Feeling generous?

Pub food is quite a popular choice for work lunches. It seems like an Aussie thing to have a beer or two to accompany their steak sandwich. Well, since I don’t really do alcohol or steak, I ended up having the Roast Vegetable Tart and a glass of lemon lime bitters at The Generous Squire during a colleague’s farewell lunch.

Look, how pretty!

The meal itself looked awesome but I was really disappointed with the lack of taste and flavour. To sum it up in one word – bland. Don’t be that stingy and be a bit more generous with the sauce!

*p/s: the ambience of the place wasn’t even that great; however, it was the company I was with that made the lunch wonderful*

The Generous Squire
397 Murray Street, Shafto Lane,
Perth WA 6000

Sweetie sweets

From left to right: Mango sorbet, Tia Maria Cheesecake, Berry slushie, Chocolate Tart

I just found out that I did not mention friends in Season's eatings of our Special Projects. It is not too late though. =) FRIENDS make festive seasons extra special.

It has been an interesting phase of my life lately and it also has been fun-filled with some amazing people in my life. To celebrate a friend's next phase of life, we went for dinner and of course, desserts. Another new dessert house in the city, Sweety, this place has the atmosphere of a bar but somehow has board games during their ''happy hours''. I thought that was pretty cool and there was live music too! We thought the desserts could be overpriced but I guess we are paying for the atmosphere somewhat (and the pianist!). Don't look at it as a fancy dessert place with expectations of french macarons but as another late hang-out joint and you'll be just fine. Having said that, the cheesecake and chocolate tart is pretty decent. Mango sorbet is really refreshing but at the same time gives me more of a citrusy flavour.

Mongkok Sweety (upstairs)
Gouger St (could not get add from google)
Adelaide SA 5000

note: Black sesame soup has been blacklisted.

Celebrations

Since Friday, I have been eating all weekend long. My junk intake definitely skyrocketed but it was all worth it! Thank you to the lovely and wonderful people in my life. You guys have made this weekend the most awesome weekend of the year! ^_^

My pre-celebrations began with a Friday afternoon tea and wonderful pressies (which I will upload in a later post). And you cannot have an afternoon tea without saying hello to…
…the giant Mexican marshmallows which were in my cupboard for at least 3 months. Yes, I really mean giant. Just look how huge the packet is compared to my backpack! I only remember laughter that afternoon. We laughed for 15 minutes non-stop. And that was just after consuming one marshmallow.

The Friday evening food binge began at the Twilight Hawker Festival…

...and I gave in to peer pressure. I ate the entire deep-fried potato, or Spiral Spud Stick as it is called (with my choice of chilli salt).

My main, proper meal for the day – vegetarian Gozleme. The boys said the meat one was nicer, but I actually quite enjoyed my cheesy and spinach-filled Gozleme.

Our dessert for the night! Ok, I lied. They wouldn’t let me eat this macaron Christmas tree... =(
I did get to eat proper macarons though…

...and we bought one of every flavour! Boy, was I sugar high that night.

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The celebrations continued on Saturday with a dose authentic Indian curry from Mela!

The yummiest chicken briyani in Perth!

Masala dosa! I love dosas. I grew up with eating dosas.

Yummy curried potatoes inside my dosa. I should have ordered another one. *reminisces*

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Post celebrations began with the best Sunday suprise!

My casual visit to a friend's house for afternoon tea turned into a surprise - with a special cheesecake, singing, making wishes and blowing the candle. ^_^

I look back over the years now, and I realise yes, I am grateful and very blessed. =)

At Sorelle's!

Post birthday celebration =)

Am always so blessed to get extended celebrations.

Spinach Gnocchi. When it appearred on the table, my first thought was ''It looks like a very healthy dish- it's GREEN!'' It was yummy but a little bit heavy due to the creaminess in it.

I always make the most interesting orders. *laughs at myself* I ordered this because of the clams and thought the main was red meat. Only till I dig my fork in I found out it was white meat and fish it was. South East Murray Fillet with clams in red wine jus. I could not see clearly what was written on the board that night and placed my order as such ''Can I get the specials with clams?'' The fish was good but I thought the clams were slightly overcooked.

Something with mash? Tiramisu! It was one very popular dessert, a must-order, when the place was managed as Parisis. The tiramisu doesn't present itself the same way as it does now with Sorelle, however.

I think we did really well that night-appetite wise as we both just hit the gym before. We had wedges before our mains too! *hearts* great catch-ups and birthday meals. 

Sorelle
613 Magill Road
Adelaide SA 5072
0883318844