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‘Arrabiata’ in Italian translates to angry. In Penne All’arrabiata, it refers to the fiery kick of the pasta’s chilli-spiked tomato sauce. Growing up with spicy food made me interested in learning and cooking penne all’arrabiata. The recipe was also easy for beginners like me.  A lot about this dish is unknown, but it was saidContinue reading “Food Fair: Tuna Alla’Arrabiata”

Here is one quintessential Catalan dessert: Crema Catalana, a refreshing citrus-infused cream, with a touch of cinnamon and vanilla, covered with a crunchy layer of burnt sugar.  But my curiosity for Crema Catalana transcends taste; I also want to know more about its history.  Crema Catalana originated in the 17th century when a Bishop visitedContinue reading “Tasting Crema Catalana”

In search of European food in Melbourne, I went on a culinary adventure around Fitzroy’s Brunswick St (south of Johnson st). Famous for their vintage stores and trendy bars, this strip is also known for a plethora of affordable restaurants. At first glance, this strip seems to only cater to the bohemian youth. People aroundContinue reading “Fitzroy Foodscape”

If there is one particular dish that intrigues me from France, it will be Beef Bourguignon. As an Indonesian accustomed to eat stew, the meal would be my go-to if I ever lived in France and missed comfort food.  Hailed from the Burgundy, Beef Bourguignon is a hearty stew made of the region’s best products:Continue reading “Tasting Beef Bourguignon”

I want order and taste. A well displayed meal is enhanced one hundred per cent in my eyes. – Marie Antoine Careme Hi! My name is Annette. I am an Indonesian girl, born in Brisbane and currently living/studying in Melbourne. This site is a journal of culinary exploration of European cuisine. It was the combinationContinue reading “Annette’s Taste of Europe”

Film critic MacDonald said that there was not much going on in the movie ‘Haute Cuisine’, but I don’t think so. Haute Cuisine is an entertaining movie that highlights the intersection of food with gender and nationalism.  Indeed, the protagonist (Hortense Laborie) might not have the grand intentions to revolutionize French cuisine. It is aContinue reading “Foodie Film Review: Haute Cuisine”