Sunday, October 30, 2011

Bondi Beach


I finally went to visit Sydney's famous Bondi Beach yesterday. It's really not far from where I live. Two train stations and a short bus ride later, we got off and the streets where busy with locals and tourists. There is a main street with all the shops, restaurants, and cafes where everyone hangs out. And just a five minute walk across the street, is the beautiful beach. We went on a Sunday and the beach was just buzzing with energy.

Saturday, October 29, 2011

Speaking Australian

Since arriving in Sydney, I've picked up some common words used regularly. Sometimes I find myself caught between using Canadian language or Australian language. (Plastic wrap? Or cling film?) Yes I know it sounds weird, since both countries are English speaking, but each place really has it's own distict lingo.

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Nut Brittle


I couldn't wait until closer to the holidays before I post this recipe. It's ridiculously easy to make, and only requires a handful of ingredients. This used to be a staple on the petit four plate at Boneta. The recipe was to boil sugar, water, and butter to a specific temperature. But the recipe seemed unstable at times, turning my brittle into something almost grainy, like a bad fudge :(
Caramel ready for butter