Blog Feed: I so hungry

Pho Bo (Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup)

Published on 2012-03-09 21:32:28

I have beeen so busy with work and other things in my life I rarely had the time to blog. It's Saturday morning and I've just finished some paper work off for the week and now I am craving for some pho bo (vietnamese beef noodle soup) that I made last week. I used this nice recipe from her site Viet World Kitchen and tweaked it a little to my taste. Since I wasn't making pho for a big group of people I used minimal ingredients which the broth turned out fine. I found that using beef neck bon [..] > read more

O Bal Tan Restaurant Korean BBQ Cuisine

Published on 2011-11-05 19:11:24

My friend and I went to a Korean BBQ restaurant called O Ban Tan down town in Brisbane today and I must say it was pretty good as the one in Sunnybank next to the Kimchi Grocery Store. Atmosphere: The restaurant looks very appealing, pretty and gave a warm atmosphere because of the yellow lighting and the use of wood and beautiful wooden carvings. Air vents are at each table like any other Korean BBQ restaurant. Menu: You can decide on hot pot, the main meals, charcoal bbq or the speci [..] > read more

Vermont Cury: Curry with a touch of apple and honey

Published on 2011-10-13 05:15:43

I went to one of the Asian markets at Sunnybank a fortnight ago and this caught my eye while I was browsing through the Japanese aisle. I thought "this looks a bit like that take-away Hanaichi Chicken Curry " they sell in Brisbane though the package looked darker in colour. I purchased this for under $3.00 from what I remember. The instructions at the back is easy to read and the main ingredients in this simple dish are onion, carrots and potato and rice to serve! How simple is this! Jus [..] > read more

We snack on: Breadtop

Published on 2011-10-04 04:04:58

Whenever I head out to do my weekend grocery shopping I will always pass by Bread top....either at Mount Ommaney or Sunnybank! Bread Top is an Asian pastry franchise and it has since opened many chains in Australia. There are 13 franchises in QLD. I just love the soft bread and how it's not too sweet or not too savoury. My favourite breads are the ones that are filled with their fresh custard! So good! Yum!! > read more

Sweet Dessert Shop, Market Square Sunnybank

Published on 2011-09-17 19:27:57

Courtesy of Happycow.net by vegan simon Last night after cooking a vegetarian meal for family we went out to Sunnybank to grab some vegan dessert at "Sweet Dessert Shop" in Market Square located in Sunnybank. It was very busy (not deserted like the photo above) around 9.45pm when we got there. They have their menu set on the shop window and there are 18 choices of sweet desserts. Desserts with taro, soy, tapioca, coconut milk, fresh milk, evaporated milk, fruit, shaved ice, taro, red bea [..] > read more

Kimchi Stew (Kimchi Chigae) / 김치찌개, 콩나물 무침

Published on 2011-09-12 06:04:23

This is a Korean dish called Kimchi Stew (Kimchi Chigae) and it is made of course kimchi, pork belly and tofu. It is so good with rice and you don't need any other side dishes because of the kimchi. It is full of flavour and it is really spicy! Well to me anyway I had to water it down a little! This is my 4th Korean dish and I am enjoying my Korean cooking journey with the help of this woman, Maangchi! The stew was so perfect tonight because of this cool weather. It was really comforting [..] > read more

Korean Food - soondubu jjigae/ dubu ganjang jorim/ Dubu buchim yangnyumjang

Published on 2011-09-06 22:17:58

I made this Korean Hot and Spicy Tofu Stew (soondubu jjigae) and the taste was very different from anything I tried. It wasn't as hot as I expected. Probably add 5TBS of hot chilli flakes next time. This is a Korean tofu side dish called Pan fried tofu in soy sauce (dubu ganjang jorim). It reminds me of the japanese soft tofu cause of the sweetness because of the usage of corn syrup. Another pan fried tofu (Dubu buchim yangnyumjang) but in a spicy sauce. It was so delish! [..] > read more

Agave Mexican Bar and Grill, Fortitude Valley

Published on 2011-08-17 00:33:28

Last night we celebrated a friend's birthday at Agave Mexican Bar and Grill at Fortitude Valley. It's one of a few Mexican restaurants in Brisbane and I think this one is great for the food and for the price (cheap $$) but the service wasn't great. It was so hard finding the place - we were doing laps and laps around Fortitude Valley but it was worth it when we finally found the place. My partner and I were invited to join in a Mexican birthday celebration. Atmosphere: This place is huge! [..] > read more

Ikea Food Restaurant/Cafe, Logan City

Published on 2011-08-16 02:24:29

I love Ikea and the store I go to is the one in Logan City! I love Ikea for their Swedish furniture - so modern and stylish yet cheap. After hours and hours of walking around admiring their show rooms I start to get real hungry and all I want to do is sit down for a good meal. The food there is cheap for the price (under $15) and it tastes alright but I think the desserts there are pretty sweet! I like having coffee there since I get it for free since I am a 'Ikea family member' which a [..] > read more

