Chocolate Peppermint Sandwich Cookies
Oh Joy the Baker, you’ve really done it this time. You’ve provided me with an easy recipe, that makes fabulously different and delicious cookies. What kind of cookies, I hear you ask? Well, they’re...
View ArticleThings to do in the Hunter Valley
Someone wise once said “life is too short to drink bad wine” and to that I say hear hear! I had my first taste of wine when I was about 16 and since then I’ve been hooked. Not in a bad way of course,...
View ArticleBlackbird, Darling Harbour
Sydney has lately become rife with exciting and innovate new bars and restaurants all over town. From tapas and tequila bars to Surry Hills dive bars your options are endless. However, one of my...
View ArticlePrawn Linguine à la Jamie Oliver
When it comes to dinner ideas and meals, you’ll usually find me eating beans on toast or a bland tuna salad. Whilst I love cooking, it is usually baking and all things sweet that get me really excited....
View ArticleGovernor’s Table @ Museum of Sydney
Inspired by the rich history of Sydney, The Governor’s Table at the Museum of Sydney is well-worth the visit, even for Sydney locals. The small yet intimate restaurant (soon to be expanding) perfectly...
View ArticleEasy Chocolate Tart/Slice (no bake)
Somehow I blinked my eyes and it’s already New Year again! Don’t be alarmed, it’s not December yet (although how fast has this year flown?!), I’m talking about the Jewish New Year. This time last...
View ArticleChocolate Almond Milk Pancakes + TWO Prize Packs!
Unless you’ve spent the past year hibernating in the Arctic, you’ll know that there’s this new craze for all things healthy and everyone is jumping on board. One of the main things everyone is, excuse...
View ArticleChocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes
Tomorrow is hump day so in celebration of pre-hump day (it’s my blog, I can do what I want!) I’ve made something utterly delicious. Though PB and choccies are utterly delicious on their own, together,...
View ArticleWhat to do in Israel
I want to take you all back to the time I went to Israel. I’m betting many of you will have mixed reactions to that – or maybe not. If you’re like how I was, you’d think ‘But it’s a war zone! If you go...
View ArticleChocolate Peppermint Cheesecake in a Glass
I have a confession to make: I absolutely adore peppermint chocolate and anything minty really. For some reason I do not understand, friends often look at me funny when I’m at messina or any gelateria...
View ArticleWinter in Europe: What to Pack
The count down is on. It is officially one month until I leave the Australian heat behind for a month of European coldness. Crazy? Perhaps. Worth it? No doubt about it. I’ve been asked why I would...
View Article‘Thank You’ in 50 Languages
Surviving in a country where English is not widely spoken (and you don’t speak the language) can be challenging at times. Perhaps the best word/phrase you can learn to show your willingness to learn is...
View ArticleHow to Survive Long Flights
Guess what? Ok, you’ll never guess. It’s one week until I’m off to the UK, Europe and Vietnam! Are you as excited as I am!? Probably not, because all you’re thinking is “gosh darn I wish it were me!”...
View ArticleYayoi Japanese Teishoku Restaurant
When someone asks me what my favourite cuisine is I usually reply “Oh well I love thai and italian. That’s too boring, isn’t it?” However, recently my reply has become different. I’m increasingly...
View ArticleThe Best of Berlin
Berlin’s blend of trend-setting glamour and historical highlights is guaranteed to enchant any traveller keen to explore its pulsating culture, amazing architecture, finger-licking good food, crazy...
View ArticleNutella Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies with Sea Salt
For loyal E&T followers, you might remember this gem from yonks ago. However, I recently whipped up a batch of these for a baby shower and everyone went nuts over them. THEY ARE SO GOOD. So, I’m...
View ArticleUK/Europe/Vietnam Photo Diary
Hello, wanderlusters and foodie lovers, long time no chat! I’ve been a little off the radar (Ok, A LOT off the radar), but I’m here now so that’s all that matters, right? In the next couple of...
View ArticleFor anyone who doesn’t think they can – a manifesto
Lately, I’ve been trying to adopt a more mindful lifestyle. Stress and anxiety have the tendency to show their ugly faces all too often in my life, so being mindful is one of the ways I like to let go...
View ArticleBest coffee places in Sydney
The one luxury I always indulge in would hands down be a good cup of joe. It might not be a ‘luxury’ to many—but if you think about it, a coffee a day can be pretty pricey in the long run. I actually...
View ArticleTop social enterprises
Social enterprise, business for good, conscious capitalism; it has many names but one purpose: to make a difference while making a profit. The industry is booming with start-ups and old standbys...
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