I am a major procrastinator. I always put off things like cleaning my room, because I’d rather 1) pick all the raisins out of the muesli and eat them, 2) lie on my bed and read six month old issues of NW that I’ve borrowed from the library, and 3) inspect my head in the [...][...]
May 24th, 2010 - 7:26 pm § in RESTAURANT, WEST
Ceylon Inn Review
Despite my writing-related education and job, sometimes I really muck up language. Only a few years ago I said “grand prix” phonetically, much to the ridicule and peals of laughter from my mother. I can now add Ceylon Inn to my list of errors – but only in terms of pronunciation. D[...]
May 20th, 2010 - 2:56 pm § in QUICK BITES
Quick Bites: Festival Fever
May usually sticks in my mind because it’s the month where all the ladies of Brisbane whip out their boots, scarves, and jackets, and wear all three at once while complaining about the 24′c weather, and making “brr!” noises. Ladies, I love you, but please: suck it up. Turn yo[...]
May 19th, 2010 - 7:48 pm § in RESTAURANT
Southern Spice
Anything south of Woolloongabba scares me. The southside has lovely suburbs, don’t get me wrong, but I’m a westside gurrrl – it’s embarrassing but I don’t venture to that side of town often. When Southern Spice invited me to try their family-run Indian Restaurant at Mt [...]
May 13th, 2010 - 9:35 am § in NEWS
Vapiano: Italy meets Caboolture
I know how important it is to buy fresh, local and seasonal produce, but confession time: I am That Girl. The one who buys asparagus imported from Thailand. The one who bitterly chews her way through a crappy apple, because it was the cheapest. The one who covertly buys the cheese that expires the [...]
Product Spotlight: Dello Mano Brownies
Now, look – I’ve told you before I’m a bit of a bad-ass baker. I don’t mean to brag, but I know my way around the kitchen. Let’s just say the rolling pin and I have an understanding. Despite my pretty excellent efforts in churning out cakes, tarts, and pies, there is [...]