Basic Japanese Cooking (Japanese Food)

Most people know Japanese food as sushi which is now commonly available in Australia, but sushi is really just a takeaway food. Japan has hundreds of different ways of cooking and food. At the heart of most meals are three basic bowls: rice, soup and a main dish (usually grilled fish, or a hotpot, tempura or teriyaki). Japan cooking uses flavours that are mostly light and clean. Soup is essential and most Japanese believe the key to the healthy nature of their diet. A basic miso soup can be made from instant dashi stock. I will go further into the basic staples of Japanese cooking in my next post. Armed with a few basic recipes and a few pantry staples, it`s very easy to include Japanese food in your repertoire. Happy Cooking!!

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Centenary Park Golf Course, Frankston, Victoria

Centenary Park Golf Course in Frankston, Victoria is one of the most popular public courses in Melbourne. It is a top class facility available at an affordable price boasting an 18 hole public access course, practice fairway, putting green, Pro-Shop, clubrooms and maintenance center. Centenary Park is rated as one of the top five public courses in the State.

Ventana Latina Fiesta Wells Street Plaza, Frankston

Join in the Ventana Latina Fiesta on Saturday, 13 March from 12:00pm – 11:00pm at the Wells Street Plaza, Frankston. The festival is Frankston City`s annual community boutique celebration of Latin American, Portuguese and Spanish cultures, people and stories. In its fourth year, this interactive event offers plenty of activities and features Latin music, dance, delicious food, arts and cultural attractions, cooking demonstrations and a fashion show with a difference. Ventana Latina 2010 is a free event and promises to be a great cultural experience for all ages.

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Tiger Woods Apology Video

Golfer Tiger Woods apologizes, admits he cheated and says he is undergoing therapy. In his first public statement since allegations of infidelity arose in November, Tiger Woods issued a public apology from PGA Tour headquarters in Florida on Friday. “I owe it to my family to become a better person.” Woods said, “I do plan to return to golf one day.” In a 13.5 minute statement carried live by major TV networks and cable channels, Woods apologized for his marital infidelity.

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Balnarring Beach Camping Reserve

I would have to say one of our favourite Victorian places to getaway from it all is Balnarring Beach Camping Reserve. Located approximately 80km south of Melbourne and on the Western Port side of the Mornington Peninsula, it is ideal for a weekend break. With its coastal bushland setting, calm waters for swimming overlooking Phillip Island, and koalas who you can see around the camp it is an ideal place to escape.

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Cape Schanck on the Mornington Peninsula

Stunning cliff top views over Bass Strait close to Melbourne. Country markets and quaint seaside towns. Wineries and costal walks. It`s all at Cape Schanck on the Mornington Peninsula.

Teddy Bears` Picnic at George Pentland Botanic Gardens, Frankston

Sunday, 28 February is the Teddy Bears` Picnic held at the George Pentland Botanic Gardens, corner Foot and Williams Streets, Frankston. The event is from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Bring your teddy along and enjoy a fun family day, including market stalls, displays, free activities, rides and amusements, food stalls, competitions, music and stage show and a whole lot more. Entry is $2.50 per person, which goes towards Frankston Toy Library, free entry for children under 18 months.

Interesting Wineries on the Mornington Peninsula

The following are some of the most interesting wineries on the Mornington Peninsula.

Easy Japanese Cooking Recipe Niku Jyaga (Meat & Potatoes)

This month's Easy Japanese Cooking recipe is Niku Jyaga (Meat & Potatoes)

Mornington Peninsula top 10 Golf Courses by Australian Digest

The following are the top 10 Golf Courses on the Mornington Peninsula as rated by Australian Digest

1. The National (Moonah Course) Cape Schanck
2. Moonah Links (Legends Course) Rye
3. The Dunes, Rye
4. The National (Old Course) Cape Schanck
5. Peninsula (North Course) Frankston
6. Moonah Links (Open Course) Rye
7. St Andrews Beach, Rye
8. The National (Ocean Course) Cape Schanck
9. Portsea
10. Peninsula (South Course) Frankston

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Australian Golf Digest Australia`s Top 100 Golf Courses

Australian Golf Digest has just released in its current edition its list of Australia`s Top 100 Golf Courses. There was a big surprise as Kingston Heath (VIC) ousts Royal Melbourne (VIC) as the new No. 1. This is the first time Royal Melbourne has lost its customary position as Australia`s number one ranked golf course with Kingston Heath crowned as the new leader. Previously most course ranking panels have judged Royal Melbourne on its composite course, the tournament layout that has 12 holes from the west course and 6 from the east. Under the current list Royal Melbourne, West Course comes in at number 3 with the East Course in at number 8. Royal Melbourne`s composite course will hold the 2011 Presidents Cup between the US and an International Team. See the Top 10 Courses listed below.

