Shandon Chicken, Happy Chef

We never really considered taking photos of our food in Sydney, but now we're calling Singapore home, Sydney is a trip to a foreign company...so here goes. Its actually Day 5 of our trip, and so far we've eaten a number of favourites, and a new one or two...

Day 1: Chicken & Chips - Georges Hall Takeaway
Day 2: Korean BBQ - Bondi Junction, Pistachio Gelato - Bar Italia Leichardt
Day 3: Chicken Kebabs - Victoria Yeros Marrickville
Day 4: Fruit Flo, New Zealand Natural, BBQ Pork Ribs (New) - Kelly's Bondi Junction
Day 5: Shandon Chicken, Happy Chef Maroubra

So, it took us five days to realise we should be photographing our food...so below is one of our all time favourites.

Shandon Chicken, from a little takeaway around the corner from our apartment in Maroubra. We used to pick this up on the way home from the bus-stop and enjoy it for dinner. Crispy chicken, dried seaweed, and a really nice sauce...yummy!!!

:)

Alan & Hanna

Europe - Part 2 - Savoury

This, the second part of our European dining experience includes a couple more memorable dishes from our trip.

This first dish, Steak Tartare, eaten at a little cafe near the Eiffel Tower, is raw beef with Worcestershire sauce and capers. When I ordered the dish, I was expecting a steak...and so was a little surprised when they brought out this lump, which looked a little like it had been brought straight from the fridge. However, it was delicious, and an interesting way to serve beef.

Secondly, a large baked spud, stuffed full of chicken, avocado and mayonnaise. I think this, along with the next photo, is one of THE typical English dishes, and we ate potato three days in a row (and never again) whilst in London. While its very nice, its also amazingly heavy, and we regretted it each time. This was in a cafe called ponti's, nearby Marble Arch (on the way to the Selfridges store!)

When leaving for London, one of the dishes I knew I must try was 'Toad in the hole'. I didn't feel I could admit that I was of English blood until I had tried this dish, and I must say it was quite a treat. Sausage, mashed potato, veggies, gravy and Yorkshire pudding. Very enjoyable...and with a nice English beer, a glass of tea for the lady, what could be better whilst looking out at the Thames, and the pouring rain.

Lastly, Christmas dinner with the family in Slough... Turkey, stuffing, brussel sprouts and other delights... yummy ;)

:)

Hanna & Alan

Europe - Part 1 - Sweet

Sadly, we didn't take many pictures of the food we enjoyed whilst travelling around this christmas. Partly because of the stupidly expensive prices we were paying, the fact that were usually starving by the time we ate, and that the food didn't look that special...But we did manage a few nice meals, and a few photos.

Firstly, our Christmas present from our cousin's in Slough... the photo doesn't give a true indication of the size of this thing, but it was about the size of an A3 page, and just over 1cm thick... we didn't end up eating much of it, but it was very nice...

A selection of sweets and pastries available in a nearby Parisian patisserie... We tried a couple of the selection, which looked delicious, but were slightly disappointing.

Lastly, a view of a London pub through a glass of beer. Can't really see much but it was worth a try.

:)

Alan & Hanna