Diary of a home cook and avid food lover
There is something quite extraordinary about pastry. I find it truly amazing that a simple mixture of butter, flour and water can magically transform in the oven into a light, airy puff, or develop a multitude of flaky layers. There are so many desserts that would be amiss without pastry. What would the world be…
If you asked me as a child what my favourite cuisine was, my answer would have been Italian. I still adore pizza and pasta. I remember when dining out used to be all about enjoying simple, honest food. This was particularly so when we frequented our local Italian restaurants, which dished up home-cooked favourites free from…
What’s an Aussie summer without a day spent by the beach? Located in the northern suburbs, a little further away from Sydney’s more well-trodden beaches, The Newport is a lively place to spend a long summer afternoon. There is a buzzing, beach club party vibe about the venue. With alfresco-style seating, live music on the…
The outer facade of Ms. G’s, lit by glowing red neon lights, exudes a sense of playfulness and mystery. It’s enough to make you instantly want to enter and join in on the fun. The restaurant combines funky, pan-Asian food with contemporary Western culinary trends. There aren’t many items on the menu that you will…
With the opening of the new tunnel connecting Wynyard to Barangaroo, it’s now a whole lot easier to access Sydney’s newest harbourside precinct. The dining and retail portion of the area is marketed as ‘The Streets of Barangaroo’, and walking through the clean, modern streets gives rise to the exciting feeling of exploring a newly…
With the Superfood craze that is becoming ever popular in today’s dining scene, I have to admit that I had never tried Acai before visiting this cute little Randwick cafe. Rell’s Kitchen is a café that manages to integrate the wholefoods trend with an honest, down-to-earth atmosphere. At the same time, it’s a place that makes…
If you were to recognise Hale & Hearty by just one dish, it would be their pancakes. This Waterloo café is infatuating diners everywhere with its thick, majestic pancake towers, which are as Insta-worthy and aesthetic as they are good for you. Hale & Hearty is fast becoming a popular eatery among brunchers who have…
The first thing that you will notice at iPot is the sauce station. Filled with more than 24 different sauces, this is the ultimate DIY experience that is sure to both excite and overwhelm you. If you have never tried hot pot before, then iPot might be just the right place to start. As opposed…
Sometimes even the most unnoticeable places can gift you with surprises. Bang Tang is a case in point. It’s a little hole in the wall café that delivers Asian fusion food with a bang. Bang Tang has a small but welcoming presence in the quieter area of Llankelly Place, just off Kings Cross. It’s very…
Maddie Loves Food 