Years of throwing the remnants of our Primary School lunchboxes into the bush, before mum could find out we didn’t eat our fruit, has finally paid off! Today I decided to head out beyond the walkway, along the dog made path and further into the scrub to harvest what we thought were oranges. This tree has been here for years now but I am unsure if any one has ever ventured out to it. It turns out they are orange shaped with mandarin skin and taste like lemons. No idea. Now I’m suffering from a serious case of the creepy crawlies but it was all worth it, I guess.
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Caffeinated Gold Coast: Department of Coffee
I like Department of Coffee. The owners & staff are lovely, the coffee is reliable and the food is affordable and fast. Elements of their decor are outstanding, nothing more than the copper drinking water feature. Then there’s the drink menu, floating behind the barista on an extrodinary pully-system and the splash of colour on the table tops that continues with the block-colour coffee cups. I really do like DOC.
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Caffeinated Gold Coast: Paddock Bakery
When I heard rumours about Paddock before it opened and let me tell you I was more than excited. As was most of the Coast. My visit tally is now well into double digits and still every visit it feels like the first, the gardens are always changing, the menu always developing and the coffee always beautiful. There is something special about seeing the baby eggplants growing beneath the archway. Or smelling the fragrance of burning wood coming from the kitchen. Or being served with a smile.
What are you doing for the Fourth of July? Why not join us for a Clam Bake!

A little day trip to Mavis’s Kitchen
One year ago today, my friends Shannon and Lizzy got married. I made their wedding cake. The ceremony was on the property at Mavis’s Kitchen with Mt Warning perfectly placed behind their stunning set-up. Weddings don’t interest me and I am not easily impressed so when I say this wedding was stunning you can just take that as truth. The reception was held in the Queenslander that is, Mavis’s Kitchen. Wedding photos by Kitanobo Photography.
When Lizzy suggested a day trip to Mavis’s Kitchen as a birthday present I was super excited to be able to explore a little more.
Remembering a great time: we were breakfast queens
I miss these days with Ricky.
Over 400 likes on facebook. How nice!
Join us for a New York Brunch
“Mid-town screams classic “New York, New York”. The borough is home to the Chrysler Building, Grand Central Station and the Empire State Building, proud embodiments of the American dream for so many new arrivals.”
No brunch is complete without a glass of champagne or a cocktail. You’ll receive a complementary Big Apple cocktail on arrival, a boozy iced tea made with Red Delicious a tea blend from Sydney’s The Rabbit Hole – Organic Tea Bar.
Now let’s talk food. First things first, of course there will be bagels! Traditional kettle boiled bagels from The Bagel Boys, they are legit! We’ll be giving a brunch twist to few New York classics including the almighty Hot Dog and The Rueben Sandwich.
We’ll eat, drink coffee and listen to Lou Reed, THIS IS GOING TO BE FUN!
PHOTOS // Rustic Italia secret supper
We hosted a dinner on Saturday 26th April at a private home in Elanora, Gold Coast. The guests enjoyed a five course meal and some great company!
Check out the Full Menu here and More Photos on facebook.
This meal was also featured on Good Food Gold Coast.