Written for Medibank.
My yiayia (grandmother) Stratigoula was a total inspiration. She was clever, strong, witty and downright hilarious. Though, when dementia hit there was no stopping it. My family was put on a ride they never anticipated, trying to understand and navigate the trickiness of the disease.
Originally published on Luxury Escapes.
The laidback town of Port Douglas is your gateway to Tropical North Queensland, where the sounds of the rainforest meet the wonders of the reef. Continue reading “A Guide to Port Douglas, Queensland”
Originally published on Zomato, produced in collaboration with Andy Hardy Films.
It’s a big call, but we’re going to make it. Kekou is one of the most exciting, forward-thinking restaurants we have visited in the last year. It’s a simple concept, done exceptionally well – pairing Australian 18 rotating craft beers with progressive Asian-inspired dishes. Continue reading “Video | Kekou is a Modern Asian Newcomer to be Reckoned With”
Honey is one of those brilliant, multifaceted food products. Bonus: it has an eternal shelf life.
Continue reading “How (and why) to Substitute Sugar with Honey in Your Cooking”
Originally published on SBS.
Dinner parties – you either thrive on them or you don’t. Regardless of your status as a seasoned host or first-timer, pasta is an efficient way of catering to a large group of people and pleasing them all equally. After all, who doesn’t love pasta? Continue reading “How to Cook Perfect Pasta for a Dinner Party”
Originally published on Zomato, produced in collaboration with Raw Films.
There’s something truly human, almost caveman-like, about eating food off a stick. Well, Pick-a-Stick certainly caters to that, bringing shāo kǎo – the Chinese way of eating skewered food – to the CBD. It’s not a genre of Chinese food that has totally taken off in Melbourne yet, but we believe it will. Your choice of ingredients, either fried or cooked over coals. What’s not to like? Continue reading “Video | The Trick to Quick? Pick-a-Stick”
Originally published on Zomato, produced in collaboration with Raw Films.
As soon as you step both feet through the door at Hakata Gensuke, “irasshaimase!” (welcome in Japanese) will boomerang back at you. Like a comforting bowl of ramen, the service often is, too. Continue reading “Video | When is There Not a Dinnertime Line at Hakata Gensuke?”
Originally published on HelloCare.
HelloCare has attained a de-identified letter from an aged care worker sent to Leading Age Services Australia desperately asking for more registered nurses (RNs) and personal care assistants (PCAs) on board. The home they work at was down to only one PCA at one point.
Originally published on Lonely Planet.
Scenic, versatile and beautifully understated – if New Zealand is on your travel radar, consider putting the Bay of Plenty on your wish list. It was named by James Cook when he anchored in the country in 1769, and it’s a name that still rings true today. Continue reading “Coasting on the North Island: Exploring the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand”
Originally published on Broadsheet.
Step inside for Malaysian chicken-curry pies; egg-and-Spam brioche rolls; jazzed-up fortune cookies; and the signature kuih (petite, glutinous desserts flavoured with mung bean paste, coconut and more).
Continue reading “First Look: A CBD Cake Shop-Slash-Cafe From Insta-Famous Baker Raymond Tan”
Originally published on Lonely Planet.
Few activities can make you slow down and recharge quite like camping. In the age of coronavirus, these sort of trips satisfy our desire for adventure. You can stay local, you have more control over your destination, and it’s affordable.
Continue reading “Why This is the Year to Plan the Perfect Camping Vacation”
Originally published on Broadsheet.
Modest and sustainable designs reigned supreme at this year’s celebration of Australia’s best residential architecture. And, as budgets shrink and the line between home and work blurs, the winners think the pandemic could change the face of home design.
Continue reading “Revealed: Winners of Australia’s 2020 Houses Awards”
Originally published on Broadsheet.
Expect a seafood-focussed menu and cocktails that “kick like a mule”. A drive-through just for boats is also on the cards.
Originally published on Zomato, produced in collaboration with Raw Films.
Xing Fu Tang is the first boba store we’ve visited in Melbourne that makes its tapioca pearls from absolute scratch – dough and all, made every morning. As such, the boba is comparatively softer and easier to digest.
Continue reading “Video | Taiwan’s Cult Boba Brand Xing Fu Tang Lands in Melbourne”
Originally published in Trivago Magazine.
The Great Ocean Road was a true labour of love, totally unforgiving on about 3000 men that dedicated themselves to building it with picks and shovels. It’s now to be enjoyed for all its givings – its landscapes, wildlife and culinary wonders. Continue reading “Top Pitstops Along the Great Ocean Road”
Originally published on SBS.
