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Asian Cucumber Salad Tiktok
This is one of the easiest ever cucumber recipes that you will ever make! It takes 5 minutes max and makes a big jar or tub or cucumber salad that is perfect to eat straight away or can last 2-3 days. It is the perfect, easy do ahead side dish and is great in so many ways be it in salads or sandwiches or part of a bigger spread. If you want something fresh and fast I think you'll love this Asian cucumber salad recipe!
Thessaloniki, Greece
Our first stop on our Celestyal Mediterranean Cruise is Thessaloniki in Greece. The second biggest city in Greece is located in Northern Greece 500kms or 310 miles away from Athens and is located south of Macedonia. Take a look as we try some of the most delicious pastries that Thessaloniki is known for and visit the historic Upper Town.
Top 5 Thanksgiving Pies
Thanksgiving is all about pies that bring warmth and joy to the table and this selection has something for everyone. Start with a Sweet Potato Pie, a no-fuss, creamy classic that’s as easy as it is crowd-pleasing. Pecan Pie is a rich, whiskey pecan filling that’s been perfected over the years. Pumpkin fans will adore the Pumpkin Magic Pie, a two-layer miracle with a custard base and sponge top that separates like magic in the oven. Or you can stick to tradition with a perfectly spiced, velvety Pumpkin Pie or venture into new territory with the decadent Chocolate Pumpkin Pie, blending pumpkin, cheesecake, and chocolate into one delicious dessert!
Xibao Ramen House, Potts Point
Xibao Ramen House is a new Japanese restaurant on William Street in Potts Point that serves up a delicious range of Japanese dishes with a difference. There's their famous grilled eel and wagyu sandwich as well as a range of ramen soups and clever ways to serve fried rice. Find out what you have to order when you visit!
Kingston Biscuits Cookies
Kingston Biscuits or Cookies are a favourite biscuit or cookie in Australia but did you know that you can make these at home too? When you bake homemade Kingston biscuits you can use good quality milk chocolate and browned butter and vanilla to make them even more special! And they're easy too - think a cousin of the ANZAC biscuit sandwiched with milk chocolate! This is a pushy recipe Dear Reader.
Winstons, Glebe
The Nags Head Hotel has has a major renovation and following the UK tradition of Gastropubs, they have a new fine dining restaurant called Winstons. Winstons Executive Chef Nelly Robinson of the eponymously named Nel restaurant serves up an elegant and distinctly British 5 course tasting menu for $85 per person. And even the pub fare is a step above too!
Easy Roast Thanksgiving Turkey Crown
This easy maple glazed roast turkey is something special. If you are celebrating Thanksgiving or Christmas I am sharing my favourite roast turkey recipe with you today! This produces such a juicy turkey with no dry meat! And even if you celebrating, promise me you'll try this with a roast chicken. This roasted turkey is a pushy recipe Dear Reader!
Eggplant Dip
If you love Middle Eastern and Arabic dips like baba ghannoush then I have an amazing eggplant dip for you! This eggplant dip recipe comes from our friends at Sunday Kitchen in their new cookbook Sofra and they've allowed me to share this dip with you. I promise this is one of the best ever vegetarian dips you'll ever try and it's one of their unique recipes that you won't find elsewhere.
Cross Section, Darlinghurst
Cross Section is a sandwich shop on McLachlan Avenue in Darlinghurst. This small but popular sandwich shop has a menu with 8 regular sandwiches plus their own version of the viral NYC Chicken Caesar wrap as a special. So is it worth the hype and what is the best thing to do to avoid the queue (and how can you get $5 off your order?). Read on Dear Reader!
Top 5 Banana Recipes
If you’re a banana lover like I am, get ready to go bananas with these top 5 must-try banana recipes! From the rich and indulgent Peanut Butter Chocolate Caramel Slice that combines banana, peanut butter and chocolate to creamy Chocolate-Coated Caramelised Banana Salted Caramel Ice Cream you'll swoon over this banana-ey goodness. Try the Banoffee Vanilla Slice layered with caramel, banana and custard or the Best Banana Cake a moist and delicious classic with cream cheese icing that will have you hooked. And for a breakfast treat, try Banana Pancakes inspired by Bali, with crispy caramelised edges and fresh banana slices!
