Coffee lovin' - Zigfrids

It has been on my mind to do a Coffee lovin' series for some time now. The concept being that through my love for coffee I continually find myself on the quest for the best brew. 

Now I am by no means an expert when it comes to coffee, this series will merely be based on my own personal tastes and experiences and will be spaced out over the course of the warmer months. So enough waffling let's get into it!

Location: Zigfrids

Address: 66 Pakington Street, Geelong West VIC 3218

Price per coffee: $3.80 

Coffee Beans: Coffee Surpreme 

Hours: Open 7 days, 8am til late

The first thing that strikes you when you walk in is simply the large size of the building that was once an old mechanic's workshop. 

And the second is the beautiful decor, the perfect mix of industrial styling and rustic warmth. 

There are only a few simple things that I believe factor into a good coffee. The main being temperature. When I want a coffee I would prefer to drink it right away not 30 min after I order it. I also don't want scolding third deg burns when I attempt to sip it.

In saying that, I am going to narrow down these posts to a few categories when comparing the coffee experience.   

Coffee: Great temperature, nice balance between coffee and milk 

Atmosphere: Relaxed and comfortable, family friendly

Service: A bit slow, however there was only one staff member on the floor. Still friendly service.

Well that was my first attempt, I will just try to keep these posts short and simple and just see where this series of Coffee lovin' takes me!

Much love,

Morning crunch// Easy homemade muesli

Slightly adapted from 'Good Chef Bad Chef'

I generally use a mix of the below ingredients or whatever I have on hand. The best thing about this recipe is that you are not limited to what you can throw in or what sweetener you use. For example, mix it up with different nuts, seeds, dried fruit or maple syrup instead of honey. It lasts minimum a month in an airtight container and is a great easy breakfast option. Also this makes a nice big batch, so feel free to halve it or be prepared to give some to your friends and family!

Ingredients
4 cups oats
1 cup flaked or slivered almonds
1 cup sesame seeds
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
1 tbsp cinnamon powder
½ cup plain flour
½ cup sunflower oil
½ cup honey

Method
Preheat oven to 180°C (fan forced) Mix all the dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Pour the honey and sunflower oil over the top, mix through the dry ingredients. Spread the mixture out on a lined baking tray and bake until brown and crispy (approx. 15 min). Allow to cool. Serve with a thick Greek yogurt and seasonal fruit if desired. Store in airtight container.

Tips
- Keep an eye on it, as it can burn quickly if left too long!
- If adding dried fruit, add to cooked muesli after it has cooled


Much Love,

Escape to the country

This weekend we went away to a little town on the Glenelg river in Victoria, close to the South Australian boarder. I'm a strong believer of getting away every now and then and to take advantage of the long weekends. My favorite escape of late is camping. I know it sounds cliche, but there is something so refreshing about heading out into the bush and seeing some country side.  



Having a cup of peppermint tea at Sandy Waterhole on the Glenelg River



I have always had a soft spot for beautiful native flowers



I made a few friends on the way back from visiting Princess Margaret Rose Caves



We also stopped at Waterfall Gardens, which was raining terribly from the moment we stepped out of the car. My camera spent most of it's time tucked under my coat so it wouldn't get wet! 

Anyway, watch this space! I am planning on posting a 'How to' recipe for my favorite easy healthy muesli within the week. 

Much love