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Observations by a Malaysian studying in Australia

Let The Holidays Begin!

It's only been 4 weeks of uni and the holiday season is already upon us. I actually wouldn't mind being in uni for a couple of weeks longer but if they decide that we deserve a break, who am I to disagree?

My last day in Melbourne was spent browsing around the Queen Victoria Market while a friend decides on souvenirs to bring back home. I decided to at last try the famous Spanish Doughnut, sold in a parked van along the market. It turned out to be the wisest decision I've made in recent memory. The crunchy pastry of the doughnut and the accompanying dusted sugar were a perfect marriage and my sweet tooth and empty stomach were happy witnesses to such a great ceremony. The happiness may not have lasted forever, but the memory will linger for eternity.

Our vacation officially started on the 1 hour train trip to Geelong. Going back to my friend's warm home is always something to look forward to, but today it's made even more special since we're celebrating her dad's birthday with a feast worth salivating for.

We indulged on an exhaustive entree menu of deep-fried tortilla shards with hummus and felafel, herbed mini pancake rolls with salmon and tzatziki, oysters with caviar, thai fish cakes, olive and anchovy pizza wheels with parmesan and artichoke dip, parmesan twists and tartlets with bocconcini, olive and salmon. An entree dish that certainly whetted my appetite but also completely dissolved my hunger!

An hour later, after all (or at least most) of the appetizers have been digested, it was time for the mains. As it's Easter, seafood was the predominant theme. Seafood risotto, Mussels in lemongrass and spicy sauce, Fried black pepper octopus, and an African bake dish consisting of scallops, sweet potato, squid, prawns and polenta provided us with a contented meal. All this was finished with the richest, most decadent chocolate mud cake, whose density will astonish physicists and whose caloric content will scare off dieticians and physicians alike.

All in all, a great way to start the week long Easter break. Next destination - Brisbane!

posted by: Tembaga2 at 14:30 | link | comments (1) |

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#1  31 March 2005 - 10:14

 

My, you're quite certainly a food connoisseur, aren't you? ^_^

Thanks for tempting me into buying unnecessary chocolates, hehe.

- xaph

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