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Raymond Capaldi’s Marmalade & Soul

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Raymond Capaldi is, as we all know, an incredible chef.  Having had a memorable lunch at The Hare & Grace some time ago, I was excited to go and experience his latest creation Marmalade & Soul in North Fitzroy, Melbourne. It’s the old ‘Homestead’ on Queens Parade, but smaller now, as the back half is…

Starlight Day

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The sad reality is that every minute of every day a child is admitted to hospital in Australia and unfortunately thousands of these children are then faced with a diagnosis that can change their life, and the lives of their family, forever.

Colourful Easter Eggs

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I find this method easier and cheaper than the store bought tablets. I also find it cleaner than some of the varieties that they sell now
(we tried the sponge ones one year… it was fun, but incredibly messy)

Short Courses at William Angliss

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We’re proud to have done some amazing videos with the William Angliss Insitute, an incredible place to learn all aspects of cooking. Did you know they offer short courses in a cooking, hospitality, wine and food?

Regional Italian at William Angliss

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The William Angliss Institute is offering a unique weekend course has been organised in collaboration with Pinocchio’s Restaurant in Hampton, well renowned for its superb, authentic italian pizzas. To build on the pizza success Pinocchio’s are now offering theme dinners; a monthly culinary expedition through the diverse regions of Italy. Find out more here -http://shortcourses.angliss.edu.au/regional-italy-culinary-expedition

400 gradi – A Pizza Masterclass

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I have eaten at 400 gradi a few times, as I live locally to it. It’s a funky, busy pizza restaurant in Lygon Street, Brunswick, Vic run and owned by a clever, passionate chef – Johnny Di Francesco. Johnny is the first Australian to be Naples trained and inducted into the Verace Pizza Napoletana Association. SO – you’d…

The Bishop of Ostia at Pope Joan

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It’s been written that the historical figure Pope Joan had an illegitimate son who became the Bishop of Ostia. Back then it had to be hushed up, but now the Bishop proudly sits next to his mum on Nicholson Street in East Brunswick.

Restaurant Review – Quarter Twenty One

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I’m a big fan of Justin North’s restaurants Becasse and Etch, so I was keen to try out his latest, Quarter Twenty One. It’s a fantastic feed that warrants multiple visits to try every part of the menu you can.

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Top 10 Aphrodisiac Foods

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Turns out, there are quite a few foods that can get you in the mood for love and help get your blood flowing to all the right areas ;)

Out With the Old..

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I am going nerdy as I live in my Kitchen Dream Makeover! I say this as I begin the process rather than at the end so here are a few tips that, fingers crossed, I will achieve in my fresh new kitchen!