When organising our trip to Manjimup recently to attend a truffle hunt, I also hatched a plan to visit the Holy Smoke Gourmet Food Shop and Cafe, about half an hour’s drive away in the timber town of Pemberton, population approximately 2,000. Holy Smoke is located on Brockman Street in a little shopping village called […]
The Lamonts are one of Western Australia’s most famous food and wine families. In addition to their flagship winery and cellar door in the Swan Valley, they now have a second cellar door in Smiths Beach, a wine bar/bistro in Cottesloe, a function centre in Yallingup, a barista bar on St George’s Terrace, and Lamont’s […]
July is Mushroom Mania month. Chefs in over 2,000 restaurants around Australia are serving up delicious mushroom dishes as part of this month-long celebration of mushrooms. You don’t have to be a blogger to take join in the delicious fun of Mushroom Mania – see the info at the end of this post. I went […]
A recent unexpected discovery: the vanilla slice at Miss Maud Pastry House. Layers of glorious sweet indulgence. It’s labelled “Vanilla slice” at Miss Maud but it’s so much more I have a great fondness for the simple Australian bakery vanilla slice, known colloquially and affectionately to some by the unappetising name of &#…
Going on a truffle hunt is an exhilarating culinary adventure. And you can experience it right here in Western Australia. Truffle hunting Truffles are a rare, much sought-after delicacy, an edible fungus that fetches AU$2000 to $3000 a kilogram. They have a pungent, distinctive aroma and flavour that, once experienced, is never forgotten. Truffles …
Modo Mio means “my way” and is the Italian fine dining restaurant at Burswood Entertainment Complex. Recruited from Milan, Head Chef Giampaolo Maffini has worked in two Michelin star restaurants and presents classic Italian dishes with his own modern twists, created from fresh local produce. We leave behind the flashing lights and bustl…
White Elephant Beach Cafe, Gnarabup Beach The coffee at the White Elephant Beach cafe is good, but the view is spectacular. It’s the Western Australian coast at its breathtaking best with impossibly turquoise water, the constant surge of white crests and crashing of waves. Gnarabup Beach After our bushtucker feast, it’s time for coffee …
My favourite breakfasts probably involve rice or noodles, but otherwise, bacon and eggs are always a winner. Breakfast cooked by Jac last Sunday: fried eggs, bacon, garlic silverbeet, and tomato, capsicum and beans. Fried eggs, bacon, garlic silverbeet, and spicy tomato, capsicum and beans A recent breakfast eaten with friends at City Farm Cafe, Ea…
After a fantastic celebration dinner at Toby’s Restaurant, we wake up early and meet for a quick and simple breakfast of cereal, fruit, toast and coffee, then drive to Prevelly Beach, approximately 50kms from Dunsborough. We’re going on a Margaret River bushtucker tour. Margaret River Bushtucker Tours owner/operator, Helen Lee Our tour …
After a day of eating and drinking in Western Australia’s beautiful South West, we return to Wyndham Resort Dunsborough for a degustation dinner at Toby’s Restaurant. Cooking this special meal are guest chef Richard Ousby, 2011 Electrolux Young Chef of the Year and sous chef from Quay Restaurant in Sydney, and Toby’s Executive Che…