There's No Place Like Oz

Macaron Day (Zumboron Day) 2011

The “No Macaron Left Behind” mission was a 7-month, 65+ flavor, calorie-packed adventure! When I left Oz, I knew the mission would continue somehow and in small ways it has — I sampled macarons in London, now own several macaron cookbooks, and have been the recipient of macaron-themed gifts. But let’s be honest. The mission [...]

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Macaron Day Postponed

Today, half a world away from me, hundreds of curious, excited, hungry Aussies were supposed to queue up for Adriano Zumbo’s Macaron Day. I was going to read the stream of #Zumbo tweets and Macaron Day 2011 blog posts with envy, recalling my first Macaron Day experience last year. But Macaron Day 2011 has been [...]

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Football, Food, and Festivals of Fall

For as long as I remember, fall has been my favorite time of year. The colors, smells, flavors, and weather make me smile. Some friends and family gather for a football tailgate When I was in Australia, one of the the things I missed the most was autumn. Now, I’m missing Australia but LOVING living [...]

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A Letter to Adriano Zumbo

Dear Adriano Zumbo, Happy Monday to you in Sydney! How are things going in the Inner West (and Manly)? Busy brainstorming ideas for Macaron Day 2011? I bet you and your team are doing just that. You don’t know me, though I wish you did. One year ago I stepped through the doors of your [...]

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London Food Adventures, Part 2

Earlier this week I wrote about some good eats from Borough Market and Hummingbird Bakery in London. Today I’m highlighting a few more places I thorougly enjoyed visiting with friends during my recent 10-day trip across the pond. Ottolenghi Within hours of landing in London, Adam sent me a message on Twitter, encouraging me to [...]

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London Food Adventures, Part 1

Over the last six months, There’s No Place Like Oz has become less and less of a travel blog and more of a travel + food blog — and I’m okay with that. I loved watching food TV, baking from time to time, and eating in a way that addresses my food sensitivities before I [...]

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Macaron vs Macaroon: What’s the Difference?

“I *still* haven’t tried a Macaron. I think I’m broken… >_> But can you settle an argument for me? Is there a difference between a macaron and a macaroon?” This is a direct quote from my good friend Chris of Aussie on the Road and was left as a comment on my latest macaron post. [...]

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No Macaron Left Behind: London

A few months ago I concluded the “No Macaron Left Behind” mission — not by choice but because my Work & Holiday Visa was days away from expiring. Sadly “macaron consumption” is not on Australia’s skill shortage list, and there is no sub-class of visa for those on wicked cool food missions. Australia’s a welcoming [...]

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Cafes and Bakeries in Sydney

The year in Australia was one of food exploration (and consumption), and nowhere was this more true than Sydney. This post is the 4th in the “Eat Sydney” series and was preceded by burgers, gelato, and Asian cuisine. Six months, a modest budget, and ever shrinking pants certainly limited the number of cafes and bakeries [...]

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Australia Roadtrip: Western Australia Food

Five months ago, Adam, Nicole, and I kicked off our two-month road trip along the southern coast of Australia. During the trip, we honed our camping skills, battled swarms of insects, visited some of the country’s most beautiful beaches, and of course, ate some delicious food. This post is the final in the road trip [...]

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