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WIN 5 tubs of Ben & Jerry’s Ice-cream!
July 2, 2010 – 11:48 am | 75 Comments
WIN 5 tubs of Ben & Jerry’s Ice-cream!

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Ben & Jerry’s. One of the oldest and most memorable ice-cream brands I know of. Could it be the catchy name, the brightly coloured take-home tubs or the cleverly marketed Free Cone Days running annually since …

Taste bud pampering in Tasmania
March 30, 2010 – 9:07 am | 25 Comments
Taste bud pampering in Tasmania

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Tasmania. Tassie. Tazza. What an amazing state. Although, just a warning, beware of the wildlife on the roads. I noted down the amount of times I saw roadkill: 50 times.

Exactly one year ago, during a typical …

Breakfast indigestion: Porgie + Mr Jones, Mr Tulk and Snow Pony
March 12, 2010 – 11:53 am | 14 Comments
Breakfast indigestion: Porgie + Mr Jones, Mr Tulk and Snow Pony

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Breakfast or dinner? I don’t know what your preference is, but I find myself torn between a weekend breakfast out or going out for dinner.
During summer, there’s nothing better than dragging your weary self …

Recipe Time: Mango & Soursop Jelly Jelly Crush
February 10, 2010 – 8:36 pm | 12 Comments
Recipe Time: Mango & Soursop Jelly Jelly Crush

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Damn this heat. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all up for balmy summer days…just not during a hard working week!
Back at my desk after a lunchtime stroll, the sweat starts to creep in. I …

Little Indulgences around the world, in 1 day
December 6, 2009 – 3:32 pm | 20 Comments
Little Indulgences around the world, in 1 day

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Eating my way around the world in one day. I’m clearly insane. Hmm. Is that even possible? Well, if lip-syncing throughout a whole concert is deemed fine these days, then hell yeah!
Some friends of …

Recipe Time: Chocolate Fix Cookies
November 29, 2009 – 5:41 pm | 11 Comments
Recipe Time: Chocolate Fix Cookies

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A teaser or a pleaser? That’s the eighty thousand dollar question. As with many of you, I’ve always had this issue with food. Unfortunately, being a foodaholic means being extremely fussy about what you eat …

Recipe Time: Frenchy Filipino Toast
November 1, 2009 – 3:37 pm | 11 Comments
Recipe Time: Frenchy Filipino Toast

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ALRIGHT. I admit it. I‘ve eaten at far too many eateries that I’ve neglected Recipe Time, choosing the luxury of being served as opposed to cleaning up the messy trail I leave behind in the …

The Tastebud Travels- Green Eggs to the infamous Vanilla Slice in Sorrento
October 6, 2009 – 1:00 am | 3 Comments
The Tastebud Travels- Green Eggs to the infamous Vanilla Slice in Sorrento

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Where did I go?
This month, my taste buds took me to Sorrento. A hugely popular Victorian holiday destination on the Mornington Peninsula. Known for its beaches, cafes and historic buildings. The nearby beaches at …

Babka Bakery
September 8, 2009 – 9:58 am | 4 Comments
Babka Bakery

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Intro: As the queue grew, so did my hunger pains
Details: 358 Brunswick St Fitzroy, 3065 (03) 9416 0091
Surroundings: An abundance of freshly baked goodies show themselves off as if they were in a cat …

The Tastebud Travels: Lake House to the Chocolate Mill
August 29, 2009 – 6:58 am | 4 Comments
The Tastebud Travels: Lake House to the Chocolate Mill

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Lake House

Intro: To think that it all began with a spa at Hepburn Springs…luckily, things don’t usually go to plan

The Story: So in between playing with my new kitten, skiing and eating at Mt Buller, …

The Cupcake Battles: The Cupcake Bakery VS Little Cupcakes
August 7, 2009 – 8:34 am | 14 Comments
The Cupcake Battles: The Cupcake Bakery VS Little Cupcakes

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What’s the big deal?
The mad about muffins saga had begun when I was 8. I started making snacks for school from branded cake mixes of course. Growing up being obsessed with cartoons and comics (Disney, …

Fleischer Continental Cakes
July 23, 2009 – 7:08 am | 9 Comments
Fleischer Continental Cakes

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Intro: Traditional European delicacies – plum butter cake took hostage over tastebuds
Fleischer has been around for many years and is a local staple in Malvern. I still recall the amount of times I used …

Ajisen Ramen
May 15, 2009 – 2:52 pm | No Comment
Ajisen Ramen

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Intro: Funky Jap joint delivers a stonegroove with their green tea ice cream.
Details: 130 Bourke Street Melbourne 9662 1100
Surroundings: Funky, chocolate wooden benches and backless chairs.
UPDATE: Check out my latest review on their Ramen …

Heavenly Scones Brother Jon’s Cafe
April 12, 2009 – 11:22 am | 4 Comments
Heavenly Scones Brother Jon’s Cafe

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Intro: Please do not cut them open. Simply break them apart with your hands and smell the aroma

Details: 349 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd Sassafras, VIC 3787 (03) 9755 2081

Surroundings: Brother Jons is …