For those who follow me on social media, you would have seen that I completed the Veganuary challenge in January. It was really a interesting challenge that completely opened my eyes to new possibilities in the kitchen. One new recipe I tried was scrambled tofu. I already liked the taste of tofu and occasionally ordered … Continue reading Vegan Scrambled Tofu: the Healthy & Cruelty-Free Alternative
I used to love eating tabbouleh. It is fresh and a perfect side dish for summer. The only problem is that since becoming gluten intolerant, I can't eat cous cous, which is one of the main ingredients in tabbouleh. For years I have had to say no to the delicious mix of tomato, onion … Continue reading Quinoa Tabbouleh
It seems that I have been treating myself to a sit down lunch at least once a fortnight, normally the day after pay day. While it is good to save money, I work pretty hard so it's nice to treat myself and properly get away from work for a hour. Recently I went for lunch … Continue reading Friday Lunch at Treehouse Bar Canberra
I've been to quite a few hens weekends. A lot of them have been in Sydney as well. I definitely had fun at the last one I attended, which including high tea at The Tea Salon. This is not your traditional high tea. It is set right in the centre of shops in the Pitt … Continue reading High Tea at The Tea Salon Sydney
I love taking my baked goods into work to share with everyone. I love trying out new recipes at home, but sometimes I don't want to eat the whole batch for myself. The alternative is to take the treats into work, which is always nice for my work colleagues. 🙂 I have been wanting to … Continue reading Rustic Rocky Road
My partner and I decided to go out for breakfast on Valentines Day. We didn't want to spend too much money and thought this would be a nice date for the two of us. We headed into Manuka on Valentines Day and went to wander around to find a cafe that was free. The first … Continue reading Urban Pantry Wins Again
Homemade sausage rolls were always a favourite growing up. They were delicious and flakey and always filled me up. Now that I'm older they serve a different purpose: Sausage rolls are perfect for entertaining. I made some for my housewarming party and I got many great reviews on them! You can half cook these … Continue reading Typical Aussie Meal: Sausage Rolls
Last week I decided to spend the weekend with my family in my home town. My sister and I drove down Saturday afternoon and same back on Sunday night. I had been hoping for sunny weather so I could chill out and relax at the beach... But Mr Weatherman decided to rain on my parade! … Continue reading Waterfront Dining at Waterfront Cafe
Introducing the first post for Foodie Fridays! Quiche is a great meal to make. It's relatively quick and easy, and makes for great left overs. You can easily eat it when its cold or reheat it for the next day. It is great for parties, for picnics or for a mid-week meal. You can also … Continue reading Mushroom and Bacon Quiche
I recently went to San Churro for a well over-due catch up with a friend. I had never been to San Churro before, and for some strange reason I had never even heard of it! I don't know how that is when I love my chocolate. My friend told me that San Churro is waaay … Continue reading Chocolate dreams at San Churro
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The fashion musings of stylist, designer, and writer, Jasmin Rodriguez, also known as "Vintage Vandalizm".
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A solo travel blogger in Melbourne
Work. Life. Being a sicky.
The thoughts and words that I want to share
Exploring the possibilities of cruelty free food
Searching for affordable and tasty food in our nation's capital
