Ice + Slice Gelateria and Pizzeria, Newtown

Ice + Slice Gelateria and Pizzeria, Newtown

On a recent Saturday night, it was 11pm and the weather was very warm. DJ Rehactor, MochaMan and I decided to pop to Newtown for some sweet gelato to finish off a fun night. We decided on Ice + Slice which is located closer to 

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 

Swiss sponge rolls

Swiss sponge rolls

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, 

Product Review: Lotte Choco Pie

Product Review: Lotte Choco Pie

The name of this product makes me laugh everytime I say it. Choco pie. It sounds so bogan “Ma, I’m having a choco pie now!!” But anyway, a box of these arrived in our kitchen and I helped myself to one. I think there were 

Product Review: Coles Mud Cake

Product Review: Coles Mud Cake

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 (2), Wynyard

Max Brenner (2), Wynyard

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