Travel Diary – Gold Coast, Queensland

  Gold Coast I can still recall many fond annual family trips spent at the Gold Coast amongst the theme parks, pristine white beaches and softest sand that one could just lie in for hours. The Gold Coast was undoubtedly the definition of a perfect vacation and my trips there have created some of the…

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On the street – frozen treats

I often find the best way to capture street or takeaway food is where it should be enjoyed. In most cases, there should ideally not be much of a time lapse between when you acquire the morsel to when it is consumed. It should be spontaneous, hassle-free and of course, enjoyable. The #onthestreet series will…

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Yarra Valley Farmers Market – Yering Station

Once a month, local producers will gather in the Historic barn at the Yering station for one of the longest running farmers’ market in Victoria. The market features an extensive selection of local produce sourced from the region, including seasonal fruit and organic vegetables, freshly cut flowers, breads, biscuits, jams and preserves, cheese, coffee and…

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Bomba, Melbourne

Formerly The Aylesbury, the restaurant undertook a revamp last year and became what we now know as ‘Bomba’. The restaurant has retained much of its rustic, casual interior and generous bar seating with owners Jesse Garner and Andrew Fisk coining the establishment as a ‘Spanish workers bar’. With the range of menu options and affordable…

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Taipei Street Eats

Taipei is a bustling city known for its amazing markets, gorgeous mountainous regions, hot springs and its cheap, delicious street food. On that note, I wanted to share with you all a few of my favourite Taipei street eats and two places where you can find them: Shilin night market and Jiu Fen. Fried pork buns – ‘Shui…

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The Fat Duck, Bray

Whenever I think back to my most memorable dining experience, the answer is just three words. For years, Heston Blumenthal has been synonymous with molecular gastronomy and his vision and innovation has also lead to the creation of shows such as Heston’s Fantastical Feasts. For those who have not seen this show, try visualising a life sized egg. Something…

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Grub Food Van*, Melbourne

*Not really your typical food van Grub Food Van is a quirky eatery that is full of character and somewhere you may find yourself on a lazy weekend. Its more akin to a large eating area rather than a restaurant with the outdoor seating, warehouse-cross-greenhouse interior and an interesting selection of decor. I could not…

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