Three Quarters- Almost There But Not Quite..

This is to announce, (now that I have to get down to serious writing, I'd probably be desk-laptop bound for a LONG time. Which inevitably means that I will be distracted by the power of the internet. Which means that I will probably find my way back here periodically during periods of my "much-needed breaks"), that I am back (ish). Here's what I hope to post sometime: 1. My trip to Europe 2. Recent escapades in Victoria 3. XX's visit to Melbourne Too late now. Will have to do it later!

One of the great ironies of the world- Asian girls learning how to make the quintessential Chinese delicacy from a NZ-born man. Hm. Nevertheless, they were taught well, and the recipe? Rocks. You'll be a Won Ton machine in no time. Ingredients: To make about 30 Won Tons 125 g of mince pork 125 g of mince chicken (can be substituted for prawn meat as well) Marinate meat in 2 tbsp of soy sauce, dash of ground white pepper, and a dash of sesame oil. Can also add in 1 tsp of Shiao Xing wine Add 1 egg, mix and then add in 1 tbsp of cornflour. This should make the meat sticky. Mix ingredients well. handful of choppped spring onion handful of chopped chinese mushrooms handful of chopped carrots half a handful of peas Mix in vegetables to make wonton filling. This folding method is described for the round (gyoza) wrappers. Scoop a a 50 cent size of filling and place in middle of wonton skin. Fold skin over meat filling and press edges together. Dab each end of wonton with a bit of water (w

Recipe: Use about 500g of mince pork. Marinade with 3 tbsp of light soy sauce, sprinkle of salt, pepper, and 3 tsp of sesame oil. Chop handful of spring onion, mix in with mince pork. Beat in 1 egg and add 2 tbsp of flour. Add in dash of mixed herbs (rosemary, thyme). Mix well. Heat oil in wok. Roll mince into balls, and fry till brown. Remove once done. To make sauce: 500 ml of water, add in 1/2 cup of tomato ketchup. Add in 3 tbsp of sugar. Mix and heat in wok. Add in 1 onions (cut into bite size) and 1 tomato (bite size). Can add little bits of cut chilli for the extra zing, but not too much! Simmer on medium heat till almost soft. Add in meatballs. Allow to simmer so that the saltiness of meatballs can blend in with sauce. Can squeeze in half a lime (not too much so that it won't be too sour). Thicken with cornflour. All measurements are approximation, and recommended to adjust final flavour to taste- add more sugar if sauce is flat. Like Bolognaise Meatball sauce!! Except with

Wow, has it been 6 months since I've posted anything?? At the rate it's going, it seems like it's going to be a biannual posting! Will be rectified now... Would like to post some pictures from recent trip with the Wong family members. Photos are only my current favourites of most places we visited. Sydney's skyline at dawn from the 44th floor of our serviced apartment complex right in the heart of the city. It. was. awesome. The gang at the Opera House One gorgeous day at Bondi Beach. We were trying to jump and take photo at the same time? My lovely cuz doing a lovely naval-gazing pose... Hobart. On the way to Port Arthur. Somewhere along the A3? Ok, I think I have to do this in installments.. now it's getting late and I want to sleep already!!