My Tho Vietnamese Noodle Bar, Shop 49 Inala Town Centre

Published on 2011-07-15 01:45:37

My Tho Vietnamese Noodle Bar, Shop 49 Inala Town Centre Open 7 Days Monday - Friday: 8.30am to 8pm Saturday: 8.30am to 4pm Sunday: 9.30am to 5pm Phone: (07) 3162 7979 I have been holding back writing a little review on this little dine in and take away restaurant tucked away back in the food court inside Inala Plaza. I have been to My Tho Noodle Bar at least 10 times since it opened last year. Business has been so well for this little place and during lunch time its packed and customers do [..] > read more

Kid Friendly: Pork or Chicken Fried Wontons

Published on 2011-07-10 17:04:33

Last week I had the chance to teach the children how to make 'fried wontons' (with a simple pork and chicken filling) - from what ingredients to use, mixing and putting the mixture into wonton sheets and showing them the frying method. This part an adult has to do - after all I was teaching children that are 3 years of age. They enjoyed this experience and to me they have learned so much from recognizing and naming the ingredients, embracing my culture and having to taste their own food rather [..] > read more

Wonton Noodle Soup

Published on 2011-07-03 15:41:00

Wonton noodle soup - my favourite and especially one of my partner's favourite meals. We always tend to go out for wonton noodle soup during this cold weather because I cannot make it! Well actually too LAZY to whip something like this up > read more

Vietnam Corner BBQ Restaurant Sunnybank Plaza

Published on 2011-06-16 15:30:00

Vietnam Corner BBQ is one of the main restaurants I end up going to at Sunnybank to pick up a nice hot cheap meal (I know I love cheap and filling). I have been to this place several times even though the restaurant does not really serve > read more

My Tho Vietnamese Noodle Bar, Shop 49 Inala Town Centre

Published on 2011-05-22 02:15:00

My Tho Vietnamese Noodle Bar, Shop 49 Inala Town Centre Open 7 DaysMonday - Friday: 8.30am to 8pmSaturday: 8.30am to 4pmSunday: 9.30am to 5pmPhone: (07) 3162 7979I have been holding back writing a little review on this little dine in and take aw > read more

Passion fruit Mousee Cake

Published on 2011-05-15 17:12:00

Passion fruit Mousse CakeI attempted to make this Passion fruit Mousse Cake by Do What I Like on the weekend and I have to say it was pretty good yet the chiffon cake was dry? I think because I blasted my oven on full force fan or may be I didn > read more

Coffee Chiffon Cake

Published on 2011-05-07 18:46:00

Coffee Chiffon CakeI love chiffon cake and this is the 7th time I have made it. Two out of five times it was a success! This one "Coffee Chiffon Cake" is by far is the best chiffon ever! I found this recipe on My Food Affair a > read more

How to make fresh custard

Published on 2011-05-05 06:55:00

I would have to say fresh custard is always better than the powdered custard. I find fresh made custard is more yummy and comforting but the powdered stuff tastes like plastic! When you will have a taste of this custard, I don't thi > read more

Braised Tofu and Vegetables

Published on 2011-05-05 04:21:00

Braised Tofu and VegetablesTonight I cooked something meatless - Braised Tofu and Vegetables. It was such a light and lovely meal! The tofu was so beautiful - crunchy outside and moist inside. I am trying to cut back by eating > read more

Thin and Crispy Oatmeal Cookies {revisited}

Published on 2011-04-30 07:19:00

Thin an Crispy Oatmeal Cookies (with a hint of saltiness)It has been since 2009 I made these delicious Thin and Crispy Oatmeal Cookies and while I was baking the chiffon cake (previous post), I wanted to fill up the second shelf in the oven with thes > read more

Poh's Orange Chiffon Cake {inspired}

Published on 2011-04-30 02:32:00

My Chiffon Cake inspired by Poh's Orange Chiffon Cake RecipeChiffon cake. I love this cake but every time I attempt to make it again it makes me nervous. The reason? Well I have had epic failures baking the chiffon cake. How m > read more

Burlington BBQ Restaurant, Sunnybank

Published on 2011-04-29 08:32:00

Burlington BBQ Restaurant Shop 42, Market Square341 Mains RdSunnybank QLD 4109I just had the most satisfying and most homey meal tonight at Burlington BBQ Restaurant at Market Square in Sunnybank. I come here occasionally because it offer > read more

Sunny Breeze Japanese Restaurant, Sunnybank

Published on 2011-04-16 00:10:00

Photo Credit: Sunny BreezeI usually head to a typical Chinese or Vietnamese restaurant on a Friday night. Well not this time because last night my sister Miss. Y took Mr. V and I to Sunny Breeze, a nice little Japanease restaurant in Sunn > read more

