When we went to Poly one Sunday evening, I was expecting a few nice glasses of wine with friends, accompanied by some light bar snacks to end the weekend. Maybe a selection of cheeses, some cured meats and house-baked bread. I was not expecting, however,…
The Sydney donut scene is rather excellent at the moment – lots of variety and something new seems to be popping up all the time. Here are a few recent circular-shaped, baked goods I’ve enjoyed! GRUMPY DONUTS I recently tried Grumpy Donuts and they were…
A moreish dessert if ever there was one – and if I can make it, you definitely can too.
Small town charm, antiques, scrumptious pastries – the perfect region for a day-trip out of Sydney. My guide to Mittagong, Bowral and Berrima.
We went to dinner at Templo on a cold, Tassie evening. The restaurant sits on its own, up a hill and a couple of streets away from the North Hobart restaurant strip. Its outfit is small and cosy, seating only 20 people. Bottles of wine…
On our recent trip to Tasmania, we decided to have lunch at the Agrarian Kitchen Eatery. We were headed from Hobart to Mount Field National Park for a hike and this spot looked like it had decent reviews and was somewhat along the way. Little…
And just like that – it’s been six months since I last updated this beloved blog. And that just simply will not do! Despite always receiving oodles of support from my first-name-basis friends, this creative project has not received much readership/traffic in a little while.…
In addition to expertly blended small-batch gins, Sydney-based Archie Rose Distillery offers gin blending workshops and sneak peak tours into their behind-the-scenes processes. Named after a slang word for illegally distilled alcohol (Archie) and its suburban location (Rosbery), Archie Rose is full of passion and…
These are a few of my (April) favourite things ♬ READ Lincoln In The Bardo by George Saunders – As a non-fiction fan, this book (a fictitious imagining of Abraham Lincoln’s time in the graveyard with his deceased 10 year old son Willie) would not have…
A few weeks ago, I travelled to Singapore – home to late night roti prata, my beloved extended family, and some of the neatest bars around. Whilst in town, I visited a few new haunts and was impressed by their attention to detail – ice cubes embossed with…
Back in 2014, Sofie and I went for dinner at Arras. After our meal of steak tartare, snapper with confit mushrooms and duck liver, the most diverse and well-curated cheese selection I’ve ever had the pleasure of choosing from, and a buffet of petit fours, I was…
Recently back from her honeymoon in Cuba, my friend Lucinda made me this delightful local cocktail. I thought that the addition of honey with rum made for a particularly tasty concoction, so I asked if she could share the recipe! *** Canchánchara text by Lucinda Burtt According to…
Tapas is one of my top-five favourite meal structures, up there with buffets, street food, yum cha and sushi trains. A little bit of this and a little bit of that, all designed to share; tapas requires that you order a variety of small dishes…
Orto translates to ‘vegetable garden’ in Italian. But in my books, it translates to om nom nom nom nom. Ambience: Orto is bright and spacious, cool and friendly. An exposed brick feature wall, fresh flowers on each table, and large glass walls/doors mingle the outdoor and indoor…
A few months ago, I let my love of gelato come between myself and my better judgement. A certain car company Uber held a promotion for their app by giving away free gelato Messina. Like I am sure most people do, I approach promotions with a healthy sense of skepticism, and had…
So this is Southern food! A one way ticket to Mississippi please! Ambience: Miss Peaches – consisting of booths, tall tables with stools, a bar, a balcony, a DJ space, and a dance floor – is groovy and comforting. The large restaurant space is made cosy with warm, dim lighting;…
With dishes featuring the likes of marrow, pigs tails, and tripe, the nose-to-tail philosophy of 4Fourteen makes for an intriguing mealtime. Ambience: 4Fourteen is light and bright at lunchtime. The wall-sized window and tall ceiling give the restaurant an airy, spacious feel, whilst the exposed brick feature wall…
The playful nature of Ms G’s is indicated by its name, a cheeky take on the notorious food enhancer MSG. With its urban street interior decor paired with a stunning view of the Sydney city, Ms G’s is four stories of tasty dishes that play on Asian cuisine standards, served up…
WORDS Lucinda Burtt | PHOTOGRAPHY Vanessa Low A sponge sandwiched with strawberries and cream is one of afternoon’s delights. If you can’t beat a classic, add a twist. Matcha is poison green but fine in flavour and the powder pairs perfectly with vanilla. – PREPARE – You’ll need a…
This Summer, I traded the Sydney heat for the chilly weather of Europe and the humidity of Singapore. I adored the eye-opening experiences of both locales, documenting as much as I could when I wasn’t busy stuffing my face with food, trekking through countless art…
Greetings from Singapore! First thing’s first, time to makan!
Flat white & Mocha Thai chilli cashew nuts Fresh loaves Donuts Grilled corn Mi piace il formaggio! Parpadelle The Grounds Busy day at…
Some more experiments with the wonders of fancy ice! See part 1 here. CHRYSANTHEMUM TEA, LYCHEES & STRAWBERRIES 1. Slice strawberries and lychees (can be bought in cans) 2. Put a few slices into the mould, then cover with chrysanthemum tea (I used Yeo’s) and…
Nǐ hǎo! I am currently taking Chinese lessons, which is proving both very challenging and very rewarding. After visiting Beijing last year I realised the value of knowing at least some basic conversation – especially when bartering in the markets! My two main practical goals are to be…
