There's No Place Like Oz

London Food Adventures: Curry, Cafes, Cakes, & More

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: Markets and Cupcakes

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

In early 2011, 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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Finding Good Food in Australia

If you’ve followed my blog from the beginning, you know how important food was to my time in Australia. Wait, scratch that. If you’ve ever read a post of mine, chances are you know how significant a part food played in the last year of my life. I’ve always loved baking, thinking about nutrition, and […]

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No Macaron Left Behind: The End

This is the 6th post in the No Macaron Left Behind challenge series and 11th in the “my waist line is expanding while my bank account is decreasing” series. The “No Macaron Left Behind” challenge came to an end the moment I boarded a plane in Sydney three weeks ago. But in no way am […]

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No Macaron Left Behind: 55-59

This is the 5th post in the No Macaron Left Behind challenge series and 10th in the “my waist line is expanding while my bank account is decreasing” series. My time in Australia is rapidly coming to an end. In fact, this is my last Thursday in the country. *tear* This also means that I’ve […]

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Australia Roadtrip: Tasmania food and cafes

This is the 9th post in the “my waist line is expanding while my bank account is decreasing” series. If there’s anything that can capture my attention more than a cute baby wombat in the wild, it’s the promise of a good meal — and then delivering on that promise. Cute baby wombat in the […]

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