Pho Huong Vien, Sunnybank, 4109

Published on 2011-04-15 08:32:00

Medium bowl of Pho at Pho Huong Vien Shop 21h Cnr Mains Rd & McCullough St Sunnybank, 4109Who doesn't love a piping hot bowl of Pho or Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup?! And since the > read more

Pho Hien Vuong, Sunnybank

Published on 2011-04-14 20:08:00

Pho Hien Vuong, SunnybankWho doesn't love a piping hot bowl of Pho or Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup?! And since the weather is getting cooler grabbing one of these will fill you up and maybe even warm you up a bit!Medium bowl of Pho at Pho Hien V > read more

Oldelpaso Crispy Chicken Soft Tacos

Published on 2011-04-14 04:45:00

I remember I had my friend's mother's tacos and boy it was scrumptious. She served us home made soft tacos, fried beans, friend chicken and salsa ....and sour cream and avocado was on the side. It was so yummy. It was nice to > read more

Saucy Pork Spare Ribs

Published on 2011-04-10 05:44:00

I love this Saucy Pork Spare Ribs dish cause it reminds me of home and it takes me back wanting more all the time!Enjoy this with a side of greens like steamed bok choy or chinese cabbage and over a nice bowl of steamed jasmine rice.What will you wil > read more

Fried tofu cooked in tomato pepper sauce

Published on 2011-02-25 01:42:00

I haven't been updated for a very long time due to too much work and study at the moment but since I am nearing to the end of study I have a bit more time now. I hope everyone is well.I have been watching Luke Nguyen for the past few months and > read more

Chinese Crispy Roast Pork Belly or Siu Yuk

Published on 2010-09-06 04:40:00

It has been quite a while since I last updated! Just too busy with work and with my life at the moment! Well I had a bit of time to whip up something gorgeous and that is really close to my heart lol...........CHINESE CRISPY ROAST PORK BE > read more

Steak, Chips and Salad

Published on 2010-08-08 16:24:00

The good ol' Steak, Chips and Salad is one of my favourite dinner meals! I think the sauce makes the dish very satisfying and my favourite sauces to go with the steak is either diane sauce or pepper sauce. All you need to serve 2 people:2 > read more

Chicken with Soy Sauce and Shao Hsing Wine

Published on 2010-07-25 04:21:00

Chicken with Soy Sauce and Shao Hsing WineI remember watching The Cook and The Chef (Maggie Beer and Simon Bryant) one night late last year and this one recipe they were making (Chicken Braised with Soy Sauce and Shao Hsing Wine) made my > read more

Stuffed Beef Capsicum

Published on 2010-07-24 04:55:00

Stuffed Beef Capsicum is what I had for dinner several weeks ago but didn't have the time to update yet again! Usually at the end of the week I have left overs of unused frozen beef mince, capsicums, carrots and mushrooms and anything tha > read more

Cooking with Kids: Marshmallow Rice Bubble Slice

Published on 2010-07-23 05:21:00

kids love eating and licking the spoons!Today this kids and I made Marshmallow Rice Bubble Slice. I made rice bubble slice before but that one didn't have the marshmallow in it. I like this version better. It's softer and chewy than the one > read more

Papaya Smoothie/Milkshake

Published on 2010-07-10 06:54:00

I love papaya. It's so refreshing and healthy to eat. I love it eaten green when cooked in soups and I like it in desserts like jelly. This time I have a Papaya Smoothie/Milkshake to share. It's quite simple to ma > read more

Mixed Berry Banana Smoothie

Published on 2010-07-09 05:47:00

Mixed berry and banana smoothie such a healthy snack that is pretty much a meal itself! It is such a fantastic combination that can be alternated with different types of ingredients such as different types of yogurt, how much ice you want to us > read more

Lamb Shoulder with Rosemary and Mint

Published on 2010-07-07 22:51:00

There is something about the combination of lamb with rosemary and mint - it's just tastes so delicious and makes you want to go "mmmmmmm!" after every bite. I made rosemary and mint marinade (or jelly) that was initially for > read more

Sinh To Bo (Vietnamese Avocado Milkshake/Smoothie)

Published on 2010-07-07 04:05:00

Sinh To Bo (Vietnamese avocado milkshake) is my favourite Vietnamese milkshake/smoothie! And since it's in season where I am I thought I would make some! It's so delicious yet so healthy besides the condensed milk. The > read more

Pineapple and Strawberry Watermelon Smoothie

Published on 2010-07-05 21:38:55

I went up shopping today and picked up some watermelon and strawberries and decided to whip up this smoothie today with a can of pineapple I have already at home. It is simply called a Pineapple and Strawberry Watermelon smoothie. It's s > read more

Pineapple and Lychee Colada

Published on 2010-07-05 21:38:00

Pineapple and Lychee Colada is such a wonderful combination together with coconut milk. Lychees are my favourite Chinese fruit and I love it as tea and on it's own all to myself! Since lychee season isn't here at the moment I just opted f > read more