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Le Monde

Today was a great day. It got off to a cracking start when I met my darling Michael for breakfast at Le Monde, Surry Hills. Having read a review in the coffee issue of the Good Living Guide from the Sydney Morning Herald last year, I had filed it away […]

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Torrents of Arabia

Today, Elizabeth, Baby Maggie and I went in search of Arabian delights. We ended up in Aubrun, where there are many Middle Eastern stores to explore. First stop, a grocer where I stocked up on exotic rose water, pomegranate molasses and orange blossom water (methinks a batch of macaroons is […]

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Mes Macarons

As I wrote earlier, I would at some stage this weekend, make my own macarons. I have just finished doing so. It was my first attempt, and yes, they taste better than Zumbo’s! They are quite technical to make, and require a lot of time. It is also imperative to […]

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Bodhi

This morning I met with friends at Bodhi for Yum Cha. I hand’t been there for several years but had fond memories of it, and the fact that it’s vegetarian is a sheer bonus. Set amidst the beautiful, old Morteon Bay Figs near St Mary’s Cathedral, its atmosphere is very […]

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Not so Smarties

Adriano Zumbo and his macarons shot to fame through television’s Masterchef. I tried them a year or so ago, and was bitterly disappointed, so much so that I had to spit one out. I was in Balmain on Thursday and curiosity bit once again, and I tried them again. Maybe […]

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BY EΛENI

May I introduce you to Yogurt Cheese in Olive Oil with Chili, Garlic and Rosemary. This cheese is absolutely sensational. Made by a family company, BY EΛENI in Tasmania, this cheese is so indulgent. It is incredibly smooth and creamy and possesses a lovely piquancy. The marinade is not too […]