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Banana & mandarin. Awesome container. Get some. …

06 June 2017

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Aug 14

It's been a while since I visited Short Order Burger Co. in Fremantle, but it's always a pleasurable experience. My BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger was as good as the first time I had one, and the Nashville wings a spicy delight.
Still great 👍 @shortorderburgerco

Aug 13

My brain loves something about this cheese display at Cottesloe's Boatshed Market. My wallet, not so much 😭💸 @boatshedmarket

Aug 12

Aug 11

Lagoon Yallingup was a must-visit on my recent trip to the Margaret River, it's a venue that's (ashamedly) been on my to-do list for some time. The creation of chef Ben Jacob and wife Megan, it's an elegant but casual breakfast / lunch / kiosk destination with serious cooking behind the scenes.
I visited for breakfast and was impressed to see how busy the kiosk was; I was even more impressed by the quality and creativity of the breakfast menu. Perth cafes take note - we've really dropped the ball when it comes to breakfast.
Dishes pictured here (swipe to the end for the menu)
- French toast, fingerlime curd, vanilla mascarpone, pistachio & mandarin. The best French toast I've had, and not just because I'm a citrus lover (but that probably helped)
- wild mushroom & truffle croquettes, poached eggs, shallot, enoki, pecorino.
Lagoon Yallingup is one of the best restaurants in the Margaret River area, and an easy choice for breakfast. Fantastic food, friendly service, family owned & operated. I can't wait to go back for lunch.
@lagoonyallingup

Aug 9

I couldn't possibly go to Satchmo and not post this behemoth of a Reuben! With corned beef, sauerkraut, cheese and Russian dressing on onion rye there's everything you need. Except a friend, because you'll probably need one to finish this 😳 @satchmocafe

Aug 6

Authentic Family Recipes is a small cafe / restaurant on Albany Highway in East Vic Park that serves authentic homestyle Singaporean, Indian and Malaysian foods.
There are daily specials, and fantastic curries ready to go! In the pic there's a vegetable set, meat set (lamb & chicken) and roti prata served with dahl and sambal.
If you're keen to try it (and you should be) then you'll have to get in early - it's open every day from 8am but closes at 3pm.
There's no insta but look it up on Facebook for all the details.

Aug 5

Mount Hawthorn's Pogo now has an all-day weekend menu - including bottomless brunch 🍹- so you can enjoy its Middle Eastern inspired dishes (and cocktails 😋) at any time of day.
Brunch dishes pictures here (swipe for the full menu):
- Spiced Lamb Hummus. Whipped hummus, spiced lamb, pomegranate, fried egg, crispy curry leaf, grilled Turkish bread
- Turkish eggs. Poached eggs, burnt butter, herbed yoghurt, charred bread
- Crispy potatoes, baharat, black garlic aioli
Pogo opens at 10am Saturday and Sunday.
@pogo_restaurant

Aug 3

A plate of quite magnificent house salumi from new Mount Lawley bar and Italian-ish eatery Testun. Speaks for itself, really. @testun.bar

Aug 2

It's great (and frustratingly unusual) to see something different that's also done well, but Community Coffee Co have achieved it with their new food truck.
Permanently parked outside their Subiaco HQ, the truck offers a weekly changing menu of funky Asian-style dishes such as an egg sandwich, noodles, fried chicken sandwich, curry and so on. There are plenty of add-ons to embellish your meal, and vegetarians / GF are well catered for.
Being my first visit, I had to try the "Egg Sando" with scrambled egg, cheese and paw paw chutney mayo on soft white bread. I added bacon, hash brown and hot sauce because...well, why not?
It's one of those dishes you can tell how good it was just by looking at it. There's no need to linger on individual ingredients because it's a damn fine sandwich that's soft and spicy in all the right places. I'll be back to try the rest of the menu very soon.
Oh, and the coffee isn't bad either 😉 @communitycoffeeco

Aug 1

The first stop on my recent trip to Busselton was Alberta's, the eagerly awaited cafe / restaurant / dining space from Noma alumni Kirsty Marchant and Ben Ing.
The focus is currently coffee and baked goods, and the daily menu is frustratingly concise but completely appropriate. I didn't arrive until 11am, and the coveted tarte tatin was sold out. Thankfully, the outstanding mandarin bar, brown butter & choc chip cookie and @5sensescoffee made for an enjoyable experience.
I could happily sit at the bar all day, and I'll be visiting whenever I'm nearby. It's a delightful, friendly venue that I'd love to transport to Perth, but something tells me it wouldn't be quite the same.
@albertas_busselton

