Local Food Heroes: Italian Cuisine – Pasta Fina

Growing up in Wollongong  with Italian uncles Rocco Annechini and Carlo Dressino, I spent a lot of time being surrounded by European food including Lasagne, Canneloni and Spaghetti Marinara from Pasta Fina in Wollongong. You can now buy Pasta Fina products in many delicatessens and supermarkets throughout the Illawarra but if you can do so I…

Gluten Free Eating Directory of Australia

After my previous efforts to find Gluten Free items I am happy to share that there is a directory of Gluten Free Eating in Australia. Welcome to the Gluten Free Eating Directory … a comprehensive gluten free guide dedicated to making gluten free eating easier across Australia! Our established free-to-use website provides detailed information about…

Illawarra Food Reviews at Shellharbour Markets

After much deliberation I have decided to hire a stall at the Shellharbour Village Markets, starting on August 9th and once a month on the second Sunday thereafter. I will be selling gluten free biscotti, (chocolate biscotti and biscotti with pistachio), my world famous butter shortbread and some cannoli with a sweet ricotta cheese filling.…

My Chocolate Shoppe Kiama!

My Chocolate Shoppe has moved! I was really sad when a comment was made on this blog that my favourite chocolate shop had closed down. Luckily I’m a wiz at research and found a listing in the White pages for My Chocolate Shoppe in Kiama. Yay! Yet one more reason to make the trek down…

Sweet treats of the Illawarra

A guide to sweet treats found in Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama cities. Queen Street Bakery, Warilla One of the best kept secrets of the Illawarra and they keep winning awards for their quality cakes, pastries, breads and other delectable treats. Make sure you try their pecan pie, individual lemon meringue pies, cheesecakes and their cupcakes…

Tutti in Piazza – Italian Day at Crown St Mall

Tutti in Piazza – Italian Day at Crown St MallSaturday, 30 May 2009 – 9am-4pmTo celebrate Italian Week, Crown St Mall will be transforming into an Italian Piazza on Saturday 30 May from 9am-4pm. Sample food prepared by the local Italo-Australasian Association originating from various regions of Italy including pasta, Italian sausage, coffee beans &…

My Chocolate Shoppe

Chocoholics unite! My Chocolate Shoppe is the place to go. You simply won’t be able to resist their selection of handmade chocolates. Relax at the Chocolate Cafe and enjoy a hot chocolate made from Belgian chocolate. My Chocolate ShoppeFormerly in Shellharbour Village, new address is: Shop 13/ 106 Terralong StKiama NSW 2533(02) 4232 4225mychocolateshoppe@hotmail.com Illawarra…