Category Archives: cooking

Starting Five

Posted on January 13, 2024 by Topher

List your top 5 grocery store items. These days, a trip to the grocery is a short one. Whereas we did our weekly shop at Woolies before, nowadays, we do it online. We have since become Coles Plus members. For … Continue reading →

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The Spring Verses

Posted on October 22, 2023 by Topher

What is your favorite season of year? Why? Australia and New Zealand have four seasons. Indonesia may only be a few hours away, but that distance makes all the difference. Further north, the state of Queensland enjoys a much hotter … Continue reading →

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The ‘Zinger Man’

Posted on September 10, 2023 by Topher

Tis week’s title references two things. Firstly, it alludes to KFC’s zinger burger and my love of medium hot foods. Secondly, it was the nickname given by some commentators to NBA player Krystaps Porzingis. The latter did not like the … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction

Posted on August 26, 2023 by Topher

Note: This is a fictionalised account. Names, places, and events have been manipulated to suit the author’s wild imagination. Any resemblance to persons, living, dead, or undead, are (probably) coincidental. *** When I was a boy, we had this gardener. … Continue reading →

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Some Winter Meal Ideas

Posted on July 8, 2023 by Topher

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to eat soup only when you’re feeling under the weather. When preparing meals, knowing the time of year and the day’s conditions are of consequence. This month, July, is traditionally the year’s coldest … Continue reading →

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Topher’s Faves

Posted on May 28, 2023 by Topher

List your top 5 favorite fruits. Eating fruit is vital to having a balanced diet. The benefits of meat like protein and iron are well-documented. However, science has shown us that meeting your adequate fruit intake is necessary in staying … Continue reading →

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‘Paklang-er’ aka Stalk Lady

Posted on February 12, 2023 by Topher

Many moons ago, I mentioned how I hung out at Hunter Connection in Wynyard. (See also: my Hunter post from 2021). They have a nice selection of cuisines and are strategically located next to my chiropractor. However, sometimes, we get … Continue reading →

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Our Yum Cha experience

Posted on December 18, 2022 by Topher

Recently, my Uncle invited my family for yum cha. This wasn’t my first such lunch, but I it had been a while. Many moons ago, I recall my Aunty Ade treating us at Rhodes Waterside. She was accompanied by her … Continue reading →

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Year of the Ape

Posted on August 14, 2022 by Topher

I remember this story that my mum told me. As a child, she visited this family friend’s abode. The house per se was unremarkable, save for one difference maker. The family had a pet monkey. Not just for beautification purposes; … Continue reading →

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The Lettuce Crunch

Posted on June 18, 2022 by Topher

In recent days, the lowly iceberg lettuce has been caught in a storm. Previously, shoppers paid little attention to this sandwich staple, which sat meekly at $1.99 per piece. In many years of buying groceries, I could say that people … Continue reading →

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