Monthly Archives: August 2013

Something sweet to go on the side with something sweet. From Art of Gelato Michelangelo, Carramar

Coconut gelato (behind) and mango sorbet (front). Delicious! From Art of Gelato Michelangelo, Carramar

Nose to tail pork belly, trotter croquettes, tail & potato hash, tete de cochon (i.e. pig’s head) with carrots four ways, apple puree & crackling. Don’t think too much about where it all came from, just eat! Here is a … Continue reading →

Beef cheek cottage pie, hanger steak, bone marrow, spinach puree & sprouts. Such an incredible dish! We already adore brussels sprouts but these are ridiculous – deep fried and tossed with some cured beef and chestnuts and finished with a … Continue reading →

Kipfler potato chips, parmesan & truffle. I mean, we all have a weakness for chips. But come on! These are so good – especially when sprinkled with the largest Maldon salt flake pyramid crystals I have ever seen. At Lochiel House, Kurrajong … Continue reading →

Hillbilly crushed apple cider – made from locally grown apples. Refreshingly crisp. At Lochiel House, Kurrajong Heights (Blue Mountains)

Scallops, pork belly, romanesco cauliflower puree, caviar & chili oil. A delicious classic that cannot be faulted! Except that I wanted to keep eating more… At Lochiel House, Kurrajong Heights (Blue Mountains)

We stopped at Tutti Fruitti for morning tea on our drive through the Blue Mountains. It’s a cute little cafe serving various baked goods and selling local produce. It is also set in a serene little garden – which kind … Continue reading →