Originally posted on The Paddington Foodie:
As always in our house Autumn brings cooler weather and a spate of baking as I give in to a seemingly never ending demand for cake. As long as there is no request for fancy decoration I’m always happy to oblige. Naked, rustic offerings being my particular forte. This…
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The Cupping Room, Canberra
Last weekend I enjoyed an overnight stay with the lions and rhinos at Canberra Zoo. During my whirlwind 24 visit from Sydney I was keen to find a café in Canberra that would challenge the best in Sydney. I narrowed my choice to three spots based on recommendations, and decided on The Cupping Room (Local … Continue reading
Bay Ten Espresso, Lavender Bay
Bay Ten Espresso is tucked away on Middlemiss Street in Lavender Bay. It’s really more of a lane way than a street; a route taken by pedestrians and cyclists on route from the city or North Sydney. Until 2014 a luxury car showroom was about as exciting as Middlemiss Street got. But now, with Bay … Continue reading
Stranded Gourmet Cafe, Mosman
Living in Mosman I’m surrounded by cafes. According to a recent article the suburb has more cafes than Bondi or Manly, with a search for the word ‘cafe’ in the Yellow Pages returning over 2,000 results for the Mosman area. Continue reading
Highlights of an espresso course
As much as I dabble in tea I’m self-confessed coffee addict. Recently after a teeth whitening treatment the dentist advised me to stay off coffee for a week. I lasted 24 hours. More recently I attended an espresso course to learn more about the art of coffee making. Continue reading
Showbox Coffee Brewers, Manly
I recently found myself in Manly on a sunny Saturday afternoon without being clued up on where to try for lunch. This is a big deal for me – the queen of planning ahead. After a quick last minute search online I picked out Showbox Coffee Brewers. Showbox opened in early 2014 and the owner … Continue reading
Salvage Speciality Coffee, Artarmon
Artarmon is one of Sydney’s less familiar inner city suburbs. In the past I’ve only known it for one purpose – the Home HQ shopping centre. Now I’m not saying there’s suddenly a stack of new restaurants and wine bars, far from it. But Artarmon does now have one special spot in the form of … Continue reading
Feast Wisely 