I better tell the whole story right here right now. Last Monday, it was Australian Day. So we thought of doing something more Australian. Not opening a barbie, or get ourselves drunk like babies. We headed to the beach!
It was Venus Bay. I will post that entry in my other blog Moomoolanders, when I grab those photos from Jon and Mel. Anyway, while we were in the beach, we were playing with waves and water, when Chun Yau found pipi which is alive and kicking!
Then I found another on the sand, and there goes the whole Pipi Expedition! All in all, we dug out about 2 bags full of pipi. After making sure we were not violating the law, we brought that 2 bags happily!!!! Mind you, they are completely FREE!!!!!Okay these are some of the photos of pipi and the menu made out of them! The big chef of that day was Yong, and I reckon he did a great job in cooking them!!!!!!
This is only one eighth of the pipi
Cooking those pipi. Yummm!
First dishes: Garlic Pipi with White Wine
Second Dishes: Tomato Pipi with Red Wine. Yum yum!!!
Third Dishes: My favorite, Belachan Pipi!!!!!
Jason getting ready to eat those pipi(s)
Me and Mel already started serving the pasta
Those pipi wasteThen here are some of the famous quotes of THAT day:
Yong: I was just complaining to Mel that I don't get to eat lala (pipi) since I came to Aus. Now I had plenty!
Mel: Are we going to finish those lalas?
Sookie: These are hell a lot of lalas...
Jason: If we want more free pipi, just go back to Venus Bay!
Jon: Are those black stuffs, shit?
Ammie: I can't be bother eating them anymore......
Me (Lex): I want more lalas!!!!! Yumm.
PS, None of us except Yong got diarrhoea after eating those pipi. This means they are safe to eat!
13 comments:
it is illegal to eat pipi's guys
nah i dont think it is as long as u have a fishing license. but i think there is a limit to how much each person can take= 1 bucket each or something.
Fishing licence essential. New limit of 2 litres (incl shells)per licence holder per day in effect May 2009. Fisheries officers have been prosecuting people at Venus Bay for illegal harvesting. Remember no tools of any description. Only use hands and feet. Also only take what you need - allow the pipi to regenerate for future.
bull shit anonymous, it not illegal catch pipi.
we catch pipi many bucket and in big group it more fun.
Not far from springvale easy for us to go many times.
Enjoy
stop stealing our pipis
ive seen you down ay venus bay ruining our beach. Dont come back!!!!!!
its is not illegal to eat pippi's
there is a law on how much you can take home and you can only dig using your hand and feet.
They are either used as bait or has been a delicassy for many years.
But i must say please abide by the laws, its there to sustain that all of us has more in the future.
ignore the aussies.. they are just jealous! As long as you dont take them all and abide by law, it will be fine..
btw, how do you find them? what signs are you looking for?
i talk to shop owner from springvale market they say catch pippi to sell for market it free and they dont need pay only need go early morning when less people.
Can someone tell me where is the good spot to catch pippi as i want to go with my family and relatives
Well I hope Previous anonymous, that the shop owner gets caught for illegal activities because it is ILLEGAL to collect pippies WITHOUT a licence and even with a licence it is ILLEGAL TO SELL THEM!
its people like you that leave a bad name for asians. there are legal limits to how much you can catch and you need to buy licences to fish. hope you get attacked by locals when you go and hoard pippis
Good luck to those enjoying pipis legally....the earth's resources are precious and need to be shared and respected....a bit of sensitivity is needed from both those who do and don't collect pipis...
Good luck to those enjoying pipis legally....the earth's resources are precious and need to be shared and respected....a bit of sensitivity is needed from both those who do and don't collect pipis...
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