We celebrated my sister Juji’s fiancé Jay’s birthday last month with a Korean BBQ dinner at Hwa Ro in Northbridge. As usual, we ordered a feast of epic meaty proportions. But I’ve often thought the tables at Korean BBQ restaurants need slide-out trays or an extra tier, a design to better accommodate diners with hearty […]
In this post: your chance to win a pack of the new limited edition NESCAFÉ Gold Single Origin Colombian Blend. How do you like your coffee? During my undergraduate years and immediately following graduation, I worked in hospitality – waiting tables, pulling beers and making cocktails and coffee. A typical Saturday after work would involve [&…
This trip was hosted (what does this mean?) – I travelled to Cambodia and Vietnam and experienced the RV Mekong Pandaw cruise as a guest of Vietnam Airlines. Breakfast at Victoria Angkor Resort & Spa, Siem Reap Next time I visit Cambodia, I’d like to spend longer at the Victoria Angkor Resort & Spa. Our […]
34 Degrees South Olive Oil, Rosa Brook Latitude 33°55’51” South (rounded up to “34 Degrees South”), Longitude 115°12’39” East are the coordinates for Margaret River. Although the region is famous as wine country, its grape-friendly climate also provides perfect conditions for the growing of olive trees. W…
This trip was hosted (what does this mean?) – I travelled to Cambodia and Vietnam and experienced the RV Mekong Pandaw cruise as a guest of Vietnam Airlines. Koulen II Restaurant buffet and traditional dance show On our second night in Siem Reap, after a day exploring the temples at Angkor Archaeological Park, our driver […]
Paul Miller’s a third-generation dairy farmer. In 1932, his grandfather bought the family’s farm in Cowaramup, a town in the Margaret River region with the udderly perfect nickname of Cowtown. With milk prices crashing to unsustainable lows in the past few years, Paul and his wife Trish sought to diversify their business so the farm [&h…
It’s a cheese lover’s fantasy come true to be invited to visit a cheesemaker’s cheese room. I can’t get my protective headgear and shoe covers on quickly enough. Once I’m all suited up, I tiptoe between the wooden shelves in wonderment, breathing in the cool aroma of a room full of ageing hard cheeses. In […]
I was recently invited to try a new online restaurant reservation service, Restaurant.com.au The way it works is simple: Sign up for a free account. Pay an AU$8 fee per reservation at participating restaurants and get 30% off the total bill, including drinks, with no menu restrictions. Screenshot of Restaurant.com.au Restaurant.com.au is a national…
After 10+ hours of travel including two flights, we arrive at Siem Reap International Airport just before 9pm where we are met by our guide, Sam. We all climb into our private bus to go to the Victoria Angkor Resort & Spa, where we’ll be staying for the next two nights. This trip was hosted […]
I was recently invited, along with a partner, to experience Lazy Sundays at The Bird Cage restaurant at The Aviary in Perth. Lazy Sundays take place 1-4pm and feature “dim sum with a twist” – 8 small dishes for AU$30 per person, drinks not included. Also available: a tea menu (AU$5 per pot for two) […]