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Oh My Lord (of the Fries)

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I recently had the pleasure of attending a tasting event at one of my favourite food joints, Lord of the Fries and it was, oh so yummy!

 

Of course there were fries aplenty and all the fabulous sauces to go with them. My fav is definitely the Parisian but I’ve now got a soft spot for the Belgian, Vietnamese and Thai.

 

 

I would never have imagined that I’d be falling in love with a Canadian (please don’t tell my husband) but LOTF Canadian fries are amazing. Who would of thought (other than the Canadians) that fries, smothered with grated cheese and gravy could taste so AMAZING!

 

This would be the perfect late night snack, perhaps on the way home from a club – if only I still went out at night 😉

 

Something I had been dying to try was the Chilli Poppers – breaded hot chillies stuffed with cheese. Mmmmmmm, I definitely got a kick out of those.

 

 

I took a (non-vegetarian) girlfriend along with me and she thought the Spicy Burger was one of the BEST BURGERS she’d ever tasted. I can see why it’s one of their most popular items.

 

One of the highlights of my night was meeting Mark and Sam, the brothers (and Lords) who created LOTF.  These boys certainly know their stuff.

 

We finished our evening with the chocolate mousse and then rolled back to the car.

 

 

Lord of the Fries have 7 locations around Melbourne so make sure you visit one soon. You can check out their menu and find out more about them at www.lordofthefries.com.au.

 

You don’t have to be a vegetarian to enjoy LOTF, you just need to enjoy yummy food!

All I Want for Christmas

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I’ve been a good girl this year, so I’m putting my “wishlist” out there, just in case Santa is reading my blog (or in case anyone wants to send a copy to him).

 

1. Marc by Marc Jacobs Watch

2. six in a row Artic Opera necklace

3. dames & Divas Kimono Denim Ballet Flats

4. Hammamas Cotton Towel

5. Matt Blatt Replica Grant Featherston Contour Lounge Chair

6. Napoleon Perdis Holiday Lip Gloss Collection

7. Bondi Beach Bag Co. Wide Brim Hat

8. Sohum Caramella Grande Vegetale Candleir

9. eb & ive Capri Mid Maxi Dress

 

 

 

 

Gluten 3 Living Giveaway

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This week I have a fabulous giveaway from Gluten 3 Living. Keep reading to find out how you could win a $200 voucher to spend in store.

Gluten 3 Living is a specialist gluten free store in East Keilor (Vic) that caters for all your gluten free grocery requirements providing an ample product range to choose from.

 

Added to the store is the convenience of an in-store café that serves fresh gluten free coffee & cakes.

 

I popped into the store last week to check out what was available for a family member who has coeliac and I was blown away by the fantastic range of products available.

 

They even have delicious fresh baked gluten free bread 🙂

 

You can check out some of there products here.

 

 

If you or anyone you know is gluten intolerant or likes to follow a gluten free diet you MUST visit this store as soon as you can.

 

They’ve got a great range of gluten free Christmas goodies at the moment too.

 

The store is located at 1/60 Wingara Avenue, Keilor East (just off the Calder Freeway) and is only 15 minutes from the CBD.

 

 

If you would like to WIN a $200 voucher to spend at Gluten 3 Living, enter below.

 

How to Enter!
Enter the draw via entry widget at the end of this post.

 

The giveaway is open to Melbourne Mamma newsletter subscribers only. You can subscribe to my newsletter here:

 

To enter the giveaway you MUST like the Gluten 3 Living Facebook page.

 

You can also earn bonus entries by:

  • – Liking Melbourne Mamma’s Facebook page
  • – Sharing the giveaway on Facebook. Simply CLICK HERE and type “Have you entered Melbourne Mamma’s $200 Gluten 3 Living Giveaway?”
  • – Leaving a comment on this post, telling me “Why you would love to win this prize?”

 

Giveaway starts Tuesday, 17 December 2012 and ends 8am AEST Friday, 21 December 2012. Winner will be randomly selected via Rafflecopter and announced on this blog by 10am and contacted via email. The winner will have 24hrs to claim their prize.

 

This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

 

Entry is open to Victorian residents only. You must visit the store to use your voucher. No online shopping or delivery available.

 

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pack’d Kid’s Luggage

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I was recently sent a pack’d kid’s wheelie suitcase to review and I’m, oops, I mean my daughter is loving it.

Designed by two talented local mums, Rachelle and Kathy, these cases are sure to be a hit with all little jetsetters and travellers (and their parents).

 

The first thing I noticed when I received the case, was how light it was. At only 2.5kg, it’s light enough for the kids to wheel or carry around, which means one less thing for mummy to do (woohoo!).

 

The cases comes in four funky patterns including the funky “Dot to Dotty” (our favourite), ultra hip “Humbug” stripe, the oh so cool “Superstar” and for kids who are always on the go “Dashing Hound”.

 

 

I love the dots so much that I’m wishing I kept it for myself. Hopefully my daughter will share.

 

Another thing I love about this case, is the shape (42cm x 40cm x 22cm). It almost square and quite wide, so perfect for transporting some bigger toys or books.

 

We packed the case for a sleepover at grandmas and my daughter said “it’s kinda light mummy, did you remember to put my toys in there”?

 

We’ve managed to put a pair of sandals, a pair of slippers, a nightie, underwear, singlet, kaftan, pants, dress, toiletries, leap pad and unicorn toy. There was at least enough room for another change of clothes and a book or two. The internal strap helps make sure that everything is in place on arrival.

 

It’s perfect for an overnight stay or weekend getaway and would definitely hold enough toys and activities for even the longest flight.

 

The hard shell ensures that even their electronic toys will arrive in one piece and a simple wipe with a damp cloth or nappy wipe will keep the case clean.

 

pack’d cases arrive safely zipped into their own coordinating storage bag to keep it clean between travels.

 

The cases retail for $159 and are available from www.packd.com.au.

 

Bon voyage

Melbourne Warehouse Sales

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If you haven’t heard of Melbourne Warehouse Sales, you are going to love this.

 

For over 35 years, Alicia and her mum have been discovering Melbourne’s best wholesale warehouses and discount clearances, and now as Melbourne Warehouse Sales they are giving you exclusive access to their bargains.

 

With their past experience, they have access to all the best warehouses in Melbourne, which don’t normally open their doors to the public.

 

If you want to save money on fashion and accessories, beauty and cosmetics, homewares, toys, wine and more, make sure you sign up to their sale alerts and you’ll never miss another warehouse sale or clearance sale again.

 

On Saturday, 8 December 2012 they have arranged exclusive access for Melbourne Warehouse Sales subscribers to seven amazing sales!

 

 

 

 

 

 

The warehouses participating in the sale include a toy wholesaler, a popular cosmetic brand, kids clothing, kitchenware, homewares, linens & books.

 

For more details on warehouses included and locations, visit their website.

 

It’s the perfect time to grab all those remaining Christmas presents and perhaps a gift for yourself.

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