I love sago. I’m not sure why, since it doesn’t have much flavour but it is somehow simply delicious. Mobblees and I stumbled across a sago stall at the Chinatown night markets and I felt like I had died and gone to heaven. The sago …
A recent offering from the Pastry Chef. When he learned that I was purchasing swiss rolls from Asian bakeries, he was outraged that I would spend my money on ‘inferior products’. I protested by quoting the delicious flavours that they offered, including taro, green tea, …
I have a secret love of this cake. It is called a mud cake. But it isn’t really. The cake is quite crumbly and soft, not dense like a mud cake. It is springy, but also moist. Slice of Coles Mud Cake The texture and …
Max Brenner at Wynyard is so convenient, it is almost ridiculous (and dangerous). After visiting the night noodle markets, the Chief and I wandered over to Max Brenner for our sweet fix. I decided to branch out and try their White Chocolate Chai. White Chocolate …
This is one of my favourites from the Pastry Chef. I am not sure what their proper name is, but they are readily available from various bakeries! They make a great late night snack for someone with a sweet tooth like me.What I like to …
After Phamish, the Chief and I ventured on a search for some good dessert. We took a short walk up to Oxford St and the Chief recommended the Falconer. It was warm and cosy inside, a very welcome shelter from the rain beating down outside. …
As some of you may know, my father is a talented pastry chef. Sometimes if we’re lucky, he makes some fresh treats at home for us. Recently he made one of my favourites – vanilla slice. I love vanilla slices! The dusting of icing sugar …
Is it still called Pancakes at the Rocks if the store isn’t at the Rocks? The menu is the same and the layout of the restaurant is the same….I should have had a closer look at the signage : It’s funny, I’ve never eaten at …
Business is booming for Adriano Zumbo. After multiple appearances on Australia’s Masterchef, it wasn’t exactly a surprise when we visted his patisserie on a Saturday afternoon, only to find that almost everything had sold out. The patisserie is technically open until 6pm. We arrived at …