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Discovering Melbourne's Artisan Foods and Produce

Crumpets Prescribed by Dr Marty

Not exactly new, Dr Marty’s Crumpets have been doing the rounds of Farmers Markets in and around Melbourne for a couple of years now. Crumpets are an old time favorite but unlike the supermarket varieties these are made with artisan care by chef Martin Beck using organic flour and you can taste the difference. …

Woodfrog Bread – Satisfies The Senses

Melbourne, the coffee capitol, is also starting to showcase its talent with that another important staple, bread. I am so thankful we have more artisan bakers popping up around Melbourne. Next time you sink your teeth into a quality loaf just think when you’re sleeping they’re baking – how fortunate are we! Woodfrog Bakery of 108…

More Treats from La Belle Miette

If macarons are not your thing La Belle Miette also have chocolate dragées, chooclate coated nuts or fruit fillings, all beautifully boxed for $9.90 and the finest of teas by Mariage Frères. They have some really exquisite gift boxes that will have your grateful friends asking where did you find these.

It’s Not Too Late for Some Elegant Easter Treats

La Belle Miette, a little piece of Paris at the Paris end of Collins street, has the most delicate macarons in Melbourne. While macarons have been done to death, resulting in many poor imitations, these are really worth getting excited about. For Easter, they have even created hot cross bun macarons filled with a spiced…

Dry-Aged Beef from a New-Age Boutique

Newly established Obelix & Co in North Fitzroy is doing great things in the meat and charcuterie line. Apart from their excellent house made pâté, terrines and sausages, they are sourcing some exceptional local meats. The grass fed, dry-aged rib eye from Siddonia Hills, near Kyneton, is superb and shows the care taken by the…