Saturday, 10 November 2012

2012 End of Year Feast

Updated 15 Nov: - menu added, see below

YOU ASKED FOR IT!




Following the unqualified success of our last visit and so many requests for a return feast, we are going back to Spice I Am for our end-of-year function.

Sujet is designing a new menu for us, which we are assured, will at least be the equal of the last.

Although I had better make sure that BTS (better than sex) is included on the dessert list.

As this is the last function for 2012, we want to make sure you are all there. Bookings are limited to the first 70 to register, so don't miss out.

Spice I Am is a non byo, so we have arranged a special deal on the wines; a white for $22 and a red for $25.

The menu will be available next week, and you will receive an alert when posted on our web site.

When: Wednesday 28th November – 6.30 for 6.45 PM

Where: Spice I Am – 296-300 Victoria Street– opp the fire station – Darlinghurst. About 75 metres from the Coca Cola sign heading South. See release: www.maturetraveller.com.au/general/?id=498.


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Members - $40.00 ; Guests and Friends of TICCA - $45.00.

Set menu. Click to enlarge
Any food and or drink ordered that’s not organised by TICCA must be paid for separately.

Note that only financial members are eligible for major door prizes.

Should any member or guest have any product they would like to donate for our LUCKY DOOR prizes, please advise Chairman MO on the above email address.

Bookings, advice of e-banking and cheques must be received by Friday, 24th November

Use the ONLINE PAYMENT DOCUMENT

Tuesday, 3 July 2012

July Feast: Spice I Am


Attention all you lucky members and friends of TICCA

During my time on this rock, I have eaten in many Thai restaurants, so to say that Spice I Am is one of the absolute finest Thai I have ever enjoyed, is no small statement.

Well known 'Foodie – Wine and Food PR, Deirdre O'Loghlin heard about TICCA and suggested that I should try out her clients Darlinhurst restaurant. Never one to knock back a free meal and in the course of finding great food for all you, I accepted.

On your behalf, we have organised what might turn out to be one of our greatest evenings – all we need in the mixture is you, and your guests.


Our very special menu

Entree
Mieng Kuay Tiew
A combination of sliced pork, bean sprouts, carrots and mints wrapped in a flat rice noodle.
Bour Thod
Phuket style fritter of green school prawns in crispy betel leaf with chilli sauce, crushed cashew nuts and coriander.
Main
Red Duck Curry
Roasted duck in red curry with pea eggplant, apple eggplant, kaffir lime leaves, chilli, cherry tomatoes, lychee, pineapple and Thai basil.
Goong Ma Kham
Deep fried king prawns with tamarind sauce, served on a bed of steamed Chinese broccoli.
Pad Prik Pao Crispy Pork Belly
Deep fried crispy pork belly, tossed with Spice I Am chilli jam, cherry tomatoes, chilli and spring onion.
Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce
Stir fries Chinese broccoli with garlic, chilli and oyster sauce.
Yum Hua Plee
Shredded banana flower salad with crispy king prawns, shredded chicken breast, roasted coconut, shallots, chilli and nam pao dressing
Yum Gai
Spicy salad of shredded chicken breast lemon grass, ginger, chilli, lime juice, coriander, eschalot and crushed roasted cashew nuts.
Steamed Rice
Dessert
Cup C
Warm baked soft chocolate cake served with vanilla gelato.
BTS – Better Than Sex
Toasted brioche with pandan gelato, topped with Thai caramel sauce and toasted black and white sesame seed.
Spice I Am is a non byo, so we have arranged a special deal on the wines; a white for $22 and a red for $25.
Menu correct 30/6/12, but may change slightly due to seasonal supplies.

When: Tuesday 24th July – 6.30 for 6.45 PM
Where: Spice I Am – 296-300 Victoria Street– opp the fire station – Darlinghurst. About 75 metres from the Coca Cola sign heading South. See release: www.maturetraveller.com.au/general/?id=498.
Members - $40.00 ; Guests and Friends of TICCA - $45.00
Any food and or drink ordered that’s not organised by TICCA must be paid for separately.
Note that only financial members are eligible for major door prizes.
Bookings, advice of e-banking and cheques must be received by Friday, 20th July
Payment can NOT be made on the night. Please confirm your attendance, e-banking, or unavailability by e-mail to editor@maturetraveller.com.au
Please make cheque payable to TICCA. Send to TICCA POB 236 Rosebery NSW 2018
E-banking at Credit Union Australia BSB 804050, Acc #30757073
I .........................................................................will attend TICCA’s ASIA Curry Banquet
and will bring ……......................................guest(s)/non members.
Guest Name(s): .................................................................................
Please find enclosed a cheque for $……....I have e-banked funds.................under this name............................on................................................ Signature…………………...…
Should any member or guest have any product they would like to donate for our LUCKY DOOR prizes, please advise Chairman MO on the above email address. 

Tuesday, 17 April 2012

May Curry Banquet - The Grace Hotel


Following the wonderful night we enjoyed for our last function at The Grace Hotel, and with the cooperation of our newest member and general manager of The Grace Hotel, Philip Pratley, we are having our next grand evening on Tuesday 15th May. [see location]
We will have our own private room, the Marra on level 2, for this event and some of the buffet will consist of:
Salad of chat potatoes with vinaigrette - Tomato & bocconcini with basil salad
Roast pumpkin with pine nuts & rocket lettuce
Thai green chicken curry - Indonesian beef rendang - Malaysian prawn sambal
Indian lamb Rogan Josh - Indian vegetable tikka masala - Rice
Seasonal fruits - French pastries
If you missed the last one, just ask anyone who was there! Even Frank commented that he had never seen so much food, and all delicious.
The Grace Hotel has a policy, that no one will leave the festive board still hungry and they stand by it!
There will be a cash bar operating on the night, with the hotel providing a complimentary bottle of wine per table.
When: Tuesday 15th May – 6.30 for 6.45 PM
Where: The Grace Hotel, 77 York Street, City Visit www.gracehotel.com.au 
Members - $40.00 ; Guests and Friends of TICCA - $45.00
Any food and or drink ordered that’s not organised by TICCA must be paid for separately.
Note that only financial members are eligible for major door prizes.
Bookings, advice of e-banking and cheques must be received by Friday, May 12th.
Payment can NOT be made on the night. Please confirm your attendance, e-banking, or unavailability by e-mail to editor@maturetraveller.com.au

Please make cheque payable to TICCA. Send to TICCA POB 236 Rosebery NSW 2018
E-banking at Credit Union Australia BSB 804050, Acc #30757073
I .........................................................................will attend TICCA’s ASIA Curry Banquet
and will bring ……......................................guest(s)/non members.
Guest Name(s): .................................................................................
Please find enclosed a cheque for $……....I have e-banked funds.................under this name............................on................................................ Signature…………………...…

Should any member or guest have any product they would like to donate for our LUCKY DOOR prizes, please advise Chairman MO on the above email address.

Tom King, our Hon Secretary is still recovering well and is extremely disappointed he can't attend, so we will have a giant 'Get Well' card there for all to sign. So your attendance is very important, as we want to let Tom know that we all really miss his tireless input into TICCA.