Melbourne’s Italian Cake Cult

Brunetti at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, Brunetti on Flinders Lane, Brunetti in Myer – it’s a cake cult.
Wild Weddings Tasmania

Lonely Planet recently listed Launceston, Tasmania and the Tamar Valley nearby, as the #4 best region to visit in the world.
Hobart’s Murals Pub

It’s that pub with the funny murals. It’s also Tasmania’s best-known Irish pub.
The Best Bakeries, Cafes and Patisseries in Tasmania

If you want to pick up a loaf for your AirBnB, or cakes for a picnic lunch, Tasmania has an outstanding list of bakeries, cafes and patisseries.
The best bakeries, cafes and patisseries in Tasmania for 2026 are declared.
Launceston’s Legendary Wine Bar

Havilah stars in Lonely Planet’s favourite City of Gastronomy, the reborn foodie Hub, Launceston.
Little Japan in Sydney

It’s part of Little Japan at The Galeries at 500 George Street, next to Town Hall Station for trains and opposite the Queen Victoria Building. This is the best place in Australia to find Tokyo style, culture and sensational food in one place.
Bills Famous Bondi Beach Breakfast

Bill Granger’s Bloody Mary, Scrambled Eggs, Ricotta Hotcakes and Sweetcorn Fritters for breakfast. Too much? Jennifer Johnson thinks not…
Holiday Goddess Cancer Recipe: Garlicky Mussels with Spaghetti

Ruled by the moon, Cancerians are influenced by the tides of the sea.One way to their heart is to feed them well. This moon sign is linked with feminine motherly instincts. They appreciate home cooking.
Australian Sake Festival

The Australian Sake Festival is now in its third year. For the last 2 years, in Melbourne it’s been held in winter at Victoria Markets and in Sydney it’s been held around World Sake Day – 1st October – at the Carraigeworks.
Holiday Goddess Scorpio Recipe

Mars rules pickles and sour food too, so Scorpios will lap up Mexican food with salsa, Thai with all the lime, Moroccan food with harissa, Korean kimchi.
Holiday Goddess: Libra Recipe – Poire Belle Helene

Venus rules sugar and sweetness. Librans love dessert, afternoon tea and patisseries. While presentation and prettiness matters to them.
Holiday Goddess: Virgo Recipe – Decorative Focaccia

For Virgo I suggest a bread recipe and focaccia is one of the easier breads to master. This time I’ve decorated it – something Virgoans will enjoy with their craft skills and attention to detail.