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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Chocolate Ripple Cake No Bake Recipe

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Chocolate Ripple Cake No Bake Recipe

This chocolate ripple cake is a glorious no‑bake icebox cake that's ridiculously easy to put together. My take keeps the charm but fancies it up a little - stabilised whipped cream so it holds its shape, and a quick dip in chocolate liqueur for an extra hit of chocolate. It looks impressive but is utterly simple to make.

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AUTHENTIC Pasta alla Norma Recipe

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AUTHENTIC Pasta alla Norma Recipe

Looking for an authentic Pasta alla Norma? When I first tasted it in Sicily I was blown away by how simply delicious it is - just tomatoes, eggplant and pasta (plus a generous shaving of ricotta salata), three or four ingredients that somehow make a legendary, meat‑free dish. This is a pushy recipe, Dear Reader.

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Zucchini Muffins Recipe

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Zucchini Muffins Recipe

These zucchini muffins are the perfect, easy one‑bowl bake. Even if you're not a big muffin person you'll love them - they make the most of seasonal zucchini (or courgettes), using up four zucchinis for a dozen, and they're so delicious you won't even realise there's veg in them.

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Sicilian Wineries, Olive Oil and A Family Dinner

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Sicilian Wineries, Olive Oil and A Family Dinner

Today on our Sicilian Food Tour we visit Tenuta Bastonca winery, home to Sicily's only DOCG wine with renowned sommelier Giovanni Carbone as our guide. We wander through the vineyards, taste grapes on the vine, see the barrel ageing rooms and have a leisurely, long lunch with matching wine.

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Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

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Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Try my softest, fluffiest pumpkin cinnamon rolls filled with pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice and swirls of cinnamon sugar, then slathered in a dreamy cream cheese frosting. Made with my secret tangzhong method for pillowy dough that stay fresh longer!

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Elevated Vietnamese Food At Annamese, Barangaroo

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Elevated Vietnamese Food At Annamese, Barangaroo

Annamese is an upmarket Vietnamese restaurant in Barangaroo that opened in January 2025. With an expansive outdoor section and views of the water, it's a great spot on a sunny day. The menu is full of creative takes on Vietnamese dishes and a fantastic cocktail list including a Pho cocktail. Find out what else is a must order at Annamese!

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Roasted Broccolini Recipe

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Roasted Broccolini Recipe

Roasting broccolini is my go‑to - the tips get gloriously crispy while the stems stay tender, and a quick honey-and-sesame drizzle makes it irresistibly delicious. It's the only way I cook it at home because everyone keeps asking for the recipe.

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Breaking Bread: Vinny's Bread & Wine, Oatley

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Breaking Bread: Vinny's Bread & Wine, Oatley

Vinny's Bread & Wine is a sandwich shop serving delicious freshly made sandwiches on house baked focaccia. By day they sell bread aka sandwiches and by night it turns into a wine bar. Located right near Oatley train station find out what the sandwiches are like and what you have to try when you get there!

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Bannoffee Slice Recipe

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Bannoffee Slice Recipe

This bannoffee slice is pure heaven - a crisp, buttery sheet of puff pastry smeared with salted caramel, layered with sliced bananas and a light, creamy banana custard, then finished with whipped cream, extra caramel and chocolate‑dipped pastry. It's inspired by the krempita vanilla slice but turned seriously delicious and moreish; consider yourself warned. This is a pushy recipe, Dear Reader (and yes, there's a Thermomix version if that's your thing).

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Nana's Green Tea Review - One Dessert Stole the Show

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Nana's Green Tea Review - One Dessert Stole the Show

Looking for matcha and hojicha in Sydney? Nana's Green Tea in Haymarket has a huge selection of matcha and hojicha drinks plus desserts, food and snacks. Find out what we loved, what we'd order again and whether it's worth a visit for Japanese desserts and tea lovers!

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The Real NY Cookie Deal: Uptown Chunk, Potts Point

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The Real NY Cookie Deal: Uptown Chunk, Potts Point

Real New York style cookies that are super chunky and made with quality ingredients? Uptown Chunk is a cookie shop that makes incredible cookies that you just have to try. These cookies come with a warning: you can't stop at one!

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Divine Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Cookies

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Divine Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Cookies

These pistachio chocolate chip cookies are utterly moreish and delicious - consider yourself warned. Inspired by my Dubai chocolate, they're chocolate‑chip cookies filled with a pistachio‑kataifi cream pastry, finished with melted chocolate and a scattering of toasted kataifi and chopped pistachios. They're gloriously oversized, about 12 cm (4.7 inches) across, and utterly irresistible straight from the fridge.

