The slightly eccentric eating, cooking and travel adventures of a Sydney girl who loves cakes, cooking, Nigella Lawson and eating. She eats, breathes and dreams food and indeed will never get cable TV as she'd quit working and watch the Food Channel all day long.https://www.notquitenigella.com/Copyright 2007-2026 all rights reservedSushi Box is a takeaway sushi shop that sells sushi push pops with coatings like blue takis or hot cheetos or sushi with za'atar and drizzled in olive oil. Find out what it is like and which combination of sushi pop works best!https://www.notquitenigella.com/2026/05/28/sushi-box-yagoona/ This prawn shrimp garlic toast is a delicious, easy appetiser! Made with supermarket garlic bread and a quick prawn filling blitzed in the food processor, it is crispy, juicy and packed with garlic butter flavour. This clever twist on classic prawn toast is ready in just 20 minutes.https://www.notquitenigella.com/2026/05/27/prawn-garlic-toast-recipe-shrimp/ Vivid Fire Kitchen for Vivid Sydney is back again for the third year in a row. This outdoor food festival for the Vivid light festival has a theme of flames and fire and is billed as a big backyard Australian BBQ. Find out what is on offer this year.https://www.notquitenigella.com/2026/05/26/vivid-sydney-fire-kitchen/ These cinnamon roll butter swim biscuits are the easiest way to satisfy a cinnamon roll craving - no yeast or dough needed! Soft, fluffy biscuits bake in a pool of melted cinnamon butter, creating a gooey, caramelised bottom. All with just 10 minutes prep. If you love cinnamon rolls but want something quicker and simpler then these cinnamon biscuits are it!https://www.notquitenigella.com/2026/05/25/cinnamon-biscuits-butter-swim/ These homemade chicken nuggets taste just like McDonald's but even better! Made with real chicken breast and coated in a light, crispy tempura batter, they are juicy, golden and so easy to make at home. With simple pantry ingredients and no mystery meat, this copycat nugget recipe is perfect for kids, snacks or dinner. Once you try these freshly fried nuggets, you'll never go back to takeaway!https://www.notquitenigella.com/2026/05/24/homemade-chicken-nuggets/ If you have a long layover at Ho Chi Minh's Tan Son Nhat International Airport, you have a few options including the Apricot Lounge. Located in the international terminal, this paid access lounge offers food, drinks, wifi and showers for travellers looking to refresh and relax. But what exactly is on offer, how much does it cost and is it worth checking out on your next trip through Ho Chi Minh?https://www.notquitenigella.com/2026/05/23/apricot-lounge-vietnam/ Apples are at their peak time in late Autumn and Winter so try these apple pie recipes! They go from easy and crustless to apple pies with pretty decorations. Or maybe you want a showstopper when you want to impress someone like a stacked high apple pie made with 2kgs or 4.4lbs of apples and comes with an apple caramel sauce!https://www.notquitenigella.com/2026/05/22/top-5-apple-pie-recipes/ Pasta Shop has nailed the neighbourhood eatery vibe in a cost of living crisis with all pastas under $30 and cocktails at $20 or BYO with an offering that will suit locals perfectly. Find out what to order at this very popular pasta restaurant and what it is like!https://www.notquitenigella.com/2026/05/21/pasta-shop-potts-point/ These lemon coconut white chocolate cookies are thick, chewy with a bright citrus flavour thanks to a secret ingredient — preserved lemon! These bakery style cookies are made with browned butter for a rich, nutty depth and toasted coconut for extra texture. Easy to make and perfect for baking ahead, these cookies are sweet, slightly salty and very moreish.https://www.notquitenigella.com/2026/05/20/lemon-cookies/ Looking for yum cha in Sydney? Miss Yue at Epping Club is a popular Chinese restaurant serving yum cha with dumplings, crispy prawn wontons, taro puffs, har gow and flaky egg tarts in a gorgeous dining room. Diners order from a menu instead of trolleys. Find out what the standout dishes were at Miss Yue.https://www.notquitenigella.com/2026/05/19/miss-yue-epping/ Make your own spicy tuna rolls at home with this easy sushi takeaway dupe! Filled with creamy tuna, sriracha mayo and cucumber, these Australian-style sushi rolls are cheaper, fresher and just as delicious as your favourite food court version. Once you try this homemade version, you won't go back to store-bought sushi rolls again!https://www.notquitenigella.com/2026/05/18/spicy-tuna-rolls/ This iced matcha latte recipe is creamy, refreshing and so easy to make at home but tastes like it came from your favourite cafe! It is made with matcha powder, oat milk and your choice of sweetener or fruit puree. Making it at home means that it is completely customisable and much cheaper than buying out. I'll also show you how to make the perfect fresh fruit purees for your iced matcha latte!https://www.notquitenigella.com/2026/05/17/iced-matcha-latte/ Come along and explore Da Nang and let me be your tour guide! From bustling markets, iconic bridges to hidden bars, beaches and relaxing spas. This is your ultimate Da Nang Vietnam guide.https://www.notquitenigella.com/2026/05/16/things-to-see-in-da-nang/ It's pomegranate season and when this wonderful fruit is in abundance you can do so much with it. From the simplest autumnal salad to roasts chicken or lamb shanks to perfect sides and pretty desserts, here are 5 delicious pomegranate recipes!https://www.notquitenigella.com/2026/05/15/top-5-pomegranate-recipes/ L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele has arrived in Sydney, named after its creator Michele Condurro whose image adorns the walls and logo. This iconic pizza restaurant from Naples with the movie connection opened 155-year ago in 1870 and are known for their enormous pizzas with thin, soft and elastic bases. They use ingredients like San Marzano tomatoes, Agerola fior di latte and a 24 hour fermented dough. Find out what the pizzas are like!https://www.notquitenigella.com/2026/05/14/l-antica-pizzeria-da-michele/ This easy saganaki recipe is the ultimate quick appetiser. Crispy golden Greek fried cheese is served with a smoky, sweet ajvar sauce and a squeeze of lemon. Ready in just 10 minutes!https://www.notquitenigella.com/2026/05/13/saganaki/ With no street signage and little social media presence, Social Dining restaurant is a leafy oasis tucked away in a building on Sydney's Elizabeth Street near Martin Place. Open for weekday lunch only, they can have diners in and out within 1 hour or for a long lunch. Find out why this hidden away gem has so many repeat customers.https://www.notquitenigella.com/2026/05/12/social-dining-sydney/ These homemade prawn dumplings in chilli oil are juicy, flavour packed and surprisingly easy to make! Easy to make with simple ingredients, they are perfect as an appetiser or snack - and you can even freeze some for later too (if they're not all gobbled up!).https://www.notquitenigella.com/2026/05/11/shrimp-dumplings/ Looking for a new and notable place to eat in Newcastle? Papalote is all about real Mexican flavours. Find out what is a must order and why this Mexican restaurant and agave bar is one of Newcastle's hottest new dining spots. Save this for your next foodie road trip!https://www.notquitenigella.com/2026/05/10/papalote-newcastle/ These fondant potatoes are the ultimate French side dish that are crispy on the outside and buttery and melt in your mouth inside. They are also surprisingly straightforward to make at home using easy to find ingredients. These restaurant style potatoes will seriously impress!https://www.notquitenigella.com/2026/05/09/fondant-potatoes/