{ where and wear } sono

It's officially 2012 and I was lucky enough to ring in the new year with my nearest and dearest at Sono, Portside Wharf. A prime position for fireworks (my favourite are the gold glitter ones that 'pop'), easily accessible via public transport (no 4 hour cab waits for us) and my favourite food (Japanese) it was the perfect way to say sayonara to the year that was and konnichi wa to what I am positive is going to be a stellar 2012!

Where:

Sono, Portside Wharf is arguably one of the best Japanese restaurants in Brisbane (and I think I am a bit of a connoisseur). It's traditional Japanese food, unlike some of the more modern twists you will find at some Japanese restaurants in the city. The menu can be a little overwhelming, with pages of sashimi, seafood and my boyfriend's favourite, wagyu steak, so we opted for the tasting menu. Six courses of the best the chef has to offer, we also loved that we could choose anything off the a la carte menu, despite it being New Years Eve. Throw in a couple of bowls of edamame and a few bottles of sake and we were pretty happy campers. Not only was the food to die for, the timing of the tasting menu was perfection. We were seated at 9, just in time to see the fireworks, and finished our last dessert course just before the clock struck 12, leaving us with ample time to pay our bill and head out under the stars to see the start of 2012.

Wear:

It was all glitz and glamour - there's no other way to celebrate, is there? I was planning on being sensible and pulling out one of the many party dresses already in my wardrobe, but at 4pm on Saturday afternoon, I decided 'nuts to that' and went on a whirlwind shopping spree. I picked up a new dress, new shoes and a new necklace - not good for the budget but I felt like a million bucks as we watched the shower of fireworks at midnight. I picked up the Nine West pumps (just the right nude - more pinkish rather than that beige colour nude) on sale for half price and they'll be perfect for my classic work wardrobe when I head back to the office next week.

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Where did you ring in the New Year? What did you wear? Have you made any habit shifts (instead of resolutions)? What did you learn in 2011?

(sono, fireworks)

melbourne { a whirlwind tour }

The mission:
Spend a fun filled girls weekend with my ma in the world's most liveable city - Melbourne.

The resources:

The Melbourne Design Guide was our passport to all the goodies the city had to offer - specifically in the way of gastronomic delights. When it came to shopping, The Design Files Gertrude Street shopping guide led us on a walking adventure that resulted in tired feet and a maxed out credit card!

The plan:

We flew in to Melbourne for a whirlwind weekend visit with just enough time to do some serious damage to our diets and our savings plans. Jetting in around lunchtime, we quickly ditched the bags at the hotel and headed for the Camy Shanghai Dumpling House, which is apparently well known to locals. Our concierge was a little hesitant to send us there (we think he was trying to keep the deliciousness all to himself), but we found our way to 25 Tattersalls Lane hungry and hot. Plastic-y chairs and a heaving crowd greeted us as we were shown to our booth, where we ordered two plates of veggie dumplings, steamed and fried. Mere minutes later, the food arrived, hot, homemade and hearty. And then the bill arrived. $13. I kid you not - for as many dumplings as we could stomach and a couple of drinks into the bargain. And no, we were assured we hadn't been undercharged!

Hotfooting it out of Chinatown and on to the Craft Hatch Markets, we were reminded what Melbourne is all about - hidden gems. In what was essentially a rubbish filled back street, we happened upon an artsy cafe through which stalls of jewellery, letterpress cards and textiles were interspersed. A few Christmas presents down, we headed back to Bourke to do the mall thing, just in time for dinner.

Seamstress, housed in a 100 year old textile factory (and Buddhist Monastery), was quintessential Melbourne. There's no trying to hide the history of their old buildings and the restaurant was decorated with coat hangers dangling from the ceiling, reams of cloth suspended overhead and vintage sewing machines at every table. The food is made to share and literally amongst some of the best I have tasted. The eggplant. Oh my god, the eggplant!

The next day saw us head to Gertrude St, where the shop to catch our eye was Little Salon. A kookie mixture of antlered rabbits and Christmas bunting, I snagged my Christmas gift from mum and we were off and racing. Stopping in at such delights as Books for Cooks and Obus, we made our way to the Rose Street Artists Markets. I picked up this quirky giraffe (horse? zebra?) ring who now sits on my finger as I type.

