2010, The Year That Was
It’s hard to believe that 2010 is almost over.
For the last year we’ve been eating and photographing our way around Sydney and the world and while a lot of things changed for us, in some ways things never change.
Without a doubt it’s been great fun for me this year writing on the blog, I ate at a hell of a lot, met some pretty awesome people, and got to see a lot of cool stuff.
Summer
Summer - El Jannah, Daring Bakers, Hong Kong and Japan
We started the year with a bang, with of course a full suckling pig. Little did we know that this was merely the first many BBQs of the year and we took full advantage of the fantastic weather to eat well and eat often.
I had my first ever taste of El Jannah, it took me only one bite of smokey charcoal chicken smothered in garlic sauce to fall in love and I’m proud to say our relationship is still going strong.
Linda’s baking took on a new level of insanity as she took on the Daring Bakers with her creations becoming increasingly weird and wonderful.
Howard and Linda decided to jump ship and head over to Hong Kong and Japan where they proceeded to eat meals that made my mouth water and I may have been a little green with envy.
Autumn
Autumn - A hotpot feast for Teresa, the adorable Max, Linda's Royal Battle entry, Homemade Suckling Pig Crackling
The tears began falling as Teresa prepared to leave us for the Big Apple, but we weren’t about to let her go without a feast! (sob I miss you my +1). The tears didn’t last long however, as Max made his triumphant debut on the blog.
Not content with conquering the baking world, Linda decided to join forces with Billy and Ellie to organise the first Food Bloggers Battle Royale Cook off.
Howard decided to start cooking the manly way and invested in a spit to start making his own Suckling Pig at home.
Winter
Winter - Malaysia Mondays, Masterchef, Hello from NYC and Berowra Waters
I decided to abandon Sydney’s shores to run away from Winter and began my epic Malaysia Mondays series and soon began to dread Sunday nights.
Back home Lina was getting her groove on with Masterchef and Linda decided to tackle the intensely vanilla V8 Cake. Not content until they’ve tackled the restaurant world, she, Billy, Karen and Fouad took over Bistro CBD for a night for a crowd of 70.
As though it wasn’t bad enough that she’d left us, Teresa began to torment us post by post by teasing us with the places she’d been feasting at in NYC. Not to be beaten, Squshies responded by eating at pretty much every single restaurant in Sydney.
Spring
Spring - DFC, Melbourne, Vietnam and Hong Kong
We started things off closer to home when Spring rolled around and indulged in Spring BBQs to celebrate the beautiful weather and I ate my favourite dish of the year – Linda’s DFC (Duck Fried Chicken).
But then we all decided that the grass was greener on the other side and all promptly flew out of Sydney for holidays.
Squishies decided to take a quick trip down to Melbourne and ate her heart out at Vue De Monde much to my envy. Howard and Linda upped the ante by hopping back over to the motherland (Vietnam) and soon after I found myself in Hong Kong just in time for Halloween!
Oh yeah, and a little event known as SIFF also happened.
Now
They say that all good things have to come to an end, and so we’re saying goodbye to 2010. It’s been a year of laughter, loss and tears and even worse… weight gain.
And so we’re ending out the year the way we began it, feasting it up at a BBQ!
Happy New Year y’all. Bring on 2011!
Cheers,
The es&t team
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Minh is a food, photography, tv loving girl who on occasion likes to think that she can cook. I can't hold my drink for what its worth and have an unhealthy obsession with green tea products.
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Happy New Year, guys! Haha, I’m choosing not to weigh myself until the next year swings around…
mademoiselle délicieuse´s last [type] ..Christmas 2010
Our last post for 2010, what a year it was. Happy New Year everyone, bring on 2011! http://bit.ly/efb1Wq
Oh my, the EST crew sure had a fantastic year with lots of amazing food memories. Gosh I even forgot about the Cook off! LOL so much fun.
Happy New Year Minh and the rest of EST Crew!
billy@ATFT´s last [type] ..10 Most Unforgettable Food Memories in 2010
What a year. The EST bbqs are legen – wait for it – dary. Happy New Year to you and the EST crew!
Helen (grabyourfork)´s last [type] ..Easy canapes- Seared scallops
My my, what a great year it has been for you. Thanks for
sharing them with us. Looking forward to more of your eating
adventures in 2011. Have a great new year ahead! Cheers
alilfatmonkey´s last [type] ..It Has Been A Pleasure- Hennessy Appreciation Grows Gastronomy 2010
wow, what an exciting year, hoping same excitement and more for you guys in 2011!
woohoo happy new year dudes! here’s to another year of fabulous eats!
chocolatesuze´s last [type] ..farewell 2010! 28
looks like you had an awesome year! hope 2011 brings even more exciting food experiences for the EST crew!
Jacq´s last [type] ..Christmas Eats!
When the first photo in this post is of some fabulous El Jannah chicken you know it is going to be a good post. You have had some great highlights and it has been great reading about them. All the best in the new year.
Mark @ Cafe Campana´s last [type] ..New Years Resolution – Grilled Trout with Lemon and Parsley
Happy New Year to all of you! Looking forward to read more of your feasting, eating and travelling.
Ellie (Almost Bourdain)´s last [type] ..Appelbeignets Dutch Apple Fritters
Thanks for letting me tag along and gain weight with u guys
sharing is caring right? Lol
Gah from what I heard, I’m so bummed to have missed Linda’s nye bash!! Anyhoo, you know you guys are awesome
Looking forward to another year of drinkies and antics! xx
Karen | C&C´s last [type] ..Seasons Greetings
Oh wow what a year, looking forward to more culinary exploits in 2011. Happy New Year to all the EST gang.
Sara @ Belly Rumbles´s last [type] ..Happy New Year!!
Hi guys
Just wanted to wish the ES&T team a happy new year. Surprised Linda’s lasagna didn’t make it as a highlight.
just kidding hehehe. You guys are awesome. Keep up the fantastic work and thanks for your friendship. Looking forward to catching up with all of you for some food at Al Aseel.
F
What an awesome round up! Definitely looks like 2010 was an amazing year for you guys and here’s to more tasty adventures in 2011
p.s. love the new design too!
Betty @ The Hungry Girl´s last [type] ..Seasons Greetings!
love the articles, the photographs (ALOT!!) and the travels…. look forward to 2011!
….fried chicken….yummmm
wow awsome recap. the V8 cakes was the highlight! BTW happy new yr and love the new outlook of the website.