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I’ve always thought that the only way to appreciate chocolate is to eat it. Not true, according to Lindt, the other senses also play a part. Lindt runs regular chocolate appreciation classes hosted by Swiss-born Master Chocolatier, Thomas Schnetzler and we went along to a...
Taste of Melbourne will return this winter and we couldn’t be more excited. Not only am I flying down with an entourage of girlfriends, we are celebrating one very special occasion: the last weeks of my singledom! Running from 26-29 August, Taste of Melbourne will...
It seems that the Good Food & Wine Show gets bigger, livelier and more crowded by the year. Now in its ninth year, the show is one weekend foodies have firmly marked on their calendar. It’s not only a chance to try new products, savor...
When the working week winds up and Friday ticks along, I’m forever left with the question, where will I go tonight for my TGIF celebrations? I was invited along to Zeta Bar at the Hilton Hotel last week for a sneak peak of their new...
Back in May, we invited some of our readers to taste test a new range of ice teas by Stolen Recipe. Unlike most ice teas which use tea extract, each bottle of Stolen Recipe contains real brewed tea, herbs and fruit juices. Best of all,...
Yes folks, it’s that time of year again, the Good Food & Wine show is coming to Sydney this month! Taking place from 16-18 July, the 2010 show will offer three jam packed days of food, wine, coffee and kitchen gadgets with hundreds of stalls...
I first got my Canon 400D during my travel writing days when I made the realisation that I needed something more capable than a compact Canon IXUS. It’s a good camera, but it wasn’t producing the photos that I needed for my trips away. So...
Italian food has had somewhat of a resurgence on the Sydney food scene lately. The rich and vibrant cuisine is once again under the spotlight thanks to a new wave of modern Italian restaurants serving a menu of refined dishes with a strong Australian influence....
Iron Chef may be one of the cheesiest cooking shows on television, but its dramatic commentary, unusual ingredients and over-the-top costumes is also at the heart of what makes it satisfyingly awesome. I couldn’t contain my excitement when I found out that two of the...
We were invited along to the launch of Manly Pavilion last night. Despite the torrential rain and flash flood warnings, we persisted the trek up north. Billed as the hottest new restaurant to open in Sydney this year, Manly Pavilion is headed up by Manly...
When I turned 18, Cargo Lounge was the first bar I hit. It was such a thrill in those days, hopping from bar to bar along King Street Wharf, where a good night meant turning in 3am. One thing I’ve always enjoyed at Cargo –...
I often find myself gravitating towards a coffee shop at the end of lunch for an afternoon pick me up. It’s become a force of habit that I’m keen to break. The truth is, there’s not a lot of choice when it comes to drinks....
