crazy food combinations

Birthdays only come but once a year, but sometimes I wish I could have a birthday everyday. It would give me more reasons to celebrate and feel less conscious about eating all things naughty on any particular day. Speaking of all things Naughty... it so happens that on my Birthday this year I had the pleasure of dining at Naughty Boy cafe, located on Lygon street. The name of this cafe says it all really.  A warm modern café with a giant cheeky boy painted as a feature wall makes for a quirky dining environment. It is no surprise to grasp that first coffee as you gaze across the menu hoping for something to launch at you. However on this occasion, I had it all planned. I had imaged for days that I was going to indulge in the Red velvet pancakes and join it with a Freak Shake. It’s my Birthday after all and I need no judgement on my choices. Soft cloud like Red velvet pancakes donned with mascarpone cheese, freeze dried mandarin, berries, citrus powder and burnt meringue was exactly...

Where did the blue skies go? 2 days ago we were all praising the first day of spring and today we are back in out woollen jumpers venturing to grasp a hot coffee and comfort foods. Twenty & Six is a quaint little cafe away from the main street of North Melbourne. Here it sits with it's cozy and calm interior making it the perfect spot to get out of the chill in the air. Staff greet with a pleasant welcome and have ensured that coffee is ordered as soon as you are seated. The menu speaks fresh and flavoursome and being filled with an array of dishes, showcasing a large use of fruit and vegetables. For me the Sticky black rice pudding with banana, coconut cream, passionfruit and buffed rice. As it is presented the aroma of passionfruit surrounds you. Your mouth instantly connects with your senses and can't wait to hoe into it. Elegantly presented in a large bowl that you can wrap your arms around as your spoon is dug through the fresh ingredients. Not overly sweet and well ba...