Jul 27

No trip to Busselton would be complete without lunch at Burger Bones. It's one of my favourite places to eat anywhere, and once again secured its place at the top of the WA burger tree on our recent visit. Five burgers later 🥴
New to the menu this time was two relatively simple but damn good lunch-special burgers that cost just $15 with chips. Whether you're visiting or lucky enough to work nearby, these have to be two of the best value lunches in the south west.
If you're a Perth burger fan who hasn't been here, it really is worth the drive. @burgerbones

Jul 22

If you're heading to the Good Food & Wine Show this weekend, check out Adelaide's Smelly Cheese Co. for tastings and an indulgent snack!
I usually have their raclette, but this time I tried the caciocavallo, an Italian stretched-curd cheese. They serve it melted on sourdough and drizzled with chili honey 🍯
The preparation is very interesting to watch, and the end result quite delicious 🤤🧀
@goodfoodwine @smellycheeseco

Jul 15

Feel like something different for breakfast tomorrow? Wondering where to go now Tbsp. has closed? Its sister cafe Forklore in West Perth is still open and serves a range of Asian-inspired dishes, cakes, croissants and excellent coffee.
This dish is kimchi yaki udon with confit & grilled pork belly, fried egg, onions, mushrooms, spring onions & katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes). It's big enough for two, if you're the sharing type 😜
Swipe to see the food menu. @forklore.perth

Jul 14

A warm, savoury Danish from Grain Bakery would be a fantastic late night snack, especially with a hot chocolate and/or something stronger. Pity it's a bit too late for fresh baked goods 😥 Maybe in the morning...
@grainbakerywa

Jul 13

Two Dogs Laughing is a quirky cafe hidden away in a warehouse in the Fremantle Industrial Arts Quarter. The menu reflects a variety of cuisines, although all dishes are well executed and there's something for everyone.
Everything is made in-house where possible, and there's a strong commitment to local, sustainable and native ingredients. They also make a great salted caramel milkshake 😋
Dishes pictured here:
- American pancakes, grilled bacon, Canadian maple syrup, whipped cream, butter "blob" 😉
- Umami Scram - scrambled eggs, house-made shrimp sambal, leek ash, chilli caramel, chilli oil, parmesan, pickled slaw, crispy curry leaf butter
- Bombay Aloo - fried potatoes, curried spinach, onion & tomato, fried egg, smoked yoghurt, kachumber
@twodogslaughingperth

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Aug 12

Against my better judgement I decided to try one of Domino's new "Burger Joint" range. I chose the "bacon cheeseburger" pizza with beef burger pieces, American cheese slices, mozzarella, butter pickles, bacon and topped with burger sauce.
I ordered a mini version, mainly because the thought of pickles on a pizza makes me gag. Unfortunately you can't pick a base with the minis and they come as deep pan, which is like chewing through a box of tissues.
Anyway... yes, the taste is burger reminiscent but that's mainly due to the "special" sauce, which could be any supermarket one. I tried removing the pickles but one sneaked under the radar. Yuck. I didn't notice the cheese slices.
If you like Domino's and this interests you then by all means try them; I doubt you'll be desperate to order again, though. Maybe just try and get the burger sauce added to your existing favourite.
The Shelf Life verdict: ★★★☆☆
@dominos_au

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Aug 6

Finally found these new Popcorners in Coles, they come in Sweet & Salty, Cheese and Salted varieties.
They're a little hard to describe texture-wise, like a crispy corn thin perhaps? I couldn't taste much salt but the sweet level was just enough and I really liked these. Not sure if I'll bother trying the other flavours, though.
They're apparently healthy-ish but they're also very moreish...so I don't think that applies when you're likely to finish the entire bag in 5 minutes.
I'll be back for more.
The Shelf Life verdict: ★★★★☆

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Aug 5

Let's continue the limited edition chocolate theme with the new strawberry Twirl. It's a pretty straightforward offering, with a flavour that reminded me of a strawberry Freddo or Quality Street strawberry cream.
Thankfully it's not overpowering, and as long as you're not offended by fake strawberry it's worth trying, but unlikely to be life changing.
The Shelf Life verdict: ★★★☆☆

