Good evening dear readers! I hope you had a good weekend! I sure did and I always wish it would last longer! Weekends are always really precious to me, especially when there are special events to attend. A couple of weeks back, I was lucky enough to win an instagram (follow me on @lianneelow) competition by Three Bags Full (@threebagsfullmelb) and won a free brunch for me and 3 friends! WHOOPEEDOO! I couldn’t quite believe it, in fact I didn’t know it until Ling P (@sixinchheel) texted me and told me I was one of the lucky winners!
I called up and booked a table for the approaching weekend and I knew who I would ask along. The Mr, without saying, and the Hum family! (: I had to see my munchkin at least once a week. haha I am obviously obsessed with that girl!
When we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by all the staff and Sam, the manager, told us to go crazy! haha The interior was really warm and welcoming and I absolutely loved the decor.
We couldn’t stop smiling and just wanted to have everything on the menu, cause everything looked and sounded delicious! While deciding, we ordered our drinks!
I couldn’t go pass having my chai soy latte, as I was really craving for some warmth and comfort.
The boys, who loves their coffee, were recommended to have the hot aeropress coffee (kenya blend) and while waiting for it to be ready, they made some cold drip coffee (same kenya blend) for us to try!
How pretty is the bottle that the cold drip was served in?? I wanted to steal it home! Don’t worry, I was good and I didn’t, my left hand smacked my right. haha
Served on a cube of ice, we could taste notes of rhubarb and blackcurrant. I actually really liked it! I was a little hesitant at first cause I didn’t know if it would be too sharp, tart or bitter for me. But it was actually really fruity on the palette. I wanted more! hehe
The aeropress was a little more acidic cause it was hot and the fruity notes weren’t as prominent! But it was still good and a great recommendation!
The Mr and I decided to order the specials of the day as they sounded absolutely mouth-watering! Plus I also had a sneak peek of how they looked that morning on instagram! haha So my mind was set even before I arrived!
I was sold on the braised white beans with porcini mushrooms, grilled chorizo and poached eggs! Ever since I had braised white beans in Barcelona, I can’t get enough of them! These were mashed with porcini mushrooms and the flavours were just amazing! Everything went so well together, I just couldn’t stop eating and cleaned up the whole plate!
The mr chose the other breakfast special : grilled barramundi with quinoa salad, sauce soubise, spinach puree and pickled chilli salsa! The salad was so refreshing and had so much bite to it! I was so inspired by the dish I actually went home to make my own version of it! The barramundi was grilled to golden brown, so fresh!
The mr couldn’t help but order a side of istra bacon. The boy definitely needs his protein! hehe
Paul & Peggy both ordered the big breakie that was like a breakfast platter of everything delicious! They love their hollandaise sauce so they decided to order a side of it. It was thick and luscious and one of the best hollandaise they’ve tasted! Ooh -la-la!
After the savouries, Sam was so generous to allow us to order some sweets as well! There were so many to choose from, but our eyes were set on the cupcakes : carrot cake and chocolate & salted caramel! How can it go wrong?
Paul and Peggy are huge fans of carrot cake. This one was to-die-for! The cake was so moist and had just the right amount of spices, and the cream cheese frosting was rich and delish! After every fork-ful, Peggy and I just looked at each other and kept saying “Wow! So good!” haha
This, however, was AMAZEBALLS! Chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate! And there was a surprise in the middle. Could you guess what?
A liquidy salted caramel middle!! The moment you slide your fork through, you have liquid gold flowing out! So rich, so darn good! Definitely made me think of Miss D! The desserts were so good that we both bought each cupcake home to have again for dinner that night!
Thank you Three Bags Full for the generous prize and the awesome hospitality! The food was delicious and we will definitely be back again for more!
Even little Paige enjoyed the food and had a great time! (:
Have a good rest of the week everyone! Can’t quite believe it’s September already, but so glad it’s Spring! Till the next post, remember to always bake and cook with love! xx
Congratulations again babe 🙂 Awesome for winning and so great to be able to go with you friends ~ Paige is super cute!!! I really enjoyed my visit last year but it’s been ages since I’ve gone so will have to go back again especially for that SALTED CARAMEL cupcake 😀
hehe thanks babe! (: I’ve been so blessed and can’t believe I actually won! hehe Yes you have to go back again and try that salted caramel cupcake!! You will LOVE it!!! xx
Congratulations! Looks like you had a gorgeous weekend lunch! The presentation of the coffee is divine and I can’t go past the liquid salted caramel filling in the chocolate cupcake- YUM!!
thank you so much! (: hehe the presentation of the coffees were spot on and so unique! I loved it! hehe and yes, that salted caramel is too good not to have it when I visit again soon! x
What an awesome prize to win. Definitely looks like I’ll be making the visit upon my next return to melb as everything looks incredible! Totes eyeing that chocolate and salted caramel cupcake lol x
hehe thanks babe! (: Let’s meet there when you’re down in Melbourne next! hehe xx
Yum! I have it on my list for when I’m in Melbourne for the month of December!
Yay! (: You’ll definitely love it! I can’t wait to go back already!
Lucky duckie won a comp 🙂 yay grats! I still haven’t been yet but you have definitely convince me to go!
You definitely have to babe! (: hehe You’ll love it! Catch up soon please! xx
Sooooo lucky – it’s an awesome prize to win! 🙂
And Paige really is such a cutie pie – I wouldn’t be able to resist giving her cuddles too if I were you!
hehe i know right? hehe I’m so blessed!! hehe
and yes! I cannot stop cuddling her! hehe xx
How lucky! The Angmoh and i first met here but we havent been back! That chocolate cupcake looks divine!
hehe you have to go back! I’m already thinking about going back! hehe (: the chocolate cupcake was really amazing!!
Oh I do miss all the brunch spots in Melbourne! The Chai Soy Latte looks delicious!
hehe you gotta come back then! hehe It was it’s my weakness! haha
awwww what a cutie! I had the sticky gingerbread when I went there and absolutely LOVED it! Really wanna go back again someday 🙂
hehe think we should go there for our brunch date with Daisy!!! x