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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Stop For Petrol, Stay For The Sandwiches: Roman's Deli, Georges Hall

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Stop For Petrol, Stay For The Sandwiches: Roman's Deli, Georges Hall

Looking for great sandwiches in South Western Sydney? Roman's Deli in Georges Hall is a popular sandwich spot located at a petrol station. Roman's Deli is known for fried chicken bagels, focaccia sandwiches, loaded fries and creative drinks like mango matcha and tiramisu cold foam latte and serves these day and night!

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Miso Salmon - Super Easy, 5 Ingredients

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Miso Salmon - Super Easy, 5 Ingredients

You must make this restaurant style miso salmon with this easy 4 ingredient marinade! Sweet, savoury and perfectly glazed, this marinade is super easy. Perfect for a weeknight dinner but yet also an impressive dinner party dish!

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A Potato Salad With Deviled Eggs (That Everyone Will Love!)

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A Potato Salad With Deviled Eggs (That Everyone Will Love!)

If you can't choose between deviled eggs and potato salad, this potato salad with egg recipe gives you both! Tender potatoes are tossed in a creamy deviled egg dressing with chopped eggs, pickle or gherkin relish, Dijon mustard, green onions and crispy bacon. It's a great side dish to make ahead of time for BBQs, potlucks and picnics.

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Kare Kare Filipino Beef & Peanut Stew Stovetop & Instant Pot Recipe

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Kare Kare Filipino Beef & Peanut Stew Stovetop & Instant Pot Recipe

This rich and comforting Filipino kare kare is a savoury peanut beef stew made with beef and vegetables in a creamy, nutty sauce. If you love satay or massaman curry, you will adore this recipe! I'll show you how to make kare kare quickly in the Instant Pot (just 30 minutes!) or slowly on the stovetop for deeply developed flavour. With simple ingredients, helpful tips and flexible swaps, this is an easy, mouth wateringly delicious Filipino dinner!

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Char Siu Siew Chicken - Easy Dinner

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Char Siu Siew Chicken - Easy Dinner

Make this easy Char Siu Chicken with juicy skinless chicken thighs and a simple homemade marinade. Cook it in the oven or air fryer for a quick, flavour packed weeknight dinner that tastes just like your favourite char siu pork. Great for meal planning too!

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Strawberry Tiramisu (No Raw Eggs & Easy Make-Ahead Dessert)

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Strawberry Tiramisu (No Raw Eggs & Easy Make-Ahead Dessert)

This strawberry tiramisu is a fresh, fruity twist on the Italian classic! It is made with layers of sweet, fresh strawberries, mascarpone cream and savoiardi biscuits. The result is a light, creamy dessert perfect for entertaining (think Mother's Day coming up!). Plus, there are no raw eggs, making it perfect for everyone.

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Buttered, Chippendale

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Buttered, Chippendale

Buttered is a family owned Korean bakery serving up some of Korea's most viral and popular baked items like salt bread and tissue bread. The spacious bakery is situated in Chippendale's heritage "The Brewery". Diners can watch the pastry chefs fold, knead, layer and stuff dough with butter to create their signature pastries. So what are they like and are they worth the hype?

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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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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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Sun-drenched Clareville beachside dining

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Sun-drenched Clareville beachside dining

The Clareville is a Modern Australian restaurant that has opened on the site of the former Clareville Kiosk on Sydney's Northern Beaches. At the helm is owner chef Cooper Dickson who has worked at some of Australia's most luxurious resorts. It's the perfect spot for a weekend drive (or Mother's Day coming up!) especially on a sunny day. Find out what the menu is like here and what is a must order.

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Easy Asian Style Tuna Sashimi

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Easy Asian Style Tuna Sashimi

This Tuna Sashimi Recipe is a delicious way to serve up fresh sashimi grade tuna so that it tastes like it came from a restaurant. Tuna sashimi is dressed in an easy namh jim and coconut dressing with fresh herbs and crispy shallots on top. You won't believe how deliciously easy this is! I promise there will be nothing left on the plate when you try this tuna sashimi recipe.

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Aambra, Rose Bay

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Aambra, Rose Bay

Aambra is a Levantine restaurant set inside a beautifully restored 120 year old church in Rose Bay. The menu draws inspiration from Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Cyprus, Egypt and Turkey with dishes designed to be shared. Find out what the must order dishes are that are not to be missed!

