Recently I watched the thought provoking film, Dive – Living Off America’s Waste, by Jeremy Seifert. At only 53 minutes it is chock full of facts about food production and waste in the USA. Mind boggling figures and comparisons made me rethink …
Anyone for Coffee, Mt. Tamborine, Gold Coast, Australia
A year after our last visit, we checked back in to Anyone for Coffee and found more of what we liked originally (regionally grown organic coffee made well) and a few new features too. Menu expansion includes some light meals as well as weekend BBQs on the deck. Hubby l…
Fudge Heaven, Mt. Tamborine, Gold Coast, Australia
A revisit to Fudge Heaven on Tamborine Mountain confirmed my opinion that fudge is a gift from the gods. A few new awards on the wall and a caramelized nut stand are recent additions but the primary reason for coming remains the same – splendiferous confectio…
Black Coffee Lyrics, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Australia
As usual a trip home to the Gold Coast is filled with the great outdoors, plenty of wine quaffing and fabulous food. On the ‘good things to eat’ side Black Coffee Lyrics was recommended by a number of locals. A funky cafe, located upstairs in a run down ar…
A Slice of Heaven, Terrace @ Hock Choon, Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Lady Gaga cake – just an inkling into the creative genius of owners Nigel and Allan. Take your taste buds on a wild adventure with this seemingly innocent cocoa lump – smooth chocolate coating with a hint of chili hiding one of their best sellers –…
Makan Kitchen, Double Tree Hilton, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Makan Kitchen, in the Double Tree Hilton, is an ideal place to take guests who are only in town for a short time. You can experience Chinese, Malay, and Indian cuisine all in one spot and not worry about unaccustomed guests’ tummies adjusting to the local bugs …
Souled Out Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Souled Out Ampang makes it to The Yum List for their uber friendly service. There are few places around KL that try so hard. The staff are energized and do their best to make sure that you have an enjoyable evening. The ambience, in one word, is happy. Food here i…
Feast Village, Starhill Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Feast Village at Starhill Gallery is a lovely spot to take visitors. A cluster of uniquely designed restaurants, walkways, walls, and ceilings make a visually very interesting space. Food is definitely not cheap but the ambience is truly lovely. The pictures sp…
Cake Shop, Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
So it’s clear from the beginning – I love macarons! For me it’s all about a perfect combination of crispy, chewy and gooey. But, being THE sweet of the moment, KL is flooded with them and they’re not all praiseworthy. Too many just donR…
Mardia & Mustaffa’s Bakery & Vegetarian Cafe, Sungai Buloh, Malaysia
Bread fans will delight in this week’s find, White Brick Oven Bakery in Sungai Buloh. The owners, Mardia and Mustaffa, are a lovely Malay/ British couple living a simple life in Kubu Gajah. You would never guess that their humble abode is the source of …
Sudu Christmas Buffet, Hotel Hilton, KL Sentral, Malaysia
I’m enjoying what big hotels are doing with buffets these days. It seems that smaller portions replenished more often has become the trend. I’m hoping this also means less waste, but it definitely means fresher food. Sudu, in the Hilton at KL S…
Millesime, Solaris Dutamas, Malaysia
There are three excellent reasons to dine at Millesime – exquisite food, exceptional service and an exemplary wine cellar. With subtle signage Millesime is located indiscriminately in the petroleum offices of Solaris Dutamas and the frontage gives no i…