*** THIS VENUE HAS NOW CLOSED *** I tell you I don’t review restaurants that often and here I am again, reviewing another.  A recent trip to Melbourne allowed me to tick another restaurant off the list using my ‘solo dining’ theory.  ‘Golden Fields’ conjures up a vision of a rosy cheeked Chinese peasant in… Read more

I’m a big fan of Op Shops (Charity Shops to UK readers, Thrift Stores for those Stateside).  Is it because I’m cheap?  Is it because I like to recycle?  Is it because vintage and retro are in?  Is it because ‘old stuff’ is normally better quality?  Is it because I want something a little different… Read more

I’m not really into writing about restaurants and cafes unless the food or the experience is really exceptional.  It takes too much hard work and discipline which I already have in my working life.  I want fun and whimsy in my blogger life.  Last week’s review of Sardine Tin was one of those exceptional experiences. … Read more

Ages ago, I wrote about the Giant Food of Switzerland.  As part of the same European holiday, we saw a variety of giant food props but ice cream reigned supreme.  As I am travelling this week and have limited access to the internet to write about my adventures, for your delectation, I present the Giant… Read more

*** THIS VENUE HAS NOW CLOSED *** We were catching up with Melissa and Richard and as they had packed their kids off to family for the week, it was a chance to do something a bit more adult.  Lunch at Sardine Tin sounded just right We arrived a little early and found our booking… Read more

South Australia has a lot going for it food wise.  There are some great wine regions, lots of local providores, artisans and seasonal produce and national treasure Maggie Beer.  Most importantly, Haigh’s Chocolates has it’s historic and quaintly named ‘Beehive Corner’ store only one block from where I work, when I’m in Adelaide.Many of you… Read more