Comments on: The caviar that was just a bit crap. Twice http://www.tomatom.com/2007/09/the-caviar-that-was-just-a-bit-crap-twice/ The insiders' guide to food and drink in Melbourne. Since 2005. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:40:44 +0000 hourly 1 By: Ed http://www.tomatom.com/2007/09/the-caviar-that-was-just-a-bit-crap-twice/comment-page-1/#comment-56580 Ed Sun, 27 Feb 2011 22:41:04 +0000 http://www.tomatom.com/2007/09/the-caviar-that-was-just-a-bit-crap-twice/#comment-56580 Thanks John I think since I wrote this it also had become clear how unsustainable most caviar is. I doubt I'll be eating it again soon. Thanks John
I think since I wrote this it also had become clear how unsustainable most caviar is. I doubt I’ll be eating it again soon.

]]> By: John from How To Build A Dog House http://www.tomatom.com/2007/09/the-caviar-that-was-just-a-bit-crap-twice/comment-page-1/#comment-56575 John from How To Build A Dog House Sun, 27 Feb 2011 18:22:00 +0000 http://www.tomatom.com/2007/09/the-caviar-that-was-just-a-bit-crap-twice/#comment-56575 Hi Ed, I've never really been a big fan of caviare and to be honest a story like this isn't likely to swing me :) Can't believe the price of the stuff as well. Happy eating in future John Hi Ed,
I’ve never really been a big fan of caviare and to be honest a story like this isn’t likely to swing me :)
Can’t believe the price of the stuff as well.
Happy eating in future
John

]]> By: Miss Jane http://www.tomatom.com/2007/09/the-caviar-that-was-just-a-bit-crap-twice/comment-page-1/#comment-54343 Miss Jane Sun, 09 Jan 2011 08:04:29 +0000 http://www.tomatom.com/2007/09/the-caviar-that-was-just-a-bit-crap-twice/#comment-54343 Your problem here is that this caviar has been pasteurised, hence the little glass jar & mushy texture. I guess that the mould was caused by an improperly sealed lid. Look for caviar sold in a tin with a rubber band seal. Your problem here is that this caviar has been pasteurised, hence the little glass jar & mushy texture. I guess that the mould was caused by an improperly sealed lid. Look for caviar sold in a tin with a rubber band seal.

]]> By: Ryan clift http://www.tomatom.com/2007/09/the-caviar-that-was-just-a-bit-crap-twice/comment-page-1/#comment-39562 Ryan clift Wed, 03 Sep 2008 10:14:46 +0000 http://www.tomatom.com/2007/09/the-caviar-that-was-just-a-bit-crap-twice/#comment-39562 as an ex employee of vdm, i must point out that it was only used in the most unfortunate emergencies , the caviar at vue is on the money if your looking for a treat. as an ex employee of vdm, i must point out that it was only used in the most unfortunate emergencies , the caviar at vue is on the money if your looking for a treat.

]]> By: Paula from Only Cookware http://www.tomatom.com/2007/09/the-caviar-that-was-just-a-bit-crap-twice/comment-page-1/#comment-12801 Paula from Only Cookware Wed, 19 Sep 2007 09:56:32 +0000 http://www.tomatom.com/2007/09/the-caviar-that-was-just-a-bit-crap-twice/#comment-12801 You were lucky you didn't get sick from eating it. I am not a big fan of caviar but then again I have only ever bought the cheap variety. Maybe the $75 option might change my mind....at least one that isn't mouldy anyway. You were lucky you didn’t get sick from eating it. I am not a big fan of caviar but then again I have only ever bought the cheap variety. Maybe the $75 option might change my mind….at least one that isn’t mouldy anyway.

]]> By: Ed http://www.tomatom.com/2007/09/the-caviar-that-was-just-a-bit-crap-twice/comment-page-1/#comment-12756 Ed Tue, 18 Sep 2007 13:19:33 +0000 http://www.tomatom.com/2007/09/the-caviar-that-was-just-a-bit-crap-twice/#comment-12756 Mike, I also got an email from someone who said the caviar at VDM was slimy like my first batch. As well as being disgusting it sounds like a real problem. Anna, it's a big investment $75 which makes it even more dissapointing and annoying but at least i got my money back although not the time it took to sort it out. Mike,
I also got an email from someone who said the caviar at VDM was slimy like my first batch. As well as being disgusting it sounds like a real problem.

Anna, it’s a big investment $75 which makes it even more dissapointing and annoying but at least i got my money back although not the time it took to sort it out.

]]> By: Anna http://www.tomatom.com/2007/09/the-caviar-that-was-just-a-bit-crap-twice/comment-page-1/#comment-12739 Anna Tue, 18 Sep 2007 09:11:20 +0000 http://www.tomatom.com/2007/09/the-caviar-that-was-just-a-bit-crap-twice/#comment-12739 Hm, I think I'm still a few years off my first caviar experience. I just can't bring myself to really consider it, at the moment. Still, a shame not only that you spent the money on it and it was disappointing, but also that you'd bought it for a special occasion and it just didn't stand up. Hm, I think I’m still a few years off my first caviar experience. I just can’t bring myself to really consider it, at the moment.

Still, a shame not only that you spent the money on it and it was disappointing, but also that you’d bought it for a special occasion and it just didn’t stand up.

]]> By: Mike http://www.tomatom.com/2007/09/the-caviar-that-was-just-a-bit-crap-twice/comment-page-1/#comment-12576 Mike Sat, 15 Sep 2007 04:12:13 +0000 http://www.tomatom.com/2007/09/the-caviar-that-was-just-a-bit-crap-twice/#comment-12576 We too have had our share of caviar disasters. None worse than the dinner party appetiser - cracked open the sealed tin & the contents spewed out under pressure from the fermented eggs... not pleasant. Yet another tin was perfect. We too have had our share of caviar disasters.
None worse than the dinner party appetiser – cracked open the sealed tin & the contents spewed out under pressure from the fermented eggs… not pleasant. Yet another tin was perfect.

]]> By: Steve Kirk http://www.tomatom.com/2007/09/the-caviar-that-was-just-a-bit-crap-twice/comment-page-1/#comment-12514 Steve Kirk Fri, 14 Sep 2007 04:11:25 +0000 http://www.tomatom.com/2007/09/the-caviar-that-was-just-a-bit-crap-twice/#comment-12514 Just dial 1300caviar Ed ;) Just dial 1300caviar Ed ;)

]]> By: Ed http://www.tomatom.com/2007/09/the-caviar-that-was-just-a-bit-crap-twice/comment-page-1/#comment-12471 Ed Thu, 13 Sep 2007 08:15:04 +0000 http://www.tomatom.com/2007/09/the-caviar-that-was-just-a-bit-crap-twice/#comment-12471 Steve Is that a real underground source or a hoax one like the so-called unerground restaurant that made it to page 3 of The Age? Thanh Caviar is very different but if you ask is it worth the price difference the answer is no and it was outrageous for me to buy it. Salmon eggs are pretty good for a cheap caviar and great to use in various dishes. Made a good blog post that only cost me a few litres of petrol (Hope you're not reading this Steve. If you are, what's happening with that Xtracycle?) Steve
Is that a real underground source or a hoax one like the so-called unerground restaurant that made it to page 3 of The Age?

Thanh
Caviar is very different but if you ask is it worth the price difference the answer is no and it was outrageous for me to buy it. Salmon eggs are pretty good for a cheap caviar and great to use in various dishes. Made a good blog post that only cost me a few litres of petrol (Hope you’re not reading this Steve. If you are, what’s happening with that Xtracycle?)

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