here’s what i think…
Spending many years as a restaurant reviewer for a number of publications, it becomes a past time that is hard to let go of. Every time I sit down for a meal for a coffee, I can’t help but want to capture some of the imagery, and share with readers my latest foodie find. This has come to apply to everything that I do… if it is good, then I want to share it, encourage you to go there or read it or see it and help to make it a success so that others can continue to enjoy it.
So we have reviews for restaurants and travel destinations, fabulous books, music that makes you bop (even if it is just inside), movies that entertain, inspire or make you sit on the edge of your seat.
Don’t go looking for scathing reviews or caustic criticisms – you are not going to fin them – I have no time for them. There are so many wonderful things to write about – why expend time and energy writing about something that is not.
With that in mind… join me and enjoy…
book reviews…
Eat Drink and be Straddie… tales and tastes from an island in the sun
It is no secret, I love a good book. I love it even more when the [...]
Love and Other Dangerous Chemicals – Anthony Capella
I am a huge fan of Anthony Capella and his fabulously charming foodie fables, The Food of [...]
Eat Drink and be Straddie… tales and tastes from an island in the sun
It is no secret, I love a good book. I love it even more when the [...]
Love and Other Dangerous Chemicals – Anthony Capella
I am a huge fan of Anthony Capella and his fabulously charming foodie fables, The Food of [...]
The Last Chinese Chef
I hate to say it, but I have never really been that much of a fan [...]
The Various Flavours of Coffee
Coffee is a magical brew to many. Made from the roasted beans of the coffee plant, [...]
Like Water for Chocolate
There is something about food in literature that we seem to devour with as much gusto [...]
music reviews…
British India… Spider Chords
Love this song... Spider Chords - British India, from their recent album Nothing Touches Me.
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 [...]
British India – Controller
Lovin’ this Melbourne based indie band… and nothing like a new album, Controller - British India to be re-commit my love. British India have been around since 2004 and their fourth album has fulfilled all [...]
dining reviews…
Hinterland Farm To Fork Experience – a great day of food and beer with Sunshine Coast Craft Beer Tours
I love a good food tour. I also love a good brewery tour. Combine the two and you have the Hinterland Farm to Fork Experience by Sunshine Coast Craft Beer Tours, and you really do [...]
Wild Food and Wild Beer at Black Bunny Kitchen
Thursday night was a pretty special night for Black Bunny Kitchen. It was their first Wild Food and Wild Beer 8 course degustation. Now, for those who missed out, I gave you plenty of warning, [...]
Altitude on Montville… sensational dining overlooking the Sunshine Coast Hinterland
I think I have a new favourite… Altitude on Montville recently opened its doors and we dropped in for an awesome lunch visit. Located on the edge of Montville – on the way out, or [...]
Bangor Wine & Oyster Shed… a match made in Tasmania’s food and wine heaven
Oysters and wine? When there was a mention of visiting Bangor Wine and Oyster Shed in Dunalley, there was no need to think twice. It is no secret amongst family and friends, just how much [...]
The Pigeon Hole Café – best breakfast in Hobart AND paddock to plate experience
I love a good breakfast, but I am not really a bacon and eggs kind of girl. So I am never usually that excited about my first meal of the day… that is until I [...]
Tasmanian Food & Wine Conservatory – Tasmanian provenance at its best!
Tasmania do provenance well. But to do provenance well, you need to have a wonderful source of provisions to do it well with. We are talking food of course. Fresh, regionally produced and sourced food. [...]
Maison de Provence… a Francophile’s dream
I don’t pass through Cooroy often, but whenever I do, it is not without visiting Maison de Provence. If you have been to Maison de Provence, you will understand why, if not, well, you need [...]
Mavis’s Kitchen… Mount Warning’s dining jewel…
Sometimes when you least expect it, you find a hidden treasure where you least expect it. We had a big day… we had climbed to the top of Mount Warning. We were tired, hungry and [...]
Three Blue Ducks @ The Farm Byron Bay Review
When visiting The Farm Byron Bay, it is pretty much an obligation to take your time and spend the day there, especially if it is your first time. As part of that full day ritual, [...]
Pee Wee’s at the Point, one of Darwin’s finest
I love visiting somewhere new and discovering what makes it tick, especially food-wise and this was very much the case with Darwin. I had never been to Darwin… or even anywhere close to Darwin, so [...]
The Pearl Darwin… a dining delight
Every now and then you discover a dining delight worth getting excited about. This one was one of those occasions. I was in Darwin… and a little disillusioned… I had a dud dinner, and one [...]
The Boat Shed – Relaxing Cotton Tree lunch
Every now and then a long lunch is in order - like I need an excuse – and one of the best destinations on the Sunshine Coast for a long lunch would have to be [...]
Revisiting a Noosa Favourite… Thomas Corner Eatery
I found myself running a few errands in Noosa the other day… around lunchtime. A girl has got to eat, but choosing a venue is no easy feat, are there are so many wonderful establishments [...]
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 [...]
Via Italia
I have a little favourite place I go… while it is in actual fact a restaurant, for the purpose of this review, I am going to classify it as more of a café as it [...]
Sakana Sushi Bar – Mooloolaba
I love Sakana. It happens to be one of my favourite foodie treating locations. I am not too concerned whether or not I am treating for lunch or dinner, just as long as I am [...]
more reviews…
Wild Food and Wild Beer at Black Bunny Kitchen
Thursday night was a pretty special night for Black Bunny Kitchen. It was their first Wild Food and Wild Beer 8 course degustation. Now, for those who missed out, I gave you plenty of warning, [...]
