Foodie Review~ The Wooden Whisk (Crows Nest/St Leonard)

Helllo my foodies!! Thank you for reading my blog and this time shall we explore this cafe in Crows Nest called The Wooden Whisk. I loooove this place guys!! I loveee it!! It is located close to the St Leonard station so you can definitively travel there by train :) Their website follows the same theme as the actual cafe which I like a lot!! The staffs are very nice and greeted us with warm welcome. Please note: if you do plan on visiting their operating hours is around 7am - 4pm on Monday to Saturday and they are closed on Sunday.

SO let's begin the food review!

Menu

This is their blackboard menu so it "seasonal" and changes from time to time. I find it very caring of them as some seats may be hard to read the blackboard.

The Menu uses a "earthy" brown paper which is very consistent with the cafe's theme and the menu has quite a bit of options!

Coffee

You can never go wrong with Mochas! Haha.. My friend actually taught me a trick! So if you haven't tried the coffee from a cafe and you should order mocha, because if the coffee is too weak, it will just be like a hot chocolate. BUT! If the mocha is bad... I would suggest you try another place.

Food

Breakfast Grazing Board - Breakfast Menu

Grilled Haloumi & Raw Vegetable Salad (added sides: Smoked Salmon) - Lunch Menu

J'adority -Overall

Mocha: 5/5 (I love the combination, I feel that the chocolate goes really well with the coffee beans, sometimes I can taste that the coffee and chocolate doesn't match, resulting the mocha tasting weird... But this one is good! Actually it's perfect! It has the right proportion between chocolate and coffee, and not too sweet for my taste xD!)

Breakfast Grazing Board: 4.5/5 (It's perfect for those days when you want a bit of everything - a bit of meat, a bit of potato, a bit of salad. I love it so much! The presentation and combination of each item is great! The eggs are perfectly poached, the bacons are a little crunchy on the edge but not overcooked. However, 1 downside is that I wish they gave more salad. I was super duper satisfy from the meal~~)

Grilled Haloumi & Raw Vegetable Salad (added sides: Smoked Salmon): 4/5 (I love rocket salad!!! However, the salad proportion is a little less is comparison to amount of haloumi they've given. I guess I shouldn't complain since haloumi is more expensive right? HAHA. It comes with a Vinegar and Olive oil dressing and I could taste that they grilled the haloumi with the Olive oil, leaving a scent in the dressing. OH! and it's missing avocado.. I always have my salad with avocado so I felt like something was missing. But it was still good.)

Overall, I would definitely definitely will go back to it! There are so many things I wanted to try on the menu but my stomach is not big enough haha.. I preferred the Breakfast Grazing Board more than the salad. The coffee was really good too. Oh also, the service was great, staffs were really friendly and we didn't wait long for our food! Definitely recommend you guys to try it out!

Hope you guys enjoy this review! 

Until next time ~ Ciao and have fun exploring! :D  

Foodie Review~ The Wilkes (Artarmon)

Hey guys, sorry for not being able to update for so long!! But I found this amazing cafe for you guys!!! :D It's called The Wilkes.

The owner of this place is super cool and super nice!! My friend actually brought me here and she said their Mediterranean sandwich is really nice but I've haven't tried it. 

This café is in Artarmon, right next to the train station so it very easy to travel if you can access the train.

Also it's perfect to walk around and explore those cute little Japanese groceries and the environment in Artarmon is so relaxing walk around after a satisfying meal!!! I personally love the area myself. :)

Here's a menu for you guys! This menu has more stuff than the Zomato one!! I forgot to take a photo of the drink menu but you guys can find it on zomato.

If it's  a nice sunny day, it perfect to sit outside!! :)

Beverages

The mocha is really really really goooood!!!!! I love this bean, it kinda more on the cocoa bitterness rather than a tobacco bitter. The froth is creamy and the coffee is hot! I hate lukewarm coffeess!!

For those out there who are looking for a bombass milkshake. This place serve you right! This is thick and has a load of topping and it was HUGE!! - $7.50

J'adority - Beverages

Mocha: 5/5 (I love the mocha!! The chocolate proportion is perfect and it is well mixed into the drink! You know how sometimes when you ordered a mocha and by the time it got to the bottom, all the chocolate residue are concentrated and made to super sweet? Well, this cafe will not let you know! I also love the flavour of beans as it is leaning towards a chocolate bitter side so it goes perfectly with the chocolate!!!!)

Tim Tam Milo Shakes: 4/5 (Traditional milk shakes are meant to be super thick, plus this is a gourmet shake, it makes it extra special. However, if you are someone like me who doesn't like milkshakes/thickshakes, you can always get a friend or family who loves milkshakes to order so  that you get the benefit of the topping like me ;) Hehehe..I personally don't like milk nor milkshake but I could taste the strong milo flavour in it unlike most places you taste only the flavour of milk..)

