quality food...

Post by **system** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 1:55 pm

spiral wrote:i have half a kilo of little chorizo from the spanish shop in johnston st, half mild and half with sweet paprika, looking forward to dinner tonight ...

the people who run it are portuguese actually, but it's the best chorizo (aged or fresh) in melbourne non the less.

Post by **huge** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 2:47 pm

best shop. not been in ages tho

spiral · Post by **spiral** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 3:15 pm

system wrote:
spiral wrote:i have half a kilo of little chorizo from the spanish shop in johnston st, half mild and half with sweet paprika, looking forward to dinner tonight ...
the people who run it are portuguese actually, but it's the best chorizo (aged or fresh) in melbourne non the less.

i was in half a mind to grab some blood sausage too
maybe next week

same o · Post by **same o** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 3:45 pm

Direktor wrote:
breaksRbest wrote:
huge wrote:i never go out for italian anymore lol, can always make it better at home.
I'm sure you're a good cook n all, but I doubt you're that good

better than every Italian Chef in Melbs ya reckon?
That was kinda my point... not having a go at huge by any means, but there's some fucking good Italian out there if you that's what you're after.

yer but it often not that hard to replicate.

italian is very easy to do well.

difference is quite often quality of produce.

Post by **huge** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 5:27 pm

yer that.

and also that i know what i like when it comes to Italian and i can make it so i will love it. plus i hate spending shitloads on food i know only cost them like $1 to make. which is pretty much everything haha

stovequeen · Post by **stovequeen** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 11:12 pm

I always struggle with Italian however I have to agree with Nat that Porcinos is dope.

All the herbs and a lot of the fruit & vege in their dishes are from their Nonnas garden.

http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2005/ ... 85769.html

Polecat · Post by **Polecat** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 12:50 am

My tum is full of Coroco food. Yummy

Love those lotus root balls!

menace · Post by **menace** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 3:10 am

huge wrote:
. plus i hate spending shitloads on food i know only cost them like $1 to make. which is pretty much everything haha

LOL ... you talk bull

sounds like you eat at la porchetta ?

ADD_Boy · Post by **ADD_Boy** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 8:48 pm

Gordon Ramseys chilli con carne:

Ingredients

* 1 large onion or 2 banana shallots, chopped
* 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
* 1 red chilli deseeded or keep half with seeds if you like it spicy
* 2 sprigs of thyme, leaves picked and roughly chopped
* Olive oil, for frying
* 500g good quality beef mince
* 1 tsp ground cumin
* 2 tsp sweet paprika
* 1 tsp dried oregano
* 3 fresh tomatoes or 1 beef tomato, roughly chopped
* 400g chopped tomatoes
, 3 tbsp tomato puree, 2 tbsp tomato puree
* 100-200ml chicken or beef stock
* 1 cinnamon stick
* 1 bay leaf
* 400g kidney beans, drained and rinsed
* Salt and pepper
* Handful of chives, chopped
* 200ml soured cream
* Boiled rice, to serve

Method: How to make Gordon's chilli con carne

1. Sweat the onion, garlic, chilli and thyme in 2 tablespoons oil in a large saucepan. At the same time, brown the mince in a separate pan over moderate heat in a little oil.

2. Add the dried spices to the onion mixture and cook until they release their aroma. Then stir in the beef and mix well. Add the fresh and tinned tomatoes and leave to cook down a little for about 5 minutes.

3. Pour in the chicken or beef stock and stir in tomato puree to taste. Drop the cinnamon and bay leaf in then bring to the boil and leave to simmer.

4. Once the sauce is beginning to thicken add the kidney beans and leave to cook for another 5-10 minutes to allow the beans to soak up the flavours. Check for seasoning.

5. Mix the chives and soured cream together. To serve, spoon the chilli into the centre of a mound of rice, with the soured cream and chives in a separate bowl on the side.

Making now.. Had once before. MAD !!

Kaiproject · Post by **Kaiproject** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 9:24 pm

Hey guys...not sure how this works but if its food in general not just home-cooked I'll just mention I went to Babka (probably a hotspot for lots of you who near Fitzroy like me) for lunch (Brunswick St).

Chickpea/eggplant shepherd's pie in a bowl, good stuff

Not too mention their Chai, get like 3 cups worth piping hot with separate frothed milk + honey

Polecat · Post by **Polecat** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 11:04 pm

I had a quality food experience today. I went to the Press Club for their Masa Mezedes lunch. It was probably the most expensive lunch I have ever had ($55 + coffee & wine), but also one of the best.

