Box of Scrolls - spreading love one box at a time

Box of Scrolls is an online retail service from Oregano Bakery which delivers legendary cinnamon scrolls. 

Box of Scrolls have perfected the art of the humble cinnamon scroll. Turning moist, light dough made into fresh, aromatic cinnamon scrolls infused with the perfect cinnamon and filling, it is no wonder Box of Scrolls already have a cult following. Customers can order online and have cinnamon scrolls quickly delivered to most cities around Australia. 

We immediately fell in love with the smell and flavour of Box of Scrolls’ cinnamon scroll. The scrolls are a blissful indulgence. Perfectly sweet, they boast a beautiful cinnamon aroma and taste.

The perfect way to indulge in the simple pleasures of life, Box of Scrolls’ fresh-baked cinnamon scrolls is an old-fashioned reward that takes you back to simpler days.

Clockwise : Cinnamon; Nutella & Banana Scroll; Cookies & Cream; Nutella & Banana

Box of Scrolls' product line also includes “Variety Scrolls”...

Nutella & Banana Scroll -  Lovers of Nutella rejoice! This one's for you... The Nutella & Banana Scrolls are decadent and possess a melt-in-your-mouth quality that is just heavenly. The slightly savoury buttery flavour of the scroll cuts the rich taste of the Nutella and banana, resulting in a dessert that is not only incredibly indulgent, but very well balanced. 

Cookies & Cream Scroll - Gooey, sticky and crumbly, the Cookies & Cream scrolls are not for the faint hearted and will satisfy your sweet tooth cravings. It is the perfect scroll to spoil yourself this winter.

Salted Caramel Scrolls - The Salted Caramel Scrolls on the other hand impress with their stunning salty sweet flavour profile. Fluffy and moist on the inside and topped and filled with velvety salted caramel, they were stunning. 

While the classic Cinnamon scrolls remain our favourite Box of Scrolls variety, the variety scrolls definitely give the originals a run for their money!

Box Of Scrolls 

Website: http://www.boxofscrolls.com.au/ 

Order online: Scrolls can be quickly delivered to most cities around Australia. 

Phone: 1800 SCROLLS 

Email: yummy@boxofscrolls.com.au

Gastrology bloggers received the scrolls courtesy of Box of Scrolls.

A weekend away @ Lindenderry, Red Hill

A premium boutique accommodation property located in the heart of Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, Lindenderry at Red Hill, is the perfect destination for a weekend away.

The Property

The property features an onsite winery producing award winning wines, cellar door and restaurant which showcases local produce.

We also enjoyed their heated indoor pool as well as a relaxing hour long massage by their talented masseurs.  

The property is full of quaint nooks and crannies filled with artwork and sculptures...

The room

We loved staying in one of their Garden Wing rooms.

Professionally styled, the room reflected and suited the estate’s setting and location, reminiscent of the English countryside. 

Extra spacious, with a king size bed, en suite with shower and spa bath, DVD/CD player, flat screen television, complimentary Wi-Fi , desk and sofa area, guest robes and slippers.

The Garden rooms have direct access out to the terrace and manicured lawns, with views overlooking the park-like gardens down to the lake.

The lounges

Guests are encouraged to relax in the many welcoming lounges, home to carefully curated antiques, artefacts and sculptures. 

The gardens

We enjoyed stepping outside and into 30 acres of immaculately kept gardens...

Dinner @ Linden Tree

One of our biggest highlights from our weeekend in Lindenderry was Linden Tree. 

The restaurant offers diners an intimate setting, surrounded by tall trees with magnificent views out onto the Lindenderry Estate vineyards and rolling hills of Red Hill. 

Raw Ama Ebi, Kingfish, ice plant, salad Burnett, yuzu, pickled shallots, prawn emulsion

We were impressed by Head Chef Michael Greenlaw (previously of Vue de Monde and Number 8)’s innovative and seasonal menu which brings to light local produce accompanied by award winning wines. 

The unparalleled hospitality provided, and congenial atmosphere created are mere bonuses. 

Smoked Victorian Eel, jamón,  wild herbs and honey

The menu at Linden Tree is fresh and novel, consisting of a list of ingredients rather than a selection of dishes. We were spoilt with a degustation with matching wines curated by Greenlaw.

Lamb belly, pine nut puree, river mint croquette, salt bush

Our meal began with a number of inspiring dishes. We loved the Japanese-inspired dish of Raw Ama Ebi, Kingfish and ice plant. The dish was deliciously bold in flavour. The smoked eel on the other hand was a clever and well-constructed dish while the Lamb Belly was absolutely mouth watering with its crispy skin and melt-in-your-mouth layer of tender meat.

Pork cheek confit, lightly poached melon sauce, pickled almond, savoury 

The Pork cheek confit was outstanding. Delicately sweet lightly poached melon nicely complemented the pork’s meatiness. The condensed sauce that accompanied the tender pork cheek was mouth-wateringly rich. It was a brilliant amalgamation of flavours. 

