tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57646490610077126112024-03-14T13:39:07.151+11:00The Delectable DelightClose encounters of a delicious kindMiss Honeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17748856312130092371noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764649061007712611.post-31869915807979981712009-07-22T21:27:00.034+10:002009-07-22T22:44:06.360+10:00Vue De Monde, MelbourneHave just returned from a fun trip to Melbourne! I’m just itching to travel at the moment, this time last year I was on the other side of the planet, exploring/eating my way through Paris, Rome and London and this year, I’m feeling cold cold cold in my winter Sydney bubble. At the start of the year, Herr Mouttard and I booked some flights down to Melbourne and promptly forgot about them – it was Miss Honeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17748856312130092371noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764649061007712611.post-76510802623164614482009-05-06T16:55:00.034+10:002009-05-09T20:39:52.953+10:00Cru54, Surry HillsI am in possession of an Entertainment Book this year. Last year’s edition sat on my bookshelf, forgotten and neglected until we discovered it whilst packing to move house earlier this year– the dust on it screamed waste. The deals are great (especially in today’s economic climate), but the main attraction for me, apart from the fact the money paid for it goes to charity/fundraising, is that it Miss Honeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17748856312130092371noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764649061007712611.post-74624203736690197442009-04-22T18:00:00.059+10:002009-05-06T16:50:38.166+10:00Palace Chinese Restaurant Yum Cha, SydneyConsidering that I regularly yum cha, it’s a little embarrassing that I haven’t blogged any of it yet. A comforting mid morning affair for me, I find the combination of warm savoury mouthfuls and sips of hot chinese tea a relaxing way to start a weekend day. My only warning when it comes to yum cha – never underestimate the filling power of those bite sized morsels, or the tea for that matter. Miss Honeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17748856312130092371noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764649061007712611.post-40252537163999611812009-04-07T16:42:00.053+10:002009-04-08T08:40:45.247+10:00Taste of Sydney, March 09Welcome back lovely reader of my recently neglected, but dearly loved food blog! In the next few weeks/months, I’ll be rampantly posting a huge backload of posts, in an effort to clear out a ballooning WIP folder, sync my computer with my little external hard drive (a trusty friend in the last few disjointed months) and basically make more time for my love of food/blogging. Well that’s the plan Miss Honeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17748856312130092371noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764649061007712611.post-66554690741199214902009-02-15T18:50:00.003+11:002009-02-15T19:18:23.335+11:00HiatusThe familiar blogger screen greets me! As you may or may not know, I'm currently out of Sydney and have been living in Cairns (out of a very modest suitcase). In the last few months, my entire life has been literally turned upside down and so many things, including food related adventures have been put on hold... Being relatively young (I like to think) and free from major traumatic Miss Honeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17748856312130092371noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764649061007712611.post-13263789269959536132009-01-29T15:41:00.026+11:002009-01-30T00:04:16.180+11:00Toko, Surry Hills Crown St is by no means lacking in either recreational or culinary delights. Between the vast array of fashion boutiques, second hand stores and the diverse selection of cafés, I could easily spend many an hour of the day wandering up this arterial road. Heading into the evening, the prospect of drinks and dinner emerges and again choice is not an issue. Among the offerings is Toko, a stylish Miss Honeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17748856312130092371noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764649061007712611.post-79782950303398727652009-01-24T12:27:00.009+11:002009-01-24T12:46:28.237+11:00Party Lamingtons - A fun Idea for Australia DayLamingtons were rife during my primary school years. Being part of an expanding school meant there was always a reason to raise funds, so lamington drives, as well as the giant lamington stand at our annual school feté were an omnipresent occurrence. I’m going to now guestimate that during that period I must have consumed at least my own body weight in these icing and coconut encrusted sponge Miss Honeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17748856312130092371noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764649061007712611.post-42704494989797719052009-01-22T00:10:00.014+11:002009-01-22T10:37:03.250+11:00Black Star Pastry, NewtownTucked just off King St, I felt like Black Star Pastry was my little bakery secret – until H mentioned it’s gingerbread ninjas. Secret’s Out! The bakery also functions as a café and although I’ve never eaten in, the polished surrounds and friendly staff create an intimate setting, regardless of how busy it gets. I do feel this is an inadequate post in terms of pictures, since the following Miss Honeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17748856312130092371noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764649061007712611.post-19881755512048845752009-01-19T20:01:00.014+11:002009-01-19T21:49:51.806+11:00Mövenpick