There was more food than I could handle, and so much of it was lovely. All dishes were to share and they just brought tmore to the table as we worked out way through them. It included soup, antipasti, seafood dishes (not too keen on the soft shelled prawns), a baked pasta dish and excellent lemon potatoes, rotisserie chicken on bed of skordalia, then the desserts! They were thoughtfully presented in a cardboard box, which is now in my kitchen. I am STILL to full to eat any dinner or my baklava.

Great lunch, but definately one to have with lots of friends. I think we may have had big portions because their was only two of us. Not sure, in case, great service and food. I'll have to try dinner there

gnat · Post by **gnat** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 12:20 pm

hai Kaiproject . welcome

babka is awesome. good borscht, mad bread, crap coffee unfortunately becoz it would be a fave for brekky otherwise

got taken to st ali yest- food was ordinary tbh. gingerlee and rays both shit on their middle eastern menu execution. really good coffee though and nice vibe. would go back but only for coffee

press club sounds the goods PC- have heard the bar menu there has a mental spana, yet to hit

Post by **breaksRbest** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 12:23 pm

I wouldn't mind going to Taste of Melbourne in August......

http://79.170.40.165/tastefestivals.com ... &Itemid=68

gnat · Post by **gnat** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 12:40 pm

i was just looking at their lineup chicken!

i'm defo in for that

plenty of things on that menu that look delish

witty_pseudonym · Post by **witty_pseudonym** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 12:42 pm

wesley anne food was delicious.
two for one styles on monday will see me back many many time i predict.
mmmm.

stovequeen · Post by **stovequeen** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 1:27 pm

Babka is great but way too busy. I stopped going there years ago for that reason.

Breakfast should be chilled and relaxed.. it should set u in good steed for the day. Nothing worse than feeling like an unloved chicken in a coup ..and haivng to pay for that privilege first thing in the morning

Home cooked breakfasts are the best

Jinx · Post by **Jinx** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 1:32 pm

Went to a Turkish restaurant last night with my folks called Guzel Istanbul, in Mentone. The place looks a bit tacky but god the food was so good and cheap too. Yum will def try again.

Polecat · Post by **Polecat** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 1:41 pm

stovequeen wrote:Home cooked breakfasts are the best

Better if someone else cooks it lovingly for you! I do a great crepe breaky with my secret recipe.

Direkt · Post by **Direkt** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 1:59 pm

Whilst a home cooked brekkie is nice... I'd much prefer someone else to prepare, cook and clean for me. Makes it a bit more special when home cooked is the norm I guess.

Post by **huge** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 3:04 pm

yer its such a pain in the arse when you want to go to breakfast somewhere but have to either wait for a seat or trek around to 4 or 5 places.

ghey.

cant go to lots of places near us cos they're too busy _all_ the time

ginglerlees
green
paragon
small block

etc

Direkt · Post by **Direkt** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 3:19 pm

'Breakfast & Beer' in Daylesford... BEST scrambled eggs & bacon.... EVER. And only $10.

Yellow, soft eggs with chives sprinkled on top and cracked black pepper. Brisy but not dried out tasty bacon, all on top of nice fresh local toast.

Eating that in front of an open wood fire, good coffee in hand - great way to start the day.

menace · Post by **menace** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 2:35 am

BammBamm wrote:Went to a Turkish restaurant last night with my folks called Guzel Istanbul, in Mentone. The place looks a bit tacky but god the food was so good and cheap too. Yum will def try again.

very good turkish ... cheap and yummy ... byo booze too ..havnt beeennn for a very long time ... i used to eat here all the time

same o · Post by **same o** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 11:32 am

all about the golden terace for turkish..

besst

Post by **breaksRbest** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 11:34 am

Avocado on Toast mutha fuckers!!!!!!!!!!

Kaiproject · Post by **Kaiproject** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 8:15 pm

breaksRbest wrote:Avocado on Toast mutha fuckers!!!!!!!!!!

Think I'm gonna have that for dinner now!

On the Babka thing yeah its usually way too busy, but I was having breakfast at like 4pm
Coffee was OK...I haven't had a really good sit-down coffee for ages though they're never hot enough temperature-wise, or strong enough (even when I ask for a STRONG latte). Any suggestions?

