PIckles @ Pennisi...

Oh, I do love dill pickles - well, any pickled vegetable actually. Everything from onions to seaweed, it's all fine by me.

On our visit to Pennisi Cuisine yesterday, we scored this giant jar of cornichons for an unbeatable $7.95. How could I resist? A pickle addicts dream at a dreamy price. They're very nice as well. Crunchy texture, not sweet but well spiced with a good dill flavour.

I guess that's what keeps me coming back to Pennisi - the great range of products [they specialise in Spanish, Mexican and also have a good range of Kosher foods] and the low prices.


Pennisi Cuisine

17 Balaclava Street
Brisbane Qld 4103
07 3891 7643

Papa Sala's paella...

This huge paella was made to commemorate my friend Luisa's father, Juan Sala, at his memorial. Juan was known for making paella and had taught nearly all the family and friends there to make it, so it was a touching moment when it was served.

Luisa's brother Carlos was the chef and the result was appreciated by everyone, it seemed, as the whole pan was emptied in no time!

Here's to you, Juan Sala, and a wonderfully full life.