Heading back to Federation Square, we popped in to Chocolate Buddha (on the recommendation of the lovely Jazz of Fizzle Out) for some (more) dumplings and ramen, then it was back through Little Collins St for some more retail therapy before jumping on the plane.

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Where are your favourite spots to visit in Melbourne? Any hidden treasures?

{ where and wear } hellenika

Well hello there lovely readers. I've been a little distracted of late - some layoffs at work (luckily not me) have had me chugging the rescue remedy and neglecting our posting schedule! But never fear, I did manage to squeeze in a much needed night out with the girls on the weekend and can bring you this where & wear straight from the sunny Gold Coast!

Where:

Hellenika has been around on the Gold Coast for ages, but for some reason I hadn't had the chance to visit until last weekend. The place was heaving and was still chock-a-block when we left at 11. And it's easy to see why it's so popular. Owner Simon Gloftis has had plenty of practice with other Gold Coast institutions, Three Beans (did anyone else spend hours here in between classes at uni?), Little Beans and Piccolo and his foray into Greek tapas is equally delicious.

We ordered way too much food, starting with the warm bread and zucchini chips (heaven in chip form, sprinkled with feta and crisped to perfection) and finishing up with the vege moussaka and spinach and feta filo pastries.

We couldn't even make room for turkish delight for dessert, but instead enjoyed more than a few glasses of wine alongside the exposed brick bar and basking in the warm light thrown by the chandeliers.

Wear:

Perfectly pedicured tootsies! I've decided nothing beats a pedicure. We visited Neonails at Marina Mirage where we sat in the massage chairs, read magazines and gossiped about celebrities. I'm loving my dark purple toenails (disclaimer - the feet in the pic are not mine ;)

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What's your favourite way to destress after a crazy work week?

(hellenika, pedicure)

where and wear { pho vietnamese }

Where

The girls at work and I celebrate what is known as ‘Fantabulous Tuesday’. I’m not sure where the tradition started, but it’s ended up as a weekly girls lunch (I work in property and time with just the girls is a pretty rare occurrence!) where we throw diet to the wind and try a new Valley restaurant each week - just because it's Tuesday!

Last week, my boss recommended we try Pho, a traditional Vietnamese restaurant located on Wickham St. As with all the best Asian restaurants, the décor was average but the place was pumping – we practically had to step over people to get to our table. Thinking this was a pretty good sign, we ordered what seemed to be the most popular dish of the day – roll your own rice paper rolls ($11, unless you are super lazy and wanted to pay an additional $2 to have the rolls pre-assembled. But where’s the fun in that?). What came out of the kitchen was a huge plate laden with coriander, mint, cucumber and carrot, a bowl of pre-soaked rice paper rolls and an array of dipping sauces. There was hardly enough room on the table and we ended up practically having to peer at each other through bunches of greenery as we were talking! Not only did it look delicious (and healthy), but it tasted it too. Paired with a bowl of veggie fried rice (that didn’t even get touched), this was the perfect mid week meal. 

We’ve been back four times since.

Wear

A pair of colour blocked heels with a black shift dress. Love the thick wooden heels on these babies – perfect for speeding around the streets of the Valley in search of my rice paper roll fix!

{ where and wear } harajuku gyoza

Where

My name is Claire and I am gyoza obsessed. Okay, this may not come as a surprise to those who know me, and my friends may still remember the sad day when I became a vegetarian and could no longer savor these parcels of crispy / silky deliciousness due to their frequent association with pork. But hoorah! I am no longer resigned to a gyoza-less state, now that Harajuku is on the scene.

You would have seen in my last Where & Wear post that Harajuku is the brainchild of two former Brisbane Mad Men, who enlisted the help of poster boy for the Brisbane restaurant scene, Ryan Squires, to assist in the creation of the perfect dumpling. With this sort of a pedigree, you'd be expecting something pretty fantastic - and Harajuku doesn't disappoint.

I ventured out for a Thursday lunch with a colleague and while we had to line up at the door, the wait time was short and we were quickly seated at the bar which overlooks the kitchen. We ordered some grilled vegetarian dumplings, the waitress demonstrated how to concoct the perfect dumpling sauce using the small bottles of vinegar, soy sauce and chilli and we were away!

