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OK - this just makes me sick. I do love searching for hideous foods that I can put on Sydney Table to make you all squirm but this one takes the cake on many levels.

The worst meal I ever cooked was a squid ink pasta, I spent 5hrs trying to find squid ink and in the end a fish monger milked some squid for me - I had never made squid ink pasta before so kind of got my measurements from another planet. Everything was so disgusting at this dinner party I cooked I threw the whole thing out in front of the guests and paid for pizzas to be delivered. You win some and you lose some.

The worst food I have ever eaten is Lambs Brains - my mum used to cook this stuff as she loved it, and apparently I loved it before I could talk and protest about it. Whenever mum cooks this I have to leave the house for the day as I just vomit at the smell of it.


But both of these look like a yummy chocolate dish compared to:
Balut, hideous food


BALUT

A balut is a fertilized duck (or chicken) egg with a nearly-developed embryo inside that is boiled and eaten in the shell.
Popularly believed to be an aphrodisiac and considered a high-protein, hearty snack, balut are mostly sold by street vendors in the regions where they are available. It is commonly sold as streetfood in the Philippines. They are common, everyday food in some other countries in Southeast Asia, such as in Laos (where it is called Khai Luk), Cambodia (Pong tea khon in Cambodian), and Vietnam. They are often served with beer.


Balut, hideous food


This is a quote I read from someone else who had seen them when travelling:
They are enjoyed in Cambodia, Philippines and the fifth and seventh levels of hell. They are typically sold by street vendors at night, out of buckets of warm sand. You can spot the vendors because of their glowing red eyes, and the faint, otherworldly sound of children screaming.

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I would like mine served with a game of Russian Roulette. I know it is a delicacy in some countries but please this is not for me. Would these countries think it hideous we eat both the animals on our national emblem?

And what is your most hated food that you have cooked and/ or eaten?

Bon apetite
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I am off today with the flu and am so over it, I have watched all 10 episodes of The Pacific - loved it but that's another story. I have also managed to blow my nose through an entire box of tissues, eat an entire jam roll and drink more Vitamin C than I can think of. But, when I first woke up this morning I wanted to make myself a vegetable soup that I could slow cook for the day and give me something yummy, different and healthy for my dinner (and freezer).

I searched the net and found one I kind of liked and then did the Sydney Table thing to it. I hope you like it.

yummy Sweet Potato Slow Cooker Soup Recipe


It is a Sweet Potato soup recipe, Yam or Kumera Soup. The health benefits of the Yam are:

Besides simple starches, sweet potatoes are rich in complex carbohydrates, dietary fiber, beta carotene (a vitamin A equivalent nutrient), vitamin C, and vitamin B6. Pink and yellow varieties are high in carotene, the precursor of vitamin A.
In 1992, the Center for Science in the Public Interest compared the nutritional value of sweet potatoes to other vegetables. Considering fibre content, complex carbohydrates, protein, vitamins A and C, iron, and calcium, the sweet potato ranked highest in nutritional value. According to these criteria, sweet potatoes earned 184 points, 100 points over the next on the list, the common potato.(NCSPC)
Sweet potato varieties with dark orange flesh have more beta carotene than those with light coloured flesh, and their increased cultivation is being encouraged in Africa, where vitamin A deficiency is a serious health problem. Despite the name "sweet", it may be a beneficial food for diabetics, as preliminary studies on animals have revealed that it helps to stabilize blood sugar levels and to lower insulin resistance. Some Americans, including television personality Oprah Winfrey, are advocating increased consumption of sweet potatoes both for their health benefits and because of their importance in traditional Southern cuisine.

YOU WILL NEED:

1.25kgs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2cm cubes
1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried sage, crushed - I bought the dried herbs and sprinkled in
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1litre chicken stock
1/2 cup light cream, or milk (I used milk)

Crisp-cooked crumbled bacon (optional)
Sliced green onion (optional)

Yummy Sweet Potato Slow Cooker Soup Recipe


YOU WILL NEED TO:

1. In a med/lge slow cooker, combine sweet potatoes, onion, maple syrup, garlic, sage, salt, and pepper. Pour stock over all.

2. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 6 to 8 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 to 4 hours.

3. Using a potato masher OR handheld blender, mash the soup until desired consistency.* Whisk in milk until well mixed. If desired, sprinkle each serving with crumbled bacon and green onion. Makes 6 servings.

I did not use the optional extras - I did however get some thick crusty bread to dunk with No red wine with this one - more juice and off to bed early. I hope you like it

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Vegetarian Bolognese

July 12th 2010 09:22
My friend Aasa belongs to a family of vegetarians and she sent me this recipe a few months ago to make and write about and I kept putting it off, wanting to use my slow cooker every Sunday throughout winter and not sure if I would like a vego spag bog. I used to have a Wednesday night on a regular basis with a vego family and I would get "it's not Turkey" Turkey Roast and other similar scary meals for the non carnivorous of the species. This one, although skeptical at first, I found insanely delicious and will be adding it to my regular repertoire. Thank you so much Aasa for sharing with me and the Sydney Table readers Hugs

Vegetarian Bolognese, Vegan Dish


For all the serious vegans out there - if you leave the parmesan out of the dish it is fully acceptable for you to eat.