Brunch

Look at those colours~~ It's so spring! xD

Spring Omelette (Heirloom Tomato, Aspragus, Msuhroom, Fetta and Chilli Vinaigrette) - $16

Hash Benedict (Potato Hash, avocado, rocket, poached eggs, hollandaise w/ mushroom) - $18

Spring Salad w/ Atlantic Salmon Fillet (Fetta, baby carrot, broccoli and cauliflower, spinach, guacamole)  - about $20

J'adority - Lunch

Spring Omelette: 4/5 (I love the fact it has kale, the mushrooms are super fresh and suprising the asparagus doesn't taste bad at all for someone who doesn't eat asparagus normally! Though I must say it is a little bit dry but still fluffy.)

Hash Beneditc w/ mushroom (veg): 5/5 (I love the potato hash!!!! You cannot have it anywhere else, it is just straight up different and unique. I actually have never imagine egg benedict would go well with hashbrowns or potatoes. When I bite into that has benedict, the runny yolk coated the potato hash, balancing the deep fried oilness or the hash. It is just heaven. For someone like me who loves POTATOES!! You will like this dish. However the portion is a little smaller than usual since the potato hashes are less filling than english muffins.)

Spring Salad w/ Atlantic Salmon fillet (Special menu): 5/5 (The fillet is not overcooked and grilled to just right, so it is not dry! Accompany with the colourful looking and fresh vegetables just makes the dishes ten times better. I also love the combination of salmon and guacamole, it is so perfect together!!)

J'adority - Overall experience

Environment: 5/5 (I love the way the cafe is set up. It allows you the option to sit inside or outside. We sat outside and the weather was perfect, though some tables might be slanted due to the uneven surface of the floor. It's a nice place to have a coffee break or chill with your friends!)

Friendliness of staffs: 5/5 (The boss is super friendly and super nice!! The staff members always smiling and respecting customers. This is a big plus!!)

Uniqueness?: 5/5 (Totally!! They have the super bomb shakes, they have a really different and cute setting - you will know what I'm talking about when you find the The lego Mona Lisa and the cute little poster! The food there is just not the same old usual cafe food! So if you want cafe food but wanna try something new, you should check this place out!!!)

Revisit?: 5/5 (Definately!!! I love the food, I love the coffees, they have really pretty cakes and desserts, sitting in the cafe just makes you feel really relax and comfotable and etc... I can go on the whole day xD! I would definitely drop by to get coffee there whenever I'm in that area!!!)



That's it for today!! Hopefully this review help you guys :) Until my next review, ciao~ xoxo

Makeup Review ~ Elf studio Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder (St Lucia)

Heyy guys~ For the past few posts I wrote are about fooodie reviews, so I decided to throw in some make-up products review for you guys.

I have reviewed Elf products for you guys before so if you want to check out more products from Elf, you can check out their website. You can also find Elf products in the Kmart stores in Australia. However, they don't have the full range of all the products so you will have to test your lucks. Like this Blush and Bronzing Duo, I actually haven't seen this before, and when I saw it - I MUST get it!!! 

I super excited to try since they are so many good reviews about and many have said it is a dupe of the NARS blush (Orgasm) and Bronzer (Laguna).

This is what it looks like when you grab them off the shelves. I kinda like the packaging hehe ~ Very classic

So this is what it looks like inside. I think is looks like NARS's packaging, don't you think?? 

So here are some swatches from you guys :) The swatches on the inside are blended out.

My thoughts on the product

So when I first opened the packaging, I was super super super excited to try it out since I have been wanting to purchase this but could't get my hands on them until recently!!! I love the packaging and all but I when I tried to swatch the product, I was quite disappointed. 

As you can see the swatches above, I was disappointed in the colour payoff. It wasn't as pigmented as I wanted it to be. For the swatches above, I had to pack on the product quite a bit for the colour to show. Though the bronzer is quite pigmented!! 

I personally have quite fair skin tone so I think the duo isn't a very suitable product even though it's the lightest colour in the range. I still like the product but I probably have to use it differently... Since I don't like throwing things away. I'm currently using the blush as a highlight on the cheeks. Also I don't like packing on so much product on my face, I would use this blush when I want a sheen or a very very suttle, almost-not-showing blush on itself (LOL that name xD!) or on top of my blush very lightly as a highlight. It also has some glitters in it so if you go fo very natural look, it will work as a highlight + blush. For the bronzer, I would still use it for contouring but I have to spend quite a bit of time to make sure the product blends .. since this shade is a little dark for me.. I would only use contouring on special occasions or when I know I'll take a lot of photos that day xD!

Here's a tip guys: DON'T USE A BRUSH to pick up the products, use your FINGERS or if you do use a brush do it very softly tap your brush in like it's fragile!! 

