September 2011

Bench Espresso

28 September 2011

The section of the Perth CBD that contains the law courts and the Catholic cathedral is not renound for its cafe culture.  Until recently, the area comprised of blocks of new apartments, office workers and a few very average cafes. Then a month or so ago, Bench Espresso opened at the bottom of one of the new apartment blocks [...]

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Tofu Katsu, Sesame Spinach, Carrot Pickle and Brown Rice

26 September 2011

  The criteria for this midweek dish: – Japanese inspired – Vegan – Easy to prepare in 30 minutes. INGREDIENTS (serves 2) 1 cup of brown rice TOFU 1 packet of plain, firm tofu  - preferably organic (450g) Handful of flour (for dusting the tofu) Couple of handfuls of breadcrumbs (preferably the Panko brand as [...]

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Hulbert Street Sustainability Fiesta, South Fremantle, 24 – 25 September 2011

23 September 2011

If I could live anywhere in the world, it seriously would be Fremantle. I love everything about it… sun, art, great food, the beach, cute houses, Little Creatures brewery and a community that seems to have a much greater appreciation of an ethical and sustainable lifestyle.  It feels like home as soon as I drive [...]

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Eco Food Fair Perth – Sunday, 25 September 2011

20 September 2011

I am not of the religious persuasion but Ido love all things ‘eco’, ‘food’ and ‘fair’ so am happy to let everyone know that for ‘the first time, St Georges Cathedral opens its doors to the people of Perth to celebrate Michaelmas with a celebration of all things organic, sustainable & eco-friendly’. I attended the Winterfest food [...]

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Kitsch – Leederville

19 September 2011

Kitsch in Leederville identifies itself as ‘a hot, sweet, crispy, salty and sour mix of street food, which sits at the centre of all occasions and celebrations of traditional Asian culture’. This cute and kitsch (there, I said it) little bar and restaurant has been pulling in a strong crowd since celebrity chef, Iain Lawless, [...]

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Spring Produce

15 September 2011

Yep I’m breathing the sigh of relief. Winter and its heavy stodge, electric blankets and the flu is on its way out. I’m all up for the occassional slow braise and roast dinner… but enough is enough! Bring on spring with its light and airy sunny days, cleaning out the last year’s rubbish and beautiful fresh springtime [...]

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The Boatshed Market

1 September 2011

Food shopping. Definitely one of my favourite pastimes.  Some may call it an addiction or an obsession.  I prefer to use the term ‘enthusiastic’. After being to some of the other bigger cities in the world, I wouldn’t rave about the food shopping in Perth. However there are some gems hidden around this city and [...]

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