Anzac Day Pub Traditions – your guide to Two Up and beer
Anzac Day is a very special day for Australians and New Zealanders. It’s the day we take to remember and reflect on the sad losses our armed forces have suffered … Read more
Food & Drink
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!
Where to eat in Sydney: The Cottage Bar and Kitchen, Balmain
The Cottage Bar and Kitchen on Darling Street, Balmain feels just like home. Or at least like Grandma’s. We sat in what would probably be Granny’s front room, round the … Read more
Curry Series – Brinjal Bhaji Eggplant Curry Recipe
I love cooking curries – especially for Mrs Romance. Over the next few Wednesdays I’ll be telling you how I cook my favourite Indian dishes in our curry series. We … Read more
The Woog Cocktail
Far be it for us to pigeonhole people, Mrs Romance and I have decided to name a few cocktails we’ve made recently after some of our close blogging friends. Mrs … Read more
Curry Series – Chana Masala Recipe
I love cooking curries – especially for Mrs Romance. Over the next few Wednesdays I’ll be telling you how I cook my favourite Indian dishes in our curry series. We … Read more
The secrets of how to cook the perfect steak
Ever since we both read Anthony Bourdain’s Kitchen Confidential, Mrs Romance and I always take our steaks either rare or medium-rare. From this book, we gleaned that well-done steaks tend … Read more
Three deceptively simple champagne cocktails to get the weekend started
How good is Friday? Best day of the week, I reckon. And I have some very strong opinions on the days of the week (Tuesdays suck). It’s pretty much a … Read more
Curry Series – Paneer & Mushroom Tandoori Recipe
I love cooking curries – especially for Mrs Romance. Over the next few Wednesdays I’ll be telling you how I cook my favourite Indian dishes in our curry series. We … Read more
Restaurant review: Mr Moustache, Bondi Beach, Sydney
Mexican food is still sweeping through Sydney like a great green white and red storm. Taco options are abound and high grade tequila has never been so popular. It’s becoming … Read more
Wine of the month – Tempranillo
Over here in Sydney, we’re getting ready to turn our clocks back an hour, pull out our coats and bunker down for the winter. Granted, the coats are more just … Read more