Irish Tea Cosy, The Rocks

Irish Tea Cosy, The Rocks

Last year, my colleague bought a voucher for a deluxe basket for two with tea at the Irish Tea Cosy in the Rocks.   The Irish Tea Cosy is known for its fresh scones baked daily and Irish themed interiors. We ended up having to 

The Village, Potts Point

The Village, Potts Point

Recently I was invited to try the new Ladies Lunch menu at The Village in Potts Point.  I was excited because the Ladies Lunch seemed right up my alley – a set menu available on Saturdays and Sundays between 12pm – 4pm for $39 per 

Adriano Zumbo Patissier, The Star

Adriano Zumbo Patissier, The Star

You know you have hit the big time when your name is in giant lights.  And you are a pastry chef.   Seriously – is there another pastry chef who has their name in giant lights like this?  The hot pink is amazing and those 

Adriano Zumbo, Rozelle

Adriano Zumbo, Rozelle

It’s a Zumbo day, a Zumbo day! It was finally time for my second visit to Zumbo ever.  With my previous trip being back in 2009, I was not surprised to see that there had been some changes since then. One such change was the 

Lilianfels, Blue Mountains

Lilianfels, Blue Mountains

After lunch at Brown’s Siding Café and a trip to Logan Brae orchard for some apple juice, we decided to finish off our Blue Mountains day with afternoon tea at Lilianfels. Lilianfels is a resort and spa located near Echo Point and the Three Sisters. 

Sir Stamford, Circular Quay

Sir Stamford, Circular Quay

This is the third time that I’ve been to Sir Stamford for high tea. Given the number of places that serve high tea in Sydney and those visits could have been used to try somewhere new, I’m sure you will appreciate that I must really 

High Tea at Sofitel Wentworth Lounge

High Tea at Sofitel Wentworth Lounge

It’s that time again…..time for high tea! Yay! Goodness knows, I love myself a good high tea. It is a great way to unwind and relax on the weekend. Perusing the tea menu, choosing which tea you want, lounging around to eat the tiny treats….simply 

Cannoli

Cannoli

When the Pastry Chef discovered that I had never eaten cannoli before, this was quickly remedied by the appearance of three – one with vanilla custard and two with a chocolate cream filling. I didn’t know what to expect. A deep fried outer? And then 

The Good Kitchen (2), Hurstville

The Good Kitchen (2), Hurstville

Good Hong Kong style afternoon tea sets are sometimes difficult to find. But I think I have found a good one at The Good Kitchen in Hurstville! Entrance The tea set is offered from 2-5pm. The menu didn’t specify any days so I assume that 

Friands are not my Friends

Friands are not my Friends

Dear reader, I have a confession to make. I don’t like friands. I don’t get them. They are like a cross between a muffin and a cake. They are dense and moist, usually made with almond meal (side confession: I don’t really like the taste