Over recent months my occasional pizza feast has become twice weekly. That’s because since switching to a pretty much vegetarian diet I’ve come to really appreciate that pizza is one of those treats that doesn’t need meat. Give me plenty of cheese and toppings like olives, artichokes, mushrooms and eggplant and I’ll choose pizza over a … Continue reading
It’s funny how time seems to pass so quickly as you get older. With the start of 2017 I couldn’t believe how the last year had flown by. And then January disappeared in a flash. Speaking of time flying by, WordPress recently sent me a ”Happy 3rd Birthday” message. It reminded me how far Feast Wisely has come since early 2014. … Continue reading
“I am having a relationship with this pizza, almost an affair” – although the words of Elizabeth Gilbert from the novel Eat, Pray, Love they could almost be my own. On trips to Italy I’ve been known to happily devour a whole pizza day after day; thoughts of pasta and secondi barely crossing my mind. … Continue reading
Check out any ‘top pizza in Sydney’ list and you’ll quickly see that Sydneysiders, like me, are spoiled for choice when it comes to authentic Italian pizza. I’m lucky enough to have a couple of go-to pizzerias, run by Italian families, on my doorstep. One is Fourth Village Providore in Mosman, the other Fratelli’s in … Continue reading
As I say on my ‘about me’ page I’m an English-Aussie, who, after many trips to Italy, is almost Italian at heart. I love everything about the relationship the Italians have with food – it’s fresh, seasonal, local, mindful, social, generous and hearty. Gelato, pizza and prosecco are my biggest vices and my two dogs, … Continue reading
RESTAURANT CLOSED DOWN I’m more than happy to travel to the other side of Sydney to enjoy authentic Naples style pizza (see for example Da Orazio Pizza + Porchetta). I even flew to Melbourne attracted by the prospect of feasting on the ‘world’s best’ Margherita (see 400 Gradi). So when I realised that Spakka Napoli … Continue reading
Until recently if you asked most foodies to recommend Bondi’s best pizzeria chances are they’d mention Pompei’s. But, in my mind at least, this is now debatable – with Da Orazio, the relative newcomer on the block, serving up authentic Neopolitan style pizza. Continue reading
On hearing that 400 Gradi’s Pizzaiolo Johnny Di Francesco had won the world’s best margherita pizza I had the sudden urge to visit Melbourne. In winning the award he was up against over 600 entrants from 35 countries at the world championships in Parma, Italy. I had to try this pizza. Food before transport is … Continue reading
I’m only happy when I have my next pizza feast planned. Whether that’s a pizza night at home (my husband prepares the dough 36 hours in advance) or a booking at a top pizzeria. As I write this post I’m excited about next Saturday’s feast at 400 Gradi in Melbourne – their pizza maker, Johnny Di … Continue reading
Locale is one of Noosa’s newest spots to dine, having opened in late 2013 in place of Lindoni’s – the previous Italian in this quiet spot at the end of Hastings Street. The name has changed but the owners haven’t – Rio and Amanda Capurso, experienced in the Noosa restaurant scene, are behind Locale. Continue reading