The meals were out within minutes and were amongst the best I've tasted. Crunchy, golden base and juicy filling topped off with my favourite condiments, the dumplings were inhaled in a matter of minutes. My colleague tried the chicken dumplings, and by the delighted groans coming from her bar stool I think she was just as impressed as I was. Now, if dumplings aren't your thing, they also serve 'izakaya dishes' of the likes of chicken karange and agedashi tofu. We didn't have time to sample the only dessert on the menu, apple gyoza with icecream, but I guess that's a good excuse to go back!

When it came to the decor (yep, it took me this long to notice the decor - I was starving!) it's all wood paneling, comfy red bar stools and walls covered with Japanese plate designs. The prices were cheap ($8 for a plate of 5 gyoza) and I'll definitely be back.

Wear

Triangles are the shape du jour. I'm seeing them in jewellery everywhere and I have to say, thinking outside the square is leading me straight to Pythagoras. Loving these new drop earrings I picked up on a weekend shopping trip with the girls.

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If I've made your mouth water and you simply can't wait to head to the Valley for a gyoza fix, check out this recipe on 101 cookbooks for vegetarian gyoza (found via Fizzle Out - check out her post on the recipe for her amendments to the recipe). Yellow split peas are my new best friend!

(harajuku gyoza)

where and wear { places I'd rather eat }

This week has been a quiet one - apart from a lovely breakfast at the Gunshop Cafe with Catherine from The Spring, not a whole lot of eating out has been happening. So this week for Where & Wear, we're talking about all the places we have on our must-visit list.

Harajuku Gyoza

Previously the founders of ad agency Junior, owners of Harajuku Gyoza opened the restaurant this week after a trip to Japan where they developed a love of gyoza. Ryan Squires (of esquire fame) has been consulting to create the perfect combination of wonton wrapper and juicy filling. And don't forget the beer.

Where: 394 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley
Wear: Comfy shoes because I think there'll be a line around the block for this one.

Stokehouse

Just opened in Brisbane this week, Stokehouse is a Melbourne institution. Part of the new River Bend development in Southbank and designed by Arkhefield, the asparagus, goats curd and roasted shallot tart with baby herbs and pecorino has my mouth watering!

Where: Sidon Street, South Bank
Wear: Glam it up - why not? There just aren't enough opportunities to wear sequins.

The Cardamom Pod
After opening their first restaurant in Byron Bay (can you believe the owners are also the creaters of Byron Bay Bliss Balls?) the owners recognised the need for a decent vegetarian restaurant. Their fit out was even featured on fab design blog, Desire to Inspire.  So instead of being the odd one out at dinners, I'm keen to try a venue where nothing on the menu is off limits! There are even vegan options… my mouth is watering.

Where: Shop 11/110 Surf Parade, Broadbeach
Wear: They are open for lunch, so I'd wear a one piece with a cute beach cover up after a morning swim!

Black Bear Lodge

Dark, moody and perched atop the Brunswick St Mall, the space that was previously the Troubador has reopened it's doors. With regular live music and an intimate feel, you'll want to stay long after last drinks are called. Apparently the fit out was done by the owners themselves, with a long bar and rustic vibe.

Where: Level 2, 322 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley
Wear: Your vintage band t-shirt and black rats.

Brisbane's really coming in to it's own, food-wise, and I for one couldn't be happier!

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Which venues are on your must-visit list at the moment?

(outdoor dining)

{ peasant } where & wear

Where

Claire and I recently made our way to Peasant at the Barracks for a mid-week catch up. Peasant is a spanish tapas bar owned by Jamie Webb and Andrew Bataro and the sibling of French-Vietnamese Libertine and the newly opened oyster bar Cabiria, all at the Barracks.

When we arrived at Peasant for a night of nibbles and chatter communal tables welcomed us. On arrival we were taken out to the courtyard - the balmy spring weather perfect for outdoor dining. 

The food? The menu is small but packed with variety and it is presented on a mini blackboard (Claire and I both commented on how we loved this concept - so easy for the chef to change the menu seasonally). Looking through what was on offer we were tempted by staple starters such as warm olives with sherry, spicy nuts and bread with roast garlic. We wanted to keep room for the range of tapas on offer so settled on the bread to start with.

