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Lemon Blueberry Syrup Cake

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Ingredients: 125g butter (room temperature)                                                                   1 tbsp of lemon zest                                           Juice of 1 lemon 3/4 cup caster sugar 1/2 cup milk 1 cup self raising flour 1/2 cup plain flour 3/4 cup blueberries 2 eggs Syrup: 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup lemon juice Method: Pre heat oven to a moderate 180c. Line a square lamington tin with baking paper In a bowl combine sugar and butter and cream until pale in colour Add eggs whilst beating one at a time until well mixed Alternate in adding flour and milk into mixture until light and fluffy Remove bowl from beater and add juice of 1 lemon, lemon zest and blueberries. Stir through gently trying not to br...

Excuse me sir, may I have some S'more?

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Like Oliver Twist I am finding myself taking an empty plate and asking for more, or was that S'more? Unlike Oliver Twist though there wasn't a mean man screaming at me while others watched on and tremble. In actual fact it was a friendly and attentive waiter Tom who attended to my needs this evening. Joes Bar located in St Kilda is Celebrating all things American this week with having Independence day on the 4th and Graham Cracker day on the 6th. People may remember Joes as Greasy Joe's but not any more. In actual fact it's far from that we once remember. It's smooth and warm trimmings really uplift the feel to the restaurant, art work that influences the beach scene of St Kilda and chill out sessions from the Dj really set a casual yet elegant dining experience. A genuine greeting at the door and an introduction the the regular menu and the Special weekly America themed menu is provided and explained. It was a pleasant surprise for our Waiter introduced himself...