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Lamingtons

13 July 2011

About the lamington: a classic Australian cake: a cube of sponge cake covered in chocolate and desiccated coconut.

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We recently dropped by Carlisle Bakehouse to grab some sweet treats. I was surprised at how busy the small suburban bakery was on a Sunday morning, a promising sign! We left the shop with three brown paper bags which I held carefully, my mouth watering the whole way home at the smells of ...

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Koko Black, Claremont

22 June 2011

After our burger lunch at Grill’d in Claremont Quarter, we went next door to Koko Black for dessert.
It was busy and we had to wait for a table – thankfully, only five solid minutes of impatient chocolate envy. It is when you’re standing there on the threshold of the dining area waiting to be seated ...

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Simmo’s Ice Creamery, Busselton

11 May 2011

Eating an ice cream by the beach is one of life’s simple pleasures. And of course, it’s even better when you’re on holiday.

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Koko Black, Claremont – launch party and tweetup

20 April 2011

Chocolate feeding frenzy at Koko Black, Claremont

As I get older I notice changes in myself. My tastes continue to evolve. For example, I used to detest avocado but I quite like it now, especially in the form of fresh guacamole. And although I know I’ll always be a savoury tooth, lately my sweet tooth has been making her mark.
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Koko Black, Claremont – media preview event

27 March 2011

Belgian hot chocolate, Koko Black, Claremont

I recently attended a media preview of the new Koko Black salon in Claremont and tasted two cocoa butter caramels exclusive to WA, made with Little Creatures stout and Wine & Truffle co Manjimup truffles, the luscious Belgian hot chocolate and Queen of Hearts high tea.

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Chocolateria San Churro, Leederville

28 February 2011

Freshly fried crisp churros (Spanish-style doughnuts) with chocolate dipping sauce. One of the best combos ever.

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Chinese New Year 2011 – family lunch

17 February 2011

My family’s Chinese New Year lunch featuring yee sang, steamed ocean trout with hot oil, curry, Chinese mushrooms, different kinds of fungus, braised chicken, soy honey chicken wings, abalone and pandan cake for dessert.

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Strawberry sorbet, Freshpict Strawberry Farm, Albany

9 February 2011

Strawberry sorbets from Freshpict Strawberry Farm

At Freshpict Strawberry Farm’s shop you can buy strawberry products: jam, vinegar, dessert sauce and freshly picked strawberries. The strawberry sorbet is fantastic! It’s made on the farm and available by the tub or cone.

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Product review and competition: Peters Overload ice cream

18 January 2011

Peters Overload ice cream - Violet Crumble, Rolo and Caramel Cookie Madness

Review of Peters Overload chunky parlour-style cream in three flavours: Violet Crumble, Rolo and Caramel Cookie Madness. The winner of a Peters Overload Ice Cream kit has been announced.