Product review: Pikkant Spreads and Dips

Hello 2021, it's already February! 

I was recently sent a sample of Pikkant Spreads and Dips to review. Mr Weekend Food Escapes loves trying new foods out so when we were sent these savoury Pikkant spreads and dips - we wanted to give it a go. In particular, the capsicum hemp caught my eye because I've never had this before.

Eat Box Now - Korean BBQ home delivery review

Mr Weekend Food Escapes is a massive fan of Korean BBQ and this is something we've not had during the pandemic. Eat Box Now contacted Weekend Food Escapes and wanted our honest review on Eat Box Now. 

Firepop Meal Kit Review

For the last 14 years, Firepop is usually a pop up restaurant appearing across Sydney.  Given the Corona restrictions, they have now expanded their business and are now offering meal kits so you can make your own Firepops at home.

Cha Ball, Burwood

Cha Ball in Burwood serves up fluffy souffle pancakes and refreshing drinks. Cha Ball is located in back alley of Burray Place Arcade. I've seen so many delicious looking photos on instagram so I'm eager to see how they look in person.

Beak and Sons Gourmet Meats

Good food, good times and good meat. I recently got the opportunity to review Beak and Sons Gourmet Meats. For context, Mr Weekend Food Escapes is a big meat eater and loves a good BBQ. I can be a bit picky about what meat I eat on the other hand.

Burgerpalooza, Part 3 - Bar Luca

This Part 3 of Burgerpalooza festival in Parramatta that was held on 21st and 22nd September 2019.  The last burger that I tried was from Bar Luca. Bar Luca has for many years had the reputation for having the best burger in Sydney for their "Blame Canada".  They were at the recent Burgerpalooza with another burger.

Burgerpalooza, Parramatta Part 2 - Burger Head

Have you seen part 1 of my Burgerpalooza? Matt eyes off Burger Head as our next stop at the Burger Festival in Parramatta that was held 21/22 September 2019. Matt has been to Burger Head once before when he was in the Penrith area.

Burgerpalooza, Parramatta Part 1

Spring weather came out for the Burgerpalooza festival in Parramatta that was held on 21st and 22nd September 2019. The Burgerpalooza festival has been held four years in a row. This is my first though!

South Coast Food and Wine Festival, Berry

The inaugural South Coast Food and Wine Festival was held at the Berry showgrounds on 15-17 September including a trade day and two days for the general public to enjoy.

Sydney Vegan Tours Part 1: Soul Burger and Perfection Potion

I am a meat eater but I do go through periods where I like to eat vegetarian food for months at a time. So when the opportunity came up to check out a Sydney Vegan Tour, I thought! Hell yes. Part 1 of the blog includes a visit to Soul Burger and also Perfection Potion.

Ali Baba Kebabs 40th Birthday! Macquarie Park

Ali Baba Kebabs was established in Canberra in 1979! Holy Moly that's 40 years ago. Now there are 46 stores in Australia. Now they are celebrating their 40th birthday in 2019 with a huge promotion where you can scratch your way to big prizes. Matt and I are in our local shopping centre and decide to stop by in the food court to check out Ali Baba.

Oh Matcha!, Sydney Town Hall

While it's cold, there's always a part of me that still craves delicious dessert and it won't stop me from ice cream! Oh Matcha! is a popular Asian dessert cafe in Regent Place. I've walked past here numerous times and it's always super busy.

Papparich, Macquarie Park

I recently found out that Papparich had a Malaysian Fried Chicken Sandwich and their chicken recipe was in collaboration with Belle's Hot Chicken. I was mighty curious and so I headed into Macquarie Park Papparich to check it out.

Product Review: Phoenix Beer

I haven't had the pleasure of going to Mauritius but it's certainly on my holiday list. Phoenix Beer their national beer so until I reach Mauritius shores, this is a small way to experience Mauritius.

Anema E Core and Eatnow app

So It's Friday! Pikachu wants to chill with some food at home so I decide on ordering some delivered food via eatnow app. Woo Hoo. TGIF.

Sushi Hub, Chatswood

It's Sushi Hub's 10th Birthday in October so you only have a few days left to see if you can win prizes from their major give away! I stop by sushi hub for a take away lunch.

Sushi Hub, Queen Victoria Building

I've been eating some heavy meals recently so I need to eat a bit lighter. I head to Sushi Hub in Queen Victoria Building for a quick take away bite to eat. Sushi is a nice lighter meal that's high in protein.

Schnitz, Top Ryde

I head back to Schnitz for a schnitty sandwich and for some of those delicious chippies for lunch.

Doughnut Time, Newtown

I've been seeing these little green boxes everywhere of Doughnut Time. I've been very curious and I've noticed Doughnut Time has been quickly expanding across Sydney! So I check it out and break my Doughtnut time virginity.

Doughtnut Time, Top Shop, Sydney CBD

I blinked and suddenly saw several Doughtnut Time stores across Sydney CBD. These babies have been spreading like wild fire.