Moving on to tapas we sampled cerviche of ocean trout with saffron and chilli, spanish tomatoes with basil and seasonal vegetable sofrito with goats cheese stuffed zucchini flowers. The portion sizes are generous, larger than some of the other tapas bars we frequent.

The food has a rustic simplicity and the restaurant doesn't take itself too seriously - overall a great night.

Oh - and I have to confess I couldn't resist the churros with chocolate sauce for dessert!

Wear

We arrived separately and found we were both in head to toe black. Definitely a sign we both need to go shopping for some statement colour pieces.....

(peasant)

where & wear { canvas }

Where
Last Sunday, it must have been almost a year to the day when Jas and I first visited Canvas, lured by it's status as Best New Bar in map magazine. 365 days later, we wondered just what had taken us so long to return. For this week's Sunday afternoon session, which replaces end-of-the-weekend-blues with cocktails and nibbles, we headed to the hidden away end of Logan Road. The place was packed but luckily there were a couple of seats at the bar, which we perched on just as the night's entertainment began. And despite not playing our request of Elton John, the musicians really are what make this place. Just the right volume to still allow for a chat (even inside and right next to the pianist, as we were) but with enough atmosphere that we caught ourselves swaying and humming along on more than one occasion.

I always love a place that will give me a great recommendation. Wine is not my forté (not for lack of trying), so I'm always up for a bartender giving me their opinion when I pick an option that's not necessarily stellar. Not only did our bartender pick our wines, we also gave him carte blanche on the food. Sardines, artichoke dip, goats cheese (I ask you - is there anything better than goats cheese?) and when this wasn't enough, the new-to-the-menu Ploughman's Platter which featured delicious soft and hard cheeses, gourmet onions and crispy bread.

Wear
Jas wore bracelets from Milan with tiny coloured and gold beads similar to the ones above (from The Vamoose)

Sunday afternoons are fast becoming the best part of the weekend.

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Have you been to Canvas? What were your thoughts? Any other recommendations for a Sunday session?

(Photo from Canvas Club)

where & wear { bazaar }

Where

One of my close girlfriends lives on the Gold Coast and she's been saying to me for a while now "you have to visit and try out this great new buffet restaurant 'Bazaar.'" My initial thoughts were - how good could a buffet restaurant be?

My husband and I recently made a trip to the Gold Coast to check out Bazaar and we weren't disappointed. 

Bazaar is located in the newly renovated QT Gold Coast and is nothing like any other buffet restaurant I’ve been to – it has food from every destination, Morocco, the Mediterranean, and Asia to name a few. Head chef, George Francisco uses seasonal produce and the result is a delectable array of meals. My favourite dish on offer? Soft-shell crab, which was made to order (the salt crusted barramundi came in a close second!).

There is an interactive feel to the restaurant with chefs on hand to answer all your questions and the food set up in stalls and souks.  Did I mention there’s a fresh seafood bar? And straight out of the oven pizzas? There is something to suit every palate!

The only negative I could find was that there was so much on offer for the main course (my husband managed to get through steak, confit duck, lamb shanks....!) that I had little room left for dessert.

Lucky for me the desserts are petite sized – perfect to sample a variety of what’s available. My plate was filled with red velvet cupcakes, mini cheesecakes and macaroons, and a few strawberries thrown in to help me feel a little less guilty about all the sugar I had just consumed.

Bazaar is the best dining experience I have had on the Gold Coast and one I will happily recommend. Check it out next time you are on the GC and let me know what you think!

Wear 

I wore my go to dress of course :)

(Bazaar)

maison and mode { julie of scrumptious reads }

If you've been walking through Southbank lately and have noticed a shop with paper cups for shelves / counters / walls, you were no doubt passing Scrumptious Reads.

Co-owner Julie engaged architect friends A-CH to design the interior. She convinced family and friends to help with pinning and glueing for a week straight and the result is transient (but sturdy) and perfect for a pop up shop. A temporary addition to the Southbank scene, it's also a statement about sustainable, recyclable materials, which ties in with the philosophy of the store, to encourage us to learn more about sustainable, eco-friendly, and healthy ways of food production, preparation, and consumption.

They stock all sorts of vital kitchen implements, like teapots that turn into cups, fortune cookie chopsticks and recipe journals as well as a selection of gourmet cooking books. I'm lusting after Shannon Bennett's New York (for our upcoming trip!), and I really want a retro red ice box!

