FoodieChat

I am astounded, amazed and in awe of the genious of Ferran Adria, head chef of El Bulli.  Last night I went to a lecture at the State Theatre in Sydney where he gave a talk, to launch his book.  The stunning video presentations of the intricacy of his art blew everyone away. And it’s astonishing that when set to music - you can truly see how food moves him and now us.

The amazing story of El Bulli is set out in his new book.  It’s a work of art, and the most beautiful book I’ve ever seen.  At a price of A$75, you get 2.5kg almanac of the essence of El Bulli - behind the scenes from its beautiful location, to the 12 hour shift of the staff and the detailed work that goes into the 35 course meal. (more…)

What would a trip to New York be without a trip to the famous Carrie Bradshaw hang out, The Magnolia Bakery?  (Sorry, I can’t type the name of the show - SATC -here lest I hit some unsavoury weblinks. You know what I mean!).  It’s in a very quiet street near Chelsea - kinda hard to find.  The shop is actually very unpretentious, with its chequered tiled floor, rustic feel and young urban staff.

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The Sydney Morning Herald wrote this handy article about best places to eat brunch in Sydney. I better get cracking as I’ve only been to two of those - and one of those I wouldn’t set foot in again!

http://www.smh.com.au/news/good-living/breakfast-is-the-toast-of-the-town/2007/08/06/1186252595398.html?page=fullpage#contentSwap2 

Beautiful pictures of beautiful food. This magazine has a little more on the travel side than its competitors, but without taking away from the food aspect.  There is a regular features where readers can request a recipe for a favourite dish from a favourite restaurant.  The magazine is a good balance between practical, and entertaining - that is, it’s equally pleasurable to be read with a hot chocolate snuggled under a rug, or propped up in your kitchen to help you with a course or two for your next dinner party.  A great coffee table magazine too.