Getting through Monday

Enjoying my @blackstarpastry chiffon cake that my sweet friend bought for me. Thanks @instacat_sirtiger, it’s so fluffy!!!!#birthdaymonth #caek #chiffon

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Pretty in pink

You know you’re on holidays when the hardest decision of the day is deciding whether you want cupcakes or strawberries. 
#vansobsession #foodprints #sydney 

Munich Brahaus sneak peek

Continuing the days European Gourmet Food Safari with German food. #toomanypretzels #german #munichbrahaus 

Gourmet food safari – last stop

Last stop. A beautiful Polish restaurant in Glebe complete with pierogi, cabbage rolls and potato pancakes. Oh so good!
#gourmetfoodsafari #potato #Polish

Gourmet food safari – stop #5

Tasting the best that Ivan’s butcher has to offer. I believe I was Croatian in another life. The chevapi, prosciutto and pork crackling are amazing. 
#ivansbutcher #gourmetfoodsafari #meat 

Gourmet food safari – stop #4

I’m cheese tasting in cheese heaven. $90 plus later, they’ve put me back on the bus to go to the next location. I’m so sad to go!
#gourmetfoodsafari #cheese #ripeandready #thatescalatedquickly 

Gourmet food safari – stop #3

If someone offers you kugelhoph or cream cheese pockets from Wellington Cake Shop. Give them one piece and run off with the rest. Check out the seams of chocolate rippled through their kugelhoph. 
#gourmetfoodsafari #kugelhoph #european 

Gourmet Food Safari – stop#2

Russian deli complete with babushka dolls, piroshky and other ‘shky’ products. #gourmetfoodsafari #russian #europeansafari 

Gourmet European food safari – stop #1

Going on a gourmet European food safari today! Starting our day off with essential coffee and this gorgeous delicately light ricotta cake. #gourmetfoodsafari #ricotta #italian 

Red Chilli Sichuan sneak peek

Last night was getting cold, so we turned the chilli up and had dinner at Red Chilli Sichaun restaurant. #canberrabloggerdinner #chilli #canberraeats 

And the best dressed prize goes to…These oysters. 
Hands down, the best oysters I’ve ever eaten have come from @tetsuyasydney 
#tbt #oysters #tetsuya

One more…

One more birthday cake for the year. It might seem like I’m looking for reasons to eat cake (and I am) but who could say no to choux pastry on top of more delicious choux pastry. 
@lebonmelange you’re a genius

#birthdaymonth #cake #canberrafood 

Well that escalated quickly

I had reached a milestone in my blog recently. I finished my back log and I was up to date with my posts! This was a big deal for me and it ended all too soon.

My birthday month began and I wanted to celebrate with the wonderful people in my life and what was an empty list has now escalated to 9 drafts. Not that I’m complaining (too much) because I am lucky enough to experience all this but it was like finally getting around to raking all the leaves in your yard and just as you stood around admiring your work, a gust of wind comes and scatters them all over the place.

– end rant –

Happy birthday to me again!

What happens in Sydney, stays in Sydney. So when I come back to Canberra, it is only fitting that I get another cake. 
This stunning strawberry macaron tart is from @lebonmelange the creator of gorgeous things coming to Gungahlin very soon. It is also her birthday today! Happy Birthday Natalie! Thank you for making me a very happy birthday girl, I hope you’re celebrating too. 

#birthdaymonth #canberrafood #cake 

Happy birthday to me!

Happy birthday to me! One of my favourite gifts is this beautiful @blackstarpastry raspberry and lychee cake. I was nice enough to share with friends and family. 
#birthdaymonth #blackstarpastry #birthdaycake