Humble Crumble

Biting into a succulent ripe nectarine is a truly satisfying experience. For some reason when I think of nectarines and peaches they conjure up visions of Romans lounging about eating segments of the fruit whilst musing over scantily clad dancing girls. A sweet nectarine is pure indulgence…and is best enjoyed wearing a toga. (more…)

After almost a month’s absence, Humble Crumble is back with the first post of 2012. My time has been occupied with learning to sail, ultimately this will culminate (with some years of practise) in completion of one of my bucket list goals; to take part in the Sydney Hobart offshore sailing race. (more…)

Perhaps it’s the cynic in me, but I have already noticed the well intended New Years resolutions are beginning to flag like a pair of well worn undies on the washing line. These are the declarations of healthy living usually made on January one, when people aren’t sober enough to think clearly or are feeling sorry for themselves for over indulging only hours before. It’s nothing to be ashamed about; we’ve all been there at some point…haven’t we?? (more…)

On Sunday, in homes all over the world there is bound to me minor squabbles over the ‘best bits’ of the Christmas dinner. In our house it was usually the leg, stuffing or the last roasty potato. There would be much tutting and poking out of the tongue by the looser and triumphant grin from the victor of the last spoonful of stuffing. (more…)

Christmas dinner is my favourite meal of the year, it’s a chance to cook a real feast and indulge in culinary excess. However, turkey the Christmas bird of choice for many is often seen as dry, bland and about as sexy as a politician’s choice in neckwear. Not any more. (more…)

I really enjoy my seafood and am fortunate enough to live very close to the Sydney fish markets. Well except when the wind blows the wrong direction on a hot day, making for some fishy overtones. So when we visited Tokyo the chance to visit their fish markets was too good to miss. (more…)

As you may have begun to glean there is some good eating to be had in the land of the rising sun. In fact Tokyo has become something of a global food Mecca, especially since Michelin released their famous Red Guides for Japan.

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Traveling around Japan is a fantastic food experience. The selection of food and the combinations can often challenge the average Western palette and what we deem as ‘normal food’. Fish, rice and pickles for breakfast, marinated crickets and dried fish as a snack or garnish and sweet bean paste for dessert are just a few examples of unusual combinations.  It’s a real food adventure and I love it. (more…)

For many years Japan has a source of fascination for me. I think the seeds of attraction planted very early with Mr Miyagi’s (Karate Kid) bonsai trees and Akira Kurosawa’s cult film Seven Samurai. Since then my interest has grown around the gastronomic art that is sushi, Japanese culture and the ceremony surrounding eating and drinking. (more…)

Firstly, apologies for the digital silence, I have been struck down with man flu and haven’t really
been interested in food (other than ice lollies and sorbet) much less writing about it.

Now don’t judge me for eating at a Hard Rock Café. Gourmet it’s not admittedly, but it is new and they have been busy since opening their doors three months ago. (more…)