Verdict: Well… you know when you go to a take away or f & c shop and you order the chicken roll because it looks good on the board and you receive something in a plastic sleeve and you go “that’s not fresh!” Yeah it’s like that. Not good. Not bad. Just meh.
Would I get it again? Maybe if it was on the spesh.
Getting the fancy stuff in Australia is tough, and costs far too much. You really need to order online honestly. You can go to various markets and most will have a spot to buy from, but yeh you’ll pay too much 🤷♂️
The Aldi smoked rainbow trout fillets are very nice. I’m not so fond of the truffle oil infused trout fillets, but the plain ones are lovely. I like their plain sardines in oil but these sell out fast. I don’t like the sardies with horrid gloopy sauces that Aldi sells. If I want a gloopy sauce, I’ll make it myself.
Preston market fishmongers have nice smoked cod fillets (not entirely sure it’s really cod but definitely smoked) and I use these quite a lot. I would assume Vic market likewise would have a good range.
Most mediterranean grocers have baccala which is basically baconised white fish. Needs to be soaked to remove excessive salt but once soaked is nice in stirfries and fish pies etc. and just magic in an omelette or a rich tomato/garlic based fish stew (bouillabaise). Nice for pizza topping too.
I do get colesworth plain sardines in oil when I can’t find any at Aldi - they are the cheapest. Also colesworth can be relied on for tinned crab meat (when I can’t be bothered sourcing, cooking and picking fresh crab).
Most IGAs have John West stuff, including kippers, and sometimes other brands. Prices are higher but there’s usually a good range.
NQR occasionally has tinned fish both plain and fancy and this is a good source for stocking up the larder when they have stock in.
If stocking up, I’d start with NQR, and then Preston market, and then Aldi, and then IGA and then, and only then, colesworth.
Noice! Myer used to sell cute little tins of WA sardies packed with a sprig of lemon myrtle in the tin - super delicious. Maybe Myer or DJs have something similar in their gormet food hall.
That’s really good. Are you appliquing all the pieces on or a different method? Sorry I can’t see very well at the moment because I’ve been crocheting this afternoon and my eyes are fucked now.
I’m SO sick of this Taylor Swift talk. Nothing against her, I like some of her stuff. But this “will she become president” and “OMG she’s landed in Melbourne” is just so tedious. You know who else is here? The Blink 182 boys! But there’s no need to bang on about it. Do people really not have anything else to talk about?
I’m more interested in hearing peoples thoughts on a their last coffee than I am their thoughts on a celebrity.
Taylor Swift will now talk about Melbourne’s coffee.
If she gets some places to lift their game I’m all for it.
Thats gotta be the worst thing about touring. Do you send an advanced scout to check out good coffee places for you? Or do you just take a punt each time you go to a new city.
We’re all about the heat in Perth. I think yesterday was our 5th >40° degree day for February. Sunday is forecast to be our 6th.
No humidity to speak of, at least.
It comes to taste probably. The artists you listed were quite unique and groundbreaking for their time. TS is a run of the mill pop singer that’s not really different in a sea of other pop stars.
theres nothing wrong with pop per say. i mean I certainly dont understand todays pop, but if you go fish out my ipod that hasnt been updated in 10 years I’m prepared to bet it has tons of 90’s-00’s pop. It just feels a lot like you know how little kids can ONLY talk about the thing they love and are so excited about? That, but with teenagers/20 somethings it becomes a bit more tedious. I’m not hear to shame other peoples interests, theres a special place in hell for folks who do that. But I also don’t run around pretending I’m captain of the enterprise or telling everyone how Dune Pt1 was a cinematic masterpiece either.
Went to a gig last night and it seems that young pomms are back in droves (you can tell by the accents and number of fades). Was packed. Normally the place is empty on a thurs.
Extremely popular music in the UK (drum and bass) but the scene here has sort of been struggling after the rona (for the smaller gigs). Hopefully it gives promoters a bit more confidence throwing smaller cheaper gigs and difference is made up with drink sales.
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