Pork & Shiitake Dumplings in Shiitake Broth

Pork & Shiitake Dumplings in Shiitake Broth

On a recent trip to Beechworth in Victoria, I had the most gorgeous starter of pork dumplings in broth in a fantastic pub called The Empire Hotel.  It was rich yet light and immensely satisfying, although not too satisfying as I still managed to fit in a 300gm sirloin...
Peking Duck Breast with Shiitake & Brown Fried Rice

Peking Duck Breast with Shiitake & Brown Fried Rice

Woah.  This was an Em’s Food creation that I thought about incessantly for about a week.  I started off thinking noodle salad, moved to pancake, contemplated omelette and ended up with fried rice.  What better marriage than Duck and shiitake mushrooms?  Who...