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November 2009

A Rainbow of Happiness – Adriano Zumbo’s Macaron Day (Part II)

November 25, 2009

A rainbow of happiness as one food blogger described it, the selection of macarons available on Macaron Day (the celebration of macarons for Adriano Zumbo’s birthday) was astounding! As the opening quote indicates, a veritable spectrum of bright colours and wonderful & unique flavours ranging from the rather pedestrian green tea to the more exotic [...]

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Pizza Heart – Smokey BBQ Pepperoni Pizza

November 13, 2009

I heart pizza. In my eyes, even when it’s bad, it’s still alright. I mean, how can you go wrong when crusty bread and warm melted cheese serve as the foundation on which most pizzas, great and small, are built apon. Though pizzas are quite readily available at many a restaurant, over the phone, the [...]

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Birthday Treats – Macaron Day at Adriano Zumbo Patisserie

November 11, 2009

Adriano Zumbo. A name that is associated with great, unique and occasionally odd collection of cakes, desserts and, of course, macarons. A master craftsman of his trade; I would doubt that you would find a better macaron, or one that is more unique, in or around the Sydney area. So, when such an artisan looks [...]

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Keeping a SIFF Upper Lip – Sydney Food & Wine Fair

November 4, 2009

Raise a glass and toast the closing of a fine month of food, festivals & fun otherwise known as the Sydney International Food Festival. The last event scheduled on the calendar was the Sydney Food & Wine Fair, held at the northern end of Hyde Park, with all proceeds going to the AIDS Trust of [...]

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