Lorraine Elliott

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Author · Publisher · Lover of food

Hello, I’m Lorraine.

I’m the Sydney-based creator of Not Quite Nigella. I cook, eat and collect stories from restaurant tables, home kitchens and places near and far.

I started Not Quite Nigella in 2007 and turned it into my full-time work. My memoir, Not Quite Nigella, was published by Penguin Books in 2013.

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Discovering The Best Korean Restaurants in Lidcombe

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Discovering The Best Korean Restaurants in Lidcombe

It's time for a new Sydney suburb crawl and this one takes us to Lidcombe, the Western Sydney suburb that has a preponderance of wonderful Korean eateries. There is everything from including Korean fried chicken as well as its newer cousin Korean charcoal chicken as well as noodles, crispy pancakes and bingsus. Come along as we discover some amazing restaurants!

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Easy Pizza Dough Recipe

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Easy Pizza Dough Recipe

If you've ever fancied a spontaneous pizza night but can't fit a dozen dough balls in the fridge, this easy 3‑hour pizza dough is your new best friend - no refrigeration needed. I'll show you how to shape perfectly round bases and share a few delicious topping ideas so you can host a relaxed pizza party with minimal fuss.

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A 1 Day Guide to Da Nang, Vietnam For Food Lovers

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A 1 Day Guide to Da Nang, Vietnam For Food Lovers

We escape to Da Nang, a popular area of Vietnam to visit for its beachfront, things to do and proximity to other areas like Hue and Hoi An. Take a closer look at our beachfront accommodation, Michelin recommended eats, local food and rooftop dinner with a view.

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A Dog Friendly Luxe Escape at Cuttaway Cottage in the Southern Highlands

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A Dog Friendly Luxe Escape at Cuttaway Cottage in the Southern Highlands

Escape to Cuttaway Cottage in the Southern Highlands. This luxe, dog friendly country house comes complete with donkeys and ponies that you can feed over the fence as well as a private pool, king beds, cosy fireplace and a beautiful farmhouse kitchen. We also share some great dog friendly places to eat in the Southern Highlands (including a dog friendly afternoon tea!).

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Cooking Bulgur Wheat: Fine vs. Coarse Bulgur Made Easy

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Cooking Bulgur Wheat: Fine vs. Coarse Bulgur Made Easy

Bulghur wheat or bulgur is a wonderful staple ingredient in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes. It's a tasty alternative to rice and makes for a great base in salads. But each type of bulghur can get confusing so here's a simplified guide on how to cook this wholesome, nutty staple!

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MasterChef Magic at Ogni, Surry Hills

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MasterChef Magic at Ogni, Surry Hills

Ogni is a a South East Asian restaurant on Devonshire Street in Surry Hills helmed by two MasterChef alums Sarah Tiong and Rashedul Hasan. They serve up creative dishes like butter chicken papardelle, beef short rib rendang or a soy caramel mille feuille. And the generous serves and bill is a nice surprise too!

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Sicilian Cipollina Catanese Recipe

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Sicilian Cipollina Catanese Recipe

Cipollina Catanese is one of the most delicious things I discovered on a recent trip to Catania, Sicily - little puff pastry parcels filled with softly cooked onion and tomato, layered with ham and cheese and folded into neat squares. They're utterly delicious and delightfully simple to make. This is a pushy recipe, Dear Reader.

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How To Make The Dubai Chocolate Recipe

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How To Make The Dubai Chocolate Recipe

The Dubai Chocolate Bar has a filling of crunchy toasted kataifi pastry smothered in pistachio cream and tahini and then enrobed in rich chocolate. With my tips and recipe you can recreate this at home!

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Oysters Kilpatrick - Chef Recipe

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Oysters Kilpatrick - Chef Recipe

I'm sharing the recipe for the best Oysters Kilpatrick! Fresh oysters are topped with a rich, spicy tomato sauce and crispy guanciale for an unforgettable restaurant style starter. If you think you don't like Oysters Kilpatrick, this recipe might just change your mind (it did mine!).