We chatted to owner Julie after meeting her in the store after our visit to to the Surrealism exhibition on Sunday:

Who, what, when, where, why?
The idea of the business stemmed from the love of books and food. There was a recognition that there is a gap in the market for a food & drink themed shop featuring a specialised bookstore. My business partner and I have been working on the concept of the business for about 2 years. In the beginning we looked for a shop location and did not see any that was suitable. We then decided to go online and started working on the online shop. We also started thinking of opening a pop-up shop to see if the business model would be viable. When the pop-up shop space in South Bank became available we jumped at the chance!

One word to describe your personal style?
Comfortable :)

Where do you source your inspiration?
I find a lot of inspiration from books and travel.

Favourite place in Brisbane and favourite place anywhere in the world?
Places I love are places that have a calming and peaceful effect on me such as a library or a beautiful landscape.

What book/magazine is on your bedside table?
When it comes to magazines, I'm reading Monocle and as for books, it's 50 Plants that Changed the Course of History and The Omnivore's Dilemma (C: I'm reading this one at the moment too!)

They also have a cute blog with fun food trivia and I'm pretty sure the selection of books would pull me out of the food funk I'm experiencing this week! And I love the idea of transforming a vacant space into a pop up space - it's pretty common down south but a relatively new concept in Brisbane. Definitely hope to see more of it!

{ where and wear } esquire

Where
Opening to little fanfare (on purpose) a few short months ago, Esquire is the latest edition to the Brisbane degustation scene. Ryan Squires, of Buffalo Club, El Bulli and WD-50 fame, is head chef and co-owner extraordinaire.

You can choose the full degustation of around 12-14 courses or a smaller tasting menu of around 10, but trust me - get the full degustation. We paid around $140 for 14 morsels of utter deliciousness. And if you're really not that keen on hanging around for a full degustation, they also do great cocktails. Pimms = yum.

The best part about degustations is that every course is a surprise and you're often exposed to flavours you would never normally consider. And there's usually a whole lot of wine involved.

Open lunch and dinner Tuesday to Friday and for dinner on Saturdays, I'd probably suggest you don't leave a message when trying to book. I left two and ended up having to send the BF to book at the restaurant itself. But despite this momentary lapse in service, Esquire was a delicious night out.

Wear

Lots of sparkles and some bright coral lipstick were definitely on the menu.

Have you been to Esquire? What were your thoughts?

(sparkly necklace, tokito top, coral lipstick, asos jeans, nude heels)

{ the vegan stoner } blog crush

Ok so I have a blog crush. I am a vegan part-timer (I can't seem to resist non-vegan chocolate, cakes, biscuits, milkshakes....all the naughty treats) but love cooking up fresh, fun and easy vegan meals at home. & to help me out along comes the vegan stoner. Not only does it have quick & easy (really easy!) recipes but I am in love with the layout & sketches.

Definitely have a massive blog crush!

Visit the vegan stoner and let me know what you think!

jas x

(images from the vegan stoner)

where and wear { olé }

Where

Olé had been open for a mere three days when we headed over the Goodwill Bridge for a mid week meal. But despite it's newbie status, the food, the service, the cocktails - all delicious with a capital D. 

Olé is a Spanish restaurant (if you couldn't pick it up from the name) that specialises in tapas. Small shared plates filled with patatas bravas, white anchovies and blue cheese and chickpea fritters kept finding their way to our table, all washed down with a glass of white wine sangria.

The staff were all gorgeous with thick accents and an in depth understanding of the menu and the interior (which is really the exterior - tables spill out onto the footpath along Little Stanley St) was all dark wood and hanging pendant lights. Tables are long and high - you feel like you're perched at a bar specifically designed for people watching - which makes it perfect for checking out what the people next to you ordered. Trust us, you'll be asking the waiters to bring you a plate of 'what that guy is having - the delectable looking tomato thing'.

Another surprise - the bill. For a mere $30 each, Jas and I had a cocktail, a dessert and a mountain of food that left both our palates and our wallets satisfied. 

Olé doesn't take bookings so get there early - this addition to the Brisbane restaurant scene is really not something you want to miss out on. And if you get nothing else, get the churros. There are no words.

