Tuesday 29 July 2008

Bruschetta


Bruschetta
Originally uploaded by danielharbord

Here's the bruschetta...best photo of my batch.

Saltimbocca in the Pan


Saltimbocca in the Pan
Originally uploaded by danielharbord

Another masterstroke by my brother tonight. Pork loin wrapped around sage and prosciutto. We served it with garlic broccoli and bruschetta. Really really good! Gave a chance to take some more photos!

Monday 28 July 2008

Ma Po Doufu and Ganbian Si Ji Dou


Ma Po Doufu and Ganbian Si Ji Dou
Originally uploaded by danielharbord

I think it's about time I got this blog going again!

I came home from a muggy, boring day at work and found this on the table. Not too shabby!

Well done brother!

These are 2 classic Sichuan dishes both using the unique Sichuan peppercorn which causes a slight numbing sensation in your mouth. Amazing! Someone recently told me that it contains small traces of cyanide that causes that unique anaesthetic effect. Whatever it is, since I came across it on my travels in China, I'm totally hooked!

If you want to try out any Sichuan food, check out Fuscia Dunlop's books- they are easy to follow and are about as authentic as you can possibly find!