The Wongs at Pirianda Garden, Dandenong Ranges

We brought Grandpa and Grandma Wong here to look at the autumn leaves. But they're not the only ones who enjoy leaves, Kyla does too!

The Wongs and Riddells at Loam, Bellarine Peninsula

Deep within the olive groves of the Bellarine Peninsula is a restaurant called Loam. It had been garnering rave reviews in the media, so we thought we'd make the journey to check it out. The menu - if you can call it that - is somewhat unusual; instead of choosing dishes, customers select the produce and the menu is then crafted from that list. It was a very good meal, except for the wagyu which was a wee bit overdone. This dining experience also provided a bit of serving inspiration for Babes... dishes were served on what turned out to be tiles, and so when we got home, she went straight into the shed where some tile samples had been kept (from a recent bathroom renovation) and pulled a few out! One last note: Loam have just been included in Food & Wine Magazine's Go List 2010 under 'Rising Star Chefs'. Well done, guys!

Grandpa Wong's Sweet & Sour Pork

Bubs had a special request for dinner one night, and visiting Dad kindly obliged with this masterpiece. And yes, it tasted even better than it looks!