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Janani, Homebush

Not Quite Nigella — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 18:00:43 +0000

I believe in karma-of all kinds including and not limited to strange things such as karma of lifts. For not having a license for several decades means that I have gotten several lifts over the years and I probably owe the universe several thousand. So when I was confirming plans to meet with Laura at [...]

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Al-Dhiaffah-Al-Iraqi, Fairfield

Not Quite Nigella — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:00:11 +0000

I was so excited I could hardly dial the phone. I’m usually an email person, if the phone rings I stare at it for a good few seconds before realising that it is an object that I need to pick up and speak to (how I became such a natural at it during my teenage [...]

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13B, Darlinghurst

Not Quite Nigella — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 18:00:04 +0000

There could probably be reams of paper wasted on how hopeless I am at following directions. Even though the eatery 13B has the very street number in the lane, I was the person looking around confused and scowling with a facial expression that reads “Where is that damn place?”. I finally figure out where I [...]

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The Pie Tin, Newtown

Not Quite Nigella — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:00:42 +0000

A few years ago I thought it would be fun to make pies for a living. I made them for a restaurant and I made them using the owner’s secret recipes. They were brilliant recipes but sadly I was sworn to secrecy so I am not able to share the recipes with you. So when I come across a [...]

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The Drummer, Sydney CBD – A Restaurant With A Difference

Not Quite Nigella — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 19:00:22 +0000

It wasn’t a great morning. It started as all ungreat mornings do with a 6am wake up call and a loud groan coming from me. The internet went down as it seems wont to do lately and I cursed irritatedly. I was running late so I contemplated driving into the city for a breakfast event [...]

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Joe Black, Surry Hills

Not Quite Nigella — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 19:00:26 +0000

I’m a firm believer in magic. Truly honestly I am and it’s the kind of thinking that makes my very scientific and logical husband just despair and roll his eyes with a tight, tolerant smile (think the same smile one gives to a potentially violent mental patient). So when I see an item on the [...]

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Clipper Cafe, Glebe

Not Quite Nigella — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 19:00:40 +0000

“I think life is essentially chaotic and meaningless” Queen Viv said to me one day. “I disagree, I think everything happens for a reason. Like today!” I exclaimed gaily. “OK Pollyanna” Queen Viv said with mirth. You see it’s true. Only that morning Mr NQN had thieved my keys to our precious Purdie the [...]

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Taste 101 Chinese Restaurant, Auburn & A Most Intriguing Menu

Not Quite Nigella — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 19:00:57 +0000

I am staring absolutely wide eyed. I have never been as fascinated with a menu in my life. In front of me names such as “Rou Wings”, “Russian Package”, “Beer Duck”, “Pig Leaves”, “Kidney with spicy sauce in Monolithic”, “Great Lunch Meat” and the unfortunately spelled “Vage Meal” dance before me tickling my funny bone [...]

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Albee’s Kitchen Malaysian Delights, Campsie

Not Quite Nigella — Wed, 04 May 2011 19:00:04 +0000

“Let’s go for an adventure!” I say to Mr NQN one afternoon. We are well blessed with an unusually sunny day after what seems like weeks of rain shining down on us. And as my parent have loaned us their car while they were away we feel like we should go for a drive [...]

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Dumpling Dash: The Quest to Find the Best Shanghai Dumplings in Sydney!

Not Quite Nigella — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:00:18 +0000

“There are eight of us, that’s definitely a good sign!” Now ordinarily I’m not a particularly superstitious person. It mainly extends to jinxes more than anything else. And whilst Chinese people are renowned for being superstitious, I’d say that my parents were mildly superstitious but not overtly so. The number 8 is said to be [...]

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