Celestyal Cruises Review
We are setting sail on a Mediterranean cruise across Greece and Turkey with Celestyal Cruises! Come along on our 7 night adventure that takes us to Thessaloniki, Kavala, Istanbul, Dikili, Kusadasi and Patmos. I'll show you what this cruise line is like and what you need to know before booking a stateroom on the Celestyal Journey cruise ship. I also include tips on how to make the most of cruising with Celestyal Cruises!
Banh Xeo Vietnamese Crispy Pancake
I'm so excited to share this Banh Xeo or Crispy Vietnamese Pancake recipe with you! It is so easy to make a restaurant quality Banh Xeo just with some easy to find but key ingredients and I'll show you how to make sure that your Banh Xeo is the crispiest Vietnamese pancake ever. This is the most satisfying and fresh dinner recipe. I will also show you the best way to eat Banh Xeo! This is a pushy recipe Dear Reader.
Joji, Sydney
Joji is a brand new Japanese inspired bar in Sydney's CBD on the corner of King and George Street. Located on the fifth floor above the flagship Cartier store there's a range of cocktails and more substantial bar snacks. On a gorgeous day, take a seat on the outdoor terrace and sip some creative cocktails and snack on food until 2am every night. But there's one course that you cannot miss!
Sweet Potato Pie
This sweet potato pie is a delicious Thanksgiving recipe that is simple to make and you can whip up easily (I promise, there's no need to make pastry!). It is based on the pumpkin pie that I used to make for a Southern American restaurant and it is so good that I get requests for this all the time from neighbours to family! It can also be done in the Thermomix. This is a pushy recipe Dear Reader.
Nuoc Cham or Nuoc Mam
Nuoc Cham or Nuoc Mam is a wonderfully moreish and delicious Vietnamese dipping sauce and dressing for fresh spring rolls, banh xeo and a whole host of Vietnamese recipes. But did you know that you can make this easily using just 4 ingredients plus water? I learned the secret to the best Nuoc Cham or Nuoc Mam from a Vietnamese chef and today I am sharing the recipe for restaurant quality Nuoc Cham or Nuoc Mam! This is a pushy recipe Dear Reader.
Tomato Fritters Santorini Greek
During tomato season try making these divine Santorini tomato fritters or Tomatokeftedes. These are full of flavour using fresh tomatoes, spring onions and herbs. A little bonus is that these are also vegan and egg free so making these simple but flavour packed tomato fritters. If you love tomatoes and want to try a delicious recipe from the Greek Islands then give these tomato fritters a try!
Antarctica Clothes To Wear
So you’re finally making your childhood dream come true and visiting the Antarctic on an expedition cruise? But where do you start when it comes to packing your bags? Packing for the seventh and most inhospitable continent can be tricky, especially if your first time to similar polar regions. Packing lists can often be slightly confusing and that combined with a weight limit of 20kg/44lbs makes packing daunting for the first timer to Antarctica but I’ve got you!
Top 5 Cucumber Salad Recipes
Craving something fresh and crunchy? These five cucumber salads are vibrant, quick, and packed with flavour! Start with the Spiral Cucumber Salad for a spicy, garlicky twist, or try the 5-Minute Cucumber & Pomegranate Salad, perfect alongside meats or seafood. For a lightly pickled taste, the German Cucumber Salad is a must. The Cucumber, Mint, and Feta Salad brings together fridge staples in minutes while the Grilled Prawn, Taramasalata, and Cucumber Salad adds a gourmet touch with lemony grilled prawns. Which one will you make first?
Cipollina Catanese
Cipollina Catanese is one of the most delicious pastries I ate while I was in Catania, Sicily recently. These puff pastries are filled with a delicious mixture of soft cooked onion and tomato and are layered with ham and cheese. They are shaped into squares with each corner folded in. They could not be more delicious yet they are super simple to make! This is a pushy recipe Dear Reader.