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Aug 2

Okay, it's time to try Kit Kat Milo. Plenty has been said about these, and for once I'm happy to jump on the bandwagon - they're fantastic. This new Kit Kat comes in three varieties - standard finger-pack, block and Chunky.
The difference is in the amount of Milo on top of the wafer, making Chunky the easy winner. The other two are still nice, but they could just pass for thick chocolate if you didn't know.
I'm sure if this appeals you'll already be keen to try them, and you won't be disappointed.
Purchased in Woolworths - just $1 for the Chunky! 😋
The Shelf Life verdict: ★★★★★ (Chunky)
The Shelf Life verdict: ★★★★☆ (fingers & block)

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Jul 26

Crunchy Honeycomb M&M's are the latest variety to hit our shelves. As you would expect they consist of honeycomb coated in chocolate, then encased in a familiar M&M shell.
I'd heard good things about these but was a little disappointed. Crunchy they are, however I found the honeycomb just a bit too bitter.
They're not unpleasant but I won't be going back for more. If anything, they reminded me how much I miss plain old crispy M&M's, and I might pick some up the next time I'm at the shops.
Worth a shot but don't get too excited.
Morsels Rating: ★★★☆☆

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Jul 20

Macca's second nugget sauce drop happened today, and it's a bit more exciting this time around.
- Curry! I love curry sauce, but for some reason you can't buy it bottled. Even the original HP variety from the UK isn't available any more. This stuff is great, and I'll be hoarding as much as I can for use on sausages, fish & chips and many things other than nuggets.
- Mighty Hot Sauce. This is an interesting one; contains milk but presumably doesn't come straight out of a cow 😋 I was expecting some boring, thin hot sauce but it has a ketchup-like texture and some real heat. Great dipping sauce.
These sauces are only available in-store and probably won't be around for long.
Morsels Rating: ★★★★★ (curry)
Morsels Rating: ★★★★☆ (hot sauce)
@mcdonaldsau

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Jul 16

Caramel Maltesers. There's not much complexity here, the chocolate is caramel flavoured but otherwise they're just normal Maltesers. The caramel isn't too strong, but I found them too sweet overall. Worth trying but I wouldn't have them again in preference to the original (or better, dark).
Morsels Rating: ★★★☆☆

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Jul 15

Hungry Jacks Pop'n Chick'n 20-pack marketing vs reality. They might want to rethink the packaging... although it tastes like a low quality copy of the KFC version, so I'm not sure it's worth the effort.
That name really sucks 🤦
Morsels Rating: ★★☆☆☆

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Jul 14

No doubt most readers will be familiar with Mr Kipling cakes from the UK and their Bakewell tarts. The familiar versions are made from short crust pastry layered with almond frangipane, jam, icing and a cherry on top.
We've seen Christmas ones before (with sprinkles instead of a cherry) but here's a lemon version with lemon curd, lemon sponge and lemon icing.
There's nothing really Bakewell about these but they're a mighty fine tart. If you like lemon then definitely give these a try. The flavour is spot on and the different textures are great. They also don't fall apart as easily as the originals.
These are available in major supermarkets and will be in my fridge for as long as I can find them.
Morsels Rating: ★★★★★

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Jul 12

So...much...chocolate; my review drawer overfloweth. But why does so much of it have to be Dairy Milk? 🍫😭🐄 Alright, here's two of the latest from Cadbury.
- I wonder if Curtis Stone has ever made a caramel slice that tastes like this. I doubt it, and he should be ashamed if he did. Tastes like someone sucked all the good stuff out of a block of Caramello.
- what's with "Chocolate Maker's" mint chip? Oh, I wanted bricklayer's ones? This dodgy marketing just draws attention to a lazy R&D effort. Less offensive than the other one, but...meh.
Morsels Rating: ★☆☆☆☆ (caramel slice)
Morsels Rating: ★★☆☆☆ (mint chip)

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Jul 7

Alongside mozzarella sticks, creme brulee pie / McFlurry and that double Angus thingy, this week sees the first of two super-limited sauce drops from @mcdonaldsau - Cajun and the (in)famous Szechuan.
They made quite the fuss about these but only briefly. You can't get them via delivery, and they seem to be rationed in store. Despite my attempts to purchase additional ones, I only got one Szechuan (but multiple Cajun).
So how are they? The Cajun is hard to describe, kinda starts off like honey mustard with a peppery kick but ends...differently. A cross between honey mustard and Big Mac sauce was the best I could come up with. Meh.
The Szechuan is relatively thin with an overriding flavour of sesame (swipe for pics). Needs sweetness and heat. Maybe it's unusual flavours in the USA but I don't see the fuss. Probably wouldn't do again, actually.
There's two more flavours to come. Anyone know what they are?
Morsels Rating: ★★★☆☆ (same for both)

