I can’t recall the very first time I ever had Thai food. What I do know is that B and I have a serious affection for it. The essence of Thai food is all about balance – achieving the perfect harmony between sweet, hot, sour and salty. Thai food manages to retain a unique flavour all of…
Mt Hawthorn Hawker Markets
On a balmy Friday evening, we decided to explore a new Hawker Market not far from our home. We made our way down to a grassy reserve in Mt Hawthorn called Axford Park and were greeted by rows of food vans and marquee stalls offering fresh street style international food. We stumbled upon delicious smells, authentic…
Greek memories + Brika
Just 14km north of the Greek border is the city of Bitola in Macedonia. This ancient town is a delightful little place to spend a few days in. We enjoyed a momentary stay a few years ago whilst on our honeymoon in Europe. On our short visit to Bitola, we took in a leisurely walk down the main…
A lazy Sunday at il Lido
Last Sunday was glorious. It was warm, sleepy and we had no plans whatsoever. B and I are not suited to stillness so we made a spontaneous decision to go to Cottesloe and stop in at il Lido for a late lunch. It had been quite a while since we last visited but I had…