Sumbaijai Thai Esan, Kogarah
Sumbaijai Thai Esan in Kogarah is a restaurant that serves Thai Isan or Esan food from the Northeastern region of Thailand. While their menu has all of the classics like Pad Thai, green curry, stir fries and soups, there's a separate page of items celebrating the punchy, fermented flavours of Isan food.
Athens, Greece
The night before our Mediterranean cruise we stayed in Athens, Greece and explored what the iconic capital has to offer. If you only have one night, these tips will allow you to make the most of your time in the Greek capital. We show you the best visiting times for The Acropolis, where to find the most gorgeous, historic Athenian neighbourhood and where to find a wonderful traditional meal.
Greek Salad
This Greek Salad recipe is from two amazing Greek friends! This Greek Salad is full of the best bits (and that means no lettuce or filler). Just plump pitted Kalamata olives, sun ripened tomatoes, crisp cucumber, red onion and crumbled feta with a delicious and simple dressing. This is a pushy recipe Dear Reader and shows how this recipe came to be such a popular classic!
Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls Copycat Recipe
Calling Cinnabon fans...I'm SO excited to share this cinnamon bun recipe with you! If you love Cinnabon's cinnamon buns but want to make a home made version then you have to try these cinnamon buns (which I think are actually better! ;) ). These enormous, fluffy and delicious buns are filled with plenty of cinnamon sugar butter filling. There are no dry bits in these cinnamon rolls, just delicious glaze plus the famous cream cheese frosting on top! These come with a warning-don't blame me if you eat 2 or 3 of these in a row! ;) This is a pushy recipe Dear Reader.
Vietnam Airlines Business Class Review
Naturally we all know that Vietnam Airlines flies all over Vietnam but did you also know that they also fly to a lot of Asia and to some major cities in Europe too? Come along on this airline review as we test out Vietnam Airlines’ business class product on flight VN772 from Sydney to Ho Chi Minh City or Tan Son That airport!
Top 5 Spring Onion Recipes
Looking for recipes to use up spring onions? Then try these 5 recipes that use up anything from a whole cup to a couple of sticks of spring onion or scallions. Whether you’re craving savory scallion noodles, crispy shallot pancakes or something carby like bacon cheese scrolls, there’s something here to satisfy every taste. If you’re in the mood for a nourishing option, there's a Healthy Hummus Bowl and we also have Shandong Chicken, a restaurant-style crispy chicken dish with a tangy black vinegar sauce that’s quick to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
SkyTeam Lounge, Sydney Airport
International travellers flying business class with Vietnam Airlines can visit the SkyTeam lounge at Sydney International Airport. In the last couple of years the lounge has also undergone a refurbishment with lots of modern touches. Come and take a look and see what the lounge is like and what is a must order if you're there!
Beef Barbacoa
Beef Barbacoa is a wonderful slow cooked Mexican beef recipe. Use your slow cooker or crock pot or pressure cooker to create soft, luscious pulled beef using beef cheeks. This is the perfect filling for tacos and makes enough to feed a party and you'll be surprised at how easy but delicious beef barbacoa is! This is a pushy recipe Dear Reader.
Fairfield Food Tour
Come to Fairfield for a food tour showcasing some of the most best food businesses Fairfield has to offer. From the best falafel wrap, to a legendary pickle shop, an Assyrian restaurant run by one man, a viral chicken wrap that deserves the hype and a colourful Middle Eastern dessert shop with a twist, there is so much to make a whole day of your visit! Bring along your bags and an empty stomach.
Raspberry Pie recipe
This Raspberry Pie is something special and is one of the best pies I've ever eaten. It is based on a famous American Raspberry Cream Pie from Briermere Farms on Long Island, New York. It has a butter shortcrust base filled with a whipped cream and cream cheese filling and a jammy raspberry layer on top! This is a pushy recipe Dear Reader!