Other faves = Birdman Eating (baked eggs so good) on Gertrude and Cavellero on Smith

stovequeen · Post by **stovequeen** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 10:10 pm

Kaiproject wrote:
breaksRbest wrote:Avocado on Toast mutha fuckers!!!!!!!!!!
Think I'm gonna have that for dinner now!

On the Babka thing yeah its usually way too busy, but I was having breakfast at like 4pm
Coffee was OK...I haven't had a really good sit-down coffee for ages though they're never hot enough temperature-wise, or strong enough (even when I ask for a STRONG latte). Any suggestions?

Other faves = Birdman Eating (baked eggs so good) on Gertrude and Cavellero on Smith

Both those places are rad

Atomica and St Ali have the best, most consistant coffee IMO. I go to each of these places weekly and have never been let down.

kronz · Post by **kronz** » Tue Jul 22, 2008 10:29 pm

Polecat wrote:
stovequeen wrote:Home cooked breakfasts are the best
Better if someone else cooks it lovingly for you! I do a great crepe breaky with my secret recipe.

to Polecate

Home cooked suck unless done for you.

@MILCO@ · Post by **@MILCO@** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:12 am

kronz wrote:
Polecat wrote:
stovequeen wrote:Home cooked breakfasts are the best
Better if someone else cooks it lovingly for you! I do a great crepe breaky with my secret recipe.
to Polecate

Home cooked suck unless done for you.

your just a shit cook chris........ lol

Direkt · Post by **Direkt** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 11:56 am

Kaiproject wrote: I haven't had a really good sit-down coffee for ages though they're never hot enough temperature-wise, or strong enough (even when I ask for a STRONG latte). Any suggestions?

I guess it's all horses for courses and what have you, but I find the majority of cafes/restaurants I visit serve the coffee too hot. Shit's all burnt and bitter tasting.

And if you're ordering a latte, I thought it was meant to be served hot - not boiling. I.e. ready to drink immediately.

gnat · Post by **gnat** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 1:12 pm

scalding hot coffee is FA1L

go to gloria jeans for such

Post by **JAMESSSS** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 1:16 pm

stovequeen wrote:
Atomica and St Ali have the best, most consistant coffee IMO. I go to each of these places weekly and have never been let down.

Where is St Ali?

Rosamond and Issi and Sweet Source (although last time I went there the dude failed it) are my favorite coffee places.

Atomica always good especially if Thomas is on the machine.

Polecat · Post by **Polecat** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 1:18 pm

gnat wrote:scalding hot coffee is FA1L

I agree. It makes me and the baby jesus cry.

I got my fix at North today where the sexy barista had his new Levi's and Calvin Klein undies on. I wasn't saying HOT! HOT! HOT! because of the coffee temp

Direkt · Post by **Direkt** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 1:22 pm

Stuzzi in Northcote is good.
Georges in Camberwell.
Coffee & Soul in Malvern East.
Giorgios in Malvern.
Marios in Hawthorn, etc.

These are the main places I go for coffee.

Koko Black for some gourmet mocha business!

gnat · Post by **gnat** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 1:30 pm

st ali is in yarra pl sth melbs jbs. solid coffee

lol PC perve

best in melbs: atomica, gingerlee, wall 280. BOH trifecta

retzie · Post by **retzie** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 1:39 pm

Polecat wrote:I got my fix at North today where the sexy barista had his new Levi's and Calvin Klein undies on. I wasn't saying HOT! HOT! HOT! because of the coffee temp

If that's who I think it is BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

+1 on superhot coffee FAIL.

Edit: PC, having seen your sneakily deleted post, don't worry, it's not

deviant · Post by **deviant** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 5:49 pm

cooking your own breakie is the best... but, I like cooking and especially cooking for others. Then I can do thing just the way I like them

I love going out for breakie though too... too friggin cold at the moment but. best in spring/autumn, outside in the sun.

on the subject of cooking.... last night I made..

ribbon pasta with pumpkin in a balsamic reduction.. with pinenuts, HEAPS of basil pesto, bocconcini and marinated kalamata olives, drizzled with olive oil and finished with freshly shaved parmasan...

could have done with more olive oil tbh.. but was WIN none the less

Feigan · Post by **Feigan** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 6:12 pm

7 Grams on Church St in Richmond for Coffee.

They are V Good!

They win awards.

quiet roar · Post by **quiet roar** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 6:23 pm

gnat wrote:best in melbs: atomica, gingerlee, wall 280. BOH trifecta

Incorrect!

