Long time no see

Hello!
I know I haven't been posting a lot lately, and I'm not to sure what is to blame! I will be trying to keep this blog and my new blog "Britt Laspina Designs" updated more regularly! Promise.

In other news - can't remember if I mentioned this but I am actually obsessed with buckins - derived from buckwheat, ATM. These ones are caramelised in an agave syrup.

Black Garlic Photo Shoot!

Reminiscing on my Black Garlic Behind the Scenes Photo Shoot! Such a great experience! Watch the video! youtube.com/watch?v=HYwQ-i…
— Brittany Laspina (@BrittLaSpina) March 18, 2013

Eagle Farm Makets

My colleague and I have just started our very own stall at The Eagle Farm Markets in Brisbane! We sell a majority of Tropical Fruits including Achacha's, Dragon Fruit, Mangoes and KiwiBerrys. As well as that, we also sold Australian Garlic and Pecans.

There were also other lovely stalls around us at the Markets, including a great Belgium Waffle stall, Bagel Stall, a home made Spelt & Rye Bread Stall and a home made Pasta Stall. Having all of these great stalls around us made the day much more pleasant! We were given a free icy orange juice at the end of the day, which went deliciously with the remainder of our Achachas!

Due to our current promoting, I decided to incorporate the delicious New Zealand KiwiBerry into my breakfast this morning! It went so well with the rest of the fruit, Greek yoghurt and caramelised Buckins.

Dragon Fruit Cheesecake

Dragon fruit has so many health benefits! So why not incorporate it into a sweet delicious desert!? This was Devine!

1889 Enoteca

Great restaurant located in Brisbane suburb Woolloongabba! I have never been disappointed & would highly recommend! There is also a lovely private room underneath the restaurant!

1889 Enoteca
10/12 Logan Rd
Woolloongabba QLD 4102
(07) 3392 4315

Liquorish Bistro & Bar

Dined at Liquorice in Oxford st, Bulimba some time ago. Everything was nice tasting! However there was a debate on the location of where the scallops where from. A friend was convinced they weren't real due to their texture and size!

Liquorish Bistro & Bar
Phone: 07 3399 1520;
Address: 2/140 Oxford St,
Bulimba, QLD

Sweet Mandarin Asian Food, East Brisbane

My family loves our local Chinese restaurant, The Sweet Mandarin. Owner Ben is very friendly, and his parents are the owners of another great Chinese restaurant in the Valley. The Crab dish has noodles underneath and is so good!

Sweet Mandarin Restaurant
Shop 2A, 33 Lytton Road
East Brisbane
T: (07) 3392 1999
F: (07) 3392 1666
Open 7 days

Platter for three

Divine platter I made nearly a year ago.. Inspired me to make another for tonight! Ingredients are just things that we always have in the cupboard or the fridge, including prosciutto, provolone dolce cheese, pickles, bubba tomatoes, olives, strawbs & jats

Max Brenner

Nothing no one hasn't seen before I hope!

Healthy Slice!

This is a healthy slice I make when I am feeling like a sweet snack! It's main ingredients include oats, seeds, honey, shredded coconut, coconut cream, raspberries, LSA mix and 1/2 tablespoons of organic cacao spread!

Rockpool Bar and Grill, Sydney.

Delicious pasta! The building was a piece of art! Great place, very up market.

Sydney - Grenwich Cafe

While in Sydney, we ate at this local little place near our accommodation. Such a huge serving! Worst coffee in my life though, was so burnt!

Breakfast at Baroque Bistro

While in Sydney I was taken to Baroque Bistro at the Rocks, George st. The food was nice and simple. The cheese on the Croquet Monsieur however was too strong! The French toast delicious and the home made muesli standard with lovely presentation! The vibes and fit out where both very nice.

Home made platter!

Vintage cheese, olives, Persian feta, ciabatta bread and a home made dip made of sun dried tomato, capsicum, nuts garlic, vinegar and olive oil. The drinks are made from Achacha skin soaked in water for approximately two days.. Very delicious!

Eating out: Italian!

Favorite Italian Place in Brisbane! I always order the 'Giannini's Favorite' Pizza, which is prosciutto, rocket and Parmesan. For my main I usually get the Risotto with chicken and mushrooms! My mum is obsessed with the scallops entre and when she is attempting to be healthy the Seafood Bouillabaisse. Gianni is a very friendly man, creating a homely and authentic vibe throughout his restaurant. The staff are all very friendly and mostly all have an interesting accent!

Portside Wharf, Remora Road
Hamilton, QLD 4007

(07) 3868 2011

Open 7 Days - Lunch and Dinner

Eating out: Foxy Bean

I love Foxy Bean! Never let's me down.. Only annoying thing is they are not consistent with the policy of splitting the bill!

Foxy Bean Cafe
896 Stanley St E East Brisbane QLD 4169
(07) 3391 4990

Gelati gelati!

Quench Gelati, Choc Peanut Brittle and Pistachio.

Quench
22 James St
Fortitude Valley
07 3252 9922

Eating out: Viet Salads!

My favorite Vietnamese place is in West End, Quan Than. Nothing beats it! I highly recommended the Grilled Beef Vermicelli salad, the Chicken is a hit too although I can never trust it. Seems crazy, I know! I also love the Steamed Dim Sims, the grated carrot in them makes them taste very fresh!

Quan Thanh
07 3846 384975
Hardgrave Rd
West End, QLD