I have the habit of freezing leftovers thinking there will be a rainy day when I don't feel like cooking, and as a result I have a freezer full of these meals... and indeed my rainy days came all at once in the shape of the clinical exam.
So here are just a few pictures in a somewhat anthropological fashion... to remind me of those meals that lighted up my dreary days. It was a welcome distraction, even if it was just heating up a frozen meal.
Leftover pasta sauce with three-coloured gluten free pasta shells (surprisingly yummy)
Good old dumplings
Noodles with kale, fried tofu and red braised eggplant
Cannelini bean stew with wholemeal roti
The same cannelini bean stew with couscous and a few vegetarian chicken nuggets
Sweet potato gnocchi with kale, pesto and lots of cheese
Scrambled tofu with spinach, mushrooms and peas (inspired by Gather on the Green)
Miso grilled eggplant which I ate with rice one day and on a salad the next.
Onto the "beautiful" food, I was also blessed with friends who dragged me away from my desk to share other delicious meals.
Ricotta hotcakes with mascarpone, berries and flaked almonds from Hoochie Mama's.
Lemon tart, and a brioche "cake" with custard from Pig & Pastry. There were a few vegetarian options here but I obviously couldn't read because I got too excited at "roast cauliflower salad" and didn't realise the next part was "with bacon"
Banana blossom salad from Khao Pla. The flavours in this dish were quite fresh and wholesome, though it was a shame they couldn't veg-ify it and my friend had to pick out all the chicken & prawns.
Veggie burger from Chur Burger. This was one of those things that you salivate thinking about, but in real life wasn't so awesome - nowhere near as amazing as the mushroom burger at Mary's. The bun was kinda dry, and the pattie was kinda a bit too thick though the sauce was tasty.
Potato hash with avocado and poached eggs from The Runcible Spoon. Right after I'd raved about all their veg-friendly options, they took everything I loved off the menu! This hash was tasty but nowhere near as "special" as their old veg favourites.
Delectable egg hoppers (masala dosa in background) from Indo Lankan Food bar in Seven Hills. The public must have known we were coming because a middle aged man collapsed unconscious at the table next to us while we were eating! I even did a bit of CPR before he woke up and pushed me away.
Buns from wonderbao at the Night Noodle markets - the vegetarian one was filled with fried silken tofu, coriander and lots of peanuts on top - amazing flavour combination.
Ramen burger from the night noodle markets! Kitschy but cool. The ramen is shaped into a "bun" and fried to help hold its shape, but in reality once you take a bite it starts to fall apart. Messy and fun, but not amazing tasting.
Watermelon and haloumi salad from Clover in Annandale.
Viet rice noodle salad with tofu and mushrooms from Mama's Buoi in Surry Hills.
Last but not least, the centrepiece of the celebration dinner at Devon. A perfectly steamed wobbly egg custard with an incredibly smooth creamy mouth feel is topped with young broad beans, mushrooms and roast garlic chips. Each mouthful had a different contrasting texture and the amalgamation of flavours was impressive.
So here are just a few pictures in a somewhat anthropological fashion... to remind me of those meals that lighted up my dreary days. It was a welcome distraction, even if it was just heating up a frozen meal.
Leftover pasta sauce with three-coloured gluten free pasta shells (surprisingly yummy)
Good old dumplings
Noodles with kale, fried tofu and red braised eggplant
Cannelini bean stew with wholemeal roti
The same cannelini bean stew with couscous and a few vegetarian chicken nuggets
Sweet potato gnocchi with kale, pesto and lots of cheese
Scrambled tofu with spinach, mushrooms and peas (inspired by Gather on the Green)
Miso grilled eggplant which I ate with rice one day and on a salad the next.
Onto the "beautiful" food, I was also blessed with friends who dragged me away from my desk to share other delicious meals.
Ricotta hotcakes with mascarpone, berries and flaked almonds from Hoochie Mama's.
Lemon tart, and a brioche "cake" with custard from Pig & Pastry. There were a few vegetarian options here but I obviously couldn't read because I got too excited at "roast cauliflower salad" and didn't realise the next part was "with bacon"
Banana blossom salad from Khao Pla. The flavours in this dish were quite fresh and wholesome, though it was a shame they couldn't veg-ify it and my friend had to pick out all the chicken & prawns.
Veggie burger from Chur Burger. This was one of those things that you salivate thinking about, but in real life wasn't so awesome - nowhere near as amazing as the mushroom burger at Mary's. The bun was kinda dry, and the pattie was kinda a bit too thick though the sauce was tasty.
Potato hash with avocado and poached eggs from The Runcible Spoon. Right after I'd raved about all their veg-friendly options, they took everything I loved off the menu! This hash was tasty but nowhere near as "special" as their old veg favourites.
Delectable egg hoppers (masala dosa in background) from Indo Lankan Food bar in Seven Hills. The public must have known we were coming because a middle aged man collapsed unconscious at the table next to us while we were eating! I even did a bit of CPR before he woke up and pushed me away.
Buns from wonderbao at the Night Noodle markets - the vegetarian one was filled with fried silken tofu, coriander and lots of peanuts on top - amazing flavour combination.
Ramen burger from the night noodle markets! Kitschy but cool. The ramen is shaped into a "bun" and fried to help hold its shape, but in reality once you take a bite it starts to fall apart. Messy and fun, but not amazing tasting.
Viet rice noodle salad with tofu and mushrooms from Mama's Buoi in Surry Hills.
Last but not least, the centrepiece of the celebration dinner at Devon. A perfectly steamed wobbly egg custard with an incredibly smooth creamy mouth feel is topped with young broad beans, mushrooms and roast garlic chips. Each mouthful had a different contrasting texture and the amalgamation of flavours was impressive.
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