Chinese tea eggs

14th May 2012
At 6am in the morning in the month of May here at the bottom of the world it is pitch black.  And cold.  Our houses aren’t built for winter and as I lay in bed contemplating the day before me, great billows of condensed air form in the darkness around me.  When finally I muster the courage to peel back the sheets, I dress at great speed in an attempt to keep out the cold.

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Mushroom, chilli and cabbage dumplings in broth

10th May 2012
Dumplings: steamed, poached, pan or deep fried, I love them all equally and without exception. I admit, they can be a little fiddly, even arduous to prepare, but once the filling is made you simply need to gather up a few willing participants to assist with assembly.

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Steamed Pai Kuat (pork ribs)

7th May 2012
For the last couple of months as I have sat down to lunch with my humble salad sandwich or scrambled eggs I’ve watched enviously as my teammate Amie unveils her dad’s delicious home-cooked Chinese delicacies.  The poor girl never gets to eat in peace as I always give her the full interrogation on what she is eating

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Spring onion pancakes

3rd May 2012
If I close my eyes and concentrate hard enough I can block out all stimuli around me.  The rhythmic tapping of fingers as they fall on the keys of well-worn keyboards, the heady aroma of freshly ground coffee and the slight stirring of the air as it passes through the dusty vents in the air-conditioning ducts above my head.

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Yum Cha

1st May 2012
Yum Cha is always a feast for the senses; a perfect way to be adventurous.  The concept of eating lots of little dishes, tasting a variety of flavours and textures definitely appeals.  And as the trolleys are whipped past you one after another there is no time to agonise over the decision – just grab one of everything and give them a try!

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