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Clafouti Aux Cerises (Baked Cherry Custard)

September 2, 2010
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Spring time is here and we are already three quarter into the year. Spring time only means one thing for me – lots of baking. To be honest, I’ve been procrastinating during winter and haven’t really done much baking than I should. But I can’t wait to get back straight into it, I have promised [...]

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A Scrumptious Easter ‘Bunny’ Lunch

May 12, 2010
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Ahh… internet, I almost forgot what it feels like being wired to the internet 24/7 back in Sydney. I am sure you’d have noticed that I’ve been missing in action for last few days and the blog is also desperately in need for some updates. Unless you are following my twitter, then you probably wouldn’t [...]

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Pearl of the Sea Macaron

April 14, 2010
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My daily full time job revolves around internet, so usually the best way for my clients to find me is via email, msn, skype, gtalk, facebook, twitter, you name it. Then there are also friends who stay online just as much as I do always available for a quick chitchat which is a good distraction [...]

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Assiette – Surry Hills, Sydney CBD, NSW

April 9, 2010
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See, smell and taste. There are three giant prints of famous Fornasetti‘s plates on the wall, presumably depicts the three core senses how we should enjoy our food. That’s exactly what chef Warren Turnbull wants us to experience upon stepping inside his restaurant. Tonight we are dining at Assiette, a two chef’s hat french restaurant [...]

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Lose Yourself in Melbourne Laneways but not your appetite

March 30, 2010
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As we have just missed our tram to South Melbourne to check out St Ali, we decided to just stay in the city and have breakfast at some of the cafes tucked away in the vibrant Melbourne  laneways. If this is your first time in Melbourne and not sure where to go for some good [...]

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Relaunch party at La Grillade – Crows Nest, NSW

December 11, 2009
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I lived in Wollstonecraft for nearly over 2 years and drove past La Grillade almost a gazillion times but somehow never cross my mind to dine in this restaurant. But then I wasn’t seriously food savvy back then (still ain’t now), am always self conscious when come to fine dining. Still am! Finally I got [...]

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Postcard from Cambodia – Siem Reap (Part 1)

December 6, 2009
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Apologise for such slow update on my South East Asia trip back in August! Things have been hectic around this time of year and the new year is only 28 days away, I think I better crack the whip harder to get all the posts out before my next holiday start in May 2010! I [...]

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Achacha Launch at Baroque Bistro – The Rocks, Sydney CBD, NSW

December 2, 2009
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This man definitely knows how to A-cha-cha or two. His name is James Sarcasmo, and you probably have seen him at the Paddy’s market or the occasional farmers markets around Sydney during weekends. But little did you know that he is actually one of the first Achacha grower in Australia. Neither do I until a [...]

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Chocolate cake with olive oil and fleur de sel

November 11, 2009
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The cake sounds horrible in English, but if I put it in French… Gateau au chocolat à la fleur de sel et huile d’olive. The cake definitely sounds so much sexier in French, don’t you think? In short, just as the title says, it is a chocolate cake with olive oil and sea salt (fleur [...]

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Boeuf Bourguignon, Julia Child would’ve been proud.

October 29, 2009

I am amazed that the diet in this household has changed tremendously since last year, especially within the last couple of months. A huge factor that causes such change would probably is because of this blog, food has suddenly become more exciting, dinner has become more elaborate, and every conversation will evolved around food. Almost [...]

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Let’s Do Lunch for Mid-Autumn Festival & Birthday Celebration

October 9, 2009

Long weekend, also means a long table of food, food, and food. Apart from the panna cotta I made over the weekend, I have also cooked up a storm and invited our good friends who I haven’t seen for a long time over to our home for a lovely lunch. I’ve been spending a whole [...]

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Adriano Zumbo winter collection sneak preview

July 11, 2009

Nothing to say, going on a boat trip with fellow foodbloggers this weekend down Hawkesbury River, with more fun and food. Hope you have a good weekend, and here’s a sneak preview of Zumbo winter collection photoshoot. You can also check out some of the photos I shot for the last season here. Stay warm [...]

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Ripples – Pyrmont, Sydney

July 1, 2009
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Have I got your attention yet? Good, because this is going to be a long post, a feast for the eyes. All thanks to the lovely Prue from The Mint Partners, who suggested it would be a great idea to catch up with some Sydney foodbloggers over a dinner at Ripples, a newly opened sister [...]

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Adriano Zumbo – Balmain [ New Winter Collection 09]

May 24, 2009

Trench coats, falling autumn leaves, aromatic coffee, french air kisses, Sydney is slowly turning into a romantic city. But there is also one man who is bringing the real Paris to your doorstep, and that person is Adriano Zumbo. Need no introduction, Zumbo has become a household name among all food bloggers, and reached celebrity [...]

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