Australian Break

It's been a very long time since I've written anything on here. It's not that I'm not picky anymore, but that I've been rather busy. Especially now touring Australia. I have tried new things and I hope to get around to writing about them (like how Australia considers a fried egg a topping for burgers and pizza!), but this is going to be on hold until we get back. Internet access is fleeting, and often expensive, so trip planning and communication take first priority. We're taking pictures of most of the strange things we eat, so stay tuned.

Salisbury House Cheese Nip

There is something distinct about a Salisbury House nip, other than the fact that they are called 'nips' and owned by The Guess Who former frontman Burton Cummings.

No, Sals nips are distinct in their own right due to their own glorious taste. Always piping hot, the nips come on a soft, thin bun. The meat has all the right things going on - garlic, onions, and otherdelicious unspecified seasonings. A big thing for me with food is texture. If the texture is off, if I suddenly bite into something hard or gummy while trying to enjoy a hamburger, the experience is instantly ruined and I get turned off of the restuarant for a while. But I have never had this experience at Sals. Consistant, delicious, and comforting (maybe that should go on their sign).

I think the main thing that makes Sals burgers so good is the carmelized onions. The slight crunch and sweet taste combined with the soft burger and bun make this a tastebud treat. Its worth a try, beleieve me.

VERDICT: I want to go eat one RIGHT NOW.

photo borrowed from flickr.com/photos/41828430@Noo/3259323734

Risotto

Mmm, Risotto

A while back Kristin and I were inspired to make risotto. It is a labour intensive process: Browning it beforehand, adding liquid at certain intervals, the continual stirring. If you are prepared for all that, though, it is wonderful.
We made a creamy, parmesan risotto from the recipe on the box. How cool is that? It was the first time I had tried risotto, but I had no fear to overcome. Knowing it was pasta and cheese and smelling it on my plate alleviated any anxiety.
It was excellent. Rich and flavourful. I never wanted to stop eating it. Risotto is what Mac & Cheese dreams it could be. A mouthful of risotto is delight.
 VERDICT: This doesn't often happen on a first tasting, but risotto is favourite!

photo borrowed from http://www.gustosecco.com/assets/risotto_m634544.jpg