Pannacotta, honeycomb, dried fruits

The dessert was similarly well devised.  This was a texturally perfect rendition of the pannacotta. Silky smooth - just barely holding its shape, it was quivering on the plate. 

The daring flavour combinations at Linden Tree will definitely excite the palate and leave you wanting more. With remarkable food, exceptional service and a touch of countryside charm, Linden Tree ticks all the boxes and is more than capable of providing each diner with a memorable dining experience.

Breakfast

12 hours later we returned to the dining room, this time for breakfast which comprises an array of delightful breakfast essentials and treats (all included as part of your stay). 

During daylight hours, the picturesque outlook and its leafy surrounds is visible through the large windows encasing the dining room. 

These large windows allow warm sunlight to flood in, adding tremendously to the atmosphere. 

Just an hour drive from the Melbourne CBD Lindenderry at Red Hill is a magical home away from home.

Location: 142 Arthurs Seat Rd, Red Hill, Red Hill

Phone: (03) 5989 2933

Link: http://www.lancemore.com.au/lindenderry





 

The Easey Street Smoke Out

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of Easey Street Smoke Out.

Ironbark Barbecue has teamed up with Australia’s first communal motorcycle
workshop, Kustom Kommune, to reveal Easey Street Smoke Out.

The
unique venue offers the best American style barbecue, in a real motorcycle workshop
complete with welding, sawing and revving. The Kommune is also a fully equipped motorcycle workshop where members self-service their own bikes. They can access tools, knowledge and facilities from the Kommune community.

The bar and restaurant opened in February
2015 at Kustom Kommune, where the
team serves up succulent cuts of ethically
sourced Victorian meats, smoked on site
from 5am, for dinner service starting at
6pm. The results are mouthwatering, tender, juicy, hot, smoked meats courtesy of using time old techniques which involve long processes.

The drink offerings are impressive with beers from local brewers in Thornbury, 3 Ravens, which was named Champion Small Australian Brewery at the Australian International Beer Awards and also picked up Best British Ale for its slightly tweaked English Ale.

Ironbark's passion for real American style food is palpable. Coupled with the sourcing high quality meat, it is a compelling proposition. The quality meat offerings include prime Victorian beef brisket, free range pulled pork shoulder, succulent Victorian lamb ribs, spicy thick sausages, the American classic, Texas chilli, as well as delicious salads and sides.

The Slow Smoked BBQ boasts a great selection of meats a- all of which are smoked with different woods to impart specific flavours and are prepared using dry rubs. We loved our platter of beef brisket, pulled pork, lamb ribs and thick sausages.

The lamb ribs were stunning - Tender, falling off the bone, juicy and packed with flavour. Prepared in the Southern tradition, we loved the smoky flavour imparted from being smoked for hours. The beef brisket was another  standout. Particularly noteworthy for its fragrant and complex beefy flavours which were enhanced by being marinated prior to being smoked for numerous hours. The meat was both soft and delicate.

The accompanying red slaw salad was our favourite. It was an enlivening salad with bold tastes and textures. A mixture of red chilli, red cabbage,  radish, capsicum and cumin, the salad was a beautiful and fresh addition which went well with the meats.

The Easey Street Smoke Out is the best place in Melbourne for the 3 Bs (barbecue, beers and bikes), delighting patrons with authentic American BBQ meats which are slow-smoked over real hard woods and delicious side dishes.

Location: 25 Easey St, Collingwood

Phone: 03 9417 5123

Link: http://ironbarkbbq.com.au/

Cuisine: American, BBQ

Share a Churros Week @ San Churros and support beyondblue [15 – 21 June 2015]

San Churro, Australia’s favourite Spanish chocolateria, has partnered with not-for-profit organisation beyondblue to raise awareness and funds to promote good mental health across Australia, with the café launching its ‘Share a Churros Week’ initiative.

‘Share a Churros Week’ urges Australians to connect, or re-connect over churros, with all 46 San Churros stores donating $1 to beyondblue for every churros dish purchased between Monday 15 – Sunday 21 June.

Also, San Churro has further pledged to double its donation for every in-store churros photo posted to Instagram using the tag #shareachurros, as well as displaying donation boxes at the counters of all stores to raise additional funds!

San Churro is the perfect place to share a sweet treat with friends. The menu is full of refreshing and fun desserts, ice cream sundaes and shakes that are perfect for sunny days and social celebrations. Although San Churro’s delectable churros are what keep us coming back time and time again, San Churro also does some delicious classics like ice cream sundaes and shakes.

Chocolate & Churros Tapas

Our favourite share plate is the "Chocolate & Churros Tapas" share plate which is full of delectable delights such as mini churros, chocolate, deep fried chocolate truffles, choc brownie, strawberries and other chocolate delights.

To find your local San Churro store and participate in Share a Churros Week, visit www.sanchurro.com or for more information about beyondblue, visit www.beyondblue.org.au.