Six months ago I told you the tale of how I never really ‘cross the river’ in Melbourne. I was cocky, I have Carlton and Fitzroy in my ‘hood. I had little need to go to the dark south side. But the world is changing. Chapel street and its surrounds used to be the home of fashion, […] Read more…
Back in 2010 when I was auditioning for the role that would see me move to Melbourne, I happened upon a pizza shop. Wow, some intro – I found a pizza shop in Melbourne. But you see, this pizza shop became significant because my previous trips to Melbourne had been full of fairly average food, […] Read more…
I used to think “Creamy Bacon Carbonara” was invented by Continental. It was a magical product that transformed from a powder into a creamy, bacony bowl of carbs in 12 minutes. I loved the stuff and would often knock up a packet for lunch on school holidays, served in a microwave-safe bowl in front of […] Read more…
I lead a busy life. I know that is SUCH a uncool thing to say. “Oh, I’m sooo busy.” I try not to be one of those people; sooo busy is not cool. Sooo busy is stressed and tired and certainly not the healthiest way to live. But the reality is, I’m busy. I work […] Read more…
As soon as he mentions the cheese wheel my mind is made up. I have been in Sydney for an hour and my dear friend, a local, is rolling out the dinner options. He has done his homework and the decision is becoming difficult until we hit the C word. Cheese. A restaurant with a […] Read more…