Sydney Night Noodle Markets: Foodie Review

For those who may have been living under a rock for the past few weeks and are unaware, the annual Sydney Good Food Month's most anticipated event of the year is back, the Night Noodle Markets. This was my first time actually visiting the Markets, however I thoroughly enjoyed it and will be intent on returning on a yearly basis. The Night Noodle Markets is a combination of colour, sounds and smells of an Asian bazaar with the ambience of an outdoor festival. Despite the fact that there are over 50 food stalls dispersed across Hyde Park, options where somewhat limited for Halal food-goers (something Sydney Good Food Month planners might want to take into account in preparation for next year). However, me and my friend managed to scope out the popular dishes of the festival that were also suitable for us to consume. 

Indulgent Chocolate Chip Cookies

             

 


Ingredients

3 cups plain flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
¾ cup + 4 teaspoons brown sugar
½ cup granulated white sugar
2 eggs, cold, lightly beaten in a separate bowl
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1½ cups dark chocolate chips

Method

1. Line your baking tray with baking paper and set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside.
3. Using an electric mixer, beat the butter on medium speed until it comes together in one cohesive mass, about 1 minute. Add both sugars and continue to beat for another 1 to 2 minutes, until all of the sugar has been incorporated into the butter. Gradually add the eggs and vanilla and continue beating on medium speed until mixed, scraping the sides of bowl once (the batter will appear lumpy). Reduce the speed to medium-low and gradually add the flour mixture until just a little bit of flour still remains. Add in the chocolate chips using your clean hands as it allows the choc chips to incorporate well into the mixture.
4. Divide the dough into 12 even pieces, just grabbing it by the handful and roughly shaping it into a ball (it does not need to be a smooth ball. Place them (evenly spaced) on the prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
5. Preheat oven to 160 degrees. Bake for 18 to 24 minutes, or until light golden brown on top. Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes on the baking tray, then remove to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Do You Even VOSS?- Detox Waters

Are detox waters really good for you?  This is the question that seems to be on everyone's mind lately with Summer fast approaching. Rest assured, detox waters will do you more good and potentially outweigh any negative critique out there. Detox waters carry several benefits ranging from aiding weight loss, to ridding the body of toxins to boosting your energy. The question to be asked rather is, why aren't you already on the detox water bandwagon? Get to it everyone! 

ROSE PETALS & LIME WATER

What you'll need:

Handful of organic rose petals

squeeze of lime 

375ml of filtered water

Add the rose petals and a squeeze of juice from a line in a glass bottle or jug & leave overnight in the fridge, or for at least 2 hours before drinking it. Again this will aid in detoxifying the body and keeping cravings at a minimal and is such a pretty sight for the eyes. 

LEMON & BLUEBERRY WATER

What you'll need:

1/4 Lemon thinly sliced

Handful of blueberries

375ml of filtered water

Add the sliced Lemons in a glass bottle or jug & leave overnight in the fridge, or for at least 2 hours before drinking it. The lemon and blueberries will aid in detoxifying the body and keeping cravings at a minimal. This is the perfect go-to-drink for those tedious Summer days.