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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Double Chocolate Lamingtons Recipe

On May 26, 2013 By

Whether or not you are a fan of Australia’s famed Lamingtons, this sacrilegious twist to the traditional sponge recipe will have you asking for another piece! Check out my attempt on Dan Lepard’s Double Chocolate Lamington recipe :)

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MELT: Chocolate Festival @ Immigration Museum, Melbourne CBD [Sunday, 26 May 2013]

On May 24, 2013 By

A celebration of chocolate in all its glory and diversity. On this one-day festival at Melbourne’s Immigration Museum, join Portuguese, Belgian and Mexican communities along with others to explore the role of chocolate in cuisine, culture and commerce on Sunday 26th May, 2013.

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Burch & Purchese: Sweet Studio @ South Yarra, VIC

On July 14, 2011 By

If you’re up for something new and exciting, sparkly and colourful this season, why not try on some beautiful and glossy sugar coated dreams? No, I’m not talking about precious stones (although it would be nice to eat some pink diamonds – sugar ones of course), I am referring to Burch & Purchese’s Sweet Studio. A shop, lab and kitchen where dreams are made.

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Garden Tuscany review @ Moonee Ponds, Melbourne

On March 22, 2011 By

Ever wanted to have a relaxing meal in a beautiful and tranquil setting in a home away from home? Garden Tuscany is just that place…

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Mamasita Review @ Collins Street Melbourne

On January 29, 2011 By

Un Tequila? Un Taco? Un Mexicano? Si?! This is the place to be… one of the hippest Mexican joints in the CBD Parissiene end, Mamasita brings it on!

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The Libertine – French Dining Room Review @ North Melbourne

On January 26, 2011 By

Libertine, a word usually used to described those who are morally unrestrained… This French Dining is anything but… If you’re after a wonderful night topped with excellent food and service, you can’t go wrong with Libertine…

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Seek Your Ultimate Pleasure with Magnum Temptation

On November 25, 2010 By

This post is sponsored by Nuffnang

When  Magnum first asked me  to write about my most indulgent fantasy, I couldn’t decide on the topic! I mean, first of all it’s about indulgence and secondly, it’s a fantasy! Oh, where do I begin?! I was torn between a dream vacation, the house of my dreams, [...]

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International Incident Salt Party – Fleur De Sel Caramel ‘Sneakers’

On November 21, 2010 By

It’s that time of the month again for another International Incident Party post! This time, the key ingredient was to be Salt…

The Boy and I cracked our heads and nearly gave up.. throwing our hands up in frustration as we couldn’t decide on a Salt recipe…

He finally decided on [...]

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Izakaya Den Review @ Russell Street, Melbourne

On November 16, 2010 By

After the Taste of Melbourne this year, a bunch of bloggers and twitterers decided to pay a visit to Izakaya Den as they performed so well in the event.

The wonderful ingénue (she might choke on this a bit, so [...]

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Il Fornaio Dinner and Dessert Review – Part III @ 2 Acland Street, St Kilda

On October 28, 2010 By

  Third time lucky as they say. Ms Fashionista was down here for a weekend and the Boy and I decided to take her out to try out the dinner and dessert menu at il Fornaio.     She must have been our [...]

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