During a Perth heatwave in December we escaped for a short trip down south, where it was slightly less hot and far less crowded at…
Category: Food
Adventures in Japan – Mt Fuji
Some of my best memories of the previous times I’d visited Japan were staying at traditional ryokan, with tatami rooms, kaiseki style meals, yukata to…
Adventures in Japan – Osaka
A home style cooking class was one of our highlights in Osaka. We caught the train out to meet Osaka local Naoko, who was inspired…
Adventures in Japan – Tokyo
So the last post was about the logistics of travelling Japan with a baby – here’s some things we actually did! Tokyo We arrived at…
Boozy Fruit Mince Pie Ice-Cream
I love making ice cream – aside from having to prep things a day or two in advance, it’s something I can make with relatively…
Adventures in Yallingup (with a dog & a baby)
Our first ever trip with baby Felix (then 3 months old) was our standard winter weekend getaway down south. With fingers crossed for nice weather…
Adventures in South West WA (with a dog)
So we went on this trip to Denmark and Albany in June last year, and this post has been sitting in my drafts pretty much…
Cooking in Oaxaca
Since Oaxaca is known for its food, cooking classes are popular for travellers wanting to learn more about the local cuisine. The Boy and I were keen…
Slow Food – Bush Tucker
When I’m asked for an example of an Australian dish, I’m always a little stumped. Most of the things we think of as Australian staples…
Making Peanut Butter
I had an inkling that peanut butter was easy to make, but I didn’t realise just how easy. As it tends to be the toast condiment…
Voyager Estate – Margaret River
I considered steering this blog away from restaurant reviews, because what could be further from minimalism than a decadent six course lunch at a winery?…
Home-brined Olives – Part 1
Lining our verge are three big olive trees. I’ve watched the small green fruit get bigger and darker, until the branches started drooping with the…