I often say I feel like ice cream and end up having gelato instead. That all changed after heading to Gusto Gelato’s blogger master class last year (gee 2014 went fast!). On that day where I rushed out of door without breakfast, I learnt that there’s a clear difference between ice cream and gelato. I now don’t dare to group…
I’m a firm believer that anyone can turn their dreams into a sustainable business with hard work and determination. So I was really excited to hear fellow Perth food blogger, Justin Blackford (aka The Skinny Perth), just launched Food Loose Tours, a Perth food walking tour. I met Justin a couple of years ago and remember thinking…
As a kid and to this day, Gelare’s waffles have been a constant craving. As a kid, I would have Gelare’s waffle cone (yep without the ice cream for 70c) after a Chinese banquet in Northbridge. As an uni student in my early 20s, half price Tuesday waffles and Utopia bubble tea became a bit of a tradition. Nowadays, it seems every…
My foodie cravings caricature is always a talking point when I meet someone new, mainly because it’s a splitting image of me in cartoon style. And it’s all thanks to my friend Joe Filocamo, The Artistic Engineer, who patiently redrew my caricature as I asked for a pink bangle, a funkier top and some colour to…
Having our own small business, it’s absolutely inspiring to meet those who are leading the WA food industry and constantly reinventing their business to meet the changing Perth trends/taste buds. Last month, besides enjoying Jus Burgers new diner style burgers, burger boy and I had the pleasure to meet Justin Bell, the entrepreneur and chef behind Jus…
Earlier this year I had the pleasure to meet Pamela and Murray Lincoln, the owners of Oranje Tractor, a small organic vineyard near Albany. I was inspired by their story and thought I’d share it with those of you who love organic wines or are looking to start your own foodie venture. Pam tells burger boy…
If you’ve been following my WA’s Signature Dish musings you’ll know how excited I was to watch foodie cravings reader Rhiannon Birch win the Perth & Surrounds Regional Final. Rhiannon cooked up a storm and impressed the judges with her Gluten Free Lupin and Za’atar Crumbed Droper Lamb Cutlets with Moroccan Roast Pumpkin and Lupin Salad dish. Last…
I was really excited to hear that foodie cravings reader Rhiannon Birch made it to WA’s Signature Dish’s Perth & Surrounds regional finals. Tomorrow, Rhiannon will be battling it out with a cook off against other finalists Bree Nash, Ron Timmins and Wanida Chua-anusorn at Fraser’s Restaurant. The Perth & Surrounds winner will then be mentored by Fraser’s Executive…
If you’ve been following my Taste Great Southern eats over the last month, you would have seen the feast burger boy and I had at Three Anchors in Albany. Owner Kate Marwick opened Three Anchors in 2012 with the vision of bringing amazing local produce, service and a spectacular view of Middleton Beach to the tables of…
My first stop for Taste Great Southern’s campaign was The Old Marron Farm. We were meant to arrive at The Old Marron Farm at 12pm for lunch. But it appears burger boy and I weren’t too good at estimating how much time it would take to drive from Perth to Albany. The furtherest burger boy…
So with my newfound time, I’ve been spending more time learning about wine amongst other things. Usually I just drink and I know what I like or don’t like but without really knowing why. When there’s a special occasion, I usually go straight for a bottle of Veuve Clicquot. I tend to associate champagne with celebrations…
22/12 post update: Thanks everyone for entering my SBS Feast competition and sharing your one must-have food at your Christmas feast. Congrats to Alex and Caroline Kelly you’ve both won a SBS Feast Magazine 6 month subscription each! Alex’s one must have at her Christmas feast are “Prawns. Every year my dad gets the option…
Yvonne, the Perth foodie behind Red Hot Spatula has been a great mentor and inspiration for me. When burger boy and I first ventured into the food industry with our very own business, I knew I could always turn to Yvonne for honest practical advice. Yvonne even dropped her Red Hot Spatula curry pastes into…
So carrying on with the Italian food theme, I had the opportunity to interview Modo Mio Head Chef Andrea Tranchero earlier this month. Andrea was looking for a new, exciting challenge and thought Crown Perth would be the perfect place to try. Having worked with former Modo Mio Chef de Cuisine Giampaolo Maffini in Tokyo…
One of the things I love about food blogging is the people you meet along the way. I was just a bit excited to have pizza and wine with Packed to the Rafters actor and WAAPA graduate Jacob Allan last Thursday night. Jacob who lives in Sydney is here in Perth for his debut in Black…
