegemite. I have had great days, and super difficult ones too... wondering how it will be at the 2year mark?
Thanks for a sneak peek.

Whatever they might be eating, those are some cute...

2009-06-26T02:32:44.876+10:00

Whatever they might be eating, those are some cute kids you got there.

It's not that you are a dumb American it's...

2009-06-26T00:21:17.423+10:00

It's not that you are a dumb American it's that the culinary world has gone bat-shit about gastronomic science. Now I am all about innovation, but it ticks me off when they branch off into pretension. Mint and Miso infusion? Give me a break. ok rant over :)
Kel

Prawn foam? Bleh.

2009-06-26T00:19:55.874+10:00

Prawn foam? Bleh.

We're hooked on Masterchef too -it really is a...

2009-06-25T09:12:59.504+10:00

We're hooked on Masterchef too -it really is an addictive programme.

I think foam is one of those things that chefs put on meals to show off - we had a meal out at a Michelin starred restaurant in the UK and every dish had foam all over - it honestly looked like someone had spat all over my plate. Not a fan at all - and prawn foam sounds even more disgusting.

I love that B is such a foodie!! -I'm with O o...

2009-06-24T03:55:05.466+10:00

I love that B is such a foodie!! -I'm with O on sausage rolls - yum! I don't get the Oz connection though?? In NYC sausage rolls are delish tubes o' meat with grilled peppers & onions, all rolled up into a pizza dough and baked - I'm thinking delish - Am I missing something here? Is Masterchef like IronChef?? Wish that we could watch cooking shows together : ) Miss & love you

Um, I'm sorry, but HALF THE FUN OF BACON IS TH...

2009-06-24T01:20:58.833+10:00

Um, I'm sorry, but HALF THE FUN OF BACON IS THE CRUNCH.

Horseshit.

A lot of that fancy stuff on the menu sounds just ...

2009-06-23T22:59:19.527+10:00

A lot of that fancy stuff on the menu sounds just like good ol' American cuisine that can be found on such shows as Top Chef.

I don't ever want to find foam on my plate unless I put it there. Which is unlikely.

I LOVE Masterchef... my 4 housemates and I watch E...

2009-06-23T14:47:26.300+10:00

I LOVE Masterchef... my 4 housemates and I watch EVERY episode.
The two boys wont let us speak a word while the show is on!
And everytime they cook something they bring it over and show us and talk about the 'flavours of the dish' and the 'presentation'. They both think they're Masterchefs haha.

and I adore Sausage Rolls and Sushi yum yum yum!!!

xx

Benji. I can spell. (Well sort of!) ;-)

2009-06-23T12:40:58.812+10:00

Benji. I can spell. (Well sort of!) ;-)

I am glad to know that you are a Masterchef lover ...

2009-06-23T12:16:35.598+10:00

I am glad to know that you are a Masterchef lover too. Gregg and I watch it religiously! But yes, Mod Oz can be confusing. As a sidenote, have you read any of Bill Granger's cookbooks? He's a great Aussie chef, but SO uncomplicated. I love his recipes!

I think it is fantastic Beji is into sushi! He's so cool, so hip!

I'm with you on the sausage roll thing. Yuck. Sad thing is that once he acquires a taste for it, it might never leave him. Gregg still eats them from time to time. Ugh.

I think the kingfish with the zucchini salad they ...

2009-06-23T12:12:09.391+10:00

I think the kingfish with the zucchini salad they did in Masterclass the other night is defo Mod Oz.

Interesting to see that SMH have called Sepia a restaurant to watch: http://www.smh.com.au/news/entertainment/good-living/restaurant-reviews/sepia/2009/06/22/1245522778767.html Makes sense that the chef is a disciple of Tetsuya...the food smacks of the same 'fusion' approach.

Oh, and, I've tagged you in a little meme if you're keen to play! http://domesticgoddessonlplates.blogspot.com/2009/06/mem-ories.html

Those pics are super cute. I wish my kids would be...

2009-06-23T04:11:45.848+10:00

Those pics are super cute. I wish my kids would be exposed to things like sushi and sausage rolls. :)

Leila- Sausage rolls told me they miss you too. C...

2009-06-20T16:37:24.239+10:00

Leila- Sausage rolls told me they miss you too.

Cheekofgod- I like me some bbq sauce too-- I'd eat it for breakfast.

Freeman- I'm addicted to sushi here too, I have to eat it at least 3x a week.

Amanda- Would you say Masterchef is making Modern Australian? Most of it looks really good to me!

I reckon that goes far beyond what I'd conside...

2009-06-20T10:03:29.381+10:00

I reckon that goes far beyond what I'd consider Mod Oz...it's being pretentious for the sake of it.

When I think Mod Oz, I think clean flavours and great produce. Sepia's menu leaves me a bit cold, really.

Sausage rolls are nasty, but they do have some fin...

2009-06-20T09:14:07.810+10:00

Sausage rolls are nasty, but they do have some fine sushi down here. I have it for lunch every Friday. Zach's not converted to the sushi yet, but he will be!

Sausage rolls and sushi. Better than what my daug...

2009-06-20T05:36:47.058+10:00

Sausage rolls and sushi. Better than what my daughter had this morning. On our way to day camp, I asked her if she'd made herself some breakfast. She said, "Yep! Barbeque sauce!"

Yum . . .

And we have food, I swear to God!

Oh sausages rolls how I miss thee!! I have tagged...

2009-06-20T05:11:02.697+10:00

Oh sausages rolls how I miss thee!!

I have tagged you - http://www.thatrandomleila.com/2009/06/meme-ories.html

Nursemyra- My 4 year old loves vegemite-- the 5 ye...

2009-06-19T21:07:35.080+10:00

Nursemyra- My 4 year old loves vegemite-- the 5 year old doesn't.

but will they ever eat vegemite?

2009-06-19T20:11:47.880+10:00

but will they ever eat vegemite?

Ana- I think the last episode must be soon-- it wa...

2009-06-19T13:09:45.235+10:00

Ana- I think the last episode must be soon-- it was really good-- put it on the list for next time!

Opinioneater- How could I have never seen spicy chicken sausage rolls???

Kristie- Why make bacon into a powder? Why? Why? Why?

Foam and Prawn Foam, EW. What the heck is bacon p...

2009-06-19T11:35:51.608+10:00

Foam and Prawn Foam, EW. What the heck is bacon powder and what do you use it for? I cannot fathom bacon powder.