Trust me.. I tried it but it just got very messy as the product is very powdery.. The product itself isn't too bad, it is quite smooth when you glide fingers on the product but it isn't like buttery smooth. It doesn't have any scent or so suttle that I can't smell haha!! For the price, $8 AUD it has quite decent amount of product. I find it very convenient for travelling since it contains both! And yeah for the price it's not bad, I was just disappointed that it gets very messy with a brush.

J'adority 

Price: 5/5 (Well, I gotta be honest. I do like the price since you get both blush and bronzer for AUD $8!! Sigh, my Asian-ness is back again hahaha)
Creaminess/Smoothness: 4/5 (When you glide your fingers on the product, it's quite smooth!!)

Pigmentation: 3.5/5 (As you can see in my swatches, the colour payoff is not that good.. For the sake of the photo, I do have to pack on quite a bit of product for the blush. However, the bronzer is quite pigmented!)

Packaging: 5/5 (I wish I could rate this higher haha! But yeah, I love the packaging so much!! IT'S SO PRETTY!!!! <3)

Amount of Product: 4.5/5 (I think they do give us quite a fair amount of product with the given price..)
Practicality: 3.5/5 (The fact that it gets super powdery and messy puts me off quite a bit!! I very disappointed in that and I find using fingers won't allow me to blend very well. Though I like how it's a duo so it very convenient for travelling.)

Overall J'adority: 3/5 (I probably WON'T REPURCHASE... :( I don't think it suits my skin tone and I'm too lazy to spend like 5 mins just to blend out the bronzer. Also the product is very chalky and powdery with a product. However I do love the packaging and the fact it's duo, and I can still find a way to use it so it wasn't rated that bad. Also I do like the blush if I want a super natural look. It's a nice blush with a little bit of glitters but it doesn't have the colour I expected it to..  But yeah, I think it's alright and  I probably won't buy it again.. However, this is first impression so I might changed my mind after I finished the product!! Hehe)

Thank you for reading my blog guys~~ I hope my review can help you :) 
Until next time .. CIAO XOXO

Foodie Review~ Bean Drinking [Crows Nest]

Heyyy guys~~~ Sorry for being away for so long!! But here you go guys, another cafe review for you~ I'm on holidays so I'll definitely have more time to write reviews for you guys :)

I loooove Crows Nest and there's so many cafes for me to try but this one is Bean Drinking. They have pulled pork and they roast their own beans!! You guys can check out their site  - just click on the name, I've linked it for you guys.

There are other selection other than the menu. The bottled iced coffee are in the far left fridge xD

This is  their equipments for roasting and making their own coffee beans/blends. It looks so authentic!! :D

I love the vintagey design!! It's so nice~  

That's our barista of the day. Haha jks

This is what their menu looks like - nice and simple

It has a really nice view and a very comfortable atmosphere - lucky that day has nice weather! It would nice to work/study here xD

Coffee

You guys know the drilll, coffee is a must hehe ~

I got a  Mocha and my friend got a cold drip.

~J'adority - Coffee~

Mocha: 4.7/5 (It has the perfect proportion between chocolate and coffee. You can also pick different type of coffee beans they have. But I just wish the coffee is a little hotter since I prefer mine a little extra hot xD - You will be missing out if you have tried this place!!!!!)

Though I don't have a picture of it cause I finished it before could take a picture hehe :3 but ...

Bottled Iced Coffee (you can find it in the fridge section): 4.5/5 (The bean has a more fruity base. Though you can check what beans were used for the iced coffee cause they don't use the same beans everyday. But I would prefer skim milk as I don't really like the flavour of milk).

Lunch

Smoked Ham Jaffle - with caramelised onion, mozzerella, balsamic reduction

Pulled Pork - braised pulled pork, 65 degree egg on brioche & wild roquette with sweet oven roasted beetroot salsa

The egg is perfect!! They said 65 degree, though I can't tell whether it is actually 65 degree haha but it's "half cooked"!

~J'adority - Lunch~

Smoked Ham Jaffle: 5/5 (Nothing can go wrong with that... I've always have that "sandwich maker" at home when I was a kid hehe~ It's beyond perfect, nothing more to say. Though it might not be a "very special" kind of dish but it's my childhood xD!!)

Pulled Pork: 4.6/5 (It's a really nice combination, pulled pork is very soft and it goes very well with beetroot and rocket omg my favourite salad!! However the bread is little over toasted so it's a little hard. Plus the egg is a winner!!!!!!!!! I like poached eggs but this one doesn't have a runny yolk :D Overall, is great but just I thought the pork would have a little more flavour in it.)

