Redlands RSL: Choc Peppermint Tim Tam cocktail and Barramundi crusted with macadamias

It’s New Years Eve and we decide to catch the courtesy bus to Redlands RSL in Cleveland, QLD Australia. A live band is advertised and there is the Sails on Shore bistro to dine in. I spy a sign that says Cocktails (sorry it’s so blurred in the photo). One of the Cocktails is a…

Thai Siam: Steamed pacific oysters, stir fry fish with ginger, chilli and basil

A Saturday night Date Night at the Thai Siam. I’m in the mood for oysters and Thai Siam has some of the most amazing steamed pacific oysters that are twice or three times larger than normal and delicious. Afterwards we ordered some stir fry fish with ginger, chilli and basil. Another favourite dish we order…

Fish On Fire: WIld Barramundi with Greek Salad and Chips

I was feeling hungry for some fresh fish and Fish On Fire sells some of the freshest fish in Cleveland, so we headed to their Middle Street store.  After browsing their fish on display I decided to purchase the Wild Barramundi meal which includes a salad of your choice (Greek salad, seafood salad or garden…

Sunshine on the Bay: Seafood Chowder, Barramundi and garlic prawns

A belated birthday dinner for my hubby Philip, we decided to dine at Sunshine on the Bay, in the Stockland Cleveland complex above Woolworths and other shops on Middle Street, Cleveland. . I love this restaurant, the food and the friendly staff. We ordered a mixed dozen oysters, with four Natural, four Kilpatrick and four…

Thai Siam , Cleveland – many return visits

I can’t count how many times I have visited Thai Siam since we moved to Cleveland three (3) years  ago. It’s just THAT good. We love our duck and seafood which is why the following menu items feature them.   [ Duck Salad ] [ Stir fry pork with oyster sauce ] [ Singapore noodles $12…

The Funky Mexican Cantina – fish tacos and flautas

A sunny afternoon at Raby Bay marina and my hubby and I decide we feel like Mexican food. I wanted something light and fresh and decided upon the fish tacos. I was very happy with them and the guacamole was amazing. A great meal with view of the marina. [ Fish tacos ] Hubby Philip…

Thai Siam, Cleveland – Scallops steamed with ginger, Steamed fish with ginger,

Tonight we felt like something gentle so ordered scallops steamed with ginger and fish steamed with ginger. We are making our way through the menu item by item. [ Scallops steamed with ginger ] Delicious scallops succulent morsels with a gentle ginger flavour.  [ Steamed fish with ginger ] Similarly flavoured was the steamed fish.…