Lane Cove Riverside Walking Track

It has been unseasonably warm this weekend in Sydney – the warmest weekend since the start of June, so I was desperate to do something outdoorsy to make the most out of it.

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The Claypot Taverna

I ventured a little further afield for dinner this week, to The Claypot Taverna on Anzac Parade in Kensington. This shopfront suburban restaurant is easy to overlook, but it is renowned for its authentic Cypriot and Greek dishes, as well as its traditional atmosphere and a relaxed ambience. Continue reading

Fink Chocolate Cafe

I’ve been living on Sydney’s North Shore in Lane Cove since February, and although cityhobo describes the vibe here as ‘lunch with nanna and the kids’, I personally love it here. There’s plenty of scenery and parks, it’s close to the city, and it has a low-key village shopping centre so there are several eating places to choose from. Thus, Lane Cove is likely to make more than one appearance on Her Cup of Tea! Continue reading

Sydney Tea Festival

I grew up in England so tea is a vital part of my everyday life, though it hasn’t always been that way. Every morning throughout primary school, mum set the breakfast table with cups of milky PG Tips tea to warm us up before venturing outside. Yet, every morning we’d leave it to go cold as we couldn’t stand the stuff – you have to admire her perseverance! Continue reading