Chatswood for a change of scene : July 19 2024
A late night for markets and Tour de France makes the body not keen to move. Did the investing accounts in the morning. Had my lunch and went walking to do some shopping. Chose to go the other way to catch a train to Chatswood - something different
Walked to Killara Station - nice quiet walk a lot along the railway line
Just missed one train. Can see the next one standing in Gordon station - not when 2 kms away
Chatswood has become a popular home for people who came from Hong Kong in 1997. Lots of the restaurants started in 1997. They are now running street markets for weekends starting Fridays - lots of SE Asian foodstalls
Looking down Victoria Avenue - lots of signage in Chinese
Archer Street corner showing old and new behind. Did walk though the new behind - currently under big renovations
Met this lady and her dog on the corner before. Should have followed her all the way as she was heading to the Aldi supermarket I was aiming. I loved her style - quite European. I walked the big block looking for the entrance
The extra walk did find the Hidden Izakaya - it is in the courtyards of Chatswood Village
Some op art in the fountain in front. Did find the Aldi and got the few middle aisle items I wanted
Did avoid buying Chinese style bbq duck as we were planning our own duck breast dinner. Steps
Pat the duck dry. Score the skin side. Season skin side with salt and other side with salt and black pepper
Pop in sous vide ar 135F for 2 hours
Made a red wine jus - saute chopped onion and garlic. Add in red wine - sear off the alcohol. Add chicken stock and two tablespoons of cranberry relish or something like that. I used fruit chutney as that is what we had. Reduce and sieve to leave a clear sauce - pop in a dollop of butter
Sear the duck - skin side down first for 5 minutes then the other side for 5
Served with Brussels sprouts and duck fat potatoes cooked in the airfryer - seasoned with rosemary, thyme and garlic. 25 minutes at 175C works - trial and error result
Watched Tour to the end. Tadej Pogecar was amazing. Would love to meet him. I have a chance as he is friends with my friend Markoh Baloh.
Trade action. Adjusted RR.L options again. Bought LTBR, NNE.
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The art in the fountain is nice, the metal used in making the art is shining, you had a great walk, have a good time 🥰🙏
Your vicinity looks so clean
It’s lovely!
If that a place China?
If not, the people tried so well to dominate the place looking like China🤩.
I love the beauty of the environment
There is a clue in the post - 1997 - when Hong Kong was handed back to China. Lots came this way and found apartment style living they were used to at prices they could afford. Good news for us food lovers - lots to choose between
Yoh! That's nice👍
I love that lady’s dress
Black and Jean looks sexy on her…
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