In these days of conservative politics, human rights abuses and global unrest, writing a food blog seems vapid and frivolous, and I agree that it mostly is. Not only is blogging supposedly dead – in the “old-school” sense of daily blogs written by a single… Read More
All posts tagged “cocktail”
Summer sippers | Strawberry & Pineapple Shrubs
If the idea of drinking vinegar makes you cringe, then you’re not alone. Many natural health practitioners tout the benefits of knocking back apple cider vinegar each morning, claiming that it cures all manner of ills. It’s hardly the way that I want to start… Read More
Elevate your Gin & Tonic (Homemade Tonic Syrup)
Gin & Tonic is the perfect summer cocktail. I like mine with plenty of ice, a good squeeze of lemon, and please, only homemade tonic syrup will do. I’m not always such a snob (or maybe I am?) but now that I’ve made my own tonic… Read More
On days like these
Brisbane was steamy hot over the weekend, and all I wanted to do was stay inside in the air conditioning, sipping iced water and fruity cocktails. Everyone’s behaviour changes on days like these. We move slowly, seek out the shade, and carry water and hats everywhere. The… Read More