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Nutella Muffins (Easy, Surprise Filling)

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Nutella Muffins (Easy, Surprise Filling)

If you love Nutella then you'll love this easy Nutella muffin recipe. With a delicious vanilla muffin base and a surprise centre of Nutella plus a crunchy cinnamon sugar topping, these muffins are as easy as they are delicious!

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Goat's Cheese Tart Recipe - 3 Ingredients!

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Goat's Cheese Tart Recipe - 3 Ingredients!

Need an easy entertaining recipe? This goat's cheese and caramelised onion tart uses puff pastry and just a handful of ingredients but looks impressive and like a lot of effort. And did I mention it's just 3 ingredients?

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Easy Oven Baked Glazed Salmon

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Easy Oven Baked Glazed Salmon

This hoi sin glazed salmon is juicy, luscious and bursting with flavour. A quick 20 minute recipe with no marinating needed it is perfect for busy weeknights yet impressive enough for guests. Serve with a grain salad or vegetables for a truly unforgettable dinner!

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Rovollo, Sydney

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Rovollo, Sydney

They eagerly anticipated opening of Rovollo restaurant is here. From the same team as Mille Ville and Rosie Campbell's both in Surry Hills, Rovollo is the Esper Hospitality group's first foray in the CBD. With attention grabbing dishes like Pici Carbonara served out of a wheel of parmesan that is first set alight to perfectly cooked steaks, the crispiest chilli truffle honey potatoes and a 24 layer chocolate cake, there's a lot to like here.

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Biscoff Hot Cross Buns

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Biscoff Hot Cross Buns

These Biscoff Hot Cross Buns are a delicious twist on the classic Easter favourite - warmly spiced, studded with white chocolate and generously filled with Biscoff, then finished with a crisp toffee‑brûlée top. I've based them on my bakery‑style tangzhong hot cross buns so they stay impossibly soft and fluffy, making them a lovely way to celebrate Easter.

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Air Fryer Buffalo Hot Chicken Wings - Saucy

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Air Fryer Buffalo Hot Chicken Wings - Saucy

These air fryer Buffalo wings are saucy and crispy without deep frying thanks to one simple secret ingredient. Toss them in a buttery Buffalo hot sauce with a touch of honey, paprika and lemon pepper for the ultimate easy snack. Serve with celery sticks and blue cheese or ranch dressing for classic buffalo wings at home. Perfect for game day, parties or an easy appetiser!

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MUST TRY Dubai Chocolate Hot Cross Buns

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MUST TRY Dubai Chocolate Hot Cross Buns

With Easter nearly here, I couldn't resist turning my cult hot cross bun recipe into pistachio‑and‑Nutella‑filled delights. Using a tangzhong roux makes them impossibly soft and pillowy-like bakery buns but fresher, and if I'm honest, possibly even better. They're lightly spiced, delicious and entirely deserving of the classic "pushy recipe, Dear Reader" warning.

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Big Sky, Big Flavours: Feasting at Lake Keepit

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Big Sky, Big Flavours: Feasting at Lake Keepit

It's day 2 of our stay at Wilderluxe Lake Keepit and it's a day spent eating. From a sun drenched breakfast on our star tent's balcony, to a picnic by the lake foreshore and a wonderful farmhouse cooking class and dinner at Carroll Gap Farmhouse, this is a birthday to remember.

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Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe

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Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe

It's possibly the easiest cucumber salad you'll ever make - five minutes flat and enough for a big jar or tub that you can eat straight away or keep in the fridge for 2-3 days. It's the perfect make‑ahead side: bright, crunchy and delicious, and just as happy piled into salads or sandwiches as it is on a big sharing platter. If you want something fresh and fast, I reckon you'll love this Asian cucumber salad.

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Joji Sydney Bar Review: Rooftop Cocktails & Desserts

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Joji Sydney Bar Review: Rooftop Cocktails & Desserts

Joji is a brand new Japanese inspired bar in Sydney's CBD on the corner of King and George Street. Located on the fifth floor above the flagship Cartier store there's a range of cocktails and more substantial bar snacks. On a gorgeous day, take a seat on the outdoor terrace and sip some creative cocktails and snack on food until 2am every night. But there's one course that you cannot miss!

