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Taste of Sydney 2011

Today, I was lucky enough to be treated to the Taste of Sydney Festival, by a very generous friend. Held in Centennial Park, it is described as Sydney’s Ultimate Restaurant Festival, with a good smattering of Sydney restaurants serving up top fare. Interstate and international producers are also showcased. I […]

Jimmy Liks

Always a favourite, I introduced my mother to Jimmy Liks on Saturday night. Mum, this is Jimmy. Jimmy, Mum. I had a feeling they’d get on very well… Whenever Jimmy and I meet up, the corn fritters are always on my mind. Whenever anyone mentions Jimmy, I salivate for those […]

Valentine’s Vanilla Shortbread

As a treat for a loved one, why not make some vanilla shortbread this Valentine’s Day? This recipe comes from the Mrs Fields Cookie Book.   Place cookies in a box with a love note and deliver to your sweetheart’s office as a surprise…

Lamingtons

The lamington is an Australian culinary icon. It consists of sponge cake dipped in chocolate and then rolled in desiccated coconut. It was accidentally created by a maid-servant of the thoroughly British Govenor of Queensland, Lord Lamington, in 1901. The maid-servant was working at Government House, Brisbane, when she accidentally […]

Saké

Saké is the latest Sydney hotspot epicureans flock to and the other night I made the pilgrimage for a second round of birthday festivity. Having a friend who works there as a chef, I have all the inside goss. Jake Gyllenhaal dined there recently, and Oprah booked it out for […]

China Doll

I dined at China Doll for my birthday celebrations. Merriment indeed.  It came highly recommended and lived up to expectations. Oh the blessings of friends with great taste.  Modern Asian cuisine with fresh flavours; bold an unapologetic. Corn and Zucchini Cakes w Coriander Chilli Sambal Fried Tofu with Five Spiced […]