crazy food combinations

Well it's that time of year where we overdose in chocolate goodness, engorge ourselves into a sugar coma and end up with stomach aches because all we have eaten are sweets. Hello EASTER! A lot of people ask me what is the cross on the Hot Cross buns, and how does it get so white after it's been baked. Well I have finally looked into this very question, as I have not gone and made Hot Cross Buns yet, maybe I should cause I love them. It's actually a lot simpler than you may think, and for those who have made them will be sitting here nodding their head. It's just simply a flour paste. That's right flour and water combined to a thick paste and piped on then baked once the glaze has been put over. So do you like to tops or the bottoms? I'm the bottom eater. I don't know why, I may as well just have a slice of fruit spiced toast really I eat the whole thing but the bottoms are always the first to go for me. This year Melbourne's best Hot Cross Buns was award...

Breakfast, the most important meal of the day, so they say and rightfully so. It's the kick start of your day, the charge to your battery and to put the mo back into your mojo. Today we were in North Melbourne and stopped in at the Auction Rooms for a good full filling breakfast before heading to start the new working week. Once an actual Auction Room, it has developed in to a pleasurable dining cafe and coffee roaster. It's stripped back walls leave for a rustic and casual environment with a covered court yard, bar seating and filled with the aroma of coffee blends. This morning I enjoy a mellow 'Candyman blend' coffee, of which had good colour and had a smooth finish. The blend I would say was of medium strength, but very enjoyable so much so I bought a bag of beans to take home with me. I would have preferred the coffee temp to be 3 degrees hotter as it was just a fraction too cold for my liking. But I do appreciate that they are respecting the flavours of the bean i...

I've heard nothing but good things about Rockwell and Sons so it was only a given that I get there myself and see what all the hustle and bustle was about. This casual restaurant fitted with wooden frame work, bench seating and an embossed detailed roof was jam packed with diners craving succulent sandwiches. A simple out lay made a warm and laid back atmosphere with great bop in your seat music. We started off with an evening of there own made sodas; Pear and Vanilla and Strawberry anise. Wow! Full flavoured syrup goodness, not a soda full of bubbles like your ordinary soft drinks. These were delicious silky beverages that tickled your taste buds. Could pull back on the ice a little as is did wash away the flavours to the end but were an absolute delight. We of course had to go the other two flavours on offer; Japanese melon (honey dew melon) and the old school traditional lemonade. Although we spiced up the lemonade a little by adding some Gin, and seriously this is a to do when ...

When you think of Romance your mind sweeps you away straight to France or their Romantic capital Paris a place where love connects you with another. Hearts bloom, girls swept off their feet and the food, oh the food. If there is something that could bring people together it's food..... well it would win me over every time that's for certain. So it's my Anniversary with my beloved Husband. 5 years of marriage and a good 11 years of being together. A romantic evening of course is in order to celebrate the life of Love and their is no better way to do so than to dine with some exquisite French cuisine. Bistro Thierry located in Hawksburn was our destination, and I have to say Romance on a plate was delivered. A 4 round evening of delicious full flavoured and absolute Divine food was presented each and every time. Each mouthful had heart and soul and made our celebration perfect. To start we selected there daily special of a Veal tartare; delicate veal with a soft quail egg, hi...