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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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Mystical Halloween Evil Eye Cake

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Mystical Halloween Evil Eye Cake

This spooky Halloween showstopper cake is made with moist red velvet mud cake covered in silky black cocoa buttercream and decorated with shimmering gold and blue sprinkles to form a mystical evil eye. Inspired by the Greek Evil Eye it's the perfect magical centrepiece for any Halloween party!

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Fondant Potatoes - Crisp Outside, Melting Inside

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Fondant Potatoes - Crisp Outside, Melting Inside

These fondant potatoes are the ultimate French side dish that are crispy on the outside and buttery and melt in your mouth inside. They are also surprisingly straightforward to make at home using easy to find ingredients. These restaurant style potatoes will seriously impress!

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Seaside Charms of Scoglitti, Sicily

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Seaside Charms of Scoglitti, Sicily

It's our first day on the Sicilian Food Tour where we will be travelling around Sicily eating the best of what this gorgeous island has to offer. Come along as we taste the sweetest tomatoes, try Capuliato (made from the tomatoes), trying freshly made Sicilian pastries and have a seafood feast to end them all!

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Restaurant Quality Chinese Orange Chicken

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Restaurant Quality Chinese Orange Chicken

This orange chicken recipe is for an Chinese American restaurant classic . Delicious boneless pieces of chicken are seasoned and fried and the coated in a delicious orange glaze. It's so delicious and perfect for orange season right now. My method is slightly different and makes the chicken super juicy and full of flavour!

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Sago Pudding with Palm Sugar Syrup Recipe

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Sago Pudding with Palm Sugar Syrup Recipe

Sago pudding is a delicious make‑ahead dessert that's perfect for dinner parties - make the puddings a day ahead, then pour warm palm‑sugar syrup and creamy coconut milk at the table. The tiny pearls have a lovely, slightly chewy texture that contrasts beautifully with the coconut and sweet palm sugar, and it's a wonderfully budget‑friendly pud that just happens to be vegan and gluten free. This is a pushy recipe, Dear Reader.

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Chicken Adobo - Authentic, Easy

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Chicken Adobo - Authentic, Easy

Chicken adobo is one of the most beloved Filipino dishes and it is incredibly easy to make at home. Chicken is braised in a rich, tangy sauce of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, bay leaves and peppercorns until tender and deeply flavoursome. This authentic recipe shows you how to balance the salty, sour and slightly sweet flavours that make Filipino adobo so moreish. Serve with steamed rice for a comforting, classic meal.

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Vietnamese Street Food Heaven: Vung Tau Street Food, Cabramatta

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Vietnamese Street Food Heaven: Vung Tau Street Food, Cabramatta

Vung Tau Street Food is a Vietnamese food truck on the Hume Highway in Cabramatta. This unassuming location next to a car wash belies the food being made here. The food is cooked on charcoals within this small but mighty food truck and their signature is a southern Vietnamese speciality: banh khot crispy rice cakes! Find out why it is worth a visit.

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The Treats of Thessaloniki, Greece

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The Treats of Thessaloniki, Greece

Our first stop on our Celestyal Mediterranean Cruise is Thessaloniki in Greece. The second biggest city in Greece is located in Northern Greece 500kms or 310 miles away from Athens and is located south of Macedonia. Take a look as we try some of the most delicious pastries that Thessaloniki is known for and visit the historic Upper Town.

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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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French Toast (2 Ingredients, Super Easy)

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French Toast (2 Ingredients, Super Easy)

This French toast recipes makes THE most delicious caramelised French toast but with one secret ingredient. In fact it only requires two ingredients and if you're short on eggs, this doesn't need any! You have to try this ice cream French toast at least once.

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Lemon Ricotta Pancakes - Light & Fluffy

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Lemon Ricotta Pancakes - Light & Fluffy

These lemon ricotta pancakes are incredibly light, fluffy and delicate. Inspired by Bill Granger's famous ricotta hot cakes they're served simply with lemon juice and icing sugar. I also share tips for making your pancakes perfectly evenly sized and thick.

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Key Lime Pie Recipe

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Key Lime Pie Recipe

It's time for Key Lime Pie! This classic American pie is so easy - just whisk, pour and bake the filling! That's how easy this Key Lime Pie is. I'll also share the secret on how to make this if you don't have key limes and only have regular limes! Make a delicious dessert with this key lime pie recipe. This is a pushy recipe Dear Reader.