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Neapolitan Pizza Recipe For Pizza Oven

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Neapolitan Pizza Recipe For Pizza Oven

I am SO excited to share my Neapolitan pizza recipe with you. After much testing back and forth and many, many pizza parties, I've got a reliable and spectacular Napoli pizza dough! I'll go through every step with you from the flour, fermentation and shaping. And then of course the toppings where I share a Margarita pizza recipe with you! If you have a pizza oven, this is a pushy recipe Dear Reader!

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Issho Cafe Tokyo Dessert House

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Issho Cafe Tokyo Dessert House

Issho Cafe Tokyo Dessert House is the new Japanese-style cafe from the team behind Mango Coco, and it's impossible to walk past without peering in at those gleaming cakes. The menu balances sweet and savoury - think strawberry-and-cream domes, kakigori shave ice and French toast alongside light, delicious soufflé pancakes (yes, there are savoury ones topped with chicken katsu). So, is it worth the detour?

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Sydney Icons: Golden Century Restaurant, Crown Towers

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Sydney Icons: Golden Century Restaurant, Crown Towers

After 32 years open and 3 and a half years closed, Golden Century restaurant reopened at Crown, Sydney at the beginning of this year. On the menu are their famous XO pippies, scallop siu mai and Peking duck. Get a peek at the dishes featured in Crown's Yes Chef! dinner with signature dishes from Nobu, Amare, Woodcut, Icebergs and Golden Century.

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Zingy Lemon Madeleine Cakes (Chocolate Dipped)

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Zingy Lemon Madeleine Cakes (Chocolate Dipped)

Madeleines are gorgeous little French butter cakes that are shaped like a shell or scallop. These gorgeous lemony madeleines have a zingy lemon flavour from plenty of lemon zest plus one secret ingredient that really gives it a lemon sherbetty quality. These madeleines are dipped in white chocolate with some edible flowers for a pretty detail. These lemon madeleine cakes last for a few days so they make a perfect gift!

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Biscoff Rocky Road - Easy Treat

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Biscoff Rocky Road - Easy Treat

Whip up this easy Biscoff Rocky Road in just 10 minutes. This slice is no-bake and made with delicious Caramilk chocolate, Biscoff, marshmallows and crunchy honey roasted toffee macadamias. Perfect for a sweet treat or a Christmas gift!

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Manteiga, Darlinghurst

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Manteiga, Darlinghurst

Manteiga is a brand new Darlinghurst cafe with a Portuguese flavours and fine dining touches. There are fluffy ricotta pancakes, crispy zucchini fritters and creative signature drinks. And a must order is their signature Manteiga muffin with a fluffy omelette on a house made muffin.

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Just Opened - Il Baretto, Newtown

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Just Opened - Il Baretto, Newtown

Popular Italian restaurant Il Baretto has opened up a new branch in Newtown on King Street focusing more on takeaway pasta dishes and quick bites. Find out what is on the menu and what is a must order!

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A Sydney Institution: Machiavelli, Sydney CBD

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A Sydney Institution: Machiavelli, Sydney CBD

Machiavelli is a classic Italian restaurant that has been open for 37 years since 1988. It is a popular restaurant for politicians and business people to make deals, enjoy classic Italian dishes and a large wine list. The last time I ate at Machiavelli was so long ago that I can't even guess at the year. Back then I was having lunch with my crazy, paranoid boss and politician Kym Beazley was sitting across the room. It was during lunchtime and I was one of the few women in the room and everyone was suited up. I was struck by that but also by the very tasty traditional Italian food we were eating. Find out what it is like now.

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Letra House Sydney, Hidden Spanish Dining by Neon Pink Light

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Letra House Sydney, Hidden Spanish Dining by Neon Pink Light

Follow the neon pink angel to get to Letra, the hidden away Spanish subterranean restaurant and bar with a cosy vibe. Letra House is named after its historic 1860s heritage building, which previously housed the Sydney headquarters of the London based Letraset typography company. The menu features Spanish food and drinks with some standout dishes.

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Just Launched: Aalia's Spring Long Lunch

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Just Launched: Aalia's Spring Long Lunch

Aalia's new spring long lunch is here with seven courses of fresh, seasonal Middle Eastern fine dining dishes. From crunchy fattoush crackers to Murray Cod masgouf and a crunchy mango katafi to finish. Find out more about it here.