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May 30

Regular readers will know that I love orange chocolate, and it's been a particularly distressing year seeing endless products coming out in the UK. So of course I was thrilled at the release of this Instagram-unfriendly "gingery candied orange peel" Toblerone.
For orange chocolate sceptics, this may be an opportunity to change your mind as the flavour is subtly scattered throughout the chocolate. One bite orange, the next ginger. It's cleverly done, and this is a sophisticated product that clearly hasn't been developed in a hurry.
A no-brainer for orange chocolate lovers, and a worthy try for everyone else to see how it should be done.
Morsels Rating: ★★★★★
@tobleroneaunz

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May 25

SPC Vegemite baked beans. I'm not sure why everyone is suddenly getting worked up about these. They've been on the shelves for weeks, and I don't see what's crazy about adding some umami to a rich tomato sauce? You'd think Heinz ham and barbecue varieties never existed...
These do exactly what they say on the tin. They smell and taste of Vegemite, but in a decent ratio so they're not offensive. They're closest in colour and flavour to the aforementioned barbecue variety, but if you don't like Vegemite then these won't be for you.
if you're a baked bean fan, definitely give these a try. If you're not, just wait until Heinz start releasing all their new bean-based products here 😂
(And before anyone starts jumping up and down about tinned beans for breakfast, they are the original product introduced to the UK by Heinz in 1886. It's the ramekins of tasteless, undercooked beans that are the imitation. I've eaten breakfast at Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay restaurants in the UK and the beans were tinned *rant over*)
Morsels Rating: ★★★★☆
@spcgloballtd @vegemite @heinz_au

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May 24

I don't like to go into a review with preconceptions, but experience tells me sachet coffee isn't great. I don't think that's an unreasonable statement. But I enjoy a white choc mocha and can't resist anything orange so decided to give these a go.
First I tried the choc orange mocha, which tasted mostly of chocolate with a vague orange aftertaste. Not great. The gold choc tasted vaguely familiar, like a weird chocolate liqueur you get for Christmas.
The biggest issue I have is the instructions, which tells you to add a mere 150ml of water - apparently 2/3 of a mug. My final drink was less than half of a rather small mug. I'd rather know that I need two sachets for a full mug before I accidentally dilute it.
There are numerous flavours to try, but don't expect to be surprised or impressed by any of them. If you already like this kind of drink you might be satisfied, but my local cafe needn't worry.
Morsels Rating: ★★☆☆☆

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May 18

Everything I've tried from Harvey Beef has been excellent - sausages, burgers and of course the pasta sauces that live in my fridge now. I hadn't got around to trying the pies but when I saw these satay ones in Coles I couldn't resist.
I've been guilty of buying a satay pie from a dodgy bakery on more than one occasion, and these take it to another level. They may not be authentic but there's quality beef, nuts, spice, heat and most importantly a deep, rich flavour. The meat has been cooked down enough to be very soft, and there's nothing to fault with the pastry. I even cooked them in my air fryer 😳
Highly recommended. I'll be trying the others in the range.
Morsels Rating: ★★★★★
@harveybeefwa

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Jan 4

A glimpse into the fire at Brown Street Grill 🔥
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Sep 12

Another shot from Willi's in The Royal, this time in daylight. Coconut pavlova with mango, kaffir lime powder and sake. Finally getting to grips with the Canon R5 @willisperth

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Sep 3

Loving my new Canon R5 (with 35mm prime while I wait for the 24-70 to arrive). Sorry, Fujifilm 😥 Taken at @willisperth
#canonaustralia #canonr5

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Aug 14

Always loved this photo of Henry. Sadly missed.
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Aug 13

Mozzarella! at The Sporting Globe Bar & Grill, Belmont.
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Mar 9

Black Tap NYC, April 2016. A long forgotten shot that I really like, for some reason.
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Dec 1

Carnarvon Space and Technology Museum, August 2019.
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Jul 4

Mortadella finger sandwich with fine herbs and red wine vinegar from high tea at Fleur at The Royal @fleurtheroyal
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Jun 6

