crazy food combinations

When you think of Romance your mind sweeps you away straight to France or their Romantic capital Paris a place where love connects you with another. Hearts bloom, girls swept off their feet and the food, oh the food. If there is something that could bring people together it's food..... well it would win me over every time that's for certain. So it's my Anniversary with my beloved Husband. 5 years of marriage and a good 11 years of being together. A romantic evening of course is in order to celebrate the life of Love and their is no better way to do so than to dine with some exquisite French cuisine. Bistro Thierry located in Hawksburn was our destination, and I have to say Romance on a plate was delivered. A 4 round evening of delicious full flavoured and absolute Divine food was presented each and every time. Each mouthful had heart and soul and made our celebration perfect. To start we selected there daily special of a Veal tartare; delicate veal with a soft quail egg, hi...

A while ago I had dinned at Mr. Mason for a progressive dinner where I devoured their luscious Caviche of King fish delicately served with avocado puree, seaweed jelly, heirloom carrots and sliced radish. This 1 single dish and warmth of the venue drew me back there to indulge in experiencing their full menu. Currently celebrating truffles Mr Mason was offering shredded fresh black truffles over any dishes chosen to enhance the richness of their French inspired menu. Of course some dishes wouldn't need this delicious touch but others would make it so much more heavenly, and make you float away to food heaven. With an invite to dine with them for my birthday it was every reason to finally go back and celebrate. Too many amazing dishes to choose from with there small and medium dishes being great starters for 1 - 2 people as well as their large being the sizes of mains. With our indecision's we cave in and order 3 entrees to share. Some traditional french escargot (snails) coated...