Category Archives: The Hungry Nest

Recipes for those within the nest

Chicken soup with rice, aka chicken innard congee

Posted on March 24, 2011 by mynlam

Mum tells customers at our stores, how lucky we are here in Australia and that there is no better place on earth than here. I agree with her but more so when she tells me stories of her homeland, Vietnam. … Continue reading →

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How to make Vietnamese Nouc Chum

Posted on March 14, 2011 by mynlam

I got asked what’s the difference between fish sauce and fish sauce? ha,  and some recipes refer to fish sauce as nouc chum. The tan fish liquid  you buy in a bottle from the supermarket is called the fish sauce and the dipping … Continue reading →

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MyLam becomes a tour operator

Posted on February 6, 2011 by nestlingblog

I’ve grown up in the Western suburbs of Melbourne, I’m surrounded by an incredibly ethnically diverse group of friends and I even spent a significant amount of my time studying at the Western General in Footscray…yet, I’ve always been too … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Joy

Posted on January 27, 2011 by mynlam

I just wanted to tell everybody that O called me by my name for the first time three times in a row. The greatest joy is being able to spend time with your family and yesterday was such a treat … Continue reading →

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Time, spending it rather than wasting it

Posted on November 10, 2010 by mynlam

You need lots of fingers to count the number of eateries on Victoria Street Richmond, but my favourite is Minh Tan 2.  Yum Cha daily but I go there for the mud crab and oysters.  Me and my mate Sue … Continue reading →

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Toddler, family and next day meals

Posted on September 9, 2010 by mynlam

I thought it would be a good idea to develop meals for toddlers that would be tasty for the whole family and also lean towards being just as good the next day with a small amount of tweaking.  My main concern … Continue reading →

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Finally Fran’s Fritters

Posted on September 2, 2010 by nestlingblog

Here they are…Fran’s fritter recipes with lots of ideas for substitutions… ” I think they are nicer with 2 tablespoons self raising flour because they are fluffier. Zuchinni pancakes 2 eggs 1 whole zuchini grated one tablespoon of self raising flour one … Continue reading →

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Beef Spare Rib Stew

Posted on August 30, 2010 by mynlam

10 servings 2 kg beef spare ribs 2 tbls salt 1 large piece of ginger chopped, 1 bulb of diced garlic and 1 diced onion 1 tbls ground pepper 2 cups white wine Marinate over night in refrigerator Strain ribs … Continue reading →

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lime and ricotta syrup cake

Posted on August 15, 2010 by nestlingblog

  I risked it and made this cake for the first time for Alvin, Brian, My, Stuart, Dave and Oscar…risk paid off!  It was delicious and really, really easy. Ingredients 200g butter, softened 1 tbsp finely grated lime rind 1 … Continue reading →

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Home-Style Chinese Roast Pork

Posted on August 13, 2010 by mynlam

Home-style Chinese Roast Pork A treasured family recipe for the Hungry Nest. Six generous servings.  Can be served with blanched Asian greens, or buttery mash potato or both. Ingredients Pork belly with skin on 1 ½ kg ½ cup rock … Continue reading →

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