Vegetarian Recipes for Beginners

I have a confession to make: in the past, when people told me they were vegetarians I would secretly laugh on the inside and be thinking ‘you poor, poor chicken, erm, I mean, tofu.’ I could never fathom how someone actively chose not to eat meat. I’d ask (knowing full well they couldn’t) “Can you…

Mexico Food and Liquor

Last Wednesday night I ventured to Mexico Food and Liquor in Surry Hills. I’d been keen to try out this mexican tapas bar for a while because I’d heard only good reviews about it. With a 120 seated capacity, featuring communal tables as well as the option for your own little side-bar seating that lines the back…

Old Town in Newtown

 As people flock to Newtown to experience the throng of new and ‘cool’ eateries, it’s easy to miss the true gems hiding beneath the shadows. One such gem is the 8 month old family run café/restaurant, Oldtown in Newtown, run by Italian migrants and mother-daughter duo Ella and Elisa. Ella has a background in hospitality,…

Sweet Potato Chips

My foodie friends / however else you may identify yourself, Lorraine at Not Quite Nigella can do no wrong. This Sweet Potato Chips recipe proves that. A gazillion times over. And yes, gazillion is a real numerical value. Wait … I actually think it is? Numbers and maths aside, these chips are a must try. They’re a…

New Shanghai, Ashfield

Whether you’re a pork lover, seafood fanatic or a passionate vegetarian, New Shanghai in Ashfield brings the best of Shanghai-style cuisine to Sydney and it’s damn good tucker (I can still call it tucker even though it’s Chinese food) away from the CBD. Sydney’s suburbs provide unusually rich pickings for intrepid foodies keen on traipsing…

Yoghurt-Marinated Lamb Kebabs with Tzatziki + Pita Chips

Why hello gorgeous recipe from Smitten Kitchen, haven’t see you in a while, have I?  As you guys would know, sweets and baked food is ma’ thing. You might recall my last post of a meal recipe was beef empanadas. However, I came across this seemingly easy recipe** from Smitten Kitchen and decided I will once again…