Eat Drink and be Straddie… tales and tastes from an island in the sun
It is no secret, I love a good book. I love it even more when the book is celebrating locally produced food and the food heroes that produce it. Eat, Drink and be Straddie: Tales [...]
Altitude on Montville… sensational dining overlooking the Sunshine Coast Hinterland
I think I have a new favourite… Altitude on Montville recently opened its doors and we dropped in for an awesome lunch visit. Located on the edge of Montville – on the way out, or [...]
Bangor Wine & Oyster Shed… a match made in Tasmania’s food and wine heaven
Oysters and wine? When there was a mention of visiting Bangor Wine and Oyster Shed in Dunalley, there was no need to think twice. It is no secret amongst family and friends, just how much [...]
The Pigeon Hole Café – best breakfast in Hobart AND paddock to plate experience
I love a good breakfast, but I am not really a bacon and eggs kind of girl. So I am never usually that excited about my first meal of the day… that is until I [...]
Tasmanian Food & Wine Conservatory – Tasmanian provenance at its best!
Tasmania do provenance well. But to do provenance well, you need to have a wonderful source of provisions to do it well with. We are talking food of course. Fresh, regionally produced and sourced food. [...]
The Perfect Shoe… design your own fabulous shoes online
A special occasion always has a certain expectation. These expectations are usually our own, but just the same, it can be a lot of pressure finding not only the perfect outfit but also the perfect [...]
Maison de Provence… a Francophile’s dream
I don’t pass through Cooroy often, but whenever I do, it is not without visiting Maison de Provence. If you have been to Maison de Provence, you will understand why, if not, well, you need [...]
Mavis’s Kitchen… Mount Warning’s dining jewel…
Sometimes when you least expect it, you find a hidden treasure where you least expect it. We had a big day… we had climbed to the top of Mount Warning. We were tired, hungry and [...]
Three Blue Ducks @ The Farm Byron Bay Review
When visiting The Farm Byron Bay, it is pretty much an obligation to take your time and spend the day there, especially if it is your first time. As part of that full day ritual, [...]
British India… Spider Chords
Love this song... Spider Chords - British India, from their recent album Nothing Touches Me.
Pee Wee’s at the Point, one of Darwin’s finest
I love visiting somewhere new and discovering what makes it tick, especially food-wise and this was very much the case with Darwin. I had never been to Darwin… or even anywhere close to Darwin, so [...]
The Pearl Darwin… a dining delight
Every now and then you discover a dining delight worth getting excited about. This one was one of those occasions. I was in Darwin… and a little disillusioned… I had a dud dinner, and one [...]
Top 10 things to do in Queenstown, New Zealand
It is no secret Queenstown, New Zealand is one of my favourite holiday destinations. Because I love it so much I have compiled a list of my Top 10 things to do in Queenstown for [...]
The Boat Shed – Relaxing Cotton Tree lunch
Every now and then a long lunch is in order - like I need an excuse – and one of the best destinations on the Sunshine Coast for a long lunch would have to be [...]
A magical sunrise hot air balloon ride… Queenstown at its scenic best!
If you have ever thought about doing a sunrise hot air balloon ride, there is only one thing to say… do it! Oh, and do it in Queenstown. It is guaranteed to be one of [...]
The Fig Tree… a wonderful Eumundi lunch stop
I love markets days in Eumundi, but I have discovered that I also like non-markets days, especially when it comes to lunching. The Fig Tree is right amongst it all so I can imagine market [...]
Revisiting a Noosa Favourite… Thomas Corner Eatery
I found myself running a few errands in Noosa the other day… around lunchtime. A girl has got to eat, but choosing a venue is no easy feat, are there are so many wonderful establishments [...]
Mt Ngungun… the greatest sunset viewing vantage point on the Sunshine Coast
O.K. I have officially found my favourite… Glass House Mountain that is. Well, actually, not quite true. Mt Beerwah is actually my favourite, but we are not allowed to climb that one at the moment [...]
Beautiful, beautiful Moreton Island… 4WD escape to tranquility
Beautiful... yes, definitely beautiful. I was in two minds about writing about my recent visit to Moreton Island. It was so incredibly BEAUTIFUL, I wanted to scream it from the rooftops, but one of the [...]
Mt Tibrogargan – a summit view of the Glass House Mountains
I was feeling rather ambitious this Australia Day… thinking a family walk would be a nice Australian way to see the day in and I had always wanted to ‘walk’ to the top of Mt [...]
Underwater wonderland… Similan Islands Snorkelling, Thailand
I had never been snorkelling before, I am not quite sure why… I have some recollection of an attempt in younger years, but my memory is more of an extremely unpleasant rush of water up [...]
Romantic interludes… Lady Sarojin Sunset Cruise and Shipwreck Dinner – Khao Lak, Thailand
In the order of romance, certain sacrifices need to be made. I am usually all in, so the sacrifices are generally made by my wonderful cherry babe, who was bravely going along with this whole [...]
Honeymoon Heaven… The Sarojin Resort – Khao Lak, Thailand
It is not easy deciding on a honeymoon destination… just sayin’… It is such an incredibly special moment in any newly married couple’s life, there is a certain sense of expectation and obligation, of how [...]
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