Growing up with mums, aunts, and yiayias who make the best food in the world, I’ve always been a bit skeptical about dining out at Greek or Mediterranean restaurants. They rarely compete with the traditional recipes that have been perfected over generations in our home kitchens. So I have a high bar for Greek and...
Elegant, poised, and an abundance of mischievousness, the ever so glamourous Stella was born in the heart of Chapel Street two years ago. This chic beauty was created by her suave and stylish father Ali who comes from an Italian heritage. Ali has an extensive background in property development but as he grew up in...
There’s something alluring about a wine bar. Shadowboxer, the petite spot in South Yarra, has been around for a while, but has kept a low profile. Now re-discovered, its very likely one of Melbourne’s best kept hidden treasures. When I arrive on a typical Melbourne freezing winter evening, and spot the gorgeous outdoor terrace, I’m...
The average kitchen counter its often a graveyard of RIP appliances. Often bought with high hopes and the promise of time saving happiness and transformation of your kitchen mastery. It could be a grinder, blender, mixers, frothers, slow cooker, rice cooker, spiralisers and more. There are a few things I personally can’t live without. My...
What a treat, a night at the theatre. No matter your age, an evening at musical is always magical. Walking into the stunning Princess Theatre in Melbourne, I get a glimmer of excitement. Currently on stage is Sunset Boulevard, an epic show by Andrew Lloyd Webber with stunning effects, dramatic music, and a heartfelt, twisted...
Whenever I visit Manly, I always wonder why I don’t go to this world-famous Sydney locale more often – with it’s beautiful beaches and views, buzzy atmosphere and people (and possibly even whale!) watching, it deserves it’s popularity. This time I have been lured by the institution that is The Pantry on the beachfront, with...
We’ve all been there… that smartphone you paid thousands for slips from your grasp and in slo-mo hurtles towards the ground. You wince while picking it up, waiting to inspect the damage. Sometimes you’re in luck and your precious handset escapes unscathed, other times you face a costly visit to the retailer to try to...
Winter is here, the VIVID lights have been switched on (and off) and there is a whole new range of products starting to hit our virtual and real world shelves. We are kicking off the season with a few show-stoppers! Tineco – Prime Day Sale Whether it’s vacuuming, mopping or steam cleaning Tineco leads in...
Oh, to be young wild and free, it’s the dream isn’t it. As fabulous Melbourne is with all its nooks and haunts, in the peak of this biting cold Winter, most of us are dreaming of those youthful adventures on a tropical paradise somewhere exotic. Walking out of the stinging weather into Hotel Nacional, is...
If you have watched the movie called ‘Joy’ you will remember the moment when mopping floors changed from being on all fours, to a machine washable mop, twist and squeeze system. Whether it’s vacuuming, mopping or steam cleaning, chores are not fun. That is, until I met my first Tineco a year ago. It packs...
