Best food blog. Ever. Hi! This is a food blog.Tumblr (3.0; @yumfoodblog)http://yumfoodblog.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ls077g4fzs1qarw71o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ls077g4fzs1qarw71o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><h2>Miso Soba Teriyaki Chicken</h2></p>http://yumfoodblog.com/post/10578998381http://yumfoodblog.com/post/10578998381Sat, 24 Sep 2011 13:38:04 +1200misosobateriyakiyum!<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lj0f58cAbN1qarw71o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lj0f58cAbN1qarw71o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lj0f58cAbN1qarw71o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><h2>I Love My Mummy’s Waffles</h2></p>http://yumfoodblog.com/post/4276987641http://yumfoodblog.com/post/4276987641Sat, 02 Apr 2011 18:27:06 +1300waffles<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lhf9cbWKn81qarw71o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lhf9cbWKn81qarw71o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lhf9cbWKn81qarw71o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lhf9cbWKn81qarw71o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lhf9cbWKn81qarw71o5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><h2>Cocoro</h2> <p>Highly recommended tasting menu at Cocoro in Ponsonby, Auckland. I’ve never seen Japanese food prepared with so much care and passion like they do at Cocoro.</p> <p>Everything there came with a surprising contemporary twist, whilst retaining the simple, clean flavors you’d expect from Japanese food.</p> <p>Colour me impressed.</p> <p><strong>“Omotenashi” cocoro degustation dinner</strong> [extracted from <a target="_blank" href="http://www.cocoro.co.nz/menu.html">cocoro.co.nz</a>]</p> <p><strong>“Yokoso”</strong><br/>Marinated octopus served with ‘Wakame’ seaweed and cucumber</p> <p><strong>“Zensai”</strong><br/>Mahurangi harbour oyster with ponzu vinegar Akaroa salmon sashimi premium tuna nigiri sushi</p> <p><strong>“Shiizakana”</strong><br/>‘Shiki-Tofu’ with diced free range chicken and vegetable Gratin of scallop, Paradise prawn, and oyster, sauce Moro-Miso New Zealand whitebait ‘Chawanmushi’</p> <p><strong>“Mushimono”</strong><br/>Steamed Akaroa salmon and snapper, exotic leaves, Japanese mushrooms, giant kelp pepper with ‘Kabosu’ citrus soy vineger</p> <p><strong>“Yakimono”</strong><br/>Organic spring lamb rack slow roasted at 68°C Served with asparagus, ‘Kinome’ oil,‘Sansho’ Balsa-Miso sauce</p> <p><strong>“Betsubara”</strong><br/>Strawberry roulade, hint of ‘Kokuto’ dark cane sugar, sauce hot choc House made vanilla ice cream, ginger fragrance Black sesami Crème Brûlée</p>http://yumfoodblog.com/post/3597877892http://yumfoodblog.com/post/3597877892Wed, 02 Mar 2011 21:38:00 +1300cocorojapaneseponsonbytasting menu<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lgyloybxU61qarw71o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lgyloybxU61qarw71o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><h2>Hello, what is for dinner tonight?</h2> <p>Lentil accompanied with baby spinach leaf, tomato, and generous amount of cumin, mint and basil. Topped it off with pan-fried garlic prawns for good measure.</p> <p>Like.</p>http://yumfoodblog.com/post/3421118701http://yumfoodblog.com/post/3421118701Mon, 21 Feb 2011 21:46:00 +1300lentilprawnspinachcuminmintbasil<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lel3phTzEf1qarw71o1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lel3phTzEf1qarw71o6_r2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><h2>Pan fried snapper with fennel and saffron puree sauce</h2></p>http://yumfoodblog.com/post/2619149980http://yumfoodblog.com/post/2619149980Thu, 06 Jan 2011 17:41:00 +1300<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lel357umqG1qarw71o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lel357umqG1qarw71o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><h2>Trifle</h2></p>http://yumfoodblog.com/post/2618992107http://yumfoodblog.com/post/2618992107Thu, 06 Jan 2011 17:29:25 +1300<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lcw70q8o6Y1qarw71o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lcw70q8o6Y1qarw71o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lcw70q8o6Y1qarw71o5_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><h2>Beef & parsnip bites</h2></p>http://yumfoodblog.com/post/2089439948http://yumfoodblog.com/post/2089439948Sat, 04 Dec 2010 