We love eating and drinking, so don’t be surprised to find most of our stories on this page! From restaurants and cafes to home-cooked meals; from slick bars and underground drinking holes to that perfect martini at the bar of Casa de Romance – we talk about it all!
Cold-climate wines are seen as the best – especially in Australian wine terms. Here’s a new range from one of Australia’s oldest wine families – McWilliam’s Winery – that celebrates the grapes’ high altitude. There’s something about the arcane science to making alcoholic drinks that fascinates me. It doesn’t seem to matter how many wineries, … Read more
At any given time, millions of delicious looking food photos are going up on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and alike. When you’re thinking about how to photograph food, here are some tricks that will help your shots tell the story of what’s on your plate. Brought to you by Olympus. There are all kinds of props … Read more
This easy vegetarian pâté recipe has all the marks of the ultimate culinary wedding. When we talk about food, it’s always full of ‘marriages’ – how this ingredient marries perfectly with that ingredient; this dish is a wonderful marriage with that dish. Aged Port, spicy Stilton, spring onions, creamy butter – it’s a match made … Read more
Italy is a country led by its food. Everywhere you go delicious things to eat and drink surround you, tempting you in. Puglia in the southeast of Italy is very far from being the exception to this food rule – here are 5 dishes from Puglia you must eat. The first time we took my … Read more
Wine is always about when and where you’ll be when you drink it. While the sun’s still taking her time to warm up the day and then in a hurry to hit the hay, our pick of South Australian winter reds will help you choose your next bottle and keep you warm at night. As … Read more
Coco Chanel once said “I only drink champagne on two occasions: when I’m in love and when I’m not.” I love this quote, but when else is the best time to drink Champagne – and how do you do it? When we first met, Mrs Romance and I had a little tradition whenever we shared … Read more
Whisky is one of those drinks people either love or hate. The difference is the people who hate it just haven’t found their way to drink it yet. Here are 5 tip on how to drink whisky to make everyone love what Mark Twain called “liquid sunshine”. When it comes to how you drink whisky, … Read more
Deciding where to eat in Bari, Italy is very much part of the charm of this pretty, ancient little seaside city. With so many food options tucked away in its maze-like streets, knowing where’s good to go is a treasure hunt. Here are our top 3 dining options for the Puglia capital. Sign up to … Read more
There are cheesecake recipes and there are cheesecake recipes. This is definitely both! Opulent creamy cheesy filling with a buttery base of black forest Tim Tam biscuit and the secret to our friend Clare’s success. Mrs Romance is known for not liking cake that’s made of cake. It sounds a bit screwy until you realise … Read more
There’s something very satisfying about being able to knock up a great cocktail. Here are some simple tips that are the foundation of cocktail making, and will really help you when you’re mixing up a storm at home. Sitting in a bar and watching a bartender who really knows their stuff mix you a drink … Read more