High Coffee Experience

“…we really enjoyed our first High Coffee experience and loved the twist to the traditional afternoon teas…”

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Playground Series: Fruits of the Earth

“…aptly named Fruits of the Earth, I think the Boy captured Mother Nature’s gifts perfectly on the plate…”

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Baking Frenzy Returns with aChai Tea Cake

“…I thought I would merge my newfound love of baking with my love of chai tea and create a Chai Tea Cake recipe…”

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Behold…Double Choc Lamingtons

“…the recipe not only makes a fine chocolate cake (which I’ll probably make again), it certainly added some colour and fun to Peanut’s party…”

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Sweet Potato Puffs with Minced Lamb Recipe

On August 30, 2012 By

If you are like me and love all things deep fried, you are going to really enjoy this recipe. It involves sweet potato and minced lamb. Two unlikely ingredients which mash up perfectly together. Enjoy!

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A Lazy Sunday Breakfast Recipe: Spanish Baked Eggs & Chorizo with Steamed Sweet Corn + Giveaway Espresso Cups!!!

On August 28, 2012 By

What’s better on a lazy Sunday than to stay at home in warmth and comfort in your favourite PJs? Why, a lovely lazy Sunday breakfast of course! Check out this recipe :) It’s sure to make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Plus there’s a giveaway!!

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Mod Thai Kitchens in the Melbourne CBD – Cookie, Chin Chin & Red Spice Road

On August 26, 2012 By

I’m often asked to suggest places at the very last minute by friends and colleagues. With such short notice, it is sometimes hard to think of any place that will allow patrons to dine in without bookings. Luckily, with so many “no booking” policies, there are still some places you can get to, if you can wait 2 hours in queue :P I bring you some of my favourite modern Thai restaurants in Melbourne CBD which you shouldn’t go pass. Some who take bookings and some you should just try your luck with!

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Electrolux Appetite For Excellence 2012

On August 24, 2012 By

What does it feel like to work in the hospitality industry? How does one keep the joviality of front of house and the pristine quality of the kitchen end of things? How do we attract young talents into the hospitality industry and reward them? By recognising their achievements of course! Join me in this year’s 2012 Electrolux dining experience in the Appetite for Excellence dinner held in Melbourne recently :)

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Ms I-Hua’s Coffee Hits [Part 2], Melbourne CBD: Easy Access

On August 22, 2012 By

Part 2 of Ms I-Hua’s Coffee Hits Guide takes you to easily accessible but not often thought of places you would think to get a good cup of coffee. Feeling tired whilst you shop? Not trusting yourself to venture into the chain coffee outlets? Never fear, my Coffee Hits Guide is here!

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Ms I-Hua’s Coffee Hits [Part 1], Melbourne CBD: Hide & Seek

On August 20, 2012 By

Here it is. Part 1 of my Coffee Hits guide. This first part takes you in and around Melbourne’s hidden lane-ways, showing you that not everything is always what it seems in beautiful Melbourne. It’s a little hide and seek game, but the prize will be worthwhile.

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Molecular Mondays at The Aylesbury @ Lonsdale Street, Melbourne CBD

On August 18, 2012 By

Are you ready for a fun filled molecular dinner which will entertain you to no end? The Aylesbury had been running a Molecular Mondays dinner degustation, and the Boy and I knew we couldn’t miss out! Join us to see what we got up to at The Aylesbury :)

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Advertorial: Devondale Barista’s Own Frothing Milk + Giveaway Espresso Cups & Saucers

On August 16, 2012 By

Fancy frothing milk just like a real barista can? Not sure how you can get your coffee machine at home to co-operate? The team at Devondale has thought of that and has launched a new full cream Barista’s Own Frothing Milk product to do just that. Also, a GIVEAWAY of espresso cups! Read on to find out more :)

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‘Charcoal’ – Beef Eye Fillet & Lamb Backstrap in Squid Ink Recipe

On August 14, 2012 By

What do you do when you’ve experienced one of the best meals of your life? You try and replicate it at home of course! That’s what the Boy did, and we headed over to Prahran Market for some top notch produce, including meats, squid ink and flowers. What do you get? Read on :)

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2 Michelin Star Lunch by Sang-Hoon Degeimbre of L’Air du Temps in Melbourne

On August 12, 2012 By

We bring you the final hoorah to our MFWF 2012 epic food adventure and eating this year with Sang Hoon Degeimbre of L’Air du Temps molecular gastronomy fare. See what it is like to dine on food cooked by someone who is well regarded in the molecular cooking world :)

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