For all my friends, the carnivores, out there - try it - you will be very surprised.

YOU WILL NEED:
* 1 sml-med brown onion chopped
* 2 cloves of garlic finely chopped
* 1 carrot grated
* 1 zucchini grated
* 1 can of chopped tomatoes
* 1 small can of kidney beans
* ½ jar of tomato passata or a tomato based pasta sauce
* 1 can of Sanitarium Casserole mince
* Dried or fresh herbs such as Oregano, Chilli flakes & Basil
* Salt, Pepper to taste
* Pasta of choice to serve (I used the multi coloured wholemeal spirals)
* Parmesan cheese to garnish (leave this out if you want it totally VEGAN)

Vegetarian Bolognese, Vegan Dish


YOU WILL NEED TO: (approx 20 minutes altogether)
• Put a saucepan of lightly salted water on to boil for the pasta
• Add a small dash of olive oil to a deep frypan or medium sized saucepan, add the garlic, onion and approx a teaspoon of the dried herbs (I’m a sucker for chilli and usually put a sprinkling of dried chilli flakes in at this point too)
• Wait until the onion is transparent then add the carrot, give the caroot a few minutes to soften before adding the zucchini – Sauté on a bout medium heat until the veges seem about half cooked (no more than 3 mins)
• Add the can of casserole mince and season with a little salt and pepper – If your pan has a lid cover and let soften for another few minutes, stir regularly so as not to stick on bottom
• Add in the can of tinned tomatoes and kidney beans, I usually put in about a teaspoon of sugar with the tomatoes and sometimes another sprinkle of salt & pepper – up to your own taste. Continue to cook through for another few minutes.
• Put on your pasta – cook to instructions
• Add half jar of passata and stir through – Cover with lid and let simmer on low/med heat for another minute or two until passata has stirred and cooked through
• Drain pasta and remove sauce from heat
• Serve with generous amounts of parmesan cheese if you are not VEGAN

**Stores and freeze very well; an alternative is to also add half a teaspoon of curry powder with the onion & garlic

Enjoy with a nice glass of red and some garlic bread - ENJOY and thanks again Aasa!!!
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Horror Foods - the Candwich

July 10th 2010 22:12
Why oh why do people feel the need to make amd invent hideous food ideas?

The latest innovation in sandwich technology is the Candwich, the sandwich in a can


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Slow Cooker Beef Stew

July 5th 2010 09:50
I finally had a weekend at home and as it was about minus one million degrees at home yesterday I decided on starting the day out by putting on the slow cooker. I have to be honest - this dish is senbloodysational - it is so mouth watering and has winter written all over it. It is cheap to make and for less than $20- I made enough to feed more than 6 people.

Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe

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Healthy Beef Stroganoff

June 17th 2010 08:16
Sorry for being such a constant slack ass on the writing front. I actually have a pinched nerve in my right elbow caused from bad posture while using the computer. Kicking back with your feet up, keyboard on lap and stretched right arm to table writing for three hours a day and playing World of Warcraft for about the same has caused something bad to happen to my elbow and now I am getting treatment for a lazy assed computer over-usage injury

Healthy Beef Stroganoff

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The taste of this one is just insane. I love the sweet and savoury added together and it makes for a yummy dish. I found a potted recipe for this one to cook on the stovetop and changed it around a bit to make a slow cooker version - and now I have 4 meals frozen for later usage. Things I would like to improve on it are that it seemed a bit runny so in the last half hour I recommend stirring in some cornflour. I also recommend serving it with some spuds or rice - so just add three spuds to the recipe chopped into chunky bits. I have added my suggested improvements to the recipe.

slow cooker, recipe, beef and plum

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No Soup for You

June 7th 2010 21:50
An Australian restaurateur fed up with the waste left by diners has ordered her customers to eat everything on their plates for their sake of the earth or pay a penalty and not return. The Soup Nazi would be impressed

No Soup for You, Soup Nazi, Wafu

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The Best Potatoes EVERRRR

May 30th 2010 22:45
It has been ages since I posted an article on Sydney Table and I do apologise for that. I have been very busy with work and concentrating on Salty Popcorn when I have some spare time. Some good news is that Salty Popcorn now has its own radio segment on 91.3FM and this has been driving me crazy

On the weekend I did a cooking night at great friend Karin's house with her, her friend Christine and her two most awesome kids, Stella Bella and the fatty boomba himself, who brought us the Anzac Day biscuit recipe, Finn


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I decided to test out the Curtis Stone's booklet being given away at Coles that lists 7 meals he and Coles believe can be cooked for an entire family for $10 or under. If you are not from Australia, Coles is a large supermarket chain and Curtis Stone is a famous Australian and world renowned chef.

The first one that took my interest was PORK CURRY WITH PINEAPPLE AND SNOW PEAS. I just love snow peas and also love curries and ate so much pineapple once I got a rash lol


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