distraction.

Killing time.

[kellyyyllek]

First stop in Melbourne: @279victoriast A delicate lunch of slightly warm,musubi, barley miso soup and hojicha latte with black sugar. I wish I could have access to these musubi everyday! Such a interesting variety of flavours. I chose: 🍙 Tanuki: Tempura Flakes, Bonito Oil, Spring Onion, Soy Sauce, Shio Kombu Kelp (good textures, plenty of crunchy bits, umami salty flavours) 🍙 Mentai-Mayo: Chilli Cured Cod Roe, Japanese Mayo (creamy, pops of salty roe, subtle kick of chilli) #Melbourne #MelbourneFood (at 279) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgkqjIiv002/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[kellyyyllek]

Nothing like a cold Monday morning to reflect on the weekend that kicked off with this hand-warming bowl of chickpea miso and mushroom ramen 🍄🍜 (and umeshu 🥃) from @shomen_ramen. The soup was the best part of the dish. It was more like a shoyu-type broth, a light soup with plennnty of flavour. The chickpea miso adding depth rather than any heavy starch. The sauted onions added delicious sweetness to the dish - and little onion burps post-meal. And yes, that egg tasted like every bit of perfection that it looks like. The noodles were juuust cooked so there was plenty of firm bite. Very satisfying. #adelaidefood #adlfood #adelaideeats #adelaide (at Shōmen) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWRehAmB6Pj/?utm_medium=tumblr

[kellyyyllek]

Delighted to sink my teeth into Korean street food trend: egg toast sandwich! 🥚🥪 @superegg_adelaide This is the first item of the menu, the Super Egg - "everything eggs" is the description. A hefty, jiggly omelette is sandwiched between two slices of toasted, buttery brioche, cheese and obligatory lettuce. But that's not it, this variation - of which there are nine all up - is topped with creamy egg mayo salad glory, and there's a refreshing, palate cleanser of a coleslaw at the bottom of the sandwich. Everything eggs, indeed. Gloves, fork and knife are provided to help you consume this volumptuous sandwich. That's a good egg. #adelaidefood #adlfood #adelaideeats #adelaide #eggtoast (at Adelaide Central Plaza) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWFxxtUPoTB/?utm_medium=tumblr

[kellyyyllek]

Extremely overdue visit to try the deep dish pizza 🍕 from @remys_nfa. Went with a pepperoni and a Hawaiian version to share with friends. Oozy, gooey, cheesy, saucy. But I was most obsessed with the parmesan crusted.. er.. crust. It added that perfect textural contrast to the molten pool of delight. I can't say I've had deep dish pizza before, it looks deceptive simple but it's a whole complex system of layers (see last photo, but it's hard to capture). I finally get why Americans call pizza a pizza pie. It also takes about ~30min wait as they make them to order and needs some serious oven time to cook through the thicc pie. That's amore. A lychee cocktail 🍹 was also ordered (my favourite fruit - not too sweet and very refreshing), plus a crunchy side of fried green tomatoes (a bit of a give or take). #adelaidefood #adlfood #adelaideeats #adelaide (at Remy's - Deep Dish Pizza & Bar) https://www.instagram.com/p/CV-LgF5vjID/?utm_medium=tumblr

[kellyyyllek]

Photo dump of things I've eaten recently: 🍄🍔🍓🍧 Mushroom and crumbed halloumi burg + strawberry soft serve from @breadandbone 🍆 Vegetarian hor fun with eggplant and green beans 🌶️ Spooky Halloween dinner leftovers 🍏 Raspberry and green apple sorbet 🥐 Plain, giant croissant from @abbotsandkinney 🤎 Vegan roast duck I bought from @thea_vegetarian_cafe's basement grocery store #adelaidefood #adlfood #adelaideeats #icecreamdiet #adelaide https://www.instagram.com/p/CV-GQsyvrIL/?utm_medium=tumblr

[kellyyyllek]

Double Delicious @ozasiafestival: 5 Asian Australians, 5 stories, and 5 dishes. Budae jjigae, pork adobo, chole, wontons, and black satin poached chicken. Served with a generous side of heavy emotional familial/migrant guilt. And tears of laughter. Benjamin Law was hilarious. Such a fun dinner! #ozasiafestival (at InterContinental Adelaide) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVojEDxvOuT/?utm_medium=tumblr

[kellyyyllek]

Chonky tempeh rice paper rolls with hoisin-peanut dipping sauce last week. Two parts hoisin to one part peanut butter, thinned out with some hot water. #homecooking https://www.instagram.com/p/CVKvtNdv8pX/?utm_medium=tumblr

[kellyyyllek]

