Fish and Chips

There's nothing like hot fish and chips burning your finger tips as you finish from a swim at the beach.

Today the hub n I find ourselves in Cronulla at the "South Beach Sea Foods". There's a browning old newspaper cut off in the front of the store, proudly displaying  the 5th ranking in Sydney's best fish and chips.

My order was the today's special of grilled John Dory with fries and garden salad and the Hub orders the salt and pepper soft-shell crab and a grilled fish burger.

I remember a lazy soak on the beach a few months earlier for my birthday with the girls and the hot grilled fish with lemon and pinches of salt in a fluffy bun with thick mayo and lettuce was divine. Comfort food rightly deserved after many hard hours of sitting in the waters gossiping!

This fish and chip store has invaded so many of my fond memories. Spontaneous beach trips, hot summer nights dips and lazy Saturdays.

I hope you'll discover a favorite beach side  eatery of your own. And don't skimp out on the fries... It's all part of the experience

F. Truffles.

Lets Zumbo!

                                        

For all those dieters out there, I'm sure you can relate, when one declares "junk food day". Its the one day of the week that you can freely feed and load on fatty food, allowing yourself some freedom to enjoy life and make that diet more bearable for another week.

There's nothing more the Hub enjoys then a combination of carbs, sugar and lard. Where else but a patisserie? We tend to choose the most deadly cakes and sweets and sit on a bench, carefully halving the pieces to ensure a fair portion. One place we return to often is Adriano Zumbo's store, behind every glass cabinet is new desserts drummed up by the staff as well as some traditional favourites.  So next time your on a "junk food day" go on and treat yourself. And take a victim along with you...

...... being bad is so much more enjoyable with company.

F. Truffles

See what's in stores this month

adrianozumbo.com

Brunch in the Moutains

The girls and I went up to Kurrajong Heights to have a short trip away from the big smoke.

Free ranged eggs, smoked bacon and apple juice from Bilpin... brunch @ Sassafras Creek was a memorable one....

We had a great time eating, laughing and browsing around the shops in the local village



Sassafras Creek Restaurant 

83 Old Bells Line Of Road

Kurrajong 2758
(02) 4573 0988

Open Tue-Thu,Sun 9am-5pm; Fri-Sat 9am-5pm, 6:30pm-10pm

F. Truffles

Well Connected Cafe

There are usually certain dates set aside for different festive traditions.

25th of December means family, feasting and fun.

31st of December means dance, drinks and dumb.

For me the 3rd of January was in harmony with the Well Connected Cage in Glebe.

The air was buzzing with casual funk.  Walls are painted red, a variety of chairs with 

mismatched pillows and fresh coffee.  A Menu that  uses only free ranged eggs, also providing vegan meals and home made muesli with rhubarb. Upstairs you can find  self serve water and a small group at the lounges are surfing the free wifi with coffee.

As you look around people almost nod in unison – “this is a chillax session… no sudden movements… no rush…”. My favourite item on the menu is the “Big Fat Latte”, i glanced lazily unto a small clock placed amongst vintage posters- i understood the sensible choice of words.  Slouch into your retro chair and get ready for a lengthy cafe styled lunch with friends.

Conversations dances across the table about life, love and dreams. The 2 hours seemed to have drifted away. Stack of Pancakes, Eggs Benedict with Bacon and a Lamb Burger with minted yoghurt later – i thought it was time to squeeze in some drinks with a slice of sweetness. A little pot of Chai Tea and Peppermint Tea was married with a slice of baked berry cheesecake. 

The food is affordable and who can complain about all day breakfast or a Big Fat Hot Chocolate?

The winner would have to be the ambiance.

What better way to ease into the year with a cafe that encompasses a home to read and a place to chill with mates?

Well Connected Cafe

35 Glebe Point Road
Glebe 2037

(02) 9566 2655

Open Mon-Thu 7:30am-10pm; Fri 7:30am-11:30pm; Sat 7:30am-11pm; Sun 8am-10pm

Short and Sweet one

Love F . Truffles

Downtime From New Years

Take the time to have a cuppa and reflect on 2010.

Truffle & Holly