Food & Wine

Sandro loves the coast; it’s where he spent his formative years, where he currently works and he really relishes the sights and sounds of the ocean. Lee does not. A lover of the concrete jungle and fake sunlight, Lee was a little out of his comfort zone this month. However, we did explore a small sample of the many, many places to dine and have made our picks – for breakfast, lunch and dinner; some good and some not so. (more…)

So another month has passed us by and we promised you all extravagance, and so, here we share with you some moments of extravagance that we have experienced. Because it’s always the small things in which you truly delight…

The View

We truly have a beautiful city. All the ‘small town’ stigma aside, we have available to us some magical, picturesque scenes enveloping our so called ‘sleepy town’ and many of these sites can be enjoyed while savouring some of Perth’s best cuisine. Although there are many spectacular vantage points, for quality food and magnificent views – try Lamonts in East Perth. The reputation is deserved and the river at night is a unique look at our favourite waterway. (more…)

Mi Goreng… yes you know the ones, the cheap little packets of instant noodles you used to bulk buy as a Uni student (or in my case are still buying now) from Tran’s Emporium on Newcastle Street (or any good Asian grocer).

In my opinion as a chef, they are gold in my pantry. Mi Goreng are crème de la crème of all things instant, I love them as they are the gourmet version of Maggi’s 2 minute noodles with all these cute little sachets of flavorings – chilli sauce, fried onions, soy and sesame oil and a chilli spice powder. (more…)

How can anyone not love this time of year in Perth? We get these gorgeous, warm, clear days and then the cold, calm nights – it’s perfect for food, wine and all other indoor nocturnal activities. However, if like too many Perthites, you find yourself at a loss for where best to spend these winter nights, relax and let us help with our winter suggestions of where to go for bite, a sip and a slur. (more…)

York Food and Wine Fest (June 29)

Enjoy a day of food, flavours and fun at the inaugural York Gourmet Food and Wine Festival in the historic town of York on June 29 from 9am to 3.30pm. For $5 entry, gourmands can experience new and exciting tastes from around the world, with 30 gourmet food and wine stalls to sample from. Products include olives, wines, yabbies, cheese, jams, pickles, exotic spices and sauces, chocolate, biscuits and much more. To add a little mystery to your trip, see if you can find the fantastic home made pie shop on the way to York. If you do, you will be very, very happy with what you find! (more…)

The temperature is dropping, the air is cooling, and summer, well, it’s long gone. With Perth’s record-setting autumn rains upon us, it is the perfect time to get out of the city. And so, come along with Lee and Sandro, as they head for the hills and the vines of Swan Valley for a day of wine and food and then set out on an evening quest for the finest wine and cheese in the heart of Perth. (more…)

Pink Bun 2008 (May 1-14) – Visit your local Bakers Delight store and purchase a specially made Pink Finger Bun to support Australians affected by breast cancer. You can also sponsor a Pink Lady Silhouette to write a message to a loved one affected by breast cancer. All proceeds from the sale of Pink Finger Buns and Silhouettes goes directly to Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) and helps them assist the 36 women a day diagnosed with breast cancer in Australia. (more…)

Welcome to the first (of hopefully many!) reviews of Perth’s food, wine and all things culinary by Lee and Sandro. Before we get carried away with the details of our first outing, we think it would be nice to tell you a little about us.

First, Sandro. Chef by trade, connoisseur by nature, he is the food side of this dynamic duo. Having worked extensively in kitchens throughout Perth and Europe, this boy knows his food. (more…)

This is a fluffy, super rich chocolate cake with a twist. Bad for you every day, but perfect for birthdays!

Ingredients:

• 300g rose courveture chocolate
• 250g butter
• 5 eggs separated
• 1/3 c castor sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
• 1/3 c plain flour

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