Review of Qantas 2025 in-flight meals featuring couscous with squash and beans and creamy chicken with kumara. A look at my in-flight dining experience with Qantas, where a surprising vegetarian dish and tender chicken made the journey more memorable. After a brief stopover in Brisbane, I boarded my next flight...
Rich pasta with lechon sisig, cream, calamansi, and parmesan for a bold Filipino-style carbonara. A bold twist where Filipino fiesta flavours meet Italian comfort. This pasta takes leftovers to a whole new level of indulgence. I promised there would be more leftover lechon recipes, and here we are again, this...
Coconut Okra Mango Curry blends creamy coconut milk, sweet mango, and earthy okra for a tropical curry with Filipino-inspired flavours. A creamy, tangy, tropical curry where coconut milk, okra, and mango come together with peanut butter for a comforting Filipino-inspired twist. There’s something almost magical about the way coconut milk...
Review of Qantas 2025 in-flight meals featuring couscous with squash and beans and creamy chicken with kumara. A look at my in-flight dining experience with Qantas, where a surprising vegetarian dish and tender chicken made the journey more memorable. My daughter Rae will be taking over some of the reviews...
St Pierre Sushi Manawa Bay delivers with its Super Crunchy Chicken Katsu Curry Bowl, crispy cutlet, rich curry, and fluffy rice. A quick stop at St Pierre Sushi turned into a flavour-packed surprise, the Super Crunchy Chicken Katsu Curry Bowl is comfort food perfection. St Pierre Sushi has long been...
Filipino sour soup made with leftover lechon, tamarind broth, and vegetables. A tangy, hearty way to enjoy roast pork again. The comforting sourness of sinigang meets the smoky richness of lechon. A leftover makeover that turns yesterday’s feast into today’s soul food. I guess you’ll see several lechon-related posts here...
A refreshing Vietnamese chè dessert with grass jelly, coconut jelly, mung bean paste, sago, and coconut cream served over crushed ice. Vietnam’s most colourful dessert in a glass, layers of jelly, beans, sago, and coconut cream that taste as good as they look. We just returned from our trip to...
Turkish cuisine in Glenfield with grilled meats, hummus, pide, and Chef’s Special platters, offering generous portions and excellent value. Authentic Turkish flavours, generous portions, and heartfelt service, Paasha is a family favourite in Glenfield. For as long as I can remember, Paasha Turkish Kitchen has been a staple for my...
Five mushroom stir fry with soy, ginger, and sesame, a colourful, umami-rich side or main dish ready in minutes. Five varieties of mushrooms, one sizzling wok, and a soy-ginger glaze that ties it all together, this is umami heaven on a plate. If you’ve been reading my blog for quite...
Greek / Mediterranean / Moroccan / Spanish
A warm Mediterranean escape in the heart of Auckland, mezze, tapas, and service that makes you feel like family. Mediterranean-inspired mezze and tapas in Auckland’s CBD with generous portions, warm service, and a cosy, vibrant atmosphere. When my colleagues and I dine out, our default is usually Asian cuisine, thanks...
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