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Pistachio Cheesecake

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Pistachio Cheesecake

This pistachio cheesecake is gloriously simple and utterly delicious - a silky vanilla-baked base topped with a blanket of pistachio cream and a scattering of crunchy pistachios. It's easy enough for a weeknight and, for those who like shortcuts, I also have Thermomix instructions. This one is a bit pushy, Dear Reader.

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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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Baked in Berrima: A Sweet & Savoury Bakery in the Southern Highlands

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Baked in Berrima: A Sweet & Savoury Bakery in the Southern Highlands

Baked in Berrima is a Southern Highlands gem. With tasty sandwiches on shokupan bread to sweet and savoury pastries and cakes it's a must stop for any road trip. Find out what to order there. You'll want to add this lovely bakery to your list!

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Iced Matcha Latte - Cafe Style Easy, 2 Minutes!

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Iced Matcha Latte - Cafe Style Easy, 2 Minutes!

This iced matcha latte recipe is creamy, refreshing and so easy to make at home but tastes like it came from your favourite cafe! It is made with matcha powder, oat milk and your choice of sweetener or fruit puree. Making it at home means that it is completely customisable and much cheaper than buying out. I'll also show you how to make the perfect fresh fruit purees for your iced matcha latte!

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12 Iconic Things to Do at AYANA Bali

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12 Iconic Things to Do at AYANA Bali

With a sweeping 90 hectare footprint, AYANA Bali is a clifftop resort that actually encompasses four 5 star hotels and is a self contained destination in itself. From the 31 restaurants and eateries there is no reason to leave the sprawling sanctuary of AYANA. Here are 12 iconic things to do at AYANA Bali that you can't do anywhere else.

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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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Slippery's Peakhurst: Wood-Fired Pizzas & Pizza Dough Subs

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Slippery's Peakhurst: Wood-Fired Pizzas & Pizza Dough Subs

Slippery's in Peakhurst is a food truck that specialises in two things: pizza and subs. But these subs are not your regular subs; they are made with pizza dough so that they're light fluffy and a little bit crispy. Learn more about what is at Slippery's!

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Roast Teriyaki Chicken with Homemade Glaze

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Roast Teriyaki Chicken with Homemade Glaze

This whole teriyaki chicken is an impressive but surprisingly easy roast chicken with a glossy homemade teriyaki glaze. Marinated in soy, mirin, sake and brown sugar, it is roasted until juicy and caramelised. This recipe includes tips for marinating, glazing and checking when the chicken is perfectly cooked.

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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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Light and Fluffy Classic Buttermilk Pancakes

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Light and Fluffy Classic Buttermilk Pancakes

Wake up to the fluffiest buttermilk pancakes! This easy, homemade recipe is ready with just 5 minutes prep. These buttermilk pancakes are soft, thick, golden and melt in your mouth they're perfect with maple syrup, butter or jam. I'll also show you how to make buttermilk from scratch and share my secret for perfectly round and even pancakes!

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Pretty Chef, Petersham: Sydney's Hidden Gem for Spicy Guizhou Food

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Pretty Chef, Petersham: Sydney's Hidden Gem for Spicy Guizhou Food

Pretty Chef is the one of two restaurants in Sydney that serves Guizhou cuisine from China. This cuisine features spicy and sour flavours with ingredients like pork, particularly smoked like bacon as well as chicken and fish. Find out more about what this regional Chinese food is like and what is a must order at this restaurant in Sydney's Petersham.

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Staying at FCC Angkor, Siem Reap - Luxury Meets History

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Staying at FCC Angkor, Siem Reap - Luxury Meets History

Siem Reap greeted us with a haze of tropical heat and the weight of recent headlines. Tensions on the Cambodian Thai border were simmering in the background. Yet within hours, the city of Siem Reap revealed a very different face and we settled into the timeless elegance of the FCC Angkor, a sanctuary where Colonial history and modern Cambodia intertwine. Come along to see what our stay was like.

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Ha Noi Oi Cabramatta Review - Is It Worth The Queue?

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Ha Noi Oi Cabramatta Review - Is It Worth The Queue?

Ha Noi Oi is a Northern Vietnamese restaurant in Cabramatta that is known for their platters of food. The restaurant has an open kitchen behind glass where you can watch people preparing and cooking the food and the whole space transports you overseas. Find out what the food is like here and why there's always a queue!