Ice Cream Parlour, CairnsRegardless of time, place or occasion, I’m always naturally inclined towards ice cream. Live with me for a week and you’ll no doubt hear me yelling down the stairs “I want ice cream for dinner!” When asked what my favourite food is, I can never decide on an answer (being enthusiastic about so many foods), but if actions speak louder than words, then maybe, just maybe, it’s Ice Cream.In Sydney, I Miss Honeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17748856312130092371noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764649061007712611.post-50697466848413408032009-01-17T17:43:00.007+11:002009-01-17T20:25:37.674+11:00Jamie Oliver Vs Mario Batali - Celebrity Chef Faceoff!Warning SPOILER! Through friends with Pay TV, Herr Mouttarde was able to report that he’d just witnessed Jamie Oliver’s defeat in his showdown with American Iron Chef (Italian) Mario Batali. Mario Batali, the Michelin star winning American is a favourite of Herr Mouttarde's, who appreciates the fine dining slant which all his meals on the series have taken so far, while I’ve recently reverted to Miss Honeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17748856312130092371noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764649061007712611.post-10523726485670880282009-01-15T18:20:00.007+11:002009-01-15T18:40:57.842+11:00Ricotta Cheesecake with Balsamic StrawberriesThis recipe was lifted from the Taste website after initially thinking of baking a regular cheesecake. Much lighter than it’s cream cheese counterpart, it’s also a lot less sweet, balanced with the perfect match of strawberries and balsamic vinegar in the syrup. Being a lot less rich than a regular cheesecake it’s also a lot easier to fit in more slices lol. In the process of experimenting with Miss Honeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17748856312130092371noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764649061007712611.post-32199751349549322332009-01-13T13:41:00.020+11:002009-01-13T13:59:04.614+11:00Love Supreme, Paddington“Off to Paddington!” we announce, as we rumble down Cleveland St in Madam Saucy’s newly acquired retro old Saab. With it’s clunky gearbox, sticky and heavy clutch and almost nonexistent handbrake, this barely roadworthy relic (which I found adorably charming) is the designated vehicle for the night. MedicineWoman bravely takes to wheel and we slowly but surely head towards Love Supreme, for an Miss Honeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17748856312130092371noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764649061007712611.post-67295944785132198002009-01-11T15:19:00.045+11:002009-01-11T18:40:12.385+11:00OCha-Cha, CairnsWith Japanese gossip magazines and tabloids lazily draped over the lovely hardwood furniture, lower tables for those wishing to sit on the floor and an order at the counter/pay before you eat system, this intimate and unpretentious Japanese restaurant is hidden gem, tucked away upstairs at Palm Court. The serenity inside belies the large, bustling and noisy Blue Sky Brewery which has recently Miss Honeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17748856312130092371noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764649061007712611.post-78104840361577700752009-01-06T08:48:00.035+11:002009-01-08T11:41:04.143+11:00Aqua Dining, Milson's PointFor me, the view of Sydney Harbour is strikingly picturesque and as touristy as it sounds, I never tire of it. Framed by the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, it’s hard to find another scene which manages to completely encapsulate the essence and style of Sydney. With interstate visitors, we ended our weekend with lunch at Aqua Dining, above the swimming pool at Milson’s Point. It was a gorgeous Miss Honeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17748856312130092371noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764649061007712611.post-45677796855400112502008-12-30T11:12:00.030+11:002009-01-07T09:23:17.900+11:00Kazbah, BalmainShortly before my first foodbloggers meet at Adriano Zumbo, I sneakily went into Balmain with friends for a long awaited breakfast. Trying to organise groups larger than four can sometimes be a little hectic for me - more people juggling even more commitments usually means I have to book people further in advance than I would like (like a hairdresser’s appointment:S). Luckily for me, I managed toMiss Honeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17748856312130092371noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764649061007712611.post-41540172731497327792008-12-27T16:16:00.003+11:002008-12-27T16:22:19.622+11:00Spanish Pork with Orange and Poppyseed SaladAt mine, miniature stacks of Delicious Magazine can be found adorning the numerous bookshelves that live in our house (we’re a household of voracious readers). I’m the type that actually reads recipe books for fun (lame, I know), so I find myself gravitating towards the monthly publications like Delicious to get a fix of new recipes and food porn photos. Since I’m temporarily out of Sydney, Miss Honeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17748856312130092371noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764649061007712611.post-88052490657729217032008-12-23T14:16:00.021+11:002009-01-07T09:26:08.852+11:00Twelve, NewtownBelated post. After another round of exams, the last for Madam Saucy, unless she wants that 3rd degree, my close girlfriends and I decided to have a long overdue