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Eggplant Dip Tabbouch Recipe

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Eggplant Dip Tabbouch Recipe

If you love Middle Eastern and Arabic dips like baba ghannoush, you'll adore this eggplant dip from my friends at Sunday Kitchen. It's from their lovely new cookbook Sofra, and they've kindly let me share the recipe here. I promise it's one of the best vegetarian dips you'll ever try - creamy, herby and utterly delicious - and a family creation you won't find anywhere else.

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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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Christmas Pudding Meringues - Surprise Centre

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Christmas Pudding Meringues - Surprise Centre

These Christmas Pudding Meringues are the cutest sweet festive treat! Crisp meringue puddings are dipped in dark and white chocolate, each hiding a piece of Christmas pudding or cake inside. Topped with "holly" made from spearmint leaf lollies and mini m&ms, they're adorable and delicious and great for gifting too!

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Bali's Bucket List - Rock Bar and After Rock, Bali

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Bali's Bucket List - Rock Bar and After Rock, Bali

Rock Bar Bali is on the bucket list for many travellers. Over the years it has changed and expanded so that it can accommodate demand for the cliffside sunset bar. So what is it like now? And how do you score a coveted table at the Round Deck? We also take a peek into After Rock, the late night bar designed to be a flow on bar after Rock Bar closes at midnight.

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Strawberry Jam - Easy 10 Minute Gift Idea

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Strawberry Jam - Easy 10 Minute Gift Idea

Make the best homemade strawberry jam in just 10 minutes! This easy, no-pectin jam recipe uses a secret ingredient for the perfect set. Great for scones, cakes or holiday gift giving. I'll also show you the simple canning process that preserves your jam to make it shelf stable!

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Le Dodo Affamer, Canterbury: Sydney's Only Traditional Mauritian Restaurant

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Le Dodo Affamer, Canterbury: Sydney's Only Traditional Mauritian Restaurant

We visit Le Dodo Affamer in Canterbury, Sydney's only traditional Mauritian restaurant. Find out more about Mauritian cuisine as we try dishes like Salmi, Bol Renverse and fried noodles and desserts like Puits D'Amour and banana tarts.

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A Fairfield Food Tour

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A Fairfield Food Tour

Come to Fairfield for a food tour showcasing some of the most best food businesses Fairfield has to offer. From the best falafel wrap, to a legendary pickle shop, an Assyrian restaurant run by one man, a viral chicken wrap that deserves the hype and a colourful Middle Eastern dessert shop with a twist, there is so much to make a whole day of your visit! Bring along your bags and an empty stomach.

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Captivating Catania, Sicily

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Captivating Catania, Sicily

Catania is a beautiful late Baroque city in Sicily and is also where our trip in Sicily starts after landing at Catania Airport. See what makes Catania special, what the unique things to eat in Catania are and why it absolutely should not be missed when visiting Sicily.

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Marinated Pickle Cheese - Cheese Platter Alternative

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Marinated Pickle Cheese - Cheese Platter Alternative

This marinated pickle cheese is the ultimate party appetiser and cheese platter alternative. Layers of red cheddar and gouda cheese are sandwiched with cream cheese then marinated in a tangy, herby pickle and caper dressing with dill, chives and a touch of chilli. The cheese absorbs all that briny savoury goodness so that it is even better the next day or even in 3 days! Serve with lavosh crackers for the best party app!

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Classic Tomato Bruschetta

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Classic Tomato Bruschetta

This classic tomato bruschetta tastes like Italy in every bite! Made with sun-ripened tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic rubbed bread and extra virgin olive oil, this is simple, authentic and full of flavour. I'll share the secret to keeping your bruschetta perfectly crisp (no soggy bread here!) plus tips on the best bread to use. Perfect for summer entertaining or aperitivo hour!

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Papalote, Newcastle: Come Hungry, Leave Planning Your Return

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Papalote, Newcastle: Come Hungry, Leave Planning Your Return

Looking for a new and notable place to eat in Newcastle? Papalote is all about real Mexican flavours. Find out what is a must order and why this Mexican restaurant and agave bar is one of Newcastle's hottest new dining spots. Save this for your next foodie road trip!

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A Stay at Villa Le Corail, a Gran Meliá Hotel

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A Stay at Villa Le Corail, a Gran Meliá Hotel

The Gran Melia chain is a Spanish owned chain of luxury hotels worldwide. This sophisticated oceanfront resort and its villas combines Mediterranean style with Vietnamese hospitality. Come and see what makes the Villa Le Corail, a Gran Meliá Hotel in Vietnam's Nha Trang so special.

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Just Opened - Manzo Bisteccheria

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Just Opened - Manzo Bisteccheria

Manzo Bisteccheria at Circular Quay is a brand new restaurant that specialises in premium dry-aged beef, steak flights and classic and innovative Italian dishes. Find out what it is like and what unique dishes are on offer here.