20:19:00 +1300experimentalJapanese inspiredparsnipbeefponzu<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lbv17331Gz1qarw71o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lbv17331Gz1qarw71o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lbv17331Gz1qarw71o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lbv17331Gz1qarw71o6_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lbv17331Gz1qarw71o7_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lbv17331Gz1qarw71o8_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lbv17331Gz1qarw71o9_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lbv17331Gz1qarw71o10_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><h2>Tuna ceviche with enoki mushrooms</h2> <p>Japanese style inspired ceviche marinated in a mixture of ponzu, rice wine vinegar, lemon juice, wasabi, brown sugar and dressed with a tangy wasabi vinaigrette.</p>http://yumfoodblog.com/post/1569115156http://yumfoodblog.com/post/1569115156Sun, 14 Nov 2010 18:42:00 +1300experimentalJapanese inspiredtunamushroomswasabi<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lbigi6yZZG1qarw71o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lbigi6yZZG1qarw71o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lbigi6yZZG1qarw71o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lbigi6yZZG1qarw71o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lbigi6yZZG1qarw71o5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lbigi6yZZG1qarw71o6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><h2>Yum-yum aioli mussels</h2></p>http://yumfoodblog.com/post/1505055604http://yumfoodblog.com/post/1505055604Sun, 07 Nov 2010 23:44:00 +1300musselaioliSunday lunch<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l6g7we0Lfz1qarw71o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l6g7we0Lfz1qarw71o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l6g7we0Lfz1qarw71o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><h2><a target="_blank" href="http://www.longroom.co.nz">Long Room</a></h2></p>http://yumfoodblog.com/post/1443110262http://yumfoodblog.com/post/1443110262Sun, 31 Oct 2010 15:33:00 +1300<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_la2h61guNh1qarw71o1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_la2h61guNh1qarw71o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_la2h61guNh1qarw71o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_la2h61guNh1qarw71o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_la2h61guNh1qarw71o5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_la2h61guNh1qarw71o6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_la2h61guNh1qarw71o7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_la2h61guNh1qarw71o8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><h2>Lazy weekend Sunday roast</h2></p>http://yumfoodblog.com/post/1282381345http://yumfoodblog.com/post/1282381345Sun, 10 Oct 2010 22:03:00 +1300lazysunday roast<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l9ceyl74PA1qarw71o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><h2>This is how we celebrate birthdays at work</h2></p>http://yumfoodblog.com/post/1203404946http://yumfoodblog.com/post/1203404946Tue, 28 Sep 2010 11:02:44 +1300brithday!<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l9cf4stYXi1qarw71o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l9cf4stYXi1qarw71o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><h2>Hello, would you like some of my microwave risotto?</h2> <p>Truth be told, I did not have high expectations for this pre-packed risotto. Ever had one of those frozen microwave Indian curry that comes in a clear plastic container? The ones that the rice always turns out half uncooked in the middle, and soaked with an unusually sweet orange tinge curry that leave a not so pleasant lingering buttery finish?</p> <p>This is what I thought I was getting myself into, and my excuse is that it was on special, only $3!</p> <p>I was pleasantly surprised. It turned out to be everything I want in my risotto; It was silkily gooey with a hint of heat and spice, and scattered with visible pieces of pumpkin and spinach (keeping in mind that this a a pre-packed meal). All it took was 3 mins in the microwave, and it was portioned for 2 serves.</p> <p>No, I did not share it with anyone. </p> <p>This made my day! I had pumpkin risotto tonight, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.pitango.co.nz/products.php?type=7">basil and tomato risotto</a> tomorrow it is.