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Tchouktchouka Magic at Cafe Tanja, Surry Hills

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Tchouktchouka Magic at Cafe Tanja, Surry Hills

Cafe Tanja is Moroccan and Algerian cafe on Crown Street in Surry Hills. Their signature dish is a lamb tagine served with their fresh house made matlouh bread but the menu is full of deliciousness from delicate and crisp Brik pastry to couscous topped with vegetables, tchouktchouka with eggs and sandwiches on house made bread. Take a look at what else is on the menu and what is a must order!

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Rum and Raisin Ice Cream

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Rum and Raisin Ice Cream

This rum and raisin ice cream is, quite honestly, the best I've ever eaten - a brilliant riff on Rick Stein's version with Málaga raisins and Pedro Ximénez. I'll also show you a simple, egg‑free method so you can make this delicious ice cream at home without an ice‑cream maker. Consider this a pushy recipe, Dear Reader: make it soon.

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Mekong River Cruise Day 2: Cambodia

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Mekong River Cruise Day 2: Cambodia

Our first full day on the Cambodian river cruise with CF Mekong by CroisiEurope started early with a hearty buffet lunch before heading out on our first excursion. We are stopping at Kampong Chhnang, a place where clay pots were discovered 1500BC. We will visit three houses there that produce a range of items from clay pots, ovens and palm sugar and palm wine. Back on board, the day ends with cocktails, introductions from the crew and a dinner as the ship carried us further along the Mekong River.

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Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe (Cheesecake Factory Dupe)

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Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe (Cheesecake Factory Dupe)

This baked strawberry cheesecake is deliciously light and silky rather than heavy, crowned with fresh strawberries glazed to a shine. If you love the Cheesecake Factory's strawberry cheesecake, this is my take on that iconic favourite - a proper crowd-pleaser. This is a pushy recipe, Dear Reader.

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Lemon Cake - Soft, Moist & Stays Fresh for Days

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Lemon Cake - Soft, Moist & Stays Fresh for Days

This classic Lemon Cake is light, tender, intensely lemony and stays wonderfully moist for days! Two layers of soft lemon cake are sandwiched with creamy vanilla buttercream, then finished with fresh lemon slices, blueberries and basil. I've included all my baking tips for a moist cake, including why cake flour, buttermilk and a low oven temperature make such a difference.

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Yi by Jereme Leung, Raffles Singapore

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Yi by Jereme Leung, Raffles Singapore

It's our first night in Singapore in almost 10 years and I'm excited to be eating out. Yi is located in the Raffles Singapore in the Raffles Arcade, best accessed by at the North Bridge Road entrance. The floral entrance of 藝 Yì by Jereme Leung is striking and adorned with 1,000 paper flowers. It was inspired by Pangu, thought to be the first ancestral being and the creator or the universe and the one that separated heaven and earth.

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The Best $15 Comfort Food in Sydney? Bakso Barokah, Surry Hills

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The Best $15 Comfort Food in Sydney? Bakso Barokah, Surry Hills

Looking for authentic Indonesian food in Sydney? Bakso Barokah in Surry Hills is famous for its bakso meatball soups, giant spicy meatballs, mie ayam noodles and comforting winter-friendly dishes, all at incredibly affordable prices!

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Inside Zurich's Sweetest Attraction: The Lindt Chocolate Museum

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Inside Zurich's Sweetest Attraction: The Lindt Chocolate Museum

Theobroma, the scientific name for cacao beans that form the essential part of chocolate is no coincidence. Theobroma means "food of the gods" in Greek and today we are visiting the Lindt museum of chocolate. Come along as we do a tour, have tastings and take a chocolate class to make one of the most popular chocolate bars in the world today!

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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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Bread & Butter Pudding (With Madagascan Vanilla Custard)

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Bread & Butter Pudding (With Madagascan Vanilla Custard)

This butter bread and butter pudding recipe is incredibly rich and luxe! With a deliciously buttery croissant base that soaks up the vanilla drenched double cream plus a Madagascan vanilla custard, this may be the best bread and butter pudding you've ever made.

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Local Legends: Sushi Bar Rashai, Annandale

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Local Legends: Sushi Bar Rashai, Annandale

Sushi Bar Rashai is a local legend on Sydney's Parramatta Road in Annandale that has been operating for 38 years. It is known for its fresh, authentic food and for being open late until midnight. And the bill? That's also a very nice surprise and it is one of the best value Japanese restaurants in Sydney!