Wear
Mid week dinner called for a bit of colour. Jas wore her new orange skirt from Witchery and tried out a bit of colour blocking by pairing it with a turquoise necklace.

(1. skirt 2. basic white tee 3. wedges 4. necklace)

{ perfect } picnic

I've been on the search for the perfect picnic recipes and I've found some gems. I thought I would share them to help you take the fuss out of planning your next picnic - which I'm hoping will be soon (these warm spring days are too beautiful to spend indoors!).

My husband and I are planning to head to our local park this weekend and share some of these yummy vegetarian treats.

1. Fregola with caramelised tomato and rocket

Ingredients

400 gm fregola
140 ml extra-virgin olive oil
Juice of 2 lemons, or to taste
Finely grated rind of 1 lemon, or to taste
½ Spanish onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
550 gm (2 punnets) large vine-ripened cherry tomatoes
1 bunch rocket, larger leaves torn
150 gm chevrette, thinly sliced
1/3 cup (firmly packed) basil leaves, shredded

Cooking instructions

1. Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain, refresh under cold running water, then drain well until almost dry. Transfer to a large bowl with 125ml olive oil, lemon juice and rind, onion and garlic. Season to taste and refrigerate, stirring occasionally until chilled (1-2 hours).

2. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 250C. Scatter tomatoes in a single layer on an oven tray, drizzle with remaining oil and roast until caramelised (10-15 minutes). Cool, then combine in a large bowl with remaining ingredients, toss to combine and serve cold.

2. Tomato and basil pizza

Ingredients

1 thin pizza crust
1 teaspoon cornmeal
Cooking spray
3 tablespoons refrigerated pesto with basil
1/2 cup shredded fresh mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 cup sliced small tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup small basil leaves
Crushed red pepper (optional)

Cooking instructions

1. Preheat oven and place a baking sheet in oven, heat for 10 minutes.

2. While baking sheet heats, place crust on another baking sheet sprinkled with cornmeal. Lightly coat crust with cooking spray. Spread pesto evenly over crust, leaving a 1-inch border and sprinkle mozzarella evenly over pesto. Dollop ricotta, by teaspoonfuls, evenly over mozzarella. Slide crust onto preheated baking sheet, using a spatula as a guide.

3. Bake for 5 minutes or until cheese begins to melt. Remove from oven, top evenly with tomatoes, black pepper, and basil. Sprinkle with red pepper, if desired. Cut into 8 slices.


3. Lemon and raspberry iced tea 

Ingredients

300 gm white sugar
200 gm frozen raspberries
2 tsp loose leaf black tea
4 lemons, juice only

To serve: ice, mint leaves, lemon slices and soda water

1. Combine sugar and raspberries in a heatproof bowl, stir to combine, and cover with foil. Place over a saucepan of simmering water and cook until syrupy (2 hours). Strain through a fine sieve into a large jug (discard solids) and set aside.

2. Meanwhile, combine tea and 1 litre boiling water in a separate heatproof jug and cool. Strain through a fine sieve into raspberry mixture, add lemon juice and refrigerate in bottles until chilled.

3. To serve, fill glasses with ice, add lemon and raspberry tea to taste, top up with soda water, add mint and lemon slices and serve.

4. Chocolate Brownies 

Ingredients

300g dark (at least 70% cocoa solids) chocoate pieces
250g unsalted butter
4 large free range eggs
200g caster sugar
150g light brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
120g plain flour
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
20g cocoa powder

Baking instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 190°C and line a 23x32cm baking tin (or one that is at least 5cm deep) with baking paper.

2. Melt 200g of the chocolate with the butter in the microwave. Set aside to cool and in the meanwhile chop the remaining chocolate. Beat the eggs, sugars and vanilla together in an electric mixer at hight speed for 3 minutes for a velvety, mousse-like texture.

3. Sift in the flour, baking powder, salt and cocoa, then pour in the melted chocolate. Beat briefly to combine, then stir in the chopped chocolate pieces. Pour into the lined baking tin, reduce the oven to 180°C and bake for 35 minutes, until almost firm in the middle. Leave to cool (at least 15 minutes) and cut into small squares. Store in an air-tight container for up to four days.

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Claire and I are always on the hunt for great recipes so if you find any you want to share please send them our way!

jas x

(fregola, iced tea)