Now for something completely different

[NSWP]

Couple more pics from my son who was on Ocean Victory recently...Last one is the Argentine bbq in Ushaia hotel, pre cruise.

 

[Blackduck59]

Those Argentinians sure now how to deal with a slab of beef.

[MicCanberra]

I find it funny how they will serve up around 50 kgs of meat to every 500 grams of salad.

[Gaznjo]

We asked in Argentina , "what do you season with?" ... they say nothing as Argentinian meat is so good already!!

[Blackduck59]

First of the season fresh halibut for supper

 

I know, not as impressive as that slab of beef but that is a long way from here.

[NSWP]

2 hours ago, packetau said:

We asked in Argentina , "what do you season with?" ... they say nothing as Argentinian meat is so good already!!

In 2014 whilst having 10 days in Buenos Airies pre cruise, we went out to a ranch outside the city, saw the gauchos do their thing on their horses and had a massive bbq beef lunch with muchas Malbec. Yes the Argie bbqs are legendary. I think they chucked salt on the beef.

[OzKiwiJJ]

1 hour ago, NSWP said:

In 2014 whilst having 10 days in Buenos Airies pre cruise, we went out to a ranch outside the city, saw the gauchos do their thing on their horses and had a massive bbq beef lunch with muchas Malbec. Yes the Argie bbqs are legendary. I think they chucked salt on the beef.

Probably salt, and maybe pepper. Salt helps create a nice crust on the outside, by drawing out some of the the juices which then caramelise on the surface. Sea salt or salt flakes are best.

[getting older slowly]

Nothing like some Beef on your plate

 

Steak tonight with pepper sauce and chips    and Shiraz    with a bit of salad

 

Don

[MicCanberra]

3 hours ago, Blackduck59 said:

First of the season fresh halibut for supper

 

I know, not as impressive as that slab of beef but that is a long way from here.

I would eat that fish just for the hellofit (halibut)

[lyndarra]

Went to see "9 to 5" at the Capitol Theatre, Sydney on Thursday night. Stayed at the Mantra hotel which is almost across the road and parking was adjacent to the theatre and pretty much in China Town. Hotel had a discount on parking, it was $30 for the night.

It was an excellent show with narration by Dolly Parton. Get along to see it if you can. Max wearing was optional but I wore mine - felt a bit like Robinson Crusoe.🙄

[NSWP]

On 3/12/2022 at 5:03 PM, MicCanberra said:

I would eat that fish just for the hellofit (halibut)

BTW Mic, happy Canberra Day, plenty of your mob down here.

[MicCanberra]

Just now, NSWP said:

BTW Mic, happy Canberra Day, plenty of your mob down here.

Cheers, public holidays don't have the same appeal to me now. 

[Docker123]

29 minutes ago, MicCanberra said:

Cheers, public holidays don't have the same appeal to me now. 

Every day is a holiday when you are retired.

 

[possum52]

2 hours ago, lyndarra said:

Went to see "9 to 5" at the Capitol Theatre, Sydney on Thursday night. Stayed at the Mantra hotel which is almost across the road and parking was adjacent to the theatre and pretty much in China Town. Hotel had a discount on parking, it was $30 for the night.

It was an excellent show with narration by Dolly Parton. Get along to see it if you can. Max wearing was optional but I wore mine - felt a bit like Robinson Crusoe.🙄

It's a great area to stay, we quite often stay in Campbell Street at the Meriton Suites.  Easy walk to find good food and public transport close by.

[OzKiwiJJ]

Speaking of good shows, we went to see North by Northwest at the Lyric Theatre last week and it was brilliant. It's a stage adaptation of the Hitchcock film and is a very, very clever adaptation, including the traditional "Hitchcock" cameo appearance. 

[lyndarra]

2 hours ago, possum52 said:

It's a great area to stay, we quite often stay in Campbell Street at the Meriton Suites.  Easy walk to find good food and public transport close by.

We ate at a Thai restaurant in Campbell St. but I don't remember the name of it. There are at least three Thai restaurants in Campbell st that I know of. It was ecellent food. This restaurant is so popular that you have to take a number then wait your turn in the street until a table becomes available.

[lyndarra]

Just now, lyndarra said:

We ate at a Thai restaurant in Campbell St. but I don't remember the name of it. There are at least three Thai restaurants in Campbell st that I know of. It was ecellent food. This restaurant is so popular that you have to take a number then wait your turn in the street until a table becomes available.

I just had a look on Google maps. I think it was the Chat Thai.

I recommend the Stir fried crisp pork belly and wild ginger in spicy red curry. Scrumptious. 

[NSWP]

14 hours ago, Docker123 said:

Every day is a holiday when you are retired.

 

Indeed..

[OzKiwiJJ]

11 hours ago, lyndarra said:

I just had a look on Google maps. I think it was the Chat Thai.

I recommend the Stir fried crisp pork belly and wild ginger in spicy red curry. Scrumptious. 

We've been to Siam House a couple of times. Also very good food.

[MMDown Under]

On 3/13/2022 at 10:00 PM, lyndarra said:

I just had a look on Google maps. I think it was the Chat Thai.

I recommend the Stir fried crisp pork belly and wild ginger in spicy red curry. Scrumptious. 

i eat at that restaurant every time i visit Sydney.  it is always busy and food is always delicious.  

[MMDown Under]

On 3/12/2022 at 12:11 PM, Blackduck59 said:

First of the season fresh halibut for supper

 

I know, not as impressive as that slab of beef but that is a long way from here.

i'd love that first of the season fresh halibut.  I've just been on holiday in the north and had local fish every day - coral trout, red emperor, barramundi, etc.

[Blackduck59]

53 minutes ago, MMDown Under said:

i'd love that first of the season fresh halibut.  I've just been on holiday in the north and had local fish every day - coral trout, red emperor, barramundi, etc.

 

Come on up, mark your calendar for March, although you should be able to get fresh Halibut from now through November. 

[MicCanberra]

[getting older slowly]

On 3/14/2022 at 9:44 AM, NSWP said:

Indeed..

Agreed Les..... But these Public Holidays.... are the day you go to shop to find it closed....

 

or Worse  full of people who should be at work....... Lol....

 

Have finger crossed about the thought of going on a cruise in November.....

 

If not it will be another.year and a half away.. by then..... I am not sure.... but will not count them there chickens...

 

Cheer Don      it is nice to dream.... but then you wake up

Edited March 15, 2022 by getting older slowly

[NSWP]

13 hours ago, Blackduck59 said:

 

Come on up, mark your calendar for March, although you should be able to get fresh Halibut from now through November. 

I don't think we get Halibut in Australia, I have not seen it. I have eaten it in the MDR on the Princess ships, remember them? lol.

Edited March 15, 2022 by NSWP