Suburban Vietnamese on my first full day back in Adelaide last weekend 🙌🏽 The mixed platter with sugar cane minced prawn balls and minced pork balls (for DIY rice paper rolls) were so good. Everything was so flavourful. The warm seafood salad was something I've never eaten before - the zesty dressing was perfect with the seafood mix. The BBQ quail was a little dry but good flavours too. #adelaidefood #adelaideeats #adlfood #adelaide (at Vietnam Restaurant) https://www.instagram.com/p/CT6zW94P9CW/?utm_medium=tumblr

[kellyyyllek]

Celebrated Mum's birthday this week. When I made this emergency trip back to Brisbane in June, it was a joke that I would still be here for Dad's birthday in July. Then it was another joke if I was here for Mum's. And well, here we are. Her wish of me living back at home has kind of come true. Korean spicy pork bulgolgi hotpot, an incredible seafood pancake (it was crispy!), banchan, boneless fried chicken. Still found room for birthday cake for dessert 🎂🍰 (at So Moon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CS1Rt3ehVMl/?utm_medium=tumblr

[kellyyyllek]

Yet to pin down the elusive Ekka strawberry sundae ice cream, but the caramelised condensed milk by @lickicecreamau has been a very, very good consolation prize. I like that the caramelisation hasn't been taken too far. Creamy, sweet, sticky goodness of condensed milk. The thick viscous texture heightened with gelatin in the ingredients. It coats the mouth for delicious, lasting flavour. Probably don't want to eat heaps of it in one go as the flavour is very intense. #icecreamdiet https://www.instagram.com/p/CS1QP2MBeqf/?utm_medium=tumblr

[kellyyyllek]

Obligatory post-vax ice cream treat from Messina! 🍦 (Or y'know when in the vicinity, get Messina). Pannacotta, fig and amaretto + this week's spider special (creaming soda gelato + vanilla ice cream) #icecreamdiet @gelatomessina (at Gelato Messina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSjNJkPBw_9/?utm_medium=tumblr

[kellyyyllek]

Happy vaccination day to me! How great are vaccination hubs! Vaccination ✅ Sticker ✅ Lollipop ✅ Shout out to all the staff and nurses who have been so friendly and kind! Hoping as many others are able to access the vaccine as soon as possible! The last 20 months of reporting on the COVID-19 pandemic through my work, battling disinformation and misinformation, breaking down complex science into explainers, and managing our social media channels has been a challenge. It's a situation that none of us in science communication could have truly prepared for in this age of digital media. But today, this feels like a real win. Personally - and for science. #provax (at Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSjLgtBhW4t/?utm_medium=tumblr

[kellyyyllek]

Tea break 🍵🍧 Very creamy texture, which is a big bonus for me, with subtle tea flavour that could be stronger imo (but I'm the kind of person who likes very strong tea). Would happily eat but pricey so wouldn't do it regularly. Thai milk tea is distinguished by its bright orange colour. It's a strongly brewed black tea, often Ceylon, that is sweetened with condensed milk, added evaporated/fresh milk for creaminess, making it orange 🧡 (though an added boost of food colouring is used in commercial Thai tea mixes). It sometimes contains spices like star anise, cardamom, tamarind seeds so it's wonderfully perfumed and almost-floral to taste. One of my favourite drinks to order at Thai restaurants. @duoduoicecream #icecreamdiet https://www.instagram.com/p/CRH4Dq1NBPm/?utm_medium=tumblr

[kellyyyllek]

"What is the first rule of Waffle Club?" "Do not stop making waffles." 🧇🧇🧇 Mum made waffles, also custard and almond plait bread. I put Milo on ice cream. #icecreamdiet https://www.instagram.com/p/CRAjTQYNXxz/?utm_medium=tumblr

[kellyyyllek]

I've been working remotely throughout the week and tbh probably haven't been eating substantial lunches. Earlier this week, Dad (via WhatsApp, whilst in hospital) guided me through the cupboards and freezer to make the most bougie instant noodle laksa I've ever had. Complete with cooked prawns, tau pok/fried tofu puff, fried fish cake, boiled egg, chilli shrimp floss, and extra coconut cream. Alas, the laksa leaf has run out (or moved out of sight) 🍜 #homecooking https://www.instagram.com/p/CQmiGT7NHno/?utm_medium=tumblr

[kellyyyllek]

Dušan and Voitre Marek exhibition opening night at @agsa.adelaide 🖼️🎨 What a privilege to see such incredible art. (at Art Gallery of South Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQXREc-NL_8/?utm_medium=tumblr

[kellyyyllek]

A week ago, I was eating yum cha (and zong for Dumpling Festival) with my dad in Brisbane for lunch. And flew out in the evening. And... I'm back in Brisbane again, as my dad has been been unwell. Life is full of strange twists, and every opportunity to eat yum cha should be taken. (at 豪客海鮮大酒樓Haoke Chinese Seafood Restaurant) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQXPyhbtWsQ/?utm_medium=tumblr