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cooking class in Hoi An

cooking class in Hoi An

March 23, 2013January 26, 2024 Posted in travel1 Comment

Hoi An is a fishing town which lies at the centre of Vietnam. The ancient town remains untouched by war and despite it being a popular tourist destination it is a gem. The Red Bridge Cooking School has a well-deserved reputation for it’s cooking classes. Ours began with a walk around Hoi An’s central market…… Continue reading cooking class in Hoi An

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in Viet Nam

in Viet Nam

March 17, 2013January 26, 2024 Posted in travel3 Comments

My favourite restaurant so far in Ha Noi is Quán Ān Ngon where hawker-style stands line the walls….. and my favourite dish seems to be one of the most popular, deservedly so! This Vietnamese pancake (more like an omelette) is incredibly thin and crisp. The filling of bean sprouts, pork and shrimps is only in…… Continue reading in Viet Nam

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rice paper rolls

rice paper rolls

August 5, 2011January 28, 2024 Posted in small bitesLeave a comment

Rice paper rolls are delicious prepared ahead but are more fun and much fresher made at the table. Take a single rice paper, soften it very briefly in hot water and place it on your plate. Now put a little of everything on it: rice vermicelli which has been soaked in hot  water until just soft enough…… Continue reading rice paper rolls

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Food-lover, cook, recipe developer, organiser, musician, decorator and lover of all things kitchen.

Michelle has always had a passion for food. From European traditions she has travelled widely, broadening her palate to include Asia, the Middle East and the Americas. Michelle has cooked in a busy cafe and has experience in catering and recipe development. She enjoys making cheese, preserving olives, baking bread and curing meat.

In her former career Michelle played double bass in the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra for over 30 years. She is a keen art collector.

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