Sazzy's Degustation Diary

Thursday 28th July 2011

THURSDAY LUNCH - PIZZA, PASTA & PASTRY

Pizzas

I made Penne with a rich Salami and Capsicum Tomato Sauce

We had pies, spinach and ricotta rolls and pasties.

There was also a spinach and ricotta quiche.

Wednesday 27th July 2011

Dinner
Chicken & Vegetable Pasta Soup

Tuesday 26th July 2011

It has been a while since I have had dim sum so I was really looking forward to today's impromptu lunch date with some friends in the city. Aah, Dim Sum, how I have missed you!

Dinner
Scotch Fillet with Potato Bake and fresh Asparagus Spears

Monday 25th July 2011

I have been craving a steak for dinner for yonks!
I don't think I have had one since moving into my house.

Dinner
Scotch Fillet with Peas, Corn and Potato Bake
with a Mushroom & Green Peppercorn Cream Sauce

HIGH TEA HOUSEWARMING
I invited some wonderful ladies over for high tea today as a housewarming. I asked that each person bring a plate of high tea goodness and we ended up with a feast!

Last night I finally did something I have always wanted to try.

Ice cubes with flower petals.

I used carnation flowers. So purty!

As everyone arrived, I made lemonade.
Lemon cordial, soda water and fresh lemon slices.

And turned it pink with grenadine!

Using chicken sausages, I made sausage rolls with puff pastry.

I toasted some Melba toasts in the oven with some salami,
cheese and my homemade sundried cherry tomatoes.

I also made some wholemeal cucumber sandwiches.

Here's what my guests brought:

Cupcakes

Hedgehog Slice

Matchsticks with Jam and Cream

Profiteroles with a savoury filling.

These were sooo morish!

Jaffa Cake

Fruit Flan

Croatian Donuts

Sandwiches

Sausage Rolls

Oyster 'Pate'

O. M. G.
This was frackin' awesome! I must must get the recipe!

An amazing day of food and fantastic company!

Thanks ladies!

Saturday 23rd July 2011

the IMP
863 Albany Highway, East Victoria Park
We went out for dinner tonight to celebrate Ling's birthday. This cute, cosy little cafe serves tapas and we got there early, hoping to get a table since they don't take reservations.

We didn't take long to peruse the menu and decide on what we wanted. They had individual tapas available as well as a tapas platter with meats and a vegetarian platter option.

Photos are not that great because I couldn't use my flash (because it smokes!)...I really should get around to buying a new camera!

Pork Belly

Lamb Cutlets

Vegetarian Tapas Platter

The baking paper bag in the centre of the platter contained a mixture
of mushrooms that were baked in the oven. Yum!

Meat Tapas Platter
The pork belly and lamb cutlets were gorgeous and cooked to absolute perfection! The accompaniments with them were flavours matched in heaven.

The only thing disappointing with our meal was the chorizo. It was overcooked!

Before we even sat down, I glanced at the dessert display and noticed that there was only one crumble remaining so I asked them to keep it aside for me! They did bring out a tray of freshly made crumbles during our dinner but it doesn't hurt to think ahead!

Berry Crumble

Sticky Date Pudding
We completed the night with lots of wine and karaoke!

Friday 22nd July 2011

I sure do love eating brawn.