Category Archives: The Hungry Nest
Eating Out – Thien An
Thien An was one of the restaurants I frequented in Footscray but as it got busier the dining room just was too crowded to enjoy the food. It then moved across the road into a bigger and better location, but this … Continue reading
Fran finds her brekky bliss at The Cornershop
We are pleased this week to introduce our first cafe review from Nestlingblog friend Fran, owner of SimplyWristbands (http://www.simplywristbands.com.au/; check out the kids ID bracelets). Fran is the working mother of Pete (aged 2.5) and an avid member of the Western suburbs … Continue reading
Bourke St Bakery – potato and rosemary damper
Nothing is better than finding a great new place which the whole family can enjoy. When I was last in Sydney, my sister took me to the Bourke St Bakery in Marrickville. Such a family friendly place with quick service and tasty pies and … Continue reading
Vietnamese Rissoles
My mate has two gorgeous children and when they come visit I get to play horsey, peek a boo, and lifts going up and down. Practice all my favourite nursery singing and dancing, reading books and making sandwiches and cutting … Continue reading
Rice pudding
It’s one of my favourite desserts, there are so many versions, I tried two recipes this weekend. One recipe from Raymond Blance the other from Gary Meghan. Despite not turning out like they should it was still eatable. Why don’t recipes … Continue reading
Eclairs and profiteer rolls – Choux pastry
When I get restless I bake, my favourites are éclairs and profiteer rolls, covered in chocolate and filled with vanilla Chantilly cream, or warm fudge and gloopy custard. My recipe is a mixture of what French cook books teach you … Continue reading
Easter Almond Crescent Cookies
For easter I normally give out easter eggs but this year I wanted something more special so I’m making biscuits. I love this recipe as it’s a mix, shape and bake. There is no wait for them to chill in the fridge … Continue reading
Caramel pork w/ jasmine rice
This dish is quick and easy, it’s also my late grand fathers favourite dish so we make it for him every year on the date of his wake. It has very few ingredients and pork is definitely the star. It’s … Continue reading
Greek Independence Day
We caught up with a gorgeous long lost friend in Sydney at Darling Harbour to celebrate Greek Independence Day. We got to tasting a dessert called “loukoumades” or honey puffs, do some foot slapping Greek dancing and laughed so hard … Continue reading
Mmmm…cookies
Inspired by Oscar’s efforts at Creche playdough time I decided that this week we would make cookies as many of the skills needed are the same. We’ve had a great time and learnt so much more than I thought we … Continue reading
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