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Bright Mac and Pear Butter sticker for my booth @bronycon 2017! I loved this damn episode way too much!

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Chao down some Thai food in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs!

Days at work have been arduous and all we want to do is chow down some food every single time we leave. Fancying some Thai food, we jetted to Chaopraya Thai in Randwick and very eagerly ordered two of the chef suggested dishes that their extensive menu boasted.

King prawns and vegetables on a hot plate cooked with a spicy sauce caught our eye as any kind of spicy prawns draw us in. Unfortunately, the prawns were not as fresh as we had hoped but the sauce and vegetables sure did go well together!

The green curry salmon was next on the list. The fish was cooked to perfection and the curry was just amazing. Fresh vegetables, perfect salmon, delicious curry. Definitely for any salmon fan!

We also had some rice paper rolls with vegetables which were DELICIOUS! (we were TOO hungry to take a photo!) 

Foodies, bottom line is, the place is beautiful and has amazing ambiance to complement their amazing food so don’t think twice before wanting to try their food!

Till next time foodies, 

Min and Ina x

Chaopraya Thai

33 Perouse Rd, Randwick NSW 2031

http://www.chaopraya.com.au/

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Para-Thai and Stop us!

There is no keeping us away from Thai food. No really, Thai hard (ha ha) but it’s near to impossible. So when ParaThai in Singapore hosted us to try their yummy dishes, we just could not pass up the opportunity. Part of the Paradise group, ParaThai lives up to the raves of the other Paradise restaurants.

Bustling, even late on a Thursday night, we entered, stomach growling, extremely eager to try the food. We were greeted by such an extensive menu, it was so tough picking dishes out of it. But we finally settled on a few (many) dishes.

We began with the starters of the Thai Mango salad with Dried Shrimps, some Chicken Satay and the ever infamous Tom Yum Soup with prawns. 

The salad boasted flavour while the cashew nuts added a varying texture to the dish which made it unique but very tasty. As soon as the chicken satay hit the table, we were overwhelmed with the fragrance of peanuts. We couldn’t wait to dig in and savoured every bite of the soft chicken. The TomYum soup was delicious too albeit a little spicy and watered down, the dish had a lot of potential.

Moving on to the mains, we were recommended the “Crying Tiger”  BBQ Steak served with Homemade Sauce, Steamed Seabass with Lime and Chilli and the Stir-fried Mini Asparagus with Egg Beancurd and Mushroom. Additionally we ordered the Stir-Fried Minced Chicken with Basil Leaves and the Soft Shell crab with curry. 

The steak was barbecued to perfection with its marinade slightly sweet. It was served with a sauce that complemented the dish perfectly - by far one of the most delicious dishes of the night. 

Next up, the steamed seabass. Very honestly, we were SUPER excited to try this because we had heard so much about it. The fish was steamed to be just right but unfortunately the base that came with it was overwhelmingly spicy which did not allow us to enjoy the other flavours in it. Don’t get us wrong, we are lovers of spice but we wish the other star flavours of the dish would shine through. Definitely recommended but just make sure you tell them not to make it extra spicy.

The asparagus with beancurd and mushroom was brilliant. Soft tofu, crunchy asparagus and well-cooked mushrooms. Needless to say, it is a must try and the dish was finished within minutes. The soft shell crab was another star of the night. The curry flavour was prominent making the dish so piquant and addictive, it was hard to stop eating it!

We also ordered two dishes of fried rice, one with prawns and the other with chicken. Both were exceptionally delicious and went well with the meal. Additionally we ordered a chicken kway teow which was tasty too though the rice still won us over. 

We finished off with a bowl of the famous red ruby dessert which was DELICIOUS. The jackfruit in the dessert added a whole new dimension of flavour to the dessert, we loved the different take on it.

Overall, we’ll definitely be back the next time we’re in Singapore and definitely will be recommending it to everyone! It is Thai Paradise! ;)

Till next time fellow foodies,

Min and Ina x

ParaThai

#02-23, Tanjong Katong Rd, OneKM

Singapore 437157

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Introducing the limited edition Smith’s Chips...

New flavours hit the shelves of Sydney and we were on the hunt for them as soon as we heard! 

The first of the new flavours is ‘Zinger.’ A chip inspired by the spicy KFC zinger burger. While the chips were a little bit spicy, we can’t say that they reminded our taste buds of the zinger burger. Sure the chips tasted good. They were crunchy, a little bit spicy and packed with flavour... But they reminded us of the classic BBQ flavoured chips more than anything else. So if you’re a fan of BBQ flavoured chips but want something spicier then give this one try!

The second flavour was Baked Potato.’ We didn’t enjoy this one quite as much as “Zinger.” Don’t get us wrong, it tasted just fine! Unfortunately, this one was a little bland for our taste buds (maybe due to our love of spicy food). This one reminded us of the ‘Sour Cream and Onion’ or ‘Sour Cream and Chives’ chip flavour, albeit a noticeably milder version! 

