I’ve never met a mum who doesn’t love a good High Tea, and why not, some traditions never get old. Sipping a delicately brewed cup of tea while sampling delicious sweet treats is the perfect Sunday afternoon pastime. This Mother’s Day, traditionalists can enjoy a classic high tea selection, while more adventurous mums might opt for a high tea with a…
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The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival is in full swing and one of the most popular feature events on every foodie’s calendar is happening this weekend at the South Melbourne Market. The 6th annual Port Phillip Mussel & Jazz Festival is a two-day seafood street party you don’t want to miss. Over the Labour Day long weekend expect a great…
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What’s your favourite type of chocolate? White, Milk or Dark? Well now there is a brand new variety to enjoy – Ruby Chocolate. Created by Belgian-Swiss cocoa company Barry Callebaut, Ruby chocolate was first unveiled to the world last year in Shanghai and is the is the newest chocolate discovery in more than 80 years. The Ruby chocolate’s very ‘on-trend’…
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We’re huge fans of dumplings here at My Poppet. In fact, the kiddo is crazy for them! Luckily for us, there’s a multitude of fantastic dumpling joints in Melbourne that can satisfy our cravings when we get a hankering, but none quite like Drumplings. Drumplings is no ordinary dumpling shop, its offerings are slightly wacky, like if Willy Wonka got…
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Hawthorn East locals must be pretty happy with the newest addition to their leafy suburb, a cafe that not only offers fresh locally sourced produce, but also has a Michelin calibre chef at the helm. Unassuming and with minimal signage, Mr & Mrs Anderson is one of those places that those in the know like to keep to hush hush, lest…
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Tucked away in the quiet residential streets of Port Melbourne, The House of Wine & Food is a hidden gem offering an authentic Mediterranean dining experience. Don’t let it’s old school pub exterior fool you, what was once the Cricketers Arms Hotel, has now been transformed by new Owner and chef, Alan Giles, into a warm and inviting venue where…
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A few minutes out of the the historic seaside town of Port Fairy, you’ll find Time & Tide High Tea in an unassuming contemporary style pavilion perched right on over the water with views of the Southern Ocean. You could be forgiven for mistaking the property for a high end spa, but I guarantee the sensory delights that await you…
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There’s lots of great food to be found along Victoria’s Great Ocean Road and on our recent visit to Lorne we enjoyed many noteworthy meals. I passed some cafe and restaurant recommendations on to a food blogging friend that visited last week, and she ‘LOVED’ my tips (her word not mine). I thought it was only fair to share the…
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If you enjoy fresh, uncomplicated seafood you are going to love Renan Goksin’s new food offering in Melbourne’s Hardware Lane – Claypots Barbarossa. Renan is best known for his simple approach to seafood with European flavours at his St Kilda and South Melbourne venues, Claypots and Claypots Evening Star. Claypots Barbarossa is no different and takes the same approach to…
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One of my favourite things about travelling in Asia is their delicious approach to breakfast. Curries, spicy sambal, fish and grilled meats are all on the menu and pack a delicious flavour punch that help get the day started. Turns out I’m not the only one feeling the love for Asian breakfasts, it’s the hottest new trend taking Melbourne’s brunch…
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