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Cheap Eats Waikiki: 24 Budget-Friendly Restaurants in Waikiki

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Cheap Eats Waikiki: 24 Budget-Friendly Restaurants in Waikiki

As a tourist destination, Waikiki can be one of the most expensive area of Honolulu, Hawaii to eat in but it is also where a lot of hotels are located so it's likely that you may be staying there. But if you're looking for cheap eats in Waikiki there are plenty if you know where to look. These places combine great food, friendly aloha service and prices for around $20USD per main or less all collated through weeks of personal research!

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Bethenny's Classic Chicken Salad

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Bethenny's Classic Chicken Salad

This chicken salad recipe is based on the chicken salad made famous by reality tv star Bethenny Frankel. And you know what? It really, really delicious! I'll share the secrets to making the best dupe of the Round Swamp Farms chicken salad and I'll also show you my favourite way to poach chicken that is incredibly easy and ensures moist chicken breasts.

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A Weekend in Bowral and Berrima in the Southern Highlands

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A Weekend in Bowral and Berrima in the Southern Highlands

Escape to the Southern Highlands for a weekend of history, food and wine! We stay at the beautifully restored Berida Hotel in Bowral and enjoy delicious food in Bowral. We also visit the newest food, wine and art festival, the Horizontal Festival. A perfect country getaway.

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Newcastle Food Month The Best $30 Plate Dates You Can't Miss

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Newcastle Food Month The Best $30 Plate Dates You Can't Miss

It's time for Newcastle Food Month's annual festival in April and one of the most popular events is the Plate Date. This is where restaurants, bars and cafes offer up one plate of food and a glass of wine for $30. Come along as we preview some of this year's plate dates and find out where to stay during Newcastle Food Month. I'll show you great places to eat within Newcastle's city centre and also in surrounding suburbs.

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Kushi 2011, Potts Point: From Yakitori to Sashimi Pizza

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Kushi 2011, Potts Point: From Yakitori to Sashimi Pizza

Kushi 2011 is a Japanese izakaya in Potts Point. Come along with us as we find out what is worth ordering, what surprised us and what we wouldd go back for at this popular Japanese restaurant. Great for a casual dinner - save this for your next night out!

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Crema Di Caffe - Italian Coffee Cream

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Crema Di Caffe - Italian Coffee Cream

Crema di caffe is a deliciously dreamy Italian coffee cream that is smooth, sweet and lightly frozen like a cross between a coffee mousse or slushie. Made with just espresso, cream and sugar this easy dessert is perfect for summer or an afternoon pick-me-up or dessert!

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Strawberry Cake With Strawberries

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Strawberry Cake With Strawberries

This strawberry cake piled with fresh strawberries is such a delicious way to make the most of the season - perfect for Valentine's Day, a spectacular birthday treat or, if you're short on time, a no‑bake version that takes just 20 minutes to assemble. I'm being a bit pushy about it, Dear Reader, but you'll thank me later!

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Mekong River Cruise Day 5: Vietnam An Giang Province

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Mekong River Cruise Day 5: Vietnam An Giang Province

It's day 5 of our CF Mekong by CroisiEurope river cruise along the Mekong River and today we cross borders into Vietnam into the An Giang province. Today's excursions are a real highlight of the cruise as we explore the Mekong Delta by kayak and motorboat and get a sky high view of the Cambodian and Vietnamese borders.

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Bread and Butter Pudding - Restaurant Quality Recipe

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Bread and Butter Pudding - Restaurant Quality Recipe

This restaurant quality bread and butter pudding is pure comfort. Made with buttery sourdough, a rich vanilla custard, currants and sultanas, it's baked until luscious and then finished with a toasty bruleed sugar topping. It is a perfect make ahead dessert to serve with vanilla ice cream and the recipe came from a chef that was kind enough to share the recipe with me.

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Fresh Vietnamese Spring Rolls with 2 Dipping Sauces

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Fresh Vietnamese Spring Rolls with 2 Dipping Sauces

These Vietnamese spring rolls (or summer rolls) are fresh and packed with flavour. Filled with tender prawns, juicy pork belly, fresh herbs, soft lettuce, and soft rice noodles, they're perfect for a light and healthy meal. I share recipes for a creamy hoi sin peanut sauce and a zesty green sauce. Making them at home is easier than you think!

