I’m Allergic
Review: Ruyi
I’ve never been a fan of Chinese food (actually technically that’s not true, one of my old friends is half-Chinese and his Mum always makes amazing dishes), my only Chinese restaurant experiences had been bowls of gluggy, MSG-filled, deep fried food. Before Ruyi. This place has completely changed my perspective. After hearing about the Hecker...
Recipe: Antioxidant Smoothie
Very close friends of DC’s have just launched a new range of superfood boosted protein products and I for one am very excited! Normally, when I even hear the words ‘protein’ I immediately think of protein powder and then I shudder as the image of a high weight low rep gym junkie meat head pops...
Catering and Event Planning Melbourne List
Catering and Event Planning Melbourne To complement our Private and Group dining, and our Function and Event Spaces Melbourne guides, I’ve put together a list of some of Melbourne’s leading caterers and event planners (in my opinion). Most if not all cater for dietary requirements but I’ve also included some that cater for dietary requirements...
Review: Pastuso – Perfect Peruvian
Trying to find a table in Melbourne for six people is no easy feat. All the latest restaurants only take bookings for 8 people or more, but if you can manage to secure a table for a smaller group you usually have to choose from two “sitting options”, one that’s at seniors eating hour and...
Review: Sake Restaurant
Japanese is easily top of my list when it comes to cuisines. It’s the food I crave on many occasions – the freshness of sashimi, the variety of a bento box or the comfort of donburi. But I also love the welcome that comes with entering Japanese restaurants. The call of “IRASSHAIMASE” on arrival makes...
Foodie Profile #15 – Tennille Hay of Tee’s Superfood
Tee working the muesli mixture in the factory Tennille Hay, or ‘Tee’ as she is known amongst friends is the creator and owner behind Tee’s Superfood, a unique range of superfood bars. As an Exercise Physiologist and Strength and Conditioning coach Tee’s knowledge of nutrition and the way the human body works has allowed...
Foodie Profile #14 – Mad About Cakes
Madie Gostin of Mad About Cakes – Image Credit, Profile Pub Note: Mad About Cakes now has a bricks and mortar store at 5/467C Hawthorn Road, Caulfield South in Melbourne. 1. Madie, how did your business start? I have always loved to bake but pretty much fell into Cake Decorating. I remember seeing Paris Cutler’s...
Link Love: Health
The fourth instalment of the Link Love series is all about health. Health is such a broad industry these days so I’ve rounded up a range of people, sites and resources that specialise in either mind or body health. Have I missed someone that you think fits the Link Love Health category? Email me...
Le Jolie Cafe
We here at Decisive Cravings have been long time lovers and supporters of Waffle Jolie, so you can only imagine our delight when we found out they were opening their own bricks and mortar venture, Le Jolie Cafe. Now we can buy those coveted Sunday market treats nearly every day of the week! Hoorah! ...
Guest Recipe: Raw Chocolate, Tahini and Coconut Slice
Raw Chocolate, Tahini and Coconut Slice – guest recipe by Coconut Health and Healing Serves 4 2 cups of shredded coconut 2 tablespoons of coconut oil 1 teaspoon of coconut sugar ½ cup of unhulled tahini or any nut butter of your choice 2 tbsp of raw cacao powder 1 teaspoon of maca...
Combi Coffee
(The Combi Coffee Laneway) The grand people from Combi Coffee have relocated…just down the road (in case you hadn’t seen the herds of people oozing out of the place). I was a big fan of their coffee and there was definitely a period there where I would make any excuse to ‘have’ to swing...
Burch and Purchese
(Image Credit: Burch and Purchese) Burch and Purchese is a sweet shop reminiscent of the Willy Wonka Factory but smaller and no Oompa Loompa’s. Picture sweet treats of intensive imaginary proportions, like choc pops filled with caramel, Popcorn Honeycomb Rubble, jars of salted caramel, afternoon tea treats and cakes like smoked white chocolate, coffee, cardamom...
