So, the girls and I have been on a bit of a Korean BBQ binge lately… and I have documentation! This particular time we ate at a joint called “Wow Bulgogi” in Kensington which was a change from our usual local haunt since we had a Moonlight Cinema screening to attend later that evening. It was a pleasant experience overall. The service was nice and friendly and so was the decor. There was a slight deviation from the norm at the end of our meal, however, when one of the staff approached us with a Polaroid-style instant camera and asked if we would pose for a photo. Sure, why not?” So we proceeded to remove any food stuck in our teeth before smiling for the camera. He took two pictures, one for us and another under which we were asked to write a comment. I think we had just become the first contributors to a mural of some sort! Anyway, on with the pictures!
Side dishes (Front to Back) – kim chi, bean sprouts, potato and sweet potato and some other tasty side dish… (I’m not quite sure what it is, lol)
Pork Rashers – This is fast becoming my favourite dish but these rashers were a bit thick for my liking. Thin and crispy for me please!
Bulgogi – Thinly sliced marinated beef. NOMZ.
And our meat sizzling away on the hot plate. ssSSssSSsSsSsSs!!
Say… “Bulgogi”!!
Zommmmmmg, Pandan ice cream!! I was so excited to see this in the cabinet at Passionflower when we visited a few weeks ago. The only other time I’ve come across the flavour was in an ice cream parlour on Lygon St, Melbourne circa 2005. Total NOMZ. We aren’t sure whether or not this is flavour is a permanent addition or one that’s just seasonal (like the Red Bull flavour I saw once and never again) so we’ve been eating it every chance we get. *hint*hint*. I hope it sticks around! Maybe this will work like it sometimes does in the nail polish world 
Happy New Year, everyone! I hope you all had a rocking good time, wherever you were and whatever you did!
I spent a lovely low key night in catching up with Robyn ad Nghi at the Tang mansion (thanks for letting us take over your crib, Negro! It was kind of funny squatting in your home while you went out and got so trashed you couldn’t even make it back to your own house 
). We had originally booked an apartment down in Kiama but Rob had a few complications with getting home after spending a year in France, so that was canceled because there was some uncertainty about whether she would make it back in time. It all worked out in the end, though and lots of girl time was had. I painted Rob’s nails (OPI – Shootout at the OK Coral, for those wondering) while her hand slipped off the table as she drifted out of consciousness (jet lag’s a bitch! Especially when painting nails 
). But that’s OK, I conked out soon after and neither of us woke up until 2010 when David called to wish us a happy new year, haha 
It was nice and relaxing to have a few Westcoasts and sit around hanging out with my two best friends. Welcome home, Robynnnn! We’re glad to have you back in Oz and relieved that you’re not stuck in Hong Kong a la Tom Hanks in The Terminal (fantastic movie, by the way).
I’m finally home after spending New Year’s Eve and Day at Paul’s and really enjoyed listening to Phoenix on Live at the Wireless while driving home. I can’t wait to see them play in March! On a less awesome note though, I have come home to a house with no lights. It feels kind of weird, blogging at my computer by lamp light (I’m thanking the universe, that my computer even works!). Would be cool if I had a few pals, over, though. It’s kind of slumber party-ish!
Anyway, here are two photos. Weak, I know, I didn’t even get pics of the pasta Rob cooked up!
Paul in his awesome Monkey Magic costume before heading out and leaving us to chill out at his crib. I can’t believe I got specific instructions to leave the Evo alone in the garage 
Nghi’s awesome cupcakes! I’m not usually a fan of cupcakes but these have definitely converted me! Buttercream and peanut butter icing on top with an awesome Snickers surprise in the middle *drool*
We had Boxing Day dinner at the Flame Restaurant and Bar inside my local sports club, Canterbury Leagues. We were pretty impressed with the decor the first time we went. Definitely one of the nicest clubs I’ve been to thus far and it was just down the road all this time! The food is nicely presented and everyone is generally satisfied with their meals. I, however, have a knack for choosing the bland dishes. Nothing that a bit of salt can’t fix, though.
Garlic pizza starter to share
The dranks. Can you believe a bottle of Westcoast is cheaper than a bottle of Coke?!
BBQ King Prawns on a Potato Roesti with Garlic Butter, Baby Herbs and Lime
500g MSA Grade T-Bone Steak served with Mash and a Garlic and Brandy Cream Sauce
Risotto of Duck Breast, Portabello Mushrooms, Spinach and Parmesan. This was very delicately flavoured. I’m a bit of a brute and felt the need for a few grinds of salt and pepper.
Yes, his nails are painted! Thien let me let rip on his nails with some neon purple and orange. I should’ve cut his nails and given him some nubbins. His girly hands and long nails makes this pic that little bit more disturbing!
We’ve spent Christmas eve at the Le Family BBQ for the past three or four years now and it is fast becoming a tradition. We had a wonderful time, as usual, stuffing ourselves silly with loads of delicious food, especially Mrs Le’s seafood spring rolls! Their new LED TV also made for some excellent viewing when the Victoria’s Secret show came on. Thanks for having us over! A+++ will attend again!
The Family Tree. Loaaads of presents!
A full and satisfied David after eating copious amounts of food.
My present from Nghi! I’ll do another post on what I got this Christmas!
The Hostess with the mostest and I.
David with one of Nghi’s red velvet cup cakes.
Fruit cocktail, mMmMm!
Rocky. Cute, isn’t he? But looks are deceiving, he is one aggressive little bugger!
The fobby honey dew melon cake David and I brought over. MerryX’ Mas everyone! Sheesh, you’d think they would’ve put “X’Mas” together on a new line. But nevermind, it still tasted divine!
Red velvet cup cake – take away!
