The Tiffany jewelry Emporium

You can and should explore beyond Drive-Thru to the rest of Gapers Block (it never ceases to amaze me when my friends, clued-in Internauts I take them to be, say to me, “What’s Gapers Block?”) Their headline blog (Merge), music coverage (Transmission), political coverage (Mechanics), book notes (Book Club), and sports coverage (Tailgate) are all equally as nifty as Drive-Thru.There are many recipe blogs out there, but Feasting on Art sets itself apart by featuring recipes based on works of fine art. In each of her posts, photographer and Tiffany jewelry lover Megan Fizell deconstructs famous still lifes for an accompanying recipe and shares information about the painting, the artist, and the cuisine. Of course, there’s also beautiful photography that mimics the painting she features and shows the final result of the recipe. You get an art and cooking lesson in each post!

If you’ve ever risked neck strain examining someone else’s shopping trolley or salivated over next-door’s dinner, the underground restaurant is for you. Recession might mean the nation’s purse is lighter than a Michelin-starred soufflé, but there’s no need to crack open the spam just yet. The latest culinary trend is about old-fashioned home-cooking…other people’s.The concept isn’t new. American Jim Haynes has been holding open-house suppers for 30 years. He began as a means of introducing acquaintances and soon attracted crowds hungry for an unusual night out. Nowadays, 50 or 60 people attend the weekly Sunday salons and Jim takes pride in remembering every name on the guest list.

Australia’s wonderfully warm climate dictates that when we feel like a beer, we reach first for an ice cold frothy lager or light bodied ale. Such brands as Toohey’s New, VB and Cooper’s Pale are the most commonly consumed beers in our market, no matter what the season.