Little World Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture, Japan

Little World also located close to Inuyama is a themepark dedicated to the world. You can see 22 countries houses ranging from Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Indonesia, Germany, Italy and France. You can also eat and buy food, accessories and products from those countries. I highly recommend the Sri Lankan Curry, Okinawan donuts, and German beer and sausages. There is sometimes a small circus troupe that perform there. All this you can enjoy in a day.

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Nihon Monkey Park Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture, Japan

Nihon Monkey Park also close to Inuyama is located on a hillside, surrounded by the beautiful scenery of the Kisogawa River. The park covers 500,000 square meters, and is crammed with such attractions as the Atomic roller coaster: `Canyon Splash`, a thrilling carpet ride: `Eagle Coaster`, a large Ferris wheel from which you can see four castles, and a merry-go-round. Adults as well as children can have a great time.
One day passport which includes admission fee and free tickets for attraction is a popular way to enjoy the park. The park also houses the Japan Monkey Center, which is a unique primates museum with about a thousand different types of primates from all over the world.

Meiji Mura Museum Inuyama, Achi Prefecture, Japan

At Meiji Mura Museum, 20 minutes by bus from Inuyama Station you can see more than 60 Meiji-era buildings brought together from all over Japan. The clash of architectural styles on display, both Western and Japanese provides a sense of that period`s cultural schizophrenia. You will need at least half a day to enjoy the place at an easy pace. Admission is 1600 yen and it is open from 9:30 am to 5pm. Buses depart every 20 minutes from Inuyama Station (380 yen).

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Golf on the Mornington Peninsula

The Mornington Peninsula is one of the best places in Australia to play golf on some of the best courses in the world. The golfing gods surely must have smiled when they spied this land with its emerald landscape as green as the great golf courses in Britain, sand dunes that would create naturally contoured challenges, fast draining soils and cool refreshing sea breezes. The area offers superb quality of golf that has been likened to the Monterey Peninsula in California and Fife in Scotland. There are many reasons to play golf on the Mornington Peninsula. First, is the price; you can play many of the courses here for less than $50 a round. Then there is the convenience; there are more than 20 courses located within a 30 minute drive of each other. Most of the courses are open to the public and the Mornington Peninsula boasts 8 of Australia's top 50 courses. The following courses are some of the best the Mornington Peninsula has to offer.

Yokuzuna Asashoryu Retires from Sumo

Yokuzuna Asashoryu announced his retirement from sumo on Thursday. Asashoryu is recognised as one of the strongest sumo wrestlers of the modern times. Unfortunately, his frequent misbehaviour also made him one of the most controversial grand champions of all time. The 29 year old Mongolian announced his retirement amid an investigation by the sumo association into his alleged beating of a man in a drunken rampage in Tokyo last month.

Gero (Gifu Prefecture)

Gero located in Gifu Prefecture is famous for its onsen (mineral hot spring spa). The mineral waters are reputedly beneficial for rheumatism, athletic injuries and the complexion. The town is fairly compact, making it easy to walk around and go hot-spring hopping. There are several ryokan and minshuku in this resort town to stay and for more options you can check with the Gero Tourist Information Office at the west exit of the train station. To get to Gero take the JR Takayama line train from Gifu (HIda tokkyu, 67 minutes) or from Nagoya (Hida tokkyu, 90 minutes).

2010 Oscar Nominations

The 2010 Oscar Nominations were announced today for the 82nd Annual Academy Awards. There were a few surprises as always. Click on the link below to see a detailed list of all the nominations.

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Gujo Hachiman (Gifu Prefecture)

The main claim to fame of Gujo Hachiman in Gifu Prefecture is its Gujo Odori Folk Dance Matsuri held from early July to early September. The townsfolk continue nearly four centuries of tradition and let their hair down for some frenzied dancing. During the four main days of the festival from 13 to 16 August the dancing goes on through the night.