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Monthly greeting from Sumi

September 2006

The weather is getting a lot warmer. We can see blossoms on the trees.
This is the time of year to enjoy the colors of spring like pink, red, white and purple.
However flowers in Sydney don't have an order to bloom.
The peach blossoms, pram blossoms, cherry blossoms and azaleas open all at once which is a bit of a pity given the life of flowers is always very short.
 
Talking about short life, young and famous Steve Irwin (44yrs old) the "crocodile hunter" passed away the other day.
The reason of his death was so dramatic. He was stubbed by a stingily whist doing the work he loved most.
I wasn't particularly fond of him and feel a bit sad to lose a great character who exuberated such warmth, passion and personality.
I am sorry that I won't be able to see his smile again.
 
In such a mild and balmy spring day full of light, Why are the cherry blossoms hastily fluttering down?  
(from Ogura Hyakunin Isshu (Japanese historical card game)Poems/Tanka  Poem by Kino Tomonori

August 2006

We have been having a lot of rain recently. Whilst there are ongoing water restrictions, the Sydney dam water levels are currently at fifty percent which is great news for Sydney residents.

I visited to Longrain restaurant at Surry Hills recently. (www.longrain.com.au modern Thai)

Interior : sophisticated / stylish.
Dish presentation: gorgeous and elegant, a little different to a normal Thai restaurant though.
Taste : excellent with combination of Thai herbs and seasonings. It brings up the taste of each ingredient very well. It is obvious that the chefs set a high standard for their dishes.

The head chef, Martin Boets, has published his own recipe book. My friend made a comment that if you follow the instructions in his recipe book exactly, you could achieve the same taste as the dishes at the restaurant!

This is the perfect place to go with your partner or close friends. However it doesn't have a good atmosphere suitable for children.


July 2006

It has been a very cold winter in Sydney this year, particularly at night and in the early morning. 
I guess a lot of people are having late nights sit in front of the TV watching the World Cup. 
It is too hard for me to get out from my warm and comfortable bed to watch late night TV. 
However I’m keeping up to date with TV news.

I suggest that “ginger tea” is good to keep your body warm in a very cold night. 
It is not too strong for your stomach so you won‘t wake up with a heavy stomach the next morning.

<Recipe of Ginger Tea>

1: Slice ginger very thin, sprinkle sugar (double amount of ginger) over the ginger.
2: Leave them over night.
3: The moisture of ginger will melt the sugar.
4: Add a small amount of water in it then bring it to boil.
5: Now it’s ready to have “ginger tea” if you would add some hot water or “home made ginger ale” with cold soda water.