Foodie Stuff
Valentina Vigni – Foodie Profile
Valentina Vigni is the former co-owner of famed Brisbane pizzeria, La Lupa and currently the co-owner of Pilloni, Australia’s newest Sardinian restaurant. Born in Italy, Valentina has been living in Australia for over a decade. We discuss living outside your homeland, how she got into hospitality, why Sardinian food is taking the world by storm...
Felicita Sala – Foodie Profile
In this Foodie Profile, I chat to the award-winning Rome-based illustrator, Felicita Sala. She talks about her connection to Italy and Australia, her journey into becoming an illustrator, what inspires her, Rome tips and more. 1. Felicita, you were born in Italy, raised in Australia and returned to live in Italy in 2007. Could you tell...
Paola Gavin – Foodie Profile
Paola Gavin is a London-based food writer and cookbook author. To date she has published four cookbooks, all with a focus on vegetarian cooking. 1. Paola, you are a food writer and a cookbook author. Can you share with us a brief snapshot of where you were born, the cities you have lived in, and...
Paola Bacchia – Foodie Profile
Paola Bacchia – Foodie Profile In this Foodie Profile I chat with Melbourne based cookery teacher and cookbook author Paola Bacchia. She shares her career journey, recommendations on eating in Italy, shopping for Italian ingredients and her observations about Italian food culture in Australia. She also talks about her four cookbooks, including her latest, At...
Karima Moyer- Nocchi – Foodie Profile
In our latest Foodie Profile we are joined by Culinary Historian and author, Karima Moyer-Nocchi who is based in Italy. In this Q&A, Moyer-Nocchi shares her professional journey, the most misunderstood aspect of Italian food, essential pasta dishes to try in Italy, and more. 1. Please tell us a little bit about where you currently...
My Favourite Cookbooks
My favourite cookbooks Cookbooks for me are somewhat of a hobby and addiction. At bookstores I always make a beeline to the cookbook section as I’m always keen to see what’s been newly released or which are the bestsellers. I remember listening to a cookbook seminar online a few years ago. One of the panelists...
Preloved Cookbooks and Food Books Now Available to Purchase
Preloved Cookbooks and Food Books Now Available to Purchase The Decisive Cravings shop has just been stocked with preloved cookbooks and food books. You’ll also find our festive stationery, and beautiful heart wooden spoons. There are plenty of beautiful gifts perfect for Kris Kringle’s, stocking fillers or simply to gift yourself. Shipping Australia-wide only until Wednesday...
Book your free ticket: A Festive Fete 26.11.22 in Melbourne
UPCOMING EVENT: 26.11.22 Book your ticket for a Festive Fete in Melbourne! Christmas (my favourite time of the year) is around the corner. The last four years we’ve celebrated this period by running our annual festive baking swap, a wonderful way to bake for others and spread the festive cheer all around the world. This year,...
Julius Brantner – Foodie Profile
Julius Brantner – Foodie Profile In our latest Foodie Profile I chat to Julius Brantner, a Munich based baker who is one of the few of his kind in the country. He shares a little bit about his process, breads on offer at his bakery, and where to find ‘real German bread’ in Germany. (All images...
Papassini recipe (Sardinian Christmas biscuits)
Papassini recipe (Sardinian Christmas biscuits) This biscuit is made with so many variations across the island of Sardinia, also with variations to the name depending on where you come from. With a combination of sultanas, chopped nuts, spices, citrus zest, and a glazing of icing with a scatter of hundreds and thousands, there is something...
Shop Our Festive Baking Stationery Range – SOLD OUT
Festive Baking Stationery – BELOW SETS HAVE SOLD OUT Baking themed stationery gifts for the home baker or lover of baked treats this Christmas. Introducing our new range of festive baking stationery. After a few months of working behind the scenes I’m really excited to share something for the festive baker this holiday season: festive...
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Join our 2020 Christmas Baking Swap [Registrations now closed]
Decisive Cravings Christmas Baking Swap 2020 Join our second Christmas baking swap! This is for the bakers, treat eaters and lovers of snail mail. [REGISTRATIONS NOW CLOSED] If you love Christmas or the festive holidays, and receiving parcels in the mail then keep reading. Last year we organised our first ever BAKING SWAP with beautiful parcels...