Last night's amazing Perth sunset, taken from North Fremantle restaurant Bib & Tucker
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May 31

The photo that won me Australian Kodak Young Photographer of the Year way back in 1990. Shot at Hillary's Marina on Kodachrome 64 using a Canon A-1 from the early 80's.
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May 30

Market fish with cauliflower cous cous, green olives, anchovies and pine nuts from @islandmarket_trigg
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Kings Park, August 2017. Different times.
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Random chilies at the 2020 Mindarie Chilli Festival
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Mar 6

Charred corn ribs from Rusty Pig in Leederville @rustypigperth
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Memories of colder times in Rovaniemi, Finland. October 2019.
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Aug 14

It's been a while since I visited Short Order Burger Co. in Fremantle, but it's always a pleasurable experience. My BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger was as good as the first time I had one, and the Nashville wings a spicy delight.
Still great 👍 @shortorderburgerco

Aug 13

My brain loves something about this cheese display at Cottesloe's Boatshed Market. My wallet, not so much 😭💸 @boatshedmarket

Aug 12

Aug 11

Lagoon Yallingup was a must-visit on my recent trip to the Margaret River, it's a venue that's (ashamedly) been on my to-do list for some time. The creation of chef Ben Jacob and wife Megan, it's an elegant but casual breakfast / lunch / kiosk destination with serious cooking behind the scenes.
I visited for breakfast and was impressed to see how busy the kiosk was; I was even more impressed by the quality and creativity of the breakfast menu. Perth cafes take note - we've really dropped the ball when it comes to breakfast.
Dishes pictured here (swipe to the end for the menu)
- French toast, fingerlime curd, vanilla mascarpone, pistachio & mandarin. The best French toast I've had, and not just because I'm a citrus lover (but that probably helped)
- wild mushroom & truffle croquettes, poached eggs, shallot, enoki, pecorino.
Lagoon Yallingup is one of the best restaurants in the Margaret River area, and an easy choice for breakfast. Fantastic food, friendly service, family owned & operated. I can't wait to go back for lunch.
@lagoonyallingup

Aug 9

I couldn't possibly go to Satchmo and not post this behemoth of a Reuben! With corned beef, sauerkraut, cheese and Russian dressing on onion rye there's everything you need. Except a friend, because you'll probably need one to finish this 😳 @satchmocafe

Aug 6

Authentic Family Recipes is a small cafe / restaurant on Albany Highway in East Vic Park that serves authentic homestyle Singaporean, Indian and Malaysian foods.
There are daily specials, and fantastic curries ready to go! In the pic there's a vegetable set, meat set (lamb & chicken) and roti prata served with dahl and sambal.
If you're keen to try it (and you should be) then you'll have to get in early - it's open every day from 8am but closes at 3pm.
There's no insta but look it up on Facebook for all the details.

Aug 5

Mount Hawthorn's Pogo now has an all-day weekend menu - including bottomless brunch 🍹- so you can enjoy its Middle Eastern inspired dishes (and cocktails 😋) at any time of day.
Brunch dishes pictures here (swipe for the full menu):
- Spiced Lamb Hummus. Whipped hummus, spiced lamb, pomegranate, fried egg, crispy curry leaf, grilled Turkish bread
- Turkish eggs. Poached eggs, burnt butter, herbed yoghurt, charred bread
- Crispy potatoes, baharat, black garlic aioli
Pogo opens at 10am Saturday and Sunday.
@pogo_restaurant

Aug 3

A plate of quite magnificent house salumi from new Mount Lawley bar and Italian-ish eatery Testun. Speaks for itself, really. @testun.bar

Aug 2

It's great (and frustratingly unusual) to see something different that's also done well, but Community Coffee Co have achieved it with their new food truck.
Permanently parked outside their Subiaco HQ, the truck offers a weekly changing menu of funky Asian-style dishes such as an egg sandwich, noodles, fried chicken sandwich, curry and so on. There are plenty of add-ons to embellish your meal, and vegetarians / GF are well catered for.
Being my first visit, I had to try the "Egg Sando" with scrambled egg, cheese and paw paw chutney mayo on soft white bread. I added bacon, hash brown and hot sauce because...well, why not?
It's one of those dishes you can tell how good it was just by looking at it. There's no need to linger on individual ingredients because it's a damn fine sandwich that's soft and spicy in all the right places. I'll be back to try the rest of the menu very soon.
Oh, and the coffee isn't bad either 😉 @communitycoffeeco