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Balinese Village Life at Ungasan

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Balinese Village Life at Ungasan

Explore the real Bali on this Ungasan village walk from Umana Bali. We discover Balinese Hindu traditions, local markets, village life and enjoy a delicious homemade breakfast at a local woman's home.

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Strawberry Matcha Latte - Easy Vegan Iced Matcha Drink

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Strawberry Matcha Latte - Easy Vegan Iced Matcha Drink

I have the absolute best summer drink for you - a strawberry matcha latte that's delicious, vegan and dairy‑free. It's ridiculously easy (no cooking or syrup‑making), made with sweet fresh strawberries, chilled oat milk and bright green matcha - and, Dear Reader, you'll probably want two.

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Easter Cocktail Recipe

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Easter Cocktail Recipe

Hot cross buns and chocolate are my favourite Easter treats, so I've married them in a simple, delicious cocktail-finished with a slice of toasted hot cross bun for the most chocolatey, slightly spiced sip you'll want all weekend.

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Candy Cane Chocolate Dipped Pretzels - 3 Ingredients

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Candy Cane Chocolate Dipped Pretzels - 3 Ingredients

Make these irresistible candy cane chocolate dipped pretzels with just 3 ingredients! These choc dipped pretzels are the perfect mix of sweet, salty and minty. I share TWO secrets to making these super moreish - you won't be able to stop at one! Great for gifting or snacking on these holidays.

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Green Bean Almondine - Easy Side Dish

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Green Bean Almondine - Easy Side Dish

This green bean almondine is a classic French side dish made with crisp tender beans, toasted almonds, garlic and buttery shallots. Quick, elegant and ready in minutes. Green bean amandine is perfect with roast meats, casseroles or weeknight dinners.

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Stuffed Chicken Breasts With Spinach Recipe

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Stuffed Chicken Breasts With Spinach Recipe

These stuffed chicken breasts are juicy, delicious and anything but boring. A cheesy spinach filling - made with a trio of cheeses - tucks into butterflied breasts, comes together easily and makes a lovely weeknight dinner that's special enough for guests.

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Soft, Chewy Amaretti Cookies

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Soft, Chewy Amaretti Cookies

Amaretti Cookies are one of the easiest cookies or biscuits and are made with egg white, almonds and sugar. These soft, chewy Italian cookies with the beautiful cracked icing sugar appearance are quick to make for when you want something satisfying and delicious. My version is filled with cherries and almonds for an extra crunch. They're also gluten free and I share a Thermomix recipe too which is super quick! This is a pushy recipe Dear Reader.

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Inside Izy.aki: A Unique Omakase Experience in Sydney

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Inside Izy.aki: A Unique Omakase Experience in Sydney

Izy.aki is a Japanese style restaurant serving up kappo style yakiniku omakase. While the name conjures up images of an informal izakaya, Izyaki serves up refined, clever food in a 20 seater restaurant with a 6 or 10 course menu. Come along as we try all 10 courses!

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Matilda Chocolate Cake - Rich & Moist

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Matilda Chocolate Cake - Rich & Moist

This Matilda Chocolate Cake is the ultimate, moist, rich and glossy chocolate cake! Inspired by the iconic scene from the film Matilda, it's made with some secret tips for a tender, melt in the mouth texture. Perfect for birthdays or any time you crave a classic, no-fail chocolate cake.

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Inside the New Wilderluxe Lake Keepit Glamping Experience

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Inside the New Wilderluxe Lake Keepit Glamping Experience

Wilderluxe Lake Keepit is a brand new glamping experience in "Big Sky Country" in North West NSW. With just 8 luxury star tents, this couples retreat combines back to nature with beautiful accommodation. Find out all of the details of what a stay is like at Wilderluxe.

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Just Opened - The Hideaway, Bondi

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Just Opened - The Hideaway, Bondi

Hidden beneath Bondi Junction's busy Oxford Street Mall, The Hideaway brings New York style after dark glamour to Sydney. There's live music, impeccable service, a sensational dry-aged cheeseburger, steak tartare prepared tableside and a flaming rum and raisin Bombe Alaska. Find out all of the details here.

