It may just be a side effect of getting older, but it seems to me that this festive season has come around with indecent haste. It doesn’t seem so long ago I was making New Years’ resolutions (save money, eat less sugar, lose weight) and then breaking those resolutions (cake, duh).
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Get ready to clink your glasses Canberrans! The House of Bubbles invites you to Celebrate World Champagne Day, an event dedicated to that delightfully bubbly drink called Champagne! The event will take place in the grand Albert Hall on Friday 27th October where you will be surrounded by all things bubbly. You will be able to choose from a range of Australian sparkling, French sparkling and Champagne, including some unexpected flavours including Rosé, Prosecco and Cava. Continue reading Cheers to World Champagne Day
It’s not often you can say that you felt like a celebrity (unless you actually are one) but for some reason that’s how I felt when I entered the revolving door and was greeted by security as I turned the corner, walked down the gorgeous set of stairs and stepped onto the large, red carpet at Casino Canberra. The giant, sparkling chandelier that sat above the marbled bar at the end of the red carpet might have added to the feeling. Everything felt expensive and glamorous! Continue reading Natural 9 – A hidden treasure
Truffle – a strong-smelling underground fungus that resembles an irregular, rough-skinned potato. While it doesn’t sound very appealing these balls of fungus are a culinary delight and just a slither can transform a dish from ordinary to extraordinary. The average truffle weighs 30-60g and can cost anywhere from $30-$75 but a little goes a long way. Truffles are featured on the finest menus in Canberra, Australia, Paris, New York and around the world. You will see them everywhere at the moment because June marked the beginning of truffle season in Canberra. Continue reading An exquisite evening at the luxurious Hyatt Hotel Canberra
