Posts by Nick.Shu

the australian lobster is not a true lobster - i think the french terminology is "langoustine". The Aussie lobster does not have claws per se (as in the maine or american lobsters), but has a larger carapace and tail. I...

my favourite methods are: Intuition; and experience. A good stand by method is the oft well used "she'll be right mate" also known as "the rough guesstimate" method of cooking.

hmm, 6" straight and (err kgs to pounds ahh yes!) 150#. The major factor i find is to to not snack from deep fryers. I consume insane amounts of short blacks, dont eat breakfast, either sleep late or not at all, work at least a...

wandering chef, im a aussie chef having a look around, 1st choice asia, 2nd choice anywhere else - if your looking drop me a line or a pm

funny, its the other way around here - you first get a job and then you get sent to school. Im with greg with the "go to the resort" advice. several reasons render this choice logical: 1) Resorts generally have a larger...

you do have to step a little carefully in that regard - a place without systems, policies and procedures leave both them and their supervisors/managers without any safeguards against any frivolous or vexatious claims. Having a well...

heh, yeh Zegna, didnt cost me anymore than a Brooks Bros suit i bought in 2000 in Hong Kong - go figure. The outlet shop in Hawaii is absolute magic (Brooks Bros). Like i said before, look a million dollars, feel a million dollars -...

heh - feedback is good positive or negative. it all tells you what is going well and what is going wrong. negative feedback without specifics is that - pointless whingeing (would you like some cheese with your whine?). *oops been a...

hmm, from what i've been taught, any symptoms shown prior to 4-6 hours are generally an allergic reaction (henceforth the "i ate this and my throat closed off etc"). I believe the term is anaphylaxis. In this state, the...

hmm, for me, ermengildo zegna. Feel a million dollars, act million dollars.