My favourite foodie finds and restaurant reviews – what and where I love dining out…
Truffles… the greatest winter wonder of them all, at The Golden Pig
Truffles… such an odd and unlikely ingredient, yet it is one that is entirely intriguing. Who would have thought that an ugly little ball of fungus could stir such fervour and emotion and be such [...]
BridgeClimb Sydney… the best city views in Sydney!
It is debatable which of Sydney’s two icons, the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House, is the more scenic/popular/iconic. It would be hard to choose. But take into account the rich history, the [...]
Queenstown’s Winter Wonderland for beginners… surviving your first ski trip…
With this sudden burst of cold weather, thoughts turn to snow and a newly found favourite ‘pastime’… skiing. I never thought that I would look forward with so much anticipation to my next ski trip, [...]
Stories of my Childhood -The Nürnberger Trichter
I recently visited my dad and when scouring through the bookshelves, as I always do when I visit him, I came across a little, somewhat worse for wear, book, The Nürnberger Trichter. It is only [...]
Basil in abundance? Basil Pesto…
Excited at the prospect of having ample space for a herb garden, I could possibly have been a little over zealous when it came to planting my basil… two little basil bushes would have been [...]
Sake Restaurant & Bar – Brisbane
I have been itching to indulge my taste buds for quite some time and every time a fellow foodie mentioned Sake and how wonderful / fantastic / sensational it was, I would squirm uncomfortably on [...]
The perfect Little Brew in Paddington…
Paddington has always been a favourite of mine, long before I ever started spending reasonable amounts of time there. There is an eclectic blend of old and new that makes this busy little precinct especially [...]
My love affair with snails…
I have spent a lot of time thinking about snails. More than I ever would have expected since I have never been a great fan. As a common garden variety, I thought they were pretty [...]
STROM magic at Spicers Peak…
STROM… has been doing some amazing things… What is it? STROM is a traditional Czech spirit dating back to 1870, the recipe of which has been brought to Australia (Sunshine Coast) by a very dynamic, [...]
Real Food Festival 2013 Official Program Launch at Spicers Clovelly Estate
There is nothing like a fantastic lunch to set the theme for what is set to be another great Real Food Festival. Launching the Official Program for this year’s event, festival director Julie Shelton, and [...]
Cameron Matthew’s Haloumi, Zucchini and Mint Salad
This salad was served as part of an elaborate lunch to showcase the Sunshine Coast’s fabulous produce for the Official Program Launch of the Real Food Festival at Spicer’s Clovelly Montville. While created by Cameron [...]
Brighten up your winter with these…
When winter is just a little dull, brighten up the day with this hot little number... never too foxy, I say... Too Foxie - LimeYou'll almost feel too foxy in these uniquely sexy sandals from [...]
The Lone Ranger
I have been looking forward to the debut of The Lone Ranger with much anticipation ever since it was first announced, and the reality of it was that there was nothing else that was really [...]
Becoming the Chéri Blossom… exploring the magical world of burlesque…
The world of burlesque intrigues me endlessly. I am not sure if it is the elaborate costumes (or lack of them), the element of the theatrical or the beautiful creatures that cultivate these fascinating personas, [...]
My version of hot winter booties…
Just love these gorgeous shoes... my version of winter booties... I want, I want, I want... Elainna - Ox BloodElongate those legs in the luxurious Elainna. This Betsey Johnson pump features a rich wine suede [...]
The Great Great Gatsby Soundtrack
When I heard that Baz Luhrmann was doing a movie version of The Great Gatsby , I knew that I was inevitably going to be drawn into all of the hype… I wouldn’t be able [...]
cheese making madness… the Mad Millie way…
I always thought making cheese was really complicated… and I guess, well yes it is, how I had it in my mind… My idea of cheese making was perhaps a little more romanticised than it [...]
Love and Other Dangerous Chemicals – Anthony Capella
I am a huge fan of Anthony Capella and his fabulously charming foodie fables, The Food of Love, The Various Flavours of Coffee and The Empress of Ice Cream, all amongst my favourite foodie reads. So [...]
Dr.Sketchy’s… finding your inner anti-artist…
So fancy yourself a bit of an artist… or not? Well this might be of interest… I love something a bit different and while I am not the greatest of artists myself, I love to [...]
Wagyu Beef Rump with Zucchini ‘Spaghetti” Fresh Shitakes and Truffle butter
I recently had the pleasure of enjoying the a cooking class focusing on the ever divine truffle at The Golden Pig Food & Wine School in Brisbane. While there a number of fabulous dishes with [...]
Skincare résolutions – Clinique… dramatically different!
I have never been one for New Year’s resolutions, but with a new year about to begin, I always like to start it off in a positive light and then hope that I can maintain [...]
shoe lover’s dream… made to order by Shoes of Prey…
Now… I admit it… when it comes to shoes, I have little or no will power. The discovery of a hot pair of shoes will often leave me wanting… until I ultimately have. There have [...]
funky knits… won’t keep you warm but you’ll look hot…
With winter just around the corner, there have been some funky knits hitting the racks… while they will do little to keep you warm… they look hot… I’ve never really been one for being that [...]
Not So Mellow Yellow…
I'm not sure about you, but I LOVE the colour yellow! I always have! As a little girl I shunned pink, and turned to yellow. I LOVED being surrounded by it. It made me feel [...]