Overall, both flavours taste pretty good. We prefer ‘Zinger,’ although we must admit that neither favour really tastes like its namesake. 

Till next time foodies, 

Min and Ina x

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The Brunch that was Mint to be!

We’re huge fans of brunch. Like every one else, we jumped on the brunch bandwagon quite some time ago and it seems like the trend is not ready to be let go of just yet with new additions to what can be considered brunch snaking their way to menus to mix things up. We have to say though, while these new things are sometimes drool-worthy, we aren’t ready yet to give up on our toast and eggs just yet. 

So what happens when you cross beautiful brunch with mind-blowing Middle Eastern flavours? Well, first of all, you get two VERY excited girls and also some scrumptious food. 

Baked eggs with chackchouka A North African dish of eggs baked with capsicum, onion and tomato with Turkish za’atar toast. 

We looked at the menu and ordering this was inevitable. We are suckers for baked eggs. The generous portion was absolutely delicious. The eggs were cooked to perfection, yolks runny. The combination of a variety of vegetable flavours in the sauce was absolutely perfect and we added sucuk for an extra $2 which was so worth it. It had a slightly spicy kick to it, and the za’atar was so crispy yet soft. Definitely a must try on the menu!

Turkish breakfast  Spinach and olives, roasted tomatoes, a boiled egg, grilled haloumi and za’atar Turkish toast

The Turkish breakfast like the baked eggs tasted good with a generous portion size. While it was a very “mainstream” brekkie, the haloumi added such amazing flavour to it and so did the olives. 

The quaint cafe was comfortable and homely with very friendly service and we cannot wait to be back to give their lunch and dinner menus a shot! 

Till next time fellow foodies, 

Min and Ina x  Cafe Mint

579 Crown Street, Surry Hills

http://cafemint.com.au/

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Make another happy!

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Hey fellow foodies, please take the time to click on the link above to read the post. We know it's not our conventional food post but we do believe that every individual deserves the chance to be happy and where we have the chance to spread happiness, we're going to! So be amazing and show the beautiful Louise some birthday lovin' by simply sending her a greeting card! Make her 18th a memorable and magical one because the best way to be happy is to make another happy! All details in the link above so share this post around! Remember, always be nice to people! xx sihamdalila kaeandlucy

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GRILLED CHICKEN WITH PESTO-SPINACH SAUCE AND CRUMBLED FETA.

Wow. Typing that title legitimately made our mouths water. Grilled chicken. Basil pesto. Spinach. Feta. Grilled vegetables. Need we say more?! 

This was such a simple recipe and so delicious. It really left everyone super impressed. So we’re suckers for some homemade basil pesto. Throw everything in a food processor, throw the switch for a couple of minutes and you’re left with delicious sauce that can be used in SO many dishes! Mmmm mm. 

So we’re not going to waste any more time, here’s the recipe for you guys!

Ingredients:

2 Chicken Breasts

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Knob of butter (optional)

Lemon juice from half a lemon

Salt and Pepper to taste

1 Clove of Garlic (grated)

1 bag baby spinach

Pesto Sauce (depending on how much you like)

1/2 onion (cubed, big pieces)

Vegetables (we used asparagus, red peppers and cherry tomatoes)

Feta to crumble on top

1. Using a meat tenderiser, pound chicken breasts lightly till they are even and thin. Make some thin and light cuts on the chicken and marinade with salt, pepper, lemon juice, 1tbsp EVOO and garlic. Leave to marinade for a couple of hours or overnight if possible. 

2. In a food processor add in the baby spinach and give it a whir. Slowly add in pesto sauce until it is all combined and it becomes a sauce. If it is too thick, add in some olive oil. 

3. Place a knob of butter or a tbsp of olive oil in a pan on medium-high heat. Wait for the butter/oil to heat up and place the pieces of chicken in the pan. Sear on both sides till it is brown. Chicken does not have to be cooked through.

3. In an ovenproof dish, spoon sauce on the bottom and place the browned chicken on the top. Add in red peppers and an onion for additional flavour. Place in the oven at 180 deg C for 15 minutes or till chicken is cooked through.

4. While the chicken is in the oven, saute the asparagus in the pan that chicken was browned in. Place cherry tomatoes in the pan for flavour too. 

5. Plate up. Place asparagus on the plate and top it with the cooked chicken (cut it up if you want to). Spoon sauce and vegetables on the chicken and crumble feta on the top. Serve hot with a side of bread or your favourite style of potatoes (or both)!

Enjoy the recipe and don’t forget to tag us in your pictures either on here, Facebook or Instagram! Be sure to use the hashtag #theperfectpear so we can search for your yummy creations! 

Happy cooking and Bon Appetit friends!

Till next time our fellow foodies,

Min and Ina x