Tasmania: Jackman and McRoss Bakery + Bakers Delight Giveaway!

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Firstly, my apologies for my ’somewhat’ absence these past couple of months. In amongst moving into a new place, I’ve also been waiting for a new phone line ( 1 month with no internet and still counting), …

Sahara

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Intro: Hidden gem found above above bustling Swanston St

Details: 301 Swanston Street Melbourne VIC 3000 9663 8477

Surroundings: Warm, rustic, exposed brick walls create a cosy and inviting atmosphere with views across from the …

The Best Breakfast in Melbourne’s West? Plus Swiss Buttercream Pineapple Pies

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As you may know from a previous post, I’ve just recently moved from my inner ‘ubanian’ pad in South Melbourne to the industrial driven zone of Spotswood, which is still within a few kilometers from …

The Hidden Caffeine Fix to the Sexy Noodles: Melbourne’s Hotspots Under $20 in 1 Day

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During the past month, I’ve been receiving a few emails asking where the latest Melbourne Hotspots are. The kind of eateries that not only generates some buzz within the community, but also manages to live …

Recipe Time: Chicken Tinola with Lemongrass & Sweet Corn Cobs + The Salt Book Comp Winners!

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I consider Chicken Tinola (Tinolang Manok)  to be the Filipino version of chicken soup. A meal in a pot. Just as comforting but more filling!
This is a classic Filipino dish that of course, has a …

19 Bowls of what in 5 hours? Noodling around Melbourne for the best Ramen

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What do you do on a public holiday? Well, for a group of hungry bloggers, we decided to set upon a mission to find Melbourne’s best Ramen.  We had prepared ourselves with a 24 hour fast prior …

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 …

Salt: A Culinary Exploration Event + WIN 1 of 2 copies of The Salt Book!

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“Salt is flavour, Fat is flavour”
What I considered to be most important at this event was one thing: that salt is taken for granted. That’s right my friends. Salt does more than bring a dish …

The Hidden Caffeine Fix to the Sexy Noodles: Melbourne’s Hotspots Under $20 in 1 Day

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During the past month, I’ve been receiving a few emails asking where the latest Melbourne Hotspots are. The kind of eateries that not only generates some buzz within the community, but also manages to live …

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 …

Recipe Time: Chicken Tinola with Lemongrass & Sweet Corn Cobs + The Salt Book Comp Winners!

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I consider Chicken Tinola (Tinolang Manok)  to be the Filipino version of chicken soup. A meal in a pot. Just as comforting but more filling!
This is a classic Filipino dish that of course, has a …

Blogger dinner at Collins Kitchen, Grand Hyatt Melbourne

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Pre-event
Having just arrived from a trip to Tasmania,  I had over eaten on more than a few occasions- think scallop pies, sheep’s milk cheese, steamed mussels, multiple visits to Jackman & Ross and local blueberry …

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 …

19 Bowls of what in 5 hours? Noodling around Melbourne for the best Ramen

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What do you do on a public holiday? Well, for a group of hungry bloggers, we decided to set upon a mission to find Melbourne’s best Ramen.  We had prepared ourselves with a 24 hour fast prior …