Best in melbs is just around the corner from you: La Paloma, on Albert st. Or just around the corner from me: A Minor Place on Albion.

Atomica is pretty good, though

FoundationStepper · Post by **FoundationStepper** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 6:25 pm

A minor place can be excellent. but im not fond of the particualr jaspers blend at La Paloma, a bit to bitter in character IMO. at least the half dozen or so times ive been there

stovequeen · Post by **stovequeen** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 11:11 pm

Pappa Rays, Mama Minor Place, Daughter St Ali and Baby Auction Room

gnat · Post by **gnat** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 9:39 am

quiet roar wrote:
gnat wrote:best in melbs: atomica, gingerlee, wall 280. BOH trifecta
Incorrect!

Best in melbs is just around the corner from you: La Paloma, on Albert st. Or just around the corner from me: A Minor Place on Albion.

Atomica is pretty good, though

haha! haven't hit minor place in ages. tis good, same as rays but have to wait farken aaages at both

la paloma.. hmmm... had maybe 2 from there and can't remember em being that good but you are now the 3rd person recently to tell me their coffee rocks. will hit tomorrow a.m

Polecat · Post by **Polecat** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 11:37 am

retzie wrote:
Polecat wrote:I got my fix at North today where the sexy barista had his new Levi's and Calvin Klein undies on. I wasn't saying HOT! HOT! HOT! because of the coffee temp
If that's who I think it is BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

+1 on superhot coffee FAIL.

Edit: PC, having seen your sneakily deleted post, don't worry, it's not

Did you think I meant the guy with the big 'fro and glasses? LOL
He's very nice though that guy. we were at the same gig at the NSC the other week!

retzie · Post by **retzie** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 1:22 pm

Nah, no glasses. I don't actually go to North, but a mate works there (although, don't know how much he works there now) and I thought it mighta been him. Totally understandable, but would've meant lady liked 'em YOUNG.

Would've still hooked a sister up though....

Polecat · Post by **Polecat** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 2:33 pm

I've sworn off the young'uns retzie

Back to food.... cooked this recipe the other week and it was a good'un

Curried sweet potato soup

Chef: Jill Dupleix Source: The Sydney Morning Herald Tuesday June 1, 2004 Modern, 45 mins plus, Contemporary, Healthy, Vegetarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Egg free, Soup

Orange-fleshed sweet potatoes have so much flavour that you can make this soup with boiling water rather than stock.

• 1kg orange-fleshed sweet potato
• 1.2 litres boiling water, or half water, half stock
• Sea salt and pepper
• 400g canned white beans
• 1 tsp good curry powder
• 2 tbsp parsley or coriander leaves

Method
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut into small cubes. Add the boiling water or stock, sea salt and pepper and bring to the boil. Simmer for 15 minutes or until sweet potato is soft.
Drain the beans and rinse. Add the curry powder and half the beans, stirring well, then whiz in a food processor (or with a hand-held blender) in batches, being careful not to overfill the bowl.
Return to the pan, add the remaining whole beans and gently heat.
If too thick, add extra boiling water. Taste for salt, pepper and curry powder, then scatter with parsley or coriander.

Serves 4.
Flavour hit
You can strengthen the flavour of home-made soups by soaking 50g dried mushrooms (for example, Italian porcini, French cepes) in 200mL boiling water. Leave to cool, then pick out the mushrooms and add to the soup. Strain the liquid and use it to add even more flavour.

gnat · Post by **gnat** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 1:08 pm

i cook a soup just like that PC but with the thai curry paste innit

made nothing on weekers- too lazed

horoki win for fri dins tho. asahi + shochu + sake = smassshed. refused entry to carlton club. FAKE!

Post by **fooishbar** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 2:04 pm

breathalyser?

gnat · Post by **gnat** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 2:27 pm

probably lol. line was full of spankers anyway. i just wanted to pat the giraffe!

Post by **breaksRbest** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 4:00 pm

I thought it was an Ostrich?

same o · Post by **same o** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 5:16 pm

i am making rabbit hind legs, stuffed with chicken & pork mince and prunes, wrapped in prosciutto with an Armagnac sauce for my mums 50th this weekend.

need to do a desert as well but cannot think of nything yet, was thinking jaffa soufflés but need to buy thingos to cook em in

havnt had a big cook off in ages, they always good fun

Direkt · Post by **Direkt** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 5:24 pm

Ice cream with ice magic FTW Petey.