Dark chocolate pistachio cookies
So apparently, January 26th was national pistachio day, so I figured this recipe was timely. I am not normally a big fan of nuts in cookies, but to be honest these cookies are basically transcendent. Pistachios are my favourite kind of nuts, and when I saw these cookies I figured it was worth the investment … Continue reading
Sweet potato scones
Sweet potatoes – another one of my absolute favourite foods. In America, we are all about sweet potatoes for Thanksgiving, but I think they should be enjoyed at all times of year. As scone recipes go, this one is pretty healthy, actually – no cream, low fat milk, and of course adding sweet potatoes to … Continue reading
Asian fusion at Gingerboy
I took a wonderful trip to Melbourne and the surrounding gorgeous countryside and beaches of Victoria after Christmas when my mother was visiting me a few weeks ago, which of course meant many new wining and dining experiences. I’ve written about the absolutely glorious food in Melbourne before in my previous visit there where I … Continue reading
Panettone muffins
These are the best muffins I’ve ever made. Even better than the snickerdoodle cherry ones, I think (although either one will suitably impress company or just make you really happy). I’ve just always loved panettone (the Italian Christmas cakey bready deliciousness that typically comes in a box and you get to rip pieces of it off…) so the … Continue reading
Dining at Quay
One of (if not the) most famous restaurants in Australia is Quay, which has three hats (sort of the equivalent to three Michelin stars in Australia) and is continually on lists of the best restaurants in the entire world. Obviously, it’s just a bit pricey (the minimum amount you will spend is about $165 per person). … Continue reading
Cornbread cranberry stuffing
So for this past Christmas, I was determined to go all American since I hadn’t gotten to do Thanksgiving. This meant turkey, cornbread, stuffing, and cranberry sauce for Christmas dinner. Imagine my utter horror when try as I might, I could not find frozen cranberries (and certainly not fresh) at ANY grocery stores in Sydney. … Continue reading
Cornbread
So the holiday season may be over but I’m not done sharing holiday recipes with you yet, because I firmly believe certain foods shouldn’t just be enjoyed over the holidays. One such food is cornbread. In America we typically associate it with Thanksgiving, and in Australia I doubt it’s associated with anything at all. Anyway, … Continue reading
Constructing a cake
The occasion was another farewell – this time to one of my favourite people in the Sydney office, and since I am still on a high from being able to have constant access to a kitchen again, I decided I needed to go big. I was asked to go with the theme “Sunshine”, so I … Continue reading
Salted fudge brownies
Ok, you’ve been eating really healthily all day, so now it’s time for a little evening reward. Enter brownies. I’ve already posted one brownie recipe on here, and it’s simple and delicious, but if you want something a bit darker and more sophisticated, I’d go with these. When I’m going through a bit of a … Continue reading
Elegant simplicity at Chiswick
I’ve been wanting to go to the uber-trendy Chiswick since it opened in Sydney before I left for Manila. It’s the newest concept from star Sydney chef Matt Moran, but meant to be more casual than his most famous restaurant, Aria. The focus is on fresh produce from their garden and farms and share plates. … Continue reading
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