Monthly Archives: April 2012

Arroz con Leche (Rice Pudding)

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Jacq
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Now that the weather is getting cooler here in Sydney, I’m starting to crave warm, comforting desserts. Rather than churning out ice creams and other chilled sweets (though I’ll still eat them!), I’m thinking crumbles, pies and warm puddings. Sir … Continue reading →

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Circa Espresso, Parramatta

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Jacq
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Walking around the quieter side of Parramatta station, it would be hard to miss Circa Espresso. This hole in the wall cafe is situated in a little gap between two residential buildings. A splash of colour from a graffiti-ed wall … Continue reading →

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Tim Ho Wan, Hong Kong

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Jacq
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So earlier this year I went on a little trip back to the motherland: Hong Kong! I was actually born in Sydney but the parentals are from Hong Kong and I do have some (limited) knowledge of Cantonese – enough … Continue reading →

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Chophouse, Sydney

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Jacq
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When the boy requested steak for his birthday, I knew that a trip to Chophouse was in order. Having heard great things about their food, I was super excited and famished by the time we arrived into the cavernous dining … Continue reading →

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Lotus Thai, Chatswood

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Jacq
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Group-buy coupons – love them or hate them, they’re definitely a way to dine at a fraction of the price you would normally pay, and often I find they’re a good way of trying out new restaurants. Most of the … Continue reading →

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