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Salmon Ball Dip Recipe - Easy & Special

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Salmon Ball Dip Recipe - Easy & Special

This easy salmon ball dip is a retro style party appetiser. I share my secret for making this the best salmon dip ball. It is mixed by hand in one bowl, shaped into a ball and rolled in chives and is perfect for entertaining or a simple lunch or dinner.

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$9.80 Yum Cha at Oceanic Tastes, Rhodes

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$9.80 Yum Cha at Oceanic Tastes, Rhodes

Dogs, outdoor eating and $9.80 yum cha? At Oceanic Tastes in Rhodes you can bring your four legged friend along to your yum cha and all dishes are a flat rate of $9.80. So what is it like and is it worth going to?

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Best Homemade Pumpkin Ravioli Recipe

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Best Homemade Pumpkin Ravioli Recipe

These homemade pumpkin ravioli are silky, tender little pasta parcels filled with a delicious roasted pumpkin filling. I'll show you how to make ravioli from scratch with an easy pasta dough, plus tips for filling, sealing, freezing and cooking your ravioli.

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Ginger Chicken Recipe

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Ginger Chicken Recipe

This ginger chicken is my go‑to for an easy, restaurant‑worthy dinner: thighs marinated in molasses, ginger and mint, then finished with a crunchy, moreish ginger crumb. It tastes like it came from a restaurant - because it did - and honestly, it's really delicious, Dear Reader.

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Cinnamon Roll Biscuits - Butter Swim Style

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Cinnamon Roll Biscuits - Butter Swim Style

These cinnamon roll butter swim biscuits are the easiest way to satisfy a cinnamon roll craving - no yeast or dough needed! Soft, fluffy biscuits bake in a pool of melted cinnamon butter, creating a gooey, caramelised bottom. All with just 10 minutes prep. If you love cinnamon rolls but want something quicker and simpler then these cinnamon biscuits are it!

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How To Make Chicago Style Hot Dogs At Home - Easy!

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How To Make Chicago Style Hot Dogs At Home - Easy!

Make an authentic Chicago Style Hot Dog at home with an all-beef frankfurter, poppyseed bun and all the classic toppings. This easy recipe includes all of the classic Chicago Hot Dog trimmings of mustard, onion, tomato, pickle, relish, peppers and celery salt.

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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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Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal - Easy & Wholesome!

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Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal - Easy & Wholesome!

This Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal is the kind of breakfast that makes getting out of bed worthwhile. Creamy cinnamon oats are topped with warm apples cooked with brown sugar and cinnamon. It takes just 10 minutes to make and you can easily adjust it to be lighter, creamier or vegan. Perfect for a cosy winter breakfast!

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Kuon Omakase, A Hidden Japanese Restaurant With Just 14 Seats

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Kuon Omakase, A Hidden Japanese Restaurant With Just 14 Seats

Kuon is a hidden away, exclusive Japanese restaurant that offers omakase for up to 14 diners per night. Diners sit at the counter and try a range of dishes selected by the chef. With 1 chef's hat for the past 4 years it is down a little laneway in Surry Hills.

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Dishoom's Gunpowder Seasoned Roast Potatoes

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Dishoom's Gunpowder Seasoned Roast Potatoes

These "gunpowder" seasoned roast potatoes by Dishoom are crispy, buttery and packed with Indian spices. Made with baby potatoes, cumin, fennel, chilli and kebab masala, they are an easy, budget-friendly side that pairs perfectly with curries or roast meats.

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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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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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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas Recipe - Easy!

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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas Recipe - Easy!

These Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas are the easiest weeknight dinner! Juicy chicken, colourful capsicums/bell peppers and onions are tossed in a simple homemade fajita seasoning and baked on a sheet pan until caramelised. With just 10 minutes prep and one pan to wash, this family friendly chicken fajita recipe is great for meal prep or busy nights.

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Authentic Sicilian Caponata Recipe

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Authentic Sicilian Caponata Recipe

Caponata is a classic Sicilian aubergine dish - a summer-to-autumn mix of tomatoes, celery, olives and capers in a tangy agrodolce (sweet-and-sour) sauce. It's utterly delicious, entirely plant-based and the sort of recipe you'll find yourself making again and again, Dear Reader.

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Stop For Petrol, Stay For The Sandwiches: Roman's Deli, Georges Hall Stop For Petrol, Stay For The Sandwiches: Roman's Deli, Georges HallMiso Salmon - Super Easy, 5 Ingredients Miso Salmon - Super Easy, 5 IngredientsA Potato Salad With Deviled Eggs (That Everyone Will Love!) 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