Gypsy Ju ~ Keeping her Eye on Melbourne!

Friday, 9 December 2011

Happy Friday Dance ~ December

Thanks to JibJab for their awesome holiday videos!

Check them out & make your own!

http://sendables.jibjab.com/

Wednesday, 7 December 2011

FRITZ GELATO specialises in organic Italian style ice cream, sorbets and frozen yoghurts. They pride ourselves on using the best fresh quality ingredients, eliminating the need for artificial flavours and colours.

Gypsy walking (& socialising!) down Fitzroy St

It is not uncommon to see queues a mile long on Fitzroy St. For the Prince Bandroom, various wine bars and pubs. But we are sure the longest queue will be outside FRITZ this summer!

Gypsy loves a good urban stroll down Fitzroy St. It is always buzzing with an eclectic mix of people. FRITZ can be the drawcard on a barmy night in Melbourne. What is there not to love about a summer stroll topped off with the smoothest, yummiest gelato on the south side?!

What flavour have you got tonight?

The award winning Caramelised Fig & Roasted Almonds ice-cream is clearly our favourite flavour, though Gypsy isn't fussy ~ she will happily clean our cups after we have finished ~ no matter the flavour! Thank goodness we combine this visit with exercise!

Make sure you allow yourself the indulgence of one of Fritz's original & unique ice-cream flavours. It is officially summer so what are you waiting for?! ;-)

These flavour photos courtesy of www.fritzgelato.com

Check out their webpage for all Melbourne locations! http://www.fritzgelato.com

Monday, 5 December 2011

Duchess of Spotswood

87 Hudsons Rd

Spotswood 3015

03 9391 6016

Round 1 of coffee.

Let's talk coffee. Usually content with one coffee accompanying breakfast, this was not the case for us at this amazing little Inner- West cafe. The coffee was so good we ordered yet another after our delightful breakfast. Though we were recommended this cafe for it's modern English breakfast menu, we must first highlight the great coffee which welcomed us to the Duchess of Spotswood. We now have two reasons to return for a lazy Sunday brunch.

The Duchess has a large bench table out the front perfect for dog-owners and groups. On this particular outing, Gypsy met two other dogs and lots of dog-friendly visitors and the staff who were also absolutely fantastic with service.

Gypsy loving her visit to the Duchess of Spotswood

Onto our exquisite meals, which was superior to any other local breakfast we have tried. The prices are slightly above other local spots too, however this was completely overlooked due to the wonderful experience of our brunch. Wonderful service, outstanding food and brilliant coffee. Worth the extra few gold coins and certainly worth the drive to Spotswood!

Simple Pleasures

Sensational combination of broad beans, asparagus, baby radish, herbs and goats curd with sourdough toast and poached eggs.

Breakfast of Champignons

Potato and barley hash with field mushrooms, English Stilton & poached eggs.

Coffee round 2

The Queen @ The Duchess!

Saturday, 3 December 2011

Gingerbread Village by Epicure

City Gallery
Ground 110 Swanston Street

Melbourne 3000

Did you say Gingerbread?! YUM!

Looking for a fun filled activity for the kids this December? Then look no further than the magical Gingerbread Village by EPICURE. Built entirely out of gingerbread, see if you can spot iconic Melbourne landmarks and the gingerbread chefs getting up to mischief! With activities and plenty of treats for the kids, the Gingerbread Village is sure to add smiles to your festive season.

Photo courtesy of Epicure Events

EPICURE will be showing video footage of the masterpiece that took 2 months for their talented chefs to create. Watch as the village grows and takes shape from blank canvas to the finished version you see at the exhibition.

Photo courtesy of Epicure Events

EPICURE’s pastry chefs will be whipping up tasty creations which can be purchased at the exhibition. Looking for unique Christmas gifts? Then why not purchase gingerbread men or love hearts, macarons or even chocolate coated nuts? Or be a chef for a day! Pick up a ‘make your own’ gingerbread houses and gingerbread trees.

This Christmas EPICURE are supporting the Starlight Children’s Foundation with all donations received at the exhibition going towards the Starlight Wish Granting program, granting once-in-a-lifetime wishes for seriously ill children. If you’d like to make a donation, collection tins will be available at the exhibition. All donors will receive a cardboard gingerbread man which will be placed on the Christmas tree. Epicure's aim is to have the Christmas tree full of gingerbread men by the 24th December.

Gypsy loves to blog about talented people doing charitable things. Go Epicure!