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 …