Travelling Foodie
Bangkok Cafe’s
Roots Coffee Roasters in Bangkok I first travelled to Bangkok at the end of 2004. It was thriving with life and movement, and I fell in love with its hustle and bustle straight away. I returned again in 2005 before embarking on a round-the-world trip. Fast forward 10 years and I have found myself there...
Travel: Seoul Mini Guide
In May of 2015 I travelled to Seoul, South Korea – a city that had been on my list for quite a number of years. When I arrived at Seoul Incheon airport I was armed with an extensively researched itinerary and high expectations. In short, Seoul did not disappoint. The bus ride to my accommodation revealed orderly...
Travel: Wellness and Cooking in Rishikesh
At the beginning of 2014, I started a path of healing my body using food. I cut caffeine, refined sugar, soy, dairy, gluten and processed foods from my diet to nourish my body to wellness. India had been calling me for some time so it seemed the natural next step in my journey to attend Stuart Watkin’s yoga...
Suspended Coffee – a Tradition of Kindness
There are so many acts of kindness I’ve observed over the years. People handing me their unfinished paid parking tickets, discovering a ‘pass-it-on’ book left on a park bench and the cashier who gifted me an extra Citizen Cocoa truffle. One act that I have not been on the receiving end of, but that has...
Travel: Portland Food Mini Guide
Travel: Portland Food Mini Guide Think great American foodie cities and New York, San Francisco and Chicago come to mind. Then there are places like Seattle, home to Pike Place Market, New Orleans with its Creole cuisine and Austin for finger-licking BBQ. Portland, Oregon, hasn’t always been an obvious addition to the list. But this...
Travel: New York Food Mini Guide
Travel: New York Food Mini Guide If there’s anywhere that has my heart it’s New York. Four holidays, the most recent in April 2015, and a stint living and working there and I’m already thinking about when I’m going back and where I’m eating next. I like to keep my days open, explore my favourite...
Melbourne Chocoholics Tours
Some of the delights on offer at Cacao Lab Melbourne is internationally renowned for its food and its laneways – brought together in a delightfully sweet way by the team at Chocoholics Tours. Founded in 1995 when Suzie Wharton realised her vision of a chocolate and desserts walking tour while working at the Melbourne Convention...
Foodie Profile #17 – Janet DeNeefe
A visit to Bali over thirty years ago changed Janet DeNeefe’s life course forever. From her guesthouse to her cafes and restaurants, as well as the world famous Ubud Writers and Readers Festival she has made an invaluable contribution to the Island and is one of its greatest promoters globally. I chat to Janet about...
Travel: Jakarta Restaurants Mini Guide
FJ Bistro Since my move to Jakarta in May 2014, I have had enough time sampling the local offerings to get a relatively good feel for the food scene here. In a nutshell, there is a lot of choice, a high turn over of restaurants but overall some fantastic dare I say Melbourne class restaurants...
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...
Travel: Five Ways to Eat Like a Local
Five Ways to Eat Like a Local My top tips for finding the best spots to eat anywhere When you travel or move to a new country, it’s the simple things that make your stay: understanding whether you’re miles from town centre, transport options, the best not-so-‘sightseey’ things to do, and the top of...
Travel: A Foodie Weekend in Bali
Travel: A Foodie Weekend in Bali Last weekend I was very lucky to escape from the Jakarta buzz to Bali. The island can sometimes get a bad name due to certain southern-cross-tattoo-sporting visitors or being too ‘commercial’ or crowded. But do you know what? I still love it, it is an amazing place and you...
