High Tea, fashion and fun

The High Tea Party is returning to the Hyatt in Canberra on 15th and 16th September! You can choose from the 4 sittings on each day and you’ll be treated to a fashion show while you’re served sparkling wine, decadent sweet and savoury treats and of course, tea. Continue reading High Tea, fashion and fun

RECIPE: Caramelised banana choc chip cake

Much like it came to Westeros, winter has come to Canberra.

If you’re not from Canberra and you’ve ever taken a televised journey to Summer Bay via an episode of Home and Away, you might think that Australian winters are a mild inconvenience. Something that causes us to put on a light sweater but doesn’t prevent us from throwing a shrimp on the barbie or hitting the beach. Be under no illusion. Canberra winter is not like that. Continue reading RECIPE: Caramelised banana choc chip cake

Three reasons to visit Hoi Polloi at Old Parliament House

Public servants of a certain age will remember Friday afternoon drinks at Old Parliament House, but as I discovered when chatting to a young foodie recently, I am old. Lots of other people don’t realise that within the grounds of OPH there is actually a bustling bar and restaurant – Hoi Polloi. Continue reading Three reasons to visit Hoi Polloi at Old Parliament House