Sydney Foodblogger Meetup: Night Noodle Markets and Sugar Hit #4: Sofitel Wentworth

"Oh my god, that's just toooooooo gorgeous!" cooed a gushing Julia, as she peered a little closer at the camera viewing screen."And ohhh," she flicked to the next image, "that is even more adorable!"Rebecca, who was beside her, puffed ever-so-slightly with pride and it was at that exact moment that I beamed with relief and toe-tingling glee; for it wasn't a series of baby photos that Julia was

Southern Cross Hotel, St Peters

Salt and pepper calamariFollowing persistent natterings about my experiences at Oscars in Pyrmont, Veruca Salt and I (along with A and A) decided to head to its sister restaurant Oscars Grill at the Southern Cross Hotel in St Peters. We find it on a corner block along the semi-industrial Princess Highway, a large but meagrely-lit car park provided behind the suburban-hotel.Inside, it's furnished

Dinner with friends

The biggest thing I love about Asian food is its communal sharing of dishes. An array of dishes are prepared, everything is thrown into the middle of the table and then everyone just digs in.Cooking at the table adds another dimension to the experience, especially when friends have been gathered together for a catch-up dinner party. Instead of constantly losing the host to the call of the kitchen

Peach almond muffins

A tin of peaches join a craving for muffins. Some flaked and ground almonds were added to the mixture in a moment of whimsy, resulting in a dense moist muffin that was similar in texture to a friand. I'll be making this one again!Peach almond muffins1 egg30g caster sugar125ml milk50g melted butter1/2 tsp natural vanilla extract125g plain flour1/2 Tbsp baking powder1/4 tsp salt1/4 cup flaked

What's On in Sydney

This weekTHU 19-FRI 20 OCT: GFM Night Noodle Markets (final days!)SAT 21 OCT: Northside Produce MarketSAT 21 OCT: Granny Smith Festival, RydeSUN 22 OCT: Good Food Month Spring PicnicSUN 22 OCT: Danks Street FestivalNext weekSAT 28 OCT: Sydney Food and Wine FairPlus check out all the regular markets and future festivals on the side panel under "Sydney Event Calendar" (scroll down).

Bagan Burmese Restaurant, Strathfield

What type of food do Burmese eat? I had no idea either. So I was most happy to accept Saffron's dinner invite to visit Bagan in Strathfield, apparently the only Burmese restaurant in Sydney.Even better, it tied in perfectly with Sarah's latest Dine and Dish event: Like a Virgin (tasted for the very first time).Bagan was once the capital of the Pagan Kingdom or the First Burmese Empire, with many

Oscars, Pyrmont

Baby barramundiAfter my first visit to Oscars, I thought I'd discovered my new favourite eatery.Shiny wooden furnishings, an abundance of natural light and fluoro green light fittings on the wall gave an upmarket yet casual welcome. The open bar was an island in the middle, surrounded by rustic brickwork; the kitchen was partially open, staff and heat lamps spied from our table in the formal