</p> <p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.pitango.co.nz/products.php?type=7">Pitango</a></p>http://yumfoodblog.com/post/1190188517http://yumfoodblog.com/post/1190188517Sun, 26 Sep 2010 20:22:00 +1300MicrowaveRisottoDon't worry ya it's only 3 mins away<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l8sdf6mNqj1qarw71o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l8sdf6mNqj1qarw71o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l8sdf6mNqj1qarw71o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l8sdf6mNqj1qarw71o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l8sdf6mNqj1qarw71o5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><h2>Seared tuna lentil salad with crispy croutons and balsamic vinegar dressing</h2></p>http://yumfoodblog.com/post/1126066496http://yumfoodblog.com/post/1126066496Wed, 15 Sep 2010 23:33:00 +1200saladtunalentilbalsamiccrouton<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l8me7nyqVy1qarw71o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><h2>Yum Cha @ <a target="_blank" href="http://www.guidetoauckland.co.nz/Categories/Restaurants-And-Cafes/Listings/Jade-Dragon.aspx">Jade Dragon</a></h2></p>http://yumfoodblog.com/post/1125335669http://yumfoodblog.com/post/1125335669Wed, 15 Sep 2010 19:00:00 +1200yum cha<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l8md4bPc2P1qarw71o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l8md4bPc2P1qarw71o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l8md4bPc2P1qarw71o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l8md4bPc2P1qarw71o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l8md4bPc2P1qarw71o5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l8md4bPc2P1qarw71o6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><h2><a target="_blank" href="http://www.zipangu.co.nz/">Zipangu</a></h2> <p>The japanese fella gave us sake, on the house - I have no problems recommending ZIPANGU Auckland.</p>http://yumfoodblog.com/post/1107460070http://yumfoodblog.com/post/1107460070Sun, 12 Sep 2010 17:40:00 +1200japanesesake on the houseponsonby<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l8dl51R0Lu1qarw71o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l8dl51R0Lu1qarw71o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l8dl51R0Lu1qarw71o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l8dl51R0Lu1qarw71o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l8dl51R0Lu1qarw71o5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><h2>Pakoras</h2> <p>Tumeric, chickpea flour, onion, ajwain seed, cumin and silverbeat. Yes! They look like McDonald’s chicken nuggets, of Indian origin, deep fried and borderline morish. </p>http://yumfoodblog.com/post/1080763310http://yumfoodblog.com/post/1080763310Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:55:00 +1200indianpakorasdeep friedgram flour<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l82i45M5kx1qarw71o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><h2>Bangers and Mash from <a href="http://www.tonyslornestreet.com/">Tony’s</a></h2></p>http://yumfoodblog.com/post/1047568734http://yumfoodblog.com/post/1047568734Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:16:00 +1200<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l6g7msBVkA1qarw71o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l6g7msBVkA1qarw71o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l6g7msBVkA1qarw71o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l6g7msBVkA1qarw71o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><h2>Seared scallops, cauliflower purée and wasabi vinaigrette</h2></p>http://yumfoodblog.com/post/1032434486http://yumfoodblog.com/post/1032434486Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:17:51 +1200scallopswasabiexperimental<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7h2uq5swI1qarw71o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7h2uq5swI1qarw71o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7h2uq5swI1qarw71o3_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7h2uq5swI1qarw71o4_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7h2uq5swI1qarw71o5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><h2>Simple pea soup</h2> <p>Peas, a stick of celery, an onion, a potato, veg stock, mint, a splash of double cream, season, blend. Done.</p>http://yumfoodblog.com/post/984365603http://yumfoodblog.com/post/984365603Sat, 21 Aug 2010 10:37:00 +1200peasoupsimple