catch up (and celebratory drinks) after our long self imposed study exiles. Another reason I just couldn’t wait for it all to be over was that I knew my great friends MedicineWoman and H would be coming from Brizvegas and Eden Miss Honeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17748856312130092371noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764649061007712611.post-27513387639559574902008-12-20T10:16:00.023+11:002008-12-20T11:19:49.423+11:00Sweet Potato and Salmon QuicheWhat’s a girl to do when she’s got new tart/quiche pan and a whole stack of shortcrust pastry in the freezer? Earlier in the week, I made a Lime Tart, which was a complete disaster (but I’m still psyching myself up for another try lol), so to avoid another sweet gooey mess, I decided to go in the entirely opposite direction and make a quiche.The last time I had quiche, it was in Paris, from a Miss Honeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17748856312130092371noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764649061007712611.post-4029320323789570842008-12-17T19:47:00.017+11:002009-01-07T09:30:28.059+11:00Serendipity Natural Ice Cream and Sorbet, MarrickvilleMission: Ice cream run. Destination: Serendipity!!! Person who got roped in: The considerate Herr Moutarde:)So we’re off to Serendipity Natural Ice Cream and Sorbet, which is conveniently and dangerously close by. I first had a taste of Serendipity goodness at a dinner party held by my uncle (who is a fantastic chef), where he incorporated the Serendipity Coconut and Kaffir Lime sorbet into one Miss Honeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17748856312130092371noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764649061007712611.post-20324287931904566802008-12-14T10:12:00.026+11:002008-12-14T10:32:03.122+11:00Apricot Buttermilk SliceI’m undoubtedly a summer person. Being brought up in the tropics, I thrive in sweltering, hot conditions and morph into a whiney, miserable, shivering woman who constantly feels suffocated by the numerous layers needed to keep herself warm. So in a sense, it’s quite unfortunate for me to be now living in Sydney, where the weather is both unpredictable and never consistently sunny/warm enough Miss Honeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17748856312130092371noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764649061007712611.post-64928564172792636572008-12-12T09:34:00.076+11:002009-01-07T09:33:02.694+11:00Wagaya, HaymarketAs Daisy Moo, ChocolateQueen and I walked into Wagaya, we were grateful we’d made a booking. Despite the early dinner (by our standards), the foyer was absolutely packed with people waiting for a seat, and as we approached the counter, a frustrated looking couple brushed past us, muttering about how they would never get fed… So, the place is in demand.The restaurant has an attractive layout, withMiss Honeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17748856312130092371noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764649061007712611.post-26405164151380665132008-12-09T14:40:00.017+11:002008-12-09T14:50:59.448+11:00Bacon MadnessThanks to random net surfing, I’ve recently stumbled across some unexpected bacon products. The first is deep fried bacon, simply the thought of this mortifies me….. For $6 (US), it’s now possible to acquire deep fried bacon as an appetiser. Rashers of bacon, dipped in egg wash, dusted with flour and deep fried in vegetable oil….served with a suspicious looking white “gravy”.Now don’t get me Miss Honeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17748856312130092371noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764649061007712611.post-35133357233482391912008-12-07T10:48:00.019+11:002008-12-07T11:00:49.876+11:00Rosso Pomodoro Pizzeria, BalmainWhile Dominos/Pizza Hut pizzas will always serve a purpose, I relish quality authentic takeaway pizza. Whilst enjoying a lazy Saturday afternoon at JJW and Snow White’s house, Herr Moutarde and I realised we’d have to forgo dinner out plans :) We were due for an appearance at a housewarming party and there was simply no time - we’d spent most of it with relaxed drinks and conversation, some Miss Honeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17748856312130092371noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764649061007712611.post-73410170008457958182008-12-03T10:26:00.097+11:002008-12-03T12:19:58.101+11:00Adriano Zumbo WeekendIf you’re a reader of other Sydney food blogs you’ll realise this post is late(ish). 3 days may not be much in the real world, but it definitely is in the blogosphere lol.I’ve just had a Balmain/bakery oriented weekend, starting with a breakfast on Saturday, which I’ll post later:), and a trip to Adriano Zumbo, followed on Sunday with…….Adriano Zumbo again, this time with fellow Sydney food Miss Honeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17748856312130092371noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764649061007712611.post-19032411739431026272008-11-26T11:20:00.064+11:002008-11-26T13:41:51.568+11:00Chocolate CakeSo I'm entering into (Not Quite) Nigella's baking/chocolate cake competition:) Not because I'm a stellar baker, but because droolworthy recipes should really be shared:)This is my favourite cake recipe at the moment. It’s moist and fudgy, with a dark rich chocolate flavour and is covered with mouth-watering ganache. The recipe can be found here from the Epicurious website and is designed to Miss Honeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17748856312130092371noreply@blogger.com10