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Just Opened: Pasta Shop, Potts Point

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Just Opened: Pasta Shop, Potts Point

Pasta Shop has nailed the neighbourhood eatery vibe in a cost of living crisis with all pastas under $30 and cocktails at $20 or BYO with an offering that will suit locals perfectly. Find out what to order at this very popular pasta restaurant and what it is like!

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ANZAC Biscuit Caramel Tart for ANZAC Day

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ANZAC Biscuit Caramel Tart for ANZAC Day

This ANZAC biscuit caramel tart is a deliciously rich dessert with a browned butter, oat and coconut base, thick caramel filling and a smooth, dark chocolate topping. Inspired by the classic Australian and New Zealand ANZAC biscuit and caramel slice, it is easy to make ahead and perfect for gatherings or ANZAC Day baking!

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Stop At Signal Box, Newcastle

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Stop At Signal Box, Newcastle

Signal Box is a popular all-day restaurant located on Wharf Road, at the Market Street lawn precinct in Newcastle. The building is based on its original incarnation as a signal box for when trains used to run nearby. The dining pavilion made nearly entirely of steel and concrete to honour the city's history. The large glass windows are cantilevered and run on hydraulics that they can open up to let the breeze in. Come along as we have pre-dinner snacks here!

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Mekong River Cruise Day 1

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Mekong River Cruise Day 1

It's time for our first river cruise and the Toum Tiou II offers an intimate way to experience the Mekong River with just 28 passengers on board. Over nine days, the cruise moves from Cambodia to Vietnam, combining village walks, cycling, kayaking and market visits with rest on deck. But first, find out what the accommodation is like and what you need to know before you cruise!

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German Apple Cake Versunkener Apfelkuchen Recipe

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German Apple Cake Versunkener Apfelkuchen Recipe

This German apple cake, Versunkener Apfelkuchen, is as easy as it is pretty - thin apple slices are sunk into a light, fluffy butter sponge, and the whole thing comes together in under 20 minutes' prep. This is a pushy recipe, Dear Reader. I called her Elka.

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Mr Hotpoter, Burwood

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Mr Hotpoter, Burwood

Mr Hotpoter is Sydney's new and only hot pot sushi train. Located on the second floor of Burwood Chinatown you can choose a range of soups and then select what you'd like to cook in your soup from the moving train. Each hot pot train item is $1, $2 or $3 each and there's also free fried chicken, samosas, fries, fruit, drinks and sauces! Find out how to make the most of your meal at Mr Hotpoter in Burwood!

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Kajiken Abura Soba: Is It Worth the Hype?

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Kajiken Abura Soba: Is It Worth the Hype?

Kajiken Sydney is a very popular abura soba eatery and international chain in Sydney's Haymarket Chinatown area that draws in crowds every day. Find out what Abura Soba noodles are like and the types that you can get here!

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Raspberry Jam - Easy No Pectin

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Raspberry Jam - Easy No Pectin

This small batch raspberry jam is quick to make and ideal for preserving or gifting. Made with three simple ingredients (raspberries, sugar and lemon juice) and no added pectin, it has a bright, true raspberry flavour and can be stored for up to 1 year.

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Dubai Chocolate Chocolate Strawberries

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Dubai Chocolate Chocolate Strawberries

These chocolate‑strawberry cups are utterly delicious and surprisingly simple - each glass hides over a whole punnet of strawberries layered with warm, liquid Nutella and crunchy toasted pistachio kataifi. It's a little bit of a pushy recipe, Dear Reader, but perfect for Valentine's Day.

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All Aboard! A Celestyal Cruises Review

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All Aboard! A Celestyal Cruises Review

We are setting sail on a Mediterranean cruise across Greece and Turkey with Celestyal Cruises! Come along on our 7 night adventure that takes us to Thessaloniki, Kavala, Istanbul, Dikili, Kusadasi and Patmos. I'll show you what this cruise line is like and what you need to know before booking a stateroom on the Celestyal Journey cruise ship. I also include tips on how to make the most of cruising with Celestyal Cruises!