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Spiced Marsala Fig Confit

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Spiced Marsala Fig Confit

I adore figs and this spiced marsala confit is my favourite way of stretching fig season - whole figs slowly poached in a cinnamon-scented marsala (or grape juice if you prefer) until they're glossy, plump and deliciously tender. It's brilliant for rescuing dry figs too: confit them and they'll turn luscious, and kept in sterilised jars they'll keep for months after the season ends. This is a pushy recipe, Dear Reader - you will want to make it.

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Pistachio Lemon Syrup Cake (Moist, Easy)

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Pistachio Lemon Syrup Cake (Moist, Easy)

This lemon pistachio loaf cake recipe is simple but utterly delicious! Ground pistachios and almonds make up the base of this moist cake spiked with lemon zest. Then a fragrant, zingy lemon syrup is poured over the hot cake so that it is incredibly moist and stays that way for up to a week!

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Tuna Melt Sandwich - Easy Comfort Food

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Tuna Melt Sandwich - Easy Comfort Food

This classic tuna melt is made with creamy tuna, melted cheese and buttery, golden bread with crisp edges. Made with tuna, mayonnaise and pickled mixed right into the filling and celery for crunch it is pan toasted for a perfect melting, hot sandwich. Great for an easy lunch or dinner.

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Can this Swiss Chocolate Producer Help Save the World's Cocoa?

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Can this Swiss Chocolate Producer Help Save the World's Cocoa?

Today we visit Halba, a Swiss chocolate manufacturer who is one of the leaders of producing sustainable chocolate. With chocolate shortage and record prices, around the world dwindling how can we ensure that we always have enough chocolate?

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Tender & Juicy Baked Chicken Breast Recipe

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Tender & Juicy Baked Chicken Breast Recipe

If you love a good baked chicken breast, I've got a delicious Mexican‑spiced recipe you'll keep coming back to. The breasts are rubbed with a simple Mexican‑style spice mix and oven‑baked until juicy and tender - five minutes' prep and under 20 minutes cooking makes them brilliant on salads, in wraps or served with veg for a quick, healthy lunch or dinner. This is a pushy recipe, Dear Reader.

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Pad Kra Pao Thai Stir Fry (Easy!)

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Pad Kra Pao Thai Stir Fry (Easy!)

This Pad Kra Pao recipe is such a delicious, easy and affordable Thai dinner. Ground meat or mince is stir fried with garlic, chillies and Thai basil to create a delicious, fragrant and moreish dish - once you try it, you'll be hooked! Learn how to make Pad Kra Pao in less than 20 minutes.

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Ante Newtown Japanese sake bar delights

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Ante Newtown Japanese sake bar delights

Ante is a sake bar on busy King Street in Newtown. There are pages of different types of sakes as well as a tasty Japanese inspired food menu. Find out what you have to order when you're there!

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Mexican Sonoran Hot Dogs Recipe - Bacon-Wrapped Franks

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Mexican Sonoran Hot Dogs Recipe - Bacon-Wrapped Franks

These Sonoran hot dogs are, quite honestly, the most delicious hot dogs I've EVER eaten - continental frankfurters wrapped in bacon, nestled in soft hot dog buns and piled with pinto beans, two kinds of onion, tomato and a squirt of sauces. They're ridiculously easy to make and brilliant for feeding a crowd for lunch or dinner.

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Mekong River Cruise: Day 8 Saigon Ho Chi Minh City

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Mekong River Cruise: Day 8 Saigon Ho Chi Minh City

It's the last day of our CF Mekong by CroisiEurope Mekong River Cruise and we have reached Saigon or Ho Chi Minh City, our final destination. With so much buzz and activity it seems light years away from the tranquility of the Mekong River for the past few days. We stop by some of the highlights but then seek a refuge of our own, away from the frantic pace of Ho Chi Minh City.

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Driving in Sicily - Should You Do It?

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Driving in Sicily - Should You Do It?

So you want to do a road trip in Sicily. Is it a good idea? What sort of driver do you need to be? And what do you need to know before driving in Sicily? Read on for the low down of the challenges and delights of driving in Sicily.

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Balls (with High Protein Option)

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Balls (with High Protein Option)

These peanut butter chocolate balls require just 3-4 ingredients and are the most delicious little snack that can easily be turned into a healthy snack! I'm sharing an option to make peanut butter chocolate balls high protein. Forget paying $4 for a protein ball, these delicious home made truffles can pack up to 4-5g of protein per ball and are absolutely delicious snack on the go too.

