The wines of Burgundy are changing well, at least the name is- what’s in a name? Did you know Chablis is from Burgundy? Sydney is experiencing a Chablis resurgence. Let me explain! Have you ever had Chablis? Chablis is made of Chardonnay grapes. Bourgogne vs. Burgundy – what’s in a name? For years, wines from…
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How to Make Food taste Better
For most people making food taste better can feel like another language altogether. If you don’t cook for a living, and don’t consider yourself a great cook, then some of these strategies could be useful to put some zing into your creations. Here are some great ideas to amp up the taste! Secrets of…
Sydney Cheese Festival 2017
Sydney Cheese Festival. Free tastings talks and all the smelling you can handle! Yes I said cheese festival. Sydney Cheese Festival. BON FROMAGE. October 14-15th Sydney Carriageworks 11-6pm If you are a bit of a cheese monster then pencil in these dates because Sydney is finally getting it’s own cheese festival and its free entry. Yes…
The Art of Pizza Classes. Brasserie Bread
Have you been breaducated? You can now do Pizza Classes at Brasserie Bread as well as their breaducational bread classes. Pizzzzza! Can’t get enough Pizza?. Want to be able to make it at home and impress family and friends?. Yes? Well here’s the answer. The Art of Pizza Classes at Brasserie Bread. I attended one…
Kalettes. Brussels Sprouts and Kale have a baby.
Kalettes. Brussels Sprouts and Kale have a baby. I’m a convert to these sweet nutty little greens. I’ll be honest I wasn’t very keen to try them as I am not a fan of Kale. Yes, I did say I am not a fan of Kale. You can ex-communicate me now if you like. But…
My Own Engraved Chopping Board
Byron Bay Chopping Boards sent me my own Chopping Board. This fantastic wooden Chopping Board is engraved with My Kitchen Stories! I couldn’t be happier. I’m using it in my videos. The board is made from one solid piece of timber and engraved. Yep, you can engrave in wood. Byron bay chopping boards can personalise…
NSW Regional Food Brillig Farm, Taluca Park Free Range Eggs
NSW Regional Food Brillig Farm, Taluca Park Free Range Eggs. What’s growing in the highlands. Sometimes you have to remind yourself that there are people who grow our food. Real people. I need as much reminding as the next person, I’m a bit of a city slicker born and bred. There’s no preaching here. How…
7th Pyrmont Mudgee Food Wine Festival
Kicking off this week the annual Pyrmont Mudgee Food Wine Festival is in its 7th year. The highlight of the celebrations is always the two day festival at Pirrama Park on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st May 11 am- 5pm. There will be a lineup of Mudgee Wines to taste, art, food, entertainment and samples….
Good V’s Bad Palm Oil
#GoodBadPalmOil Image from Orangutan.org.au Why am I talking about Good Bad Palm Oil? Because I need to tell you that good things are happening Good things are happening and that is very important to know Not long ago an organisation that I’ve donated to for years sent me an email that contained graphic images…
Delicious Blood Orange Lunch: Lucio’s Restaurant
Delicious Blood Orange Lunch: Lucio’s Restaurant Blood Orange Season has started. I love seasonal food. I can’t resist celebrating the new season of fabulous things to eat and cook with. A friend of mine told me the other day that her Grandfather in Italy took her on a walk through the garden when she was…
10 Unusual Things to do in Sydney
Whether you are a local or just planning a visit to Sydney here are 10 unusual fun things to do in Sydney that don’t involve a museum or the opera house. This may just surprise you. There are no shortage of beachside offerings in Sydney. Let’s start with a view of Bondi Beach below. Beautiful…
Happy as Larry Pizza Food Truck, Sydney
Pizzas and Music?. Does that sound like something you might like? Well look out Sydney here comes Happy as Larry. On a beautiful day in Sydney last week I got to eat to the beat and all the way down the menu of the Happy as Larry Food Truck. Food Truck: A large truck equipped…
Travel Penang Food Tour ideas
Have you ever been to Penang? Have you ever wondered where it is or heard about the incredible food or how easy it is to travel in Malaysia? I have a long history with Penang. When I was younger ( ahem*), I was so in love with Penang that I went there 6 times…