Indulge in some whisky cocktails this Christmas... Here are some recipes using the wonderful @monkeyshoulderaustralia 100% malt whisky??? Find out more about Monkey Shoulder on Facebook and Instagram... Salted Caramel Espresso Martini Ingredients ·        45ml Monkey Shoulder ·        25ml Little Drippa cold drip coffee ·        10ml Coffee liqueur (Kahlua or similar) ·        10ml Salted caramel syrup Method &n ..read more

  WHAT'S ON THE MENU? ·         Chilli Hot Dog ·         Quakeshake ·         Dinosaur Donut ·         Iced Espresso WHAT WE ATE... Two cinnamon doughnuts came with my drink deal. They were piping hot and were a perfect match with my hot chocolate.     WHAT WE DRANK... We both ordered hot chocolates. This is one my favourite places to grab a hot chocolate as they are super creamy with th ..read more

WHAT'S ON THE MENU? ·         Junior Flake ($5.90) ·         Fish Burger ($10.90) ·         Vegetarian Souvlaki ($11.90) ·         Pineapple Fritter ($3.50) WHAT WE ATE... This week's fish and chip dinner was from Hooked & Cooked on Rooks in Nunawading. They are a traditional Greek fish and chip shop and they also offer many gluten-free options. We ordered flake ($8.40), potato cakes ($1.60), and a minimum of chips ($6.00).  This has been the best version of fish and chips so far! Luscious f ..read more

WHAT'S ON THE MENU? ·         Pizza Pie ($4.80) ·         Cauliflower and Broccoli Pie ($4.80) ·         Family Apple Pie ($8.50) ·         Custard Scroll ($2.80) WHAT WE ATE... I opted for the 'Cheese and Spinach Roll ($4.60)'. The pastry enclosed a generous, creamy spinach filing that tasted very yummy.     My dining companion decided to have the 'Egg and Bacon Roll with a Coffee special ($8.50)'. This was a bargain and the perfect thing to order for brunch...  One of my din ..read more

I was delighted to receive a gift box from Butter Mafia which is located in Northcote.  The Mob Box contained their six flavours of dessert bars: Mob Wife - Raspberry Pate and Choc Mud The Mistress - Lemon Passionfruit on Vanilla Biscuit Black Widow - Black Velvet Brownie and Coffee Caramel  Mafia Darling - White Chocolate, Salted Caramel on Vanilla Biscuit Bad Boy Brownies - Choc Chunk, Roasted Almond (Nuts) The Don - Dark Chocolate Ganache, Roasted Hazelnuts and Caramel (Nuts) They were so delicious that even the non-chocolate lover i ..read more

WHAT'S ON THE MENU? ·         Flake ($8.00) ·         Potato Cake ($1.50) ·         Hamburger with the Lot ($11.50) ·         Vegetarian Gyros Souvlaki ($11.00) WHAT WE ATE... For this week's fish and chip dinner, we tried Colchester Rd Fish and Chips in Kilsyth. We shared the 'Special for One - one flake, one potato cake, one dim sim and junior chips ($13.50)'. The batter on the flake was gluten free and was light and airy. There were so many delicious, crunchy chips that we only ma ..read more

WHAT'S ON THE MENU? ·         Potato Burger - potato cake, egg, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and sauce ($8.00) ·         Flake ($9.20) ·         Potato Cake ($1.60) ·         Mars Bar in Batter ($5.00) WHAT WE ATE... We ordered the 'Special Pack No 2  - four flakes, four potato cakes, four fried dim sims, and a minimum of chips ($49.20)'. The flakes were gigantic with a golden, crunchy batter enclosing the succulent fish. The potato cakes were also large with a thin potato filling. The chips wer ..read more

WHAT'S ON THE MENU? ·         Spinach and Ricotta Roll ($3.50) ·         Beef and Curry Pie ($6.50) ·         Passionfruit Puff ($5.00) ·         Vanilla Slice ($4.60) WHAT WE ATE... We enjoyed the 'Mini Animal Cupcakes ($14.50)'. The six pack of cupcakes included a cute bear, lion, butterfly, lady bird, frog and a pig. Both kids and adults will enjoy these fun cupcakes, with their light sponge base and delightful characters.   My daughter ran off and demolished the pig and lady bird before I could tak ..read more

WHAT'S ON THE MENU? ·         Vulcan Volcano - hot salami, mushroom, onion, capsicum, jalapenos and chilli ($13.50 - large) ·         Casalinga - spinach, roasted capsicum, Spanish onion, sundried tomatoes and Danish feta ($17.00 - large) ·         Smoked Salmon Pizza - smoked salmon, Spanish onion, basil, capers and lemon ($17.00 - large) ·         Garlic Prawns - marinated prawns, roasted capsicum, marinated mushr ..read more

WHAT'S ON THE MENU? ·         Collector's Baguette - meatballs in gravy, onion, tomato, lettuce and tasty cheese ($12.00) ·         Bacon and Egg Baguette - bacon, egg and tasty cheese with mustard sauce and tomato sauce ($10.00)  ·         Commuter's Baguette - ham, tasty cheese, fresh tomato, avocado and tomato relish ($10.00)  ·         Vietnamese Pork Baguette - pulled pork, mayonnaise, cucumber, spring onion, carrot, crushed peanuts, chilli and soy sauce ($13.00)  WHAT WE ..read more