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A few weeks ago, I attended Social Innovation Camp. Like many start-ups before, my original idea tanked – I wanted to revamp take away containers for restaurants in an effort to reduce landfill. But, like many ideas before, Grox.it (Green Box) fell short, however I still wanted to pursue something to help restaurants become more [...]
Read moreSocial Innovation – notes, mindmaps and the future.
If you ever get the chance to attend Social Innovation Sydney, I’d highly recommend it. I attended Social Innovation Start-Up camp earlier in the month and walked away feeling inspired by the people, the discussions and the speakers. So, when #sibsyd was announced, I eagerly registered. Here’s a few notes and thoughts from the day…
Read moreEasy spanikopita spinach pie
Looking for a great mid-week or party friendly meal for your vegetarian friend? Spanikopita is definitely a crowd pleaser, but it’s also really easy to make.
Read moreCointreau Chocolate Mousse
This is seriously the best chocolate mousse I’ve ever eaten! It’s an adaptation of a Jamie Oliver recipe. I made it for @rohetherington – as a belated birthday offering and it was lapped up by all with much gusto. Be warned though – it’s rich, velvety and may cause the eater to become instantly infatuated [...]
Read moreSalad (the making of).
After a brief discussion with a friend about ‘healthy eating’, she asked me if I had any salad recipes. Simple question, right?Alas, much to my surprise, it left me dumbstruck. How could it be that a life-long devotee to vegetarian cooking, who makes bucket load of salads, doesn’t have any recipes? Not even one to [...]
Read moreUltimate Mash Potato Guide
Looking for a fool-proof mash potato recipe? Find more tips and tricks for perfect mash potatoes, including garlic mash, pesto mash, vegan mash and other variations. Plus there’s a few hints for making healthier mash.
Read moreA hail to the humble kale
I’m a kale lover. There, I said it. My friend (another kale lover), was kind enough to buy some for me, and recommended I try a kale/rice bake (which is a great way to use up all your leftover cooked rice!). All I could remember of my friends recipe was: 1 bunch of kale (shredded), [...]
Read moreSpicy Tofu with Coriander & Lime
This is a dish I had for breakfast at a great place called Burasari, just off Patong Beach in Thailand. It tastes a little like a soupy version of salt and pepper tofu. Though I had this in Thailand, I think it’s more of a Chinese influenced dish (which seems to be quite common around [...]
Read more5 of the Best Italian Restaurants in Surry Hills
If you’re venturing out for dinner in Surry Hills, look no further than these fine Italian options: Il Baretto - Cheap & cheerful, but get in early (else you end up drinking at the Carrington!) Pizza e Birra - Great for dinner or a lazy lunch. Mille Vini – Italian style tapas wine bar – [...]
Read more#cccsyd – fundraiser for RSPCA
Here’s my contribution to #cccsyd >>> Wonder how much we’ll raise? If you haven’t registered yet, go to http://cupcakecamp.pbworks.com/Sydney (remember, we need eaters too!). … and be sure to follow @cccsyd for all the progress! … and you can see all the photos here..
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