Continue reading “Five to Try in Korea: From Trusty Bibimbap to Icy Bingsu”
Originally published on Zomato, produced in collaboration with Andy Hardy Films.
“You gonna get your own dish? Don’t,” says co-owner of Jinda Thai, Park Tanpapat. “You’ve got to share it up,” he explains. “You gotta get a bit of everything, that’s how it should be.” That’s the way his family shared dishes; recipes gifted by his grandparents.
Originally published on Zomato, produced in collaboration with Raw Films.
Korean is one of the most searched cuisines on Zomato Melbourne. If you’re yet to acquaint yourself with it, Oriental Spoon is a wise place to start. Work your way through seafood hot pots, Korean fried chicken and the must-have experience that is Korean barbecue. Continue reading “Video | Oriental Spoon Offers a Great Introduction to Korean Cuisine”
Originally published on HelloCare.
As the aged care sector continues to grapple with the coronavirus, an increasing number of older people are finding themselves caught in a tough spot – requiring care but hesitant to move into an aged care facility.
Continue reading “In Limbo: Rethinking Living Arrangements as COVID-19 Defers Care Facility Moves”
Originally published on Lonely Planet.
It’s concerning seeing travellers trying to communicate with people who don’t speak any English, by using more English. Continue reading “Why Travellers Need to Stop Expecting the World to Speak English”
Originally published on Zomato, produced in collaboration with Raw Films.
If the rest of Melbourne’s cafe scene has left you feeling a little weary, bank on finding plenty of solace here. The menu gets equal points for approachability and creative flair.
Continue reading “Video | Vertue Coffee Roasters is One of Melbourne’s Best-Kept Secrets”
Originally published on Broadsheet.
Lucas Restaurants has launched its own delivery service with a flat fee of $7.50. Order in deluxe sushi boxes from Kisumé, Chin Chin’s barramundi-and-ginger dumplings with XO sauce, or a coconut-y beef rendang from Hawker Hall. Plus, bottled cocktails and more.
Originally published on Zomato, produced in collaboration with Andy Hardy Films.
It’s not often we come across an Italian restaurant specialising in gluten-free dishes. Many assume Italian food and gluten are inseparable, but Tina Persano, chef-owner at Brunswick restaurant Ciao Mamma, wants to put this misconception to bed. “Italy produces some incredible gluten-free pasta!” she says.
Continue reading “Video | An Italian Eatery That Confidently Caters to Coeliac Patrons”
Originally published on Lonely Planet.
From spots to satisfy snow bunnies, to others that provide a little more heat up north, Australia is not to be underestimated regarding what it has to offer travellers in wintertime. We explore some of the best trip ideas down under, below.
Continue reading “The Best Things to do in Australia During Winter”
Originally published on Zomato, produced in collaboration with Raw Films.
It’s 2.30pm when we arrive at Humble Rays, expecting the lunch rush to have subsided. Nope. There are still people waiting outside; a line out the door.
Continue reading “Video | This Carlton Cafe is an Absolute Must-Visit”
Originally published on Broadsheet.
“We opened Prior in March – Friday the 13th specifically,” says owner Ahmed Mekawy, laughing. Continue reading “First Look: Prior is a Sophisticated Cafe Addition to High Street, Thornbury”
Written for WILD, by WellBeing.
Considering asking someone to get an STI test before being intimate? You should never compromise your health to avoid offending someone. Here’s how to ask without the awkwardness. Continue reading “How to Respectfully Ask Someone to Get an STI Test”
Originally published on Zomato, produced in collaboration with Andy Hardy Films.
Years after its 2013 opening, Supernormal continues to lead the vanguard in creating visionary dishes. But it doesn’t dare take old favourites of the menu; the anarchy simply isn’t worth it. The Lobster Roll and Peanut Butter Parfait have been on the menu since inception. Continue reading “Video | Supernormal, a Timeless Flinders Lane Favourite”
Originally published on Zomato, produced in collaboration with Andy Hardy Films.
Shanghai Red is by far one of Chadstone’s best culinary offerings. The extensive menu champions flavours and dishes hailing from many of China’s provinces, in a setting impressively reminiscent of Shanghai’s iconic French Concession. One thing you should know – it’s been bustling from day dot.
Continue reading “Video | Shanghai Red Takes Shopping Centre Dining to New Heights”
Originally published on Zomato, produced in collaboration with Raw Films.
Laksa Bar, what can we say? A lot. It ticks all the boxes for a CBD laneway diner. Fast, cheap, scrumptious. Continue reading “Video | At Laksa Bar, Heaven Fills the Bowls”
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