~J'adority - Overall~

Overall: 4.7/5 The experience and atmosphere is great and I definitely would go back for the coffee, maybe even try their desserts hehe. I personally love the Jaffle more~~ The mocha and the bottle iced coffee I would totally recommend you guys to try. So if you are around that area, you have to stop by the cafe or even grab a takeaway coffee!!!!

Once again, thank you for reading my blog~~ ^^ I'll probably have some beauty reviews for you guys!!! :D I have got some really great beauty products that you guys should try! :)

Until next time... ciao my lovely blog readers

Foodie Review~ Brewtown [Newtown]

Heyy guyss~~ How have you guys been?? Sorry for such a delayed post as recently I have resumed uni!! So.. I am getting busy.. but I will try my best to keep you guys updated!! :)

As it was holidays before so I was travelling around and I discovered a new place for you guys!! For those of you who love coffee like I do haha.. you will definitely love it! They actually make PROPER ice coffee and mocha!!! This is a cafe in Newtown called Brewtown.

We went on a Sunday so it was really crowded and the line goes outside the store!! However, they are quite efficient so the waiting was about 15mins which is quite alright. 

After the 15mins wait, we finally got a table! :) It was a high table. The design of the store in general is quite different. I don't know how to describe but "organic-farm feel"?

What surprised me is this!!! They actually give us carbonated water instead of normal water!! This really impressed me!! :D

Coffee

Their blend is perfect, it's quite strong and not too sour! They also serve wit cold milk if you prefer.

Iced Mocha~ Perfect for a hot summer day. What I like about it, the proportion of coffee and chocolate is perfect!! Also the coffee is strong and the chocolate is not too sweet. I really hate those Mocha where they overload with chocolate making is too sweet, hence covering the coffee flavour!

~J'adority - Coffee~

Ice Black coffee with skim milk (or maybe they are called Cold Brew coffee): [$6] 4/5 (I like the strong yet not too sour taste but I do prefer drinking coffee with milk so it's not my fav. But the fact that they provided milk makes it close to perfect!! ^_^)

Iced Mocha: [$4?] 5/5 (It's perfect!!!! Perfection proportion between coffee and chocolate! Their coffee blend is strong as well. I highly recommend!! It's so perfect for hot summer days~~~<3)

Mains

OMG! This is not the normal burgers from fast food or even higher class burgers! They used CRONUT instead or burger buns!!! Amazing isn't it!?? The cronut just melts in your mouth <3 It's very very cheesy as you can see they topped it with cheese powder and herbs. The chips are really good as well, I guess it's cause I like thick cut chips haha xD

~J'adority - Main~

Elvis Burger: 4/5 (AMAZING!!!!! The burger is not buns, it's cronuts!!!! They toasted the cronuts and sandwiched melted cheese, bacon and beef patty in it. When you put the burger in your mouth, the cronut burger just MELLLLTT in your mouth! Yes, melt!! The beef patty also has a really really intense beef flavour, along with thick cut chips~ However, overall it's a little too oily and fatter for me hehe xP That's why it has a 4 :3)

Cronuts time

All cronuts are $6~ They were cheaper than I thought hahaha.. They are both really nice~ but I prefer the Glazed one more hehe xD

It's like a toasted marshmallow, soft and just melts in your mouth~~ <3 This is my first time trying cronuts and I FELL IN LOVE WITH ITTTT!! So nice~~ Perfect combination between sweet and savoury! However, I think it would be much nicer if they would warm up the cronuts for me? 

This cronut is filled with chocolate inside. It tasted a lot like Ferrero Rocher. It's best for those who are Hazelnut/Ferrero/Nutella lover!! Haha~ It nice but a bit too sweet for me hehe.. xP

~J'adority - Cronuts time~

Glazed Cronuts: 5/5 (This is like heaven in your mouth~~ <3 I highly recommend you guys to try this out. Perfect combination between sweet and savoury~ But it would be nicer if they can actually heat up the cronuts for me xD)

Nutella Cronuts: 4/5 (It's pinata cronut filled with nutella!!! For nutella/hazelnut/ferrero lovers, you will like it!! However, it's a little too sweet for my taste xD)

~J'adority - Overall Experience~

Overall, I think the service was a little lacking... I would really enjoy my meal if the service of the restaurant is good! The food is very nice and the coffee is amazing~~ I would definitely go back again!! However, I would recommend you guys to not go on weekends especially SUNDAYS!! But the food definitely compensate any bad experiences hahaha!!! :D 

Thanks guys~~ Thank you for reading my blog!!! Feel free to comment below whenever you guys tried something in this cafe!! Hehe.. Also I linked the website in the first paragraphs above. Check it out!! Also for more reviews you can go to urbanspoon below. (Just click on the logo below)

I hope you guys study hard, work hard, party hard and live hard xD!! Enjoy everyday ~

Ciao guys, Until my next post~