Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Croquembouche





Today was an extremely hectic day
first we headed out for lunch and met with a monstrous grunt
turns out we had a flat tire

so we rushed it to hospital (not before downing a few tarts and mocha)
turns out it's fine, we even did a little shopping and I bought the foam for my final year project

anyway

Finally I've paid a visit to the enigmatic Croquembouche Pâtisserie
established sometime around the Christmas of 2005
the dynamic duo from France
started this cafe with impressive resume tucked under their chef aprons

having driven past numerous time at night and the logo still caught my eye
this, was truly an orgasmic moment for my taste buds

even if it's a little outta the way for you guys I'd suggest you to hit it!
(note the font I'm in an extremely chocolaty mood)



First up we tried the
Tarte aux Legumes grillés et Fromage de Chèvre
(Grilled vegetables and goat cheese tart)

To be followed with a creamy salmon crepe
I don't know what they put it in it, leek or something
but together with the fish it brought me right back to the
crepes stand on the streets of Paris


Then stella polished off a blueberry tart engulfed in creamy custard that had a hint of coconut

The coffee......was SO hot and creamy
need I say more?


*
The mouth watering display rack reminded me of Paris so much
it's amazing that they opened a cafe with such an air of je ne sais quoi
right in the middle of an industrial zone of Port Botany
right across the road is like a crane factory !












Maple leaves stamp!





incase any of you didn't know
Croquembouche is a French dessert made by stacking cream puffs in a conical shape and cementing them together with a toffee.



http://www.croquembouche.com.au/


PS


Playstations are so out they had to put it in the freezer at Coles?


and here's a little something for my darling over at Ik Ben Moe

Monday, June 7, 2010

la dee dah



Omg what is this hahaha
like Kim Songhe possessed
I'd like to pimp my ride with Kewpies!!!

we were job hunting today
will it EVER stop raining ?

we stopped for a quick bite to eat, at first wanted to head to Giulia's
but then spotted a new born hidden right round the corner of the construction site
(went on the City of Sydney website
but I have no idea what they are building still apart from
improved bike tracks and ladeedahs)


A high rise warehouse packed with personality
and a fine collection of eclectic bric-à-brac
The owner has a backspace filled with antique furniture
his original idea was to cross a cafe & furniture shop
but he's still testing waters

A friendly duo served us, engaged in the friendliest of banters about
how anal the council could be



next to these beautiful retro Victorian cutlery
were 百年好合 chopsticks as well as a MASSIVE
UFO sized rice cooker (LOL!)
fusion?





WOW.
I'd respect any cafe with a SMEG fridge.











Food wise .....
sadly, not up to par. especially the coffee, a bit watered down.
They have every element to success if they hired a proper chef & barista
will revisit for his furniture!!!

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The Hyde's nearing finish
what really impressed me was that they included the vertical gardens

My first Dinky Toy

'In the early 1950s a Dinky Toy craze hit the United Kingdom and it seemed that all boys (and some adults) had collections. Their dual role as toy and model had no peers at the time. '

these little guys are highly collectible
in NL I saw their starting price was 30 euros

http://www.dinkysite.com/


I vant to dress like a witch lately

SALE SALE SALE SALE SALE SALE SALE
$10-30 : )
btw those are black and white stockings (1/2 1/2 leg!!!)


ciao

Saturday, June 5, 2010

Rouge Allure 147 Maniac











playing around with my one and only Chanel
black lippy

Love me