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Savouring The Tweed Coast

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Savouring The Tweed Coast

The Tweed Coast of the Northern Rivers Region of NSW is an area known for its laid back charm, fertile soils, beautiful beaches and scenic hinterland. It's also home to the Savour the Tweed food festival. We get a little preview of the upcoming 5 day festival, eat our way through and meet the many makers and personalities that make up the Tweed Coast food scene.

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Scotch Finger Caramel Slice - Viral Recipe

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Scotch Finger Caramel Slice - Viral Recipe

This Scotch Finger caramel slice is a clever twist on the classic caramel slice using mini Scotch Finger biscuits instead of a baked base. Layered with a thick, buttery caramel and smooth chocolate topping, it is an easy, foolproof recipe that looks impressive but is simple to make. Perfect for parties, bake sales or whenever you need a sweet treat, plus tips included for making a smooth caramel that won't burn!

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Mekong River Cruise Day 6: Mekong Delta, Vietnam

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Mekong River Cruise Day 6: Mekong Delta, Vietnam

It's day 6 of our CF Mekong by CroisiEurope cruise down the Mekong River and we reach Sa Dec and Cai Be in the Tien Giang province of Southern Vietnam. Part of the Mekong Delta, this area is rich in fruit plantations and it is also where we will learn how to make some Mekong Delta specialities like banh xeo or crispy Vietnamese pancakes at a local cooking school and restaurant. Mr NQN also gets invited for a beer at a Vietnamese family's Sunday lunch!

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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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Chilean Sophistication: LATAM's Premier Lounge in Santiago

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Chilean Sophistication: LATAM's Premier Lounge in Santiago

Business class Qantas flight passengers in Santiago, Chile have access to the LATAM airlines lounge. This lounge in Terminal 2 or the International Terminal of Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) was opened in 2022 and is said to be South America's largest lounge at 4,000 square meters. The LATAM lounge is actually comprised of three lounges: a Signature Lounge for business-class passengers or frequent flyers including Delta Diamond Medallion; the Premium Lounge for frequent flyers including Platinum Medallion; and the World Member Lounge for Santander Bank World Member customers. Come along as we check out LATAM's Premium lounge.

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The Melting Cheese, Sydney

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The Melting Cheese, Sydney

The Melting Cheese has just opened on Liverpool Street - a Thai-style café from the team behind Mango Coco and Issho. It's equal parts pastry counter and café, with a brunch menu that stretches from risottos and pastas to grilled dishes. Read on for the must-orders and the best times to pop in if you want to dodge the queue.

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The Ultimate Luxury Train Ride On The Vietage

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The Ultimate Luxury Train Ride On The Vietage

The Vietage by Anantara is a stunning railway journey in Vietnam. The luxe train carriage is decked out in a sophisticated Indochine style and seats 6 couples in their own private carriage. Come along as we explore what the train journey is like and why it is a must do when in Vietnam!

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Intoxicating Istanbul, Turkey

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Intoxicating Istanbul, Turkey

On day 3 of our cruise we have reached Istanbul, Turkey's largest city. Istanbul is an intoxicating city home to some of the world's most beautiful landmarks and delicious food. Come along as we take two shore excursions with Celestyal Cruises to make the most of our time there. The first is a food tour eating some of Instabul's most famous foods and the second is a cruise along the Bosphorus Strait!

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Duchess Potatoes - The Perfect Christmas Potato Dish

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Duchess Potatoes - The Perfect Christmas Potato Dish

These Duchess Potatoes are the perfect dinner party or Christmas side dish. These light, fluffy French potato rosettes are golden and crispy on the edges. You can also make them ahead of time and refrigerate on a tray ready for baking. Just slide these into the oven when ready and in 15 minutes these will be done!

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Warm Piedmont Bagna Cauda Dip

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Warm Piedmont Bagna Cauda Dip

Bagna Cauda is a wonderful, old‑fashioned dip from Italy's Piedmont - simple to make with just a handful of ingredients and best served warm with crunchy crudités. There are countless versions, but this is the one my family asks for: anchovy‑and‑garlic forward, deliciously umami and unapologetically bold, so it's not for the faint‑hearted.

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The Inner West's Best-Kept Community Secret: Addi Road Food Pantry

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The Inner West's Best-Kept Community Secret: Addi Road Food Pantry

Addi Road is a food pantry and community centre in Sydney's Marrickville. Not only can anyone purchase low cost groceries but they also have a weekly event called Wednesday Night Lights that offers a whole range of free services from legal advice, medical, laundry and hairdressing. It's open to everyone so come along and see what is available at Addi Road.

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