Comments on: Penrith Panthers

By: Charles

Charles — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 22:55:45 +0000

“where even the memory makes me feel bilious” – Ahaha, I did laugh at this :D. That’s a word I haven’t heard in a while. I must admit though… I once had risotto with soy sauce added (maybe I even added it myself on a whim) and I actually *loved* it… I found it a fantastic flavour combination, but different folks, different tastes I guess!

By: Debra

Debra — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 17:29:23 +0000

I’m so sorry the meal was so sad, Charlie. I wonder if you’re a little more critical than most, simply because you are such an experienced cook, with a good eye and strong hostessing/cooking skills! But I think Carl and I would get along famously, don’t you think? I am just like he is in wanting to commemorate historical events and to really understanding the underlying history of where we live. I loved reading about the history of this Australian event, and although I knew about some of the issues of threatened starvation at the penal colonies, I know absolutely no details. I find this fascinating. I think the development of Sydney coming out of the discovery of these explorers reminds me of how Los Angeles, 100 years ago, would never have been able to flourish had water not been engineered into the valley through the aqueduct project. I loved a history lesson mixed in with your wonderful photos…maybe it wasn’t tasty, but it was pretty! 🙂

By: JO BABY

JO BABY — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 20:13:10 +0000

I do believe it’s pronounced ‘Penriff Pamfers’… Food says it all.

By: Daisy@Nevertoosweet

Daisy@Nevertoosweet — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:06:39 +0000

Awww what a shame the food wasn’t up to scratch, but at least you still had fun and the event was able to raise over $20,000 wow! 🙂

By: Juliana

Juliana — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 04:54:29 +0000

The table looks so pretty and the food presentation as well, too bad that it did not taste as it looked…at least a good amount of money was raised.
Hope you are having a fun week!

By: betsyb

betsyb — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 03:38:05 +0000

Love the history and sorry that the food was, well, so sorry! Wish you could have won the diamond!

By: Cucina49

Cucina49 — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 02:03:37 +0000

I’m sorry that the meal was awful, but am glad that the fundraiser was a success. The description of the risotto is making me feel a little queasy too. Great writing!

By: Amanda

Amanda — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 23:15:13 +0000

Oh dear, it doesn’t sound like a very good meal at all. Grey steak & soy sauce risotto! Erk.

By: Kimby | a little lunch

Kimby | a little lunch — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 22:22:36 +0000

Charlie, I loved hearing the history behind the occasion, but could feel your disappointment with some of the food they served. Truthfully, when I first saw your photo of the Caramelized Onion Tatin my reaction was: “Oh, that must have been delish!” Sorry to hear it wasn’t so. Was actually thinking of recreating that at home (without a manufactured crust!), so all is not lost. 🙂

By: Eva

Eva — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 21:35:59 +0000

It was nice that Carl took you away even though his intentions were not quite the romantic kind. And you got a relatively nice dinner (not withstanding the failed courses). Well, at least there was wine. And someone else was cooking. Hope he redeems himself tomorrow for Valentine’s Day. XO