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Beyond the FoodDoes any food item in the history of planet Earth have a higher approval rating than ice cream? Have you ever heard anyone say “”God, you know what’s overrated? F*cking ice cream.” The only discourse you ever hear about ice cream is the flavour debate, or whether ice cream is best had in a cup, […]
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Beyond the FoodSIUUUUUUU. Echoes of a now iconic sound bounce around Old Trafford signalling that Cristiano Ronaldo has scored another goal adding to the thousands before it; all linked with a memory and a moment in time. SUEEEEEEEE. Echoes of a last name that signals another visually pleasing shot of food, fashion or a moment in time […]
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Beyond the FoodAs different as every year is, there are some things that I look forward to every time January rolls around again (in chronological order): Seeing my friends during my birthday Designing a menu and seeing it come to life on Valentine’s Day Getting hyped for the release of a new Kanye West album even though […]
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Beyond the FoodThroughout the history of civilisation, there have been multiple landmark discoveries and inventions that have completely changed the way we live, think and operate. Think electricity, television, refrigerators, space travel, the internet and chocolate. *SOUND OF A RECORD SCREECHING TO A HALT* Chocolate doesn’t belong on that list you say? Are you kidding me? Chocolate […]
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Beyond the FoodMy first experience with taro milk tea was not a positive one. It tasted unlike anything I’ve ever had before and I nearly choked on tapioca. There’s no easy way to say this but I wasn’t a fan at first. My first experience with Tara Milk Tea was the polar opposite. Curator behind one of […]
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Beyond the FoodI’m old and here are a few reasons why: – I hate crowded places. – I have no idea what constitutes popular music anymore – I don’t know why Kim Kardashian’s family is famous. About that last point, I know the cliffnotes version. Kim made a certain video with Ray J (who clearly used his […]
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Beyond the FoodI have very few culinary skills. My best move in the kitchen involves moving out of the kitchen. Don’t even get me started on my baking proficiency. I once brought a mug to a cupcake making day because I thought it was essential. Ok, I didn’t but did anyone NOT believe that story? Today, I’m […]
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Beyond the FoodSay what you will about Beyonce but she’s as much of a teacher as she is an entertainer. She taught me that no one was irreplaceable, she taught me that if you liked it than you should’ve put a ring on it, she taught me that people will love you if you say yes all […]
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Beyond the FoodFor most dudes, you stop making more male friends at around 23. Don’t ask me how I got there, it was wisdom imparted upon me from my brother in law and I trust him because he’s rocking a killer beard right now. Honestly? My male friends have been around the same since I finished high […]
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Beyond the FoodEvery day there are new food bloggers who pop up and join the food sampling army. I love this about the community; it’s constantly growing with fresh perspectives, new tastebuds and more tragic tales about how some random food item reminds them of an especially bad breakup or the time a girl made them wait […]
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Beyond the FoodAs amateurish as I come across, iFat is not my first blog. I’ve been on the interwebs in a number of iterations. One of my first blogs was titled…..wait for it…the Isaac Chronicles. I posted daily and wrote about me and made awful pop culture references. Yes, not much has unchanged except I now post […]
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Beyond the FoodI often refer to myself as the Fresh Prince of the Sydney food blogging community. Why you might ask? Well, obviously because I look like a young Will Smith. I don’t post a tonne of selfies on Instagram but the people know that the boy looks like the kid whose parents made him move to […]
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