Aug 1

The first stop on my recent trip to Busselton was Alberta's, the eagerly awaited cafe / restaurant / dining space from Noma alumni Kirsty Marchant and Ben Ing.
The focus is currently coffee and baked goods, and the daily menu is frustratingly concise but completely appropriate. I didn't arrive until 11am, and the coveted tarte tatin was sold out. Thankfully, the outstanding mandarin bar, brown butter & choc chip cookie and @5sensescoffee made for an enjoyable experience.
I could happily sit at the bar all day, and I'll be visiting whenever I'm nearby. It's a delightful, friendly venue that I'd love to transport to Perth, but something tells me it wouldn't be quite the same.
@albertas_busselton

Jul 27

No trip to Busselton would be complete without lunch at Burger Bones. It's one of my favourite places to eat anywhere, and once again secured its place at the top of the WA burger tree on our recent visit. Five burgers later 🥴
New to the menu this time was two relatively simple but damn good lunch-special burgers that cost just $15 with chips. Whether you're visiting or lucky enough to work nearby, these have to be two of the best value lunches in the south west.
If you're a Perth burger fan who hasn't been here, it really is worth the drive. @burgerbones

Jul 22

If you're heading to the Good Food & Wine Show this weekend, check out Adelaide's Smelly Cheese Co. for tastings and an indulgent snack!
I usually have their raclette, but this time I tried the caciocavallo, an Italian stretched-curd cheese. They serve it melted on sourdough and drizzled with chili honey 🍯
The preparation is very interesting to watch, and the end result quite delicious 🤤🧀
@goodfoodwine @smellycheeseco

Jul 15

Feel like something different for breakfast tomorrow? Wondering where to go now Tbsp. has closed? Its sister cafe Forklore in West Perth is still open and serves a range of Asian-inspired dishes, cakes, croissants and excellent coffee.
This dish is kimchi yaki udon with confit & grilled pork belly, fried egg, onions, mushrooms, spring onions & katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes). It's big enough for two, if you're the sharing type 😜
Swipe to see the food menu. @forklore.perth

Jul 14

A warm, savoury Danish from Grain Bakery would be a fantastic late night snack, especially with a hot chocolate and/or something stronger. Pity it's a bit too late for fresh baked goods 😥 Maybe in the morning...
@grainbakerywa

Jul 13

Two Dogs Laughing is a quirky cafe hidden away in a warehouse in the Fremantle Industrial Arts Quarter. The menu reflects a variety of cuisines, although all dishes are well executed and there's something for everyone.
Everything is made in-house where possible, and there's a strong commitment to local, sustainable and native ingredients. They also make a great salted caramel milkshake 😋
Dishes pictured here:
- American pancakes, grilled bacon, Canadian maple syrup, whipped cream, butter "blob" 😉
- Umami Scram - scrambled eggs, house-made shrimp sambal, leek ash, chilli caramel, chilli oil, parmesan, pickled slaw, crispy curry leaf butter
- Bombay Aloo - fried potatoes, curried spinach, onion & tomato, fried egg, smoked yoghurt, kachumber
@twodogslaughingperth

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Aug 12

Against my better judgement I decided to try one of Domino's new "Burger Joint" range. I chose the "bacon cheeseburger" pizza with beef burger pieces, American cheese slices, mozzarella, butter pickles, bacon and topped with burger sauce.
I ordered a mini version, mainly because the thought of pickles on a pizza makes me gag. Unfortunately you can't pick a base with the minis and they come as deep pan, which is like chewing through a box of tissues.
Anyway... yes, the taste is burger reminiscent but that's mainly due to the "special" sauce, which could be any supermarket one. I tried removing the pickles but one sneaked under the radar. Yuck. I didn't notice the cheese slices.
If you like Domino's and this interests you then by all means try them; I doubt you'll be desperate to order again, though. Maybe just try and get the burger sauce added to your existing favourite.
The Shelf Life verdict: ★★★☆☆
@dominos_au

theshelflifeaust

Aug 6

Finally found these new Popcorners in Coles, they come in Sweet & Salty, Cheese and Salted varieties.
They're a little hard to describe texture-wise, like a crispy corn thin perhaps? I couldn't taste much salt but the sweet level was just enough and I really liked these. Not sure if I'll bother trying the other flavours, though.
They're apparently healthy-ish but they're also very moreish...so I don't think that applies when you're likely to finish the entire bag in 5 minutes.
I'll be back for more.
The Shelf Life verdict: ★★★★☆

