Dork Chow

Archive for September, 2009

Here is our mega Japanese sushi/tempura/sashimi platter from a Sydney Japanese restaurant. This platter easily satisfied the three of us. High marks for presentation. Definitely enough food. I hadn’t had tempura in years because I never order it. Between sushi and tempura there is just no comparison in my book, either nutritionally or taste wise. But I gotta admit, tempura sweet potatoes and eggplant are tasty, once you get the dipping sauce correct.

Here’s a quickie from our trip to Sydney. We had this delicious paella at Doyle’s in Watson’s Bay. The innovations were two: 1) The rice is apart and not cooked into the paella which gives you a much better appreciation for its delicate saffron taste. 2) There is no chorizo or sausage or any of that evil pig stuff.

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Ratatouille with Lentils

I snatched this from a Sapphire and modified a bit …

See Ratatouille with Lentils on Key Ingredient.

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A delicious twist on an old standby. Good and good for you!

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chestnut flaxmeal flatbread

Take these along with you to an event where bread …

See chestnut flaxmeal flatbread on Key Ingredient.

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Made without any wheat flour these are both vegetarian and safe for celiacs or gluten intolerant. They have a nutty slightly sweet flavor and can be made crunchy or soft depending on how much and what type of fat you choose, and how long you bake them. I prefer mine a little softer.