No Baking RequiredFind out how…

“…not only do you get out of baking with this recipe, it’s actually quite easy to follow and man were they delectable!…”

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A Foolproof Recipe& No Butter Required

“…in any case, I must have lost my mind as I’ve gotten into a baking frenzy and I don’t know how to stop! Yes! Me! The one that dislikes baking or baked goods to the extreme!…”

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A Simple Recipe:Autumn Salad

“…Autumn brings with it a colourful array of fresh produce. Indeed each season brings forth their own rich abundance,..”

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What a FunMenu!

“…it’s one of my favourite go-to cafe’s when my brain is not functioning and I can’t be bothered checking out a new cafe. On that rare occasion, I make the Boy drive me to Malvern for a good wake up call…”

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Spotlight: Malaysian Satay

On June 16, 2012 By

Did you realise that there are many versions of satay and the first satay originated from Indonesia? In this Spotlight post, we showcase to you Malaysia’s famous version of satay.

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Newmarket Hotel, St. Kilda & San Telmo, Melbourne CBD – Here Comes The Meat!

On June 14, 2012 By

If you are tired of the latest Mexican bandwagon to hit Melbourne but still interested in other cuisines from the south of the America’s, why not try out Newmarket Hotel in St Kilda (Californian-inspired Hispanic grill) and San Telmo’s (Argentinian) in Melbourne city, you won’t be disappointed!

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Counting House Restaurant @ Mornington Peninsula, VIC – The Peninsula’s Hidden Gem

On June 12, 2012 By

If you’re looking to head out to the country for some needed Rest and Relax or even just to breath in the sea change/tree change, make sure the Mornington Peninsula is on your list. If you’re afraid that the food there won’t quite match your opinion of country fare cuisine, think again, as the Counting House Restaurant certainly has what it takes.

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Dinner by Brett Graham (The Ledbury, UK) at Circa, The Prince @ St Kilda, VIC

On June 10, 2012 By

Ever wanted to dine in one of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants, but haven’t been able to find the time to fly to them (Australia only has Quay)? We were ecstatic to find out that Brett Graham and his Ledbury team were travelling down to Melbourne during the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival 2012 event and knew we just had to get places to dine. We did, and here we are reporting from the front line :)

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THAILAND: Eating Around Patong, Phuket – Some Local Delights

On June 7, 2012 By

Come join the Boy and I for a super speed street food tour of the Patong beach area in Phuket, Thailand!

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Thank you to all my fabulous readers and a little closure :)

On June 5, 2012 By

Thank you all to all my readers, friends and especially my family. Without you, this journey would have been a lot longer and harder. I know I am not alone :)

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In Loving Memory of My Po Po

On May 28, 2012 By

In loving memory, my grandmother, iron lady, Lim Fong Ngoh :)

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Melbourne Suburban Cafes – Coin Laundry, Jones the Grocer, Loco Coffee & Platform 3

On May 27, 2012 By

In this post, we take you on a whirlwind journey through some of Melbourne’s suburban cafes. One is brand spanking new, one is an old hand, one a popular joint, and one conveniently located at a shopping mall. Take your pick, we’ve laid it bare :)

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Fried Pipa Tofu Recipe – A Chinese Comfort Food

On May 25, 2012 By

Don’t you just love it when a dish originates from a legend? Sometimes the legend is more interesting than the inspired dish, however, in this case, both the legend and the resulting dish were just as memorable. Enter the Legend of Xi Shi and the Pipa tofu :)

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“Cook For Your Community!” – An Inner North Community Foundation Drive (ends May 31st 2012)

On May 23, 2012 By

Ever felt the need to give back to your community but not quite sure how to go about it? Feel like volunteering for a good cause, but don’t have much (or so you think!) to donate? Why not join this month’s fundraiser by the Inner North Community Foundation’s “Cook For Your Community” campaign? It’s as easy as, ready, steady, start cooking!

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