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!
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A Family Christmas
In this special guest blog, Leanne de Bortoli recounts a wonderful family Christmas in Italy, and looks at what Christmas means to them.
5 Great Food Apps
Thanks to Apple and Google, apps are all the rage at the moment – whether it be throwing animated birds or doing, well, actual work. There are some awesome food apps out there for both iPhone, iPad and Android devices, and I thought I’d take a look at a few that I think are great,…
Throw a Christmas Party That You Can Have Fun At
If you are anything like me, you will struggle to relax and enjoy your own party. There’s a lot to plan – you have to think about decent food & grog, where to have it, what theme you are going for, and how you’re going to cope with the hideous morning after clean-up! So here…
Restaurant Review – Sapore, St Kilda
Sapore is one of those quiet achiever restaurants. Hatted by the Good Food Guide for three years running, its position at the beach end of Fitzroy Street in vibrant St. Kilda makes it an attractive option when you want an excellent lunch or dinner with a view. We had the pleasure of trying some things…
The Four In Hand
During our recent masterclass shoot in Sydney, we were lucky enough to dine at the Four In Hand in Paddington. From the outset it was going to be a great night – apparently they have GHD hair straighteners in the bathroom, so my wife was sold before we even sat down to eat! When we…
New at Chef Masterclasses
It’s been a massive week at Chef Masterclasses. As some of you may have noticed, we’ve made some changes. And we are excited. We wanted to highlight just a few things that we have changed to make your experience with the site even better. Social We love our community. You guys are the reason that…
‘Serving Up Smiles’ For Seriously Ill Kids
Exciting New Initiative from Top Australian Chefs will Serve Up Smiles for Starlight Neil Perry has launched the Serving Up Smiles initiative, calling for Australians to embrace their love of good food to help Starlight change the lives of seriously ill children. Neil Perry, Starlight luminary and renowned chef/owner of Rockpool Bar & Grill and…
Kumo Izakaya & Sake Bar – Brilliant Japanese
‘Kumo’ is the new venture from self-confessed ‘Japanophile’ and sake master Andre Bishop. On the corner of Lygon and O’Connor streets in East Brunswick (a vast improvement on the old toy shop that used to be there), ‘Kumo’ aims to deliver a unique Izakaya experience, with the most extensive sake list in Australia – and…
Libertine, North Melbourne
Recently, I had the great pleasure of dining at Libertine in North Melbourne. I specifically went there to try their acclaimed $25 cassoulet offered on Wednesday night and I was not disappointed! Incredibly hearty, comforting, rich & it went down a treat! It is owned and run by Nick Creswick and Zoë Ladyman, an awesome young…