Skull Pizzas
Want a really quick, fun Halloween recipe idea? Try this skull pizza made out of mushrooms. They're so quick and easy to make and you can use a fresh pizza base or a ready made one for a spooktacularly easy Halloween recipe. If you're trick or treating this is the perfect dinner or snack to have before or after!
Mr Hotpoter, Burwood
Mr Hotpoter is Sydney's new and only hot pot sushi train. Located on the second floor of Burwood Chinatown you can choose a range of soups and then select what you'd like to cook in your soup from the moving train. Each hot pot train item is $1, $2 or $3 each and there's also free fried chicken, samosas, fries, fruit, drinks and sauces! Find out how to make the most of your meal at Mr Hotpoter in Burwood!
Top 5 Easiest Halloween Recipes
Halloween is coming up any day now and if you're looking for easy yet impressive treats for your Halloween celebration, this list has you covered! There are spooky fake Halloween Cigarettes that mimic the real thing to Terrified Tacos with wide-eyed expressions to the salty-sweet combo of Pretzel Pumpkins. Or make magical Hocus Pocus Cookies in no time, or opt for a healthier twist with Spider Web Eggs. Each recipe is simple to make but guaranteed to be a hit at your Halloween party!
Chicha San Chen
Love bubble tea? Chicha San Chen a Taiwanese brand of bubble tea that is a bit different from others. They brew each cup of tea individually to order and use real tea leaves rather than powders. The fruit flavours are made with fresh fruit and the seasonal taro is made with real taro made every morning in store. Find out the lowdown about Chicha San Chen!
NYT Gochujang Cookies
These gochujang cookies are about the most delicious and unique cookies you will ever try! A classic chewy sugar cookie has streaks of gochujang caramel, that spicy, sweet and salty savoury paste found in Korean recipes. Some call this their favourite ever cookie and once you try one you'll see why! This is a pushy recipe Dear Reader.
Drake Passage Antarctica
It is time for our return voyage back to Ushuaia, Argentina, back to land and away from the Antarctic Waters. That means crossing the Drake passage again and its potentially wild, inhospitable waters. We were lucky on the way out with incredibly calm, glassy seas, so smooth that we made the Drake crossing in one and a half days instead of the customary two days. This evening, the swells are higher, which send some people straight to their state room, where they lay low.
Pumpkin Focaccia Bread
We are deep into Halloween season and I've got a fun and easy Halloween breadscape pumpkin focaccia for you! As soon as I saw this on Instagram I knew I wanted to make it. All you need is my big bubble focaccia recipe, a small pumpkin, onion and sage and you've got one of the most delightful and cute Halloween foods!
Raspberry Coconut Slice
This raspberry coconut slice is such a delicious classic slice that is easy to make and can feed a crowd. A buttery vanilla shortbread base is slathered with raspberry jam and then topped with a coconut macaroon topping and baked to perfection! This slice gets better as time goes on and hits its peak after a few days. This is a pushy recipe Dear Reader.
Yan, Wolli Creek
Yan is an Asian smokehouse restaurant with branches in Sydney and Melbourne. The Sydney branch is located on Arncliffe Road in Wolli Creek and has indoor and outdoor eating. There's a regular a la carte menu as well as a tasting menu and a vegan tasting menu for $68 a person. Find out what it's like and what is a must order at Yan!
Top 5 Halloween Pies
It's pie time this Halloween and I've got my top 5 Halloween pies for you! Try my eerie Face Pies with a chilling turkey and cranberry filling with a blood-red beetroot twist. Or try the Rhubarb Eye Pies, a reader favourite that’s as delicious as it is spooky. For a touch of the occult, the Pentagram Pies combine a sweet apple and strawberry filling with an ominous pastry pentagram. Don’t miss the Kraken Pie, a personal favourite with its dramatic sea monster design and tiny boat that brings the whole pie to life. Finally, these creepy crawly Halloween Beetle Pies are fun to make!