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Crispy Potato Cakes with Bacon & Cheese

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Crispy Potato Cakes with Bacon & Cheese

This crispy stuffed Potato Cake recipe makes deliciously crispy potato parcels out of leftover mashed potato. Stuff these delicious treats with gooey cheese and bacon or a curried mince filling for a tasty breakfast, lunch or snack. These potato cakes are budget friendly and versatile!

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The Marvellous Martini Fountain

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The Marvellous Martini Fountain

Serve martinis in serious style with a DIY martini fountain. This is the ultimate party centrepiece for New Year's Eve or any celebration. It's perfect for large groups, keeps drinks flowing and lets guests help themselves. Set out olives, cocktail onion, zest and olive brine so everyone can customise their martinis to how they like it without you playing bartender all night!

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Just Opened - Kyu by Kyue, Darlinghurst

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Just Opened - Kyu by Kyue, Darlinghurst

Kyu by Kyue is a brand new kushiage and katsu restaurant in Darlinghurst. You'll find a cosy little dining room with a range of katsu and donburi (on rice) as well as a range of kushiage, sushi, sashimi and starters. Come and see what it's like.

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Chilli Crisp - The Must Have Condiment!

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Chilli Crisp - The Must Have Condiment!

This easy Homemade Chilli Crisp takes just 5 minutes to make and tastes every bit as good as store bought! Packed with crispy garlic, chilli flakes, sesame seeds and plenty of savoury umami flavour, it's delicious spooned over dumplings, noodles, eggs, avocado toast, roasted vegetables and grilled meats. It's a must have in every fridge!

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Snow Skin Mooncakes Recipe

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Snow Skin Mooncakes Recipe

Snow skin mooncakes are a lighter, modern take on the very rich traditional mooncakes - essentially mochi rather than pastry. These ice‑skin treats have a tender matcha skin wrapped around a whole strawberry and a creamy, cheesecake‑style filling, so if you love strawberry matcha lattes you'll find them absolutely delicious. Here's how to make them at home.

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Black Sesame Paste Recipe - Nutty, Easy & Delicious

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Black Sesame Paste Recipe - Nutty, Easy & Delicious

This homemade black sesame paste is rich, nutty, aromatic and so easy to make. Made with toasted black sesame seeds, rice malt syrup and sesame oil, this versatile Chinese-inspired paste is perfect for black sesame lattes, mochi fillings, ice cream, cakes and as an alternative to peanut butter.

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Chocolate Espresso Martini

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Chocolate Espresso Martini

This Chocolate Espresso Martini is a delicious twist on the classic espresso martini - just three ingredients and under five minutes: vanilla vodka, espresso and Creme de Cacao. Here's how to make it.

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Spicy Tuna Sushi Rolls - Takeaway Dupe!

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Spicy Tuna Sushi Rolls - Takeaway Dupe!

Make your own spicy tuna rolls at home with this easy sushi takeaway dupe! Filled with creamy tuna, sriracha mayo and cucumber, these Australian-style sushi rolls are cheaper, fresher and just as delicious as your favourite food court version. Once you try this homemade version, you won't go back to store-bought sushi rolls again!

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Siphiwe Sithole's Journey: From High Heels to Heritage Farming at African Marmalade

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Siphiwe Sithole's Journey: From High Heels to Heritage Farming at African Marmalade

African Marmalade is an indigenous, organic farm and seed bank located at Midrand, about an hour from the centre of Johannesburg, South Africa. Siphiwe Sithole is a farming pioneer that has embraced heritage indigenous farming and works with chefs and consumers interested in working with indigenous African ingredients.

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Make your Own NYE Grazing Platter Food Spread Recipe

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Make your Own NYE Grazing Platter Food Spread Recipe

This New Year's cheese and charcuterie grazing spread is my favourite easy, guest‑friendly way to entertain - most of the prep can be done ahead, and all that's left on the night is to arrange a pretty display and let everyone help themselves. I'll talk you through timings and presentation tips so your NYE is delicious, relaxed and, above all, stress‑free.

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