Category Archives: Review

Can you teach an old dog new tricks? The Press Club and lemon curd in the microwave

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Michelle

Firstly, a massive apology for my absence – my excuse is that I (in some state of madness) decided to enrol in a couple of university courses which put everything else on the back burner for a while.  It wasn’t … Continue reading →

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It is said than an elephant never forgets…

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Michelle

It is said that an elephant never forgets – unfortunately my memory is more akin to that of a goldfish… That said, there are some moments in life that stick with you forever, for me these include: 1) 9/11 2) … Continue reading →

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New Shanghai, Chatswood Chase

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Michelle

When I first tried Shanghai Dumplings I was baffled at how they managed to get the soup inside the dumpling skins. Did they inject it in? Did it miraculously get sucked in via some process of osmosis in the steaming … Continue reading →

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Laduree is coming to town!

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Michelle

The excitement is palpable – Laduree is coming to town! I recognise that I tend to harp on about this place but I love, love, love (yup thrice loved) Laduree – not only are the delicacies divine (they’ve been around … Continue reading →

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Bloodwood and snacking foods (dukkah and sesame crisp bread)

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Michelle

Each time I walk down King Street in Newtown I swear I see a new restaurant – they seem to be popping up overnight! It was one of these, well not so new anymore, venues that Ms TT, the out-of-towners … Continue reading →

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Chocolate school

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Michelle

As far as I’m concerned chocolate is an essential food group – in fact, I’ve can even say that someone of the medical profession has conceded that chocolate is a vegetable (I’m choosing to deliberately ignore the indulgent expression as said … Continue reading →

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Cara & Co Restaurant

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Michelle

One of life’s greatest pleasures is spending an evening with good friends. Unfortunately, there’s just not enough time to be able to do this as often as I would like! Using this month’s Westfield Sydney’s Chefs Club – where on a … Continue reading →

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Jamie’s Italian

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Michelle

I live in a glorious city – I really do – aside from (mostly) gorgeous Australian weather, we are truly blessed with easy access to fresh food and multi-cultural cuisines. Sydney is host to so many good restaurants, much like … Continue reading →

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Turkish cuisine the way the Turks do it, Bijoux high tea, and ‘Dinner’ with Heston…

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Michelle

After spending 46 hours traveling, I finally arrived in Turkey – I sometimes wish that Australia was closer to the rest of the world! Though this trip was for work, I did have some time to see the sights and, … Continue reading →

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