theshelflifeaust

Aug 5

Let's continue the limited edition chocolate theme with the new strawberry Twirl. It's a pretty straightforward offering, with a flavour that reminded me of a strawberry Freddo or Quality Street strawberry cream.
Thankfully it's not overpowering, and as long as you're not offended by fake strawberry it's worth trying, but unlikely to be life changing.
The Shelf Life verdict: ★★★☆☆

theshelflifeaust

Aug 2

Okay, it's time to try Kit Kat Milo. Plenty has been said about these, and for once I'm happy to jump on the bandwagon - they're fantastic. This new Kit Kat comes in three varieties - standard finger-pack, block and Chunky.
The difference is in the amount of Milo on top of the wafer, making Chunky the easy winner. The other two are still nice, but they could just pass for thick chocolate if you didn't know.
I'm sure if this appeals you'll already be keen to try them, and you won't be disappointed.
Purchased in Woolworths - just $1 for the Chunky! 😋
The Shelf Life verdict: ★★★★★ (Chunky)
The Shelf Life verdict: ★★★★☆ (fingers & block)

theshelflifeaust

Jul 26

Crunchy Honeycomb M&M's are the latest variety to hit our shelves. As you would expect they consist of honeycomb coated in chocolate, then encased in a familiar M&M shell.
I'd heard good things about these but was a little disappointed. Crunchy they are, however I found the honeycomb just a bit too bitter.
They're not unpleasant but I won't be going back for more. If anything, they reminded me how much I miss plain old crispy M&M's, and I might pick some up the next time I'm at the shops.
Worth a shot but don't get too excited.
Morsels Rating: ★★★☆☆

theshelflifeaust

Jul 20

Macca's second nugget sauce drop happened today, and it's a bit more exciting this time around.
- Curry! I love curry sauce, but for some reason you can't buy it bottled. Even the original HP variety from the UK isn't available any more. This stuff is great, and I'll be hoarding as much as I can for use on sausages, fish & chips and many things other than nuggets.
- Mighty Hot Sauce. This is an interesting one; contains milk but presumably doesn't come straight out of a cow 😋 I was expecting some boring, thin hot sauce but it has a ketchup-like texture and some real heat. Great dipping sauce.
These sauces are only available in-store and probably won't be around for long.
Morsels Rating: ★★★★★ (curry)
Morsels Rating: ★★★★☆ (hot sauce)
@mcdonaldsau

theshelflifeaust

Jul 16

Caramel Maltesers. There's not much complexity here, the chocolate is caramel flavoured but otherwise they're just normal Maltesers. The caramel isn't too strong, but I found them too sweet overall. Worth trying but I wouldn't have them again in preference to the original (or better, dark).
Morsels Rating: ★★★☆☆

theshelflifeaust

Jul 15

Hungry Jacks Pop'n Chick'n 20-pack marketing vs reality. They might want to rethink the packaging... although it tastes like a low quality copy of the KFC version, so I'm not sure it's worth the effort.
That name really sucks 🤦
Morsels Rating: ★★☆☆☆

theshelflifeaust

Jul 14

No doubt most readers will be familiar with Mr Kipling cakes from the UK and their Bakewell tarts. The familiar versions are made from short crust pastry layered with almond frangipane, jam, icing and a cherry on top.
We've seen Christmas ones before (with sprinkles instead of a cherry) but here's a lemon version with lemon curd, lemon sponge and lemon icing.
There's nothing really Bakewell about these but they're a mighty fine tart. If you like lemon then definitely give these a try. The flavour is spot on and the different textures are great. They also don't fall apart as easily as the originals.
These are available in major supermarkets and will be in my fridge for as long as I can find them.
Morsels Rating: ★★★★★

theshelflifeaust

Jul 12

So...much...chocolate; my review drawer overfloweth. But why does so much of it have to be Dairy Milk? 🍫😭🐄 Alright, here's two of the latest from Cadbury.
- I wonder if Curtis Stone has ever made a caramel slice that tastes like this. I doubt it, and he should be ashamed if he did. Tastes like someone sucked all the good stuff out of a block of Caramello.
- what's with "Chocolate Maker's" mint chip? Oh, I wanted bricklayer's ones? This dodgy marketing just draws attention to a lazy R&D effort. Less offensive than the other one, but...meh.
Morsels Rating: ★☆☆☆☆ (caramel slice)
Morsels Rating: ★★☆☆☆ (mint chip)

