Flavour of Brazil, Leichhardt

I'm sure I could become a vegetarian, if only I didn't like meat so much.And so we find ourselves at Flavour of Brazil, a temple for carnivores in inner-west Leichhardt. The all-you-can-eat Brazilian Churrasco Banquet is gluttonous protein consumption at its finest. Normally priced at $35 per person, we take advantage of the $26 off-peak discount, available all-day Sunday and Monday and Tuesday

Albion Place Hotel, Sydney

Battered flathead and chips, tandoori chicken burger,and grilled snapper filletI remember when the strip along George Street cinemas used to have a Timezone, a Galaxy World, a cafe called New York at the Movies and a seemingly permanent walkway of scaffolding.Today there's a new generation of hotels, cafes, cake shops and clothing stores.In amongst them is the Albion Place Hotel, modern, light

Haldon Street Festival, Lakemba

You don't often encounter a camel on the street in Sydney, but you do at the Haldon Street Festival in cultural melting pot, Lakemba.Perhaps it's just coincedence that I always seem to make it to this annual community festival, or maybe it's because I really do enjoy wandering the stalls, weaving my way through the families, and stopping into the poky Lebanese grocery stores, aromatic Indian

Hawkesbury Harvest Farmers and Fine Food Market, Cook + Phillip Park every Friday

What's a little rain between friends?A wet and gloomy Friday did little to deter Sydney city workers from the launch of the Hawkesbury Harvest Farmers and Fine Food Market at Cook + Phillip Park.To be held every Friday, now there's no excuse for missing your favourite suppliers at the weekend markets. In amongst the jams, trays of plump strawberries and lemon myrtle shampoos were market regulars:

Restaurant 08

The future for Australian restaurants?I was keen to uncover the answers at Restaurant 08, the annual industry event--now in its third year--for restaurant owners, chefs and sommeliers.There was a happy browse amongst the 120+ exhibitors, offering everything from veal jus to cash registers, to uniforms to wagyu. We marvelled at cutlery, crockery, Japanese knives and an amazing electric vegetable

Upcoming events: Sydney food festivals

There's no shortage of food-related events in Sydney. This weekend's highlights include the Hawkesbury Harvest farmers market in the City on Friday and the annual Haldon Street Festival in Lakemba on Saturday.Friday 22 August (then every Friday)10am - 2.30pmHawkesbury Harvest Farmers and Fine Food MarketThe square at Cook + Phillip ParkCollege Street, SydneyFreeFriday 22 August4pm - 8pmGluten

Banana Sour Cream Cake

Who can resist a tantalising slice of moist banana cake? The secret to a tasty banana cake is a well-aged over-ripe banana. I take my banana fermentation quite seriously, allowing the bananas to ripen on the counter for at least two weeks, letting it go until the skin's about to start growing mould - seriously! I then carefully peel the bananas, plop them into a container, give them a quick mash

Sydney events calendar: food festivals and expos

I know, I know, things have been quiet around here lately, but that shouldn't stop you having fun! Get these dates in the diary and enjoy the best of Sydney at its tastiest...*UPDATED*Sunday 17 August10am - 4pmLive GreenWith a kitchen marquee featuring Kylie Kwong, Jared Ingersoll, Joanna Savill and John NewtonVictoria Park, CamperdownFreeSunday 17 August10am - 4pmFerragosto '08 (GYF photos 2007)

Good Living Growers' Markets, Pyrmont

Manna from Heaven cupcakesGolden rays of early morning sunshine warmed our cheeks on Saturday as we browsed the monthly Good Living Growers' Markets. Is there much more to say after 19 posts on this outdoor celebration of tasty treats?We sure do miss the butter lady though. I have a major craving for that hearty spoon-worthy slab of Gympie cultured butter. Is she nary to be seen?Cakes from Manna

Irish soda bread

Baking with yeast can be a daunting prospect, which is why Irish soda bread--which uses baking powder, bicarb and buttermilk to rise--is a easy task for baking beginners to tackle.I love the chewy wholesomeness of Irish soda bread. My Irish friend tells me a traditional way to eat it is with butter and honey, but I much prefer it slathered only in butter, or otherwise sandwiched around a thick