This year seems to be the year where more and more of my friends are leaving said hometown to explore the world, #broadentheirhorizons and gain valuable life experience. And so farewell food foraging is becoming a trend in my own life.This current venture, I find myself saying goodbye to my physiotherapist who is shortly moving to London.
We break a glorious Perth winter's Sunday fast at Picco's Kitchen. Found in Maylands inner suburbia, this little gem of a cafe serves an extensive breakfast and lunch menu. We take the semi long drive down Peninsula road and I drive slow as I remember almost missing it the first time I came here a while ago.
It's interior is warm and inviting and so are its staff. We are greeted warmly and seat ourselves by the window near the children s corner. The counter is already laden with freshly baked muffins, breads and slices with the smell of freshly brewed coffee in the air. A bookshelf containing preserves and condiments stands perpendicular to a clear display of bagels, quiches and delectable rustic beef and bacon pies. As we peruse the menu, my friends have the most perplexing dilemma of deciding what to get, so with the help of the lovely lady at the counter, the final decisions were made.
Sunday Breakfast is served.
Top Left: Potato Rosti Hash with Grilled Haloumi and a sunny side Fried Egg.
The egg has to be fried not poached. When you eat it you'll understand why.
The grilled salty tang of the haloumi mixed with potato hash cut with the white and runny yolk of the fried egg makes it a fulfilling dish.
Far Right: Smoked Ham Hock, Chorizo and House Beans in a Rich Tomato Stew with a Poached Egg and a generous slice of Ciabatta (my favourite bread)
The smokiness of the ham mixed with the spicy salt of chorizo permeates through the tomato and beans. Add a well toasted piece of italian loaf and it's great on a cool winters day.
Bottom Left: House Tea Smoked Salmon with Spinach, Poached Eggs and Dill Hollandaise served on New York Rye.
A classic combination of flavours - salmon and dill. Adding rye and spinach just makes ++.
The Close up.
Perfectly soft poached eggs with the zing of the dill hollandaise cuts through the taste of the flaked tea smoked salmon. The spinach adds a layer of soft texture whilst each piece of dry rye holds and soaks up the pyramid of flavours piled on top.
As the morning wore on most visitors seemed to be locals in the area. I must admit I am a little jealous that I am not able to frequent this lovely little cafe like most of them do.
I will be back to try the chocolate bagel with cream cheese and strawberries if it is still on the menu.
Fancying something a little sweet, we then take a short drive to Sherbet Cafe and Bake Shop located on Whatley Crescent.
Today's selections as far as I can recall included a Red Velvet Layer cake, Banana/Walnut/White Chocolate layer cake, Chocolate Praline cake, Rhubarb Tart, Chocolate Raspberry Brownie, Apple pie and some other slices.
Our eyes settled on a slice of
Baked Caramel and Pecan Cheesecake.
Unfortunately the photo I have taken does not do this slice justice.
Each bite was brimming with pecans blended with the sweetness of baked cheesecake. The slightly granular caramel top instantly melted in your mouth to encompass and lighten the dense texture of the cake whilst complimenting the pecans.
Though quite rich and possible to sweet for some, the first curious mouthful by all was met with great surprise then wonder then an exclamation of unexpected delight.
If you are ever looking for a cake-spiration or bake-spiration, Sherbet is certain to set you in a positive direction.
And so this slightly sad but happy farewell ends on a sweet note.
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