Monthly Archives: February 2009

Lowenbrau Keller

With the We Love Sydney food and wine deals that have been ongoing for some months now (ending Feb 28th), there has never been a better time to go out and eat. One of the better deals have been the … Continue reading

Posted in Cafes and Restaurants, German, Late Night Dining | 12 Comments

Yes…they went there!

Now it has come to this, and we might be going to hell for it. Chocolate has been taken out of the comfort zone. The innocently seductive and mildly lustful nature of chocolate has now been sullied and taken into … Continue reading

Posted in Candy News | 14 Comments

An all-out chocolate assault

After celebrating V-day coupledom at Musashi, it was time for round 2 of dessert despite our expanded stomachs! Perhaps a 10 minute walk in the rain to Cockle Bay Wharf would solve that problem? When it comes to chocolate and … Continue reading

Posted in Cafes and Restaurants, Chocolate | 10 Comments

Summer Loving: Tarte aux Fruit (Fruit Tart)

Summer is by far my favourite season – the sun, BBQs, the water, the minimal clothing that I get to wear! Along with autumn, it’s also my favourite season for desserts because I adore summer fruits. I would happily compromise … Continue reading

Posted in Fruit, Pastry, Pies and Tarts | 10 Comments

…of lurve and Japanese food…

Mr S. and I are not a romantic couple in the whole public fanfare or showy sense. You will never see me walking around on Valentines Day holding a single stem rose like I was clutching a million dollar cheque … Continue reading

Posted in Cafes and Restaurants, Japanese | 5 Comments

Yes it’s red…very very red!

Happy Valentines foodie-lovers! I don’t typically celebrate (or like) Valentines – I just think it’s such a manipulative ‘holiday’. Anyway I digress. This year Mr S. and I decided to break our convention and rejoin the throes of society. I … Continue reading

Posted in Cakes, Chocolate | 25 Comments

Summer Loving – Penne of Dory and Salsa Verde

I’m no carb-phobic but I confess I don’t eat much pasta in the warmer half of the year. Probably because I’m so use to eating pastas that are accompanied by heavy tomato-based or creamy sauces. As nourishing as it is … Continue reading

Posted in Fish and Seafood, Pasta and Pizza | 23 Comments

Paying Homage

Last month I caught up for lunch with food blogger friend Amanda where afterwards she introduced me to Yellow Bistro at Potts Point. I knew this place was home to the much-celebrated Lorraine Godsmark cheesecake and the equally loved date … Continue reading

Posted in Cupcakes and Muffins, Fruit | 8 Comments

San Churro Chocolateria – Chatswood

I know I probably sound like a broken record here, but I love all things Spanish – the country, the men and the food! It’s the food that has rendered me forever rapturous particularly their sweets and desserts. Doughnuts and … Continue reading

Posted in Cafes and Restaurants | 9 Comments

Popping my Darjeeling cherry

Darling, darling! Is there anything more feminine and ritzy than afternoon tea? This British tradition has certainly popularised in the last few years faster than you can say ‘pass the clotted cream’ but forget the Victorian ponce and snobbery. These … Continue reading

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