Author Archives: Too Yum
Yesterday’s boozey rooftop lunch…
Mrs M’s Fabulous “Karaage” – Japanese Fried Chicken A “Healthy Boby and Liver” – according to the invitation, that was all we needed to bring… But try as I did, I couldn’t find a bloody boby anywhere – let alone … Continue reading
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Yum cha at Mahjong Restaurant in St Kilda…
Will you indulge me for a moment and allow me to be completely rude, spectacularly offensive …and vaguely racist? Thanks. Appreciate it. So, I hate China. China – home of Giant Pandas, Peking Duck and those screeching Chinese operas my … Continue reading
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Hot Pink Baking Love from Mr. Too Yum!
Oooh lah lah…check out ze HOT-pink-birthday-lootie I scored from H! …There’s a heart-shaped mixing bowl, some very sleek kitchen scales from Franc Franc, an itty bitty chopping board, a silicone coated whisk (Yay…no more scratching the non-sticks!), a Joseph Joseph … Continue reading
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This time next week I’ll be stepping off a plane in Melbourne!
Yipee! And naturally I’ve started thinking about the Melbourne essentials I’ll need to pack – A light trench for the unpredictable weather, a concise list of places to eat, several pairs of black leggings, a lightly veiled contempt for all … Continue reading
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I really didn’t think I could love Matty Preston any more than I already do…
*Sigh*…his dandy ways and teddy bear appeal… But then he went and published a book called Cravat-A-Licious. Well now…HA HA HA HA HA. If ever there was an award for Most Brilliant Tongue In Cheek cover & title, then surely … Continue reading
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Batter up! Crêpes, pancakes or pikelets?
Personally I heart them all – being the batter-loving-hussy I am… And if you’re the same, then … boy oh boy, do I have some fantastic recipes for you! These 3 recipes have been on high-rotation at the Too Yum … Continue reading
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Too Yum’s angry Kit Kat rant!
There’s a new Kit Kat in town and it’s got the natives in a tizzy… Last week a new Kit Kat was launched, hardly headline grabbing news in a country where over 81 varieties of Kit Kat have been launched … Continue reading
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Happy Yakiniku Day!
Bet some of you ratbags thought I was pulling your meat-loving legs… Thanks to the impressive-slash-slightly-disturbing devotion of The Zenkoku Yakiniku Kyoukai (The All Japan Yakiniku Association) August 29 is officially Yakiniku Day! Woot woot! Don’t forget to wish all … Continue reading
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So tell me…what do you eat when you’re alone?
Illustration by Patrick McFarlin. This morning I was reading an article in The Guardian (yes, I do have too much time on my hands) and it struck such a chord that I felt compelled to share, which is kinda funny … Continue reading
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Nigiri No Tokube – “Sushi-Trains”
Plates from ¥100 to ¥500. Salmon Nigiri topped with a creamy mayonnaise and finely sliced onions. Complimentary Matcha powdered green tea, pickled ginger and fresh finely grated wasabi. Nigiri No Tokube restaurants open 7 days a week for lunch and … Continue reading
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