theshelflifeaust

Jul 7

Alongside mozzarella sticks, creme brulee pie / McFlurry and that double Angus thingy, this week sees the first of two super-limited sauce drops from @mcdonaldsau - Cajun and the (in)famous Szechuan.
They made quite the fuss about these but only briefly. You can't get them via delivery, and they seem to be rationed in store. Despite my attempts to purchase additional ones, I only got one Szechuan (but multiple Cajun).
So how are they? The Cajun is hard to describe, kinda starts off like honey mustard with a peppery kick but ends...differently. A cross between honey mustard and Big Mac sauce was the best I could come up with. Meh.
The Szechuan is relatively thin with an overriding flavour of sesame (swipe for pics). Needs sweetness and heat. Maybe it's unusual flavours in the USA but I don't see the fuss. Probably wouldn't do again, actually.
There's two more flavours to come. Anyone know what they are?
Morsels Rating: ★★★☆☆ (same for both)

theshelflifeaust

May 30

Regular readers will know that I love orange chocolate, and it's been a particularly distressing year seeing endless products coming out in the UK. So of course I was thrilled at the release of this Instagram-unfriendly "gingery candied orange peel" Toblerone.
For orange chocolate sceptics, this may be an opportunity to change your mind as the flavour is subtly scattered throughout the chocolate. One bite orange, the next ginger. It's cleverly done, and this is a sophisticated product that clearly hasn't been developed in a hurry.
A no-brainer for orange chocolate lovers, and a worthy try for everyone else to see how it should be done.
Morsels Rating: ★★★★★
@tobleroneaunz

theshelflifeaust

May 25

SPC Vegemite baked beans. I'm not sure why everyone is suddenly getting worked up about these. They've been on the shelves for weeks, and I don't see what's crazy about adding some umami to a rich tomato sauce? You'd think Heinz ham and barbecue varieties never existed...
These do exactly what they say on the tin. They smell and taste of Vegemite, but in a decent ratio so they're not offensive. They're closest in colour and flavour to the aforementioned barbecue variety, but if you don't like Vegemite then these won't be for you.
if you're a baked bean fan, definitely give these a try. If you're not, just wait until Heinz start releasing all their new bean-based products here 😂
(And before anyone starts jumping up and down about tinned beans for breakfast, they are the original product introduced to the UK by Heinz in 1886. It's the ramekins of tasteless, undercooked beans that are the imitation. I've eaten breakfast at Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay restaurants in the UK and the beans were tinned *rant over*)
Morsels Rating: ★★★★☆
@spcgloballtd @vegemite @heinz_au

theshelflifeaust

May 24

I don't like to go into a review with preconceptions, but experience tells me sachet coffee isn't great. I don't think that's an unreasonable statement. But I enjoy a white choc mocha and can't resist anything orange so decided to give these a go.
First I tried the choc orange mocha, which tasted mostly of chocolate with a vague orange aftertaste. Not great. The gold choc tasted vaguely familiar, like a weird chocolate liqueur you get for Christmas.
The biggest issue I have is the instructions, which tells you to add a mere 150ml of water - apparently 2/3 of a mug. My final drink was less than half of a rather small mug. I'd rather know that I need two sachets for a full mug before I accidentally dilute it.
There are numerous flavours to try, but don't expect to be surprised or impressed by any of them. If you already like this kind of drink you might be satisfied, but my local cafe needn't worry.
Morsels Rating: ★★☆☆☆

theshelflifeaust

May 18

Everything I've tried from Harvey Beef has been excellent - sausages, burgers and of course the pasta sauces that live in my fridge now. I hadn't got around to trying the pies but when I saw these satay ones in Coles I couldn't resist.
I've been guilty of buying a satay pie from a dodgy bakery on more than one occasion, and these take it to another level. They may not be authentic but there's quality beef, nuts, spice, heat and most importantly a deep, rich flavour. The meat has been cooked down enough to be very soft, and there's nothing to fault with the pastry. I even cooked them in my air fryer 😳
Highly recommended. I'll be trying the others in the range.
Morsels Rating: ★★★★★
@harveybeefwa