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Christmas Dessert

Last night I made for the first time, spiced red wine poached pears with homemade vanilla bean ice cream… and as a certain other can attest to, it was a raging success! The spice of the pear was not overpowering and the richness of the ice cream balanced the vivacity […]

Glass Brasserie

I said to myself that I was not going to get three courses, because I simply cannot eat that much, however, I could not resist ordering an entrée of Confit Petuna trout, Alaskan crab, avocado, green tomato gazpacho with apple sorbet on the menu. Forgive my crassitude, but those chunks […]

Toko

Last night, after a wonderful afternoon with my best girl, a dear friend and I went to Toko in Surry Hills. I had never been, but his taste is impeccable and when he recommended it, I knew we were onto a winner. A large and slick space, Toko is a mix of […]

Sushi Choo

Early bird special All the sushi you can eat For twenty dollars.    

Baby Rosewater Meringues

                Today I made rose water meringues. In love with my new KitchenAid Artisan mixer, I thought meringues would be today’s treat (yesterday was passionfruit sponge, the day before chocolate cake). Although enjoyed on their own today, these would make a lovely accompaniment […]

Bartolotta

Part of the exquisite Wynn, is chef Paul Bartolotta’s namesake restaurant. Steve Wynn wanted to create some of the most “imaginative and fanciful restaurant environments on earth”, and that he has. Lucky enough to be seated outside in the gorgeous canopied courtyard, one is transported miles away from the hustle […]