Harris coffee Beans Medium Strength

This week I decided to stay at home and enjoy a cup of Joe in the comfort of my own home, so I indulged in a homemade brew. The beans that I used were Harris Coffee Beans of a medium strength that were freshly ground minutes before the making of the beverage. The beans were excellent and even though I thought the strength was stronger than what most would consider “medium” I really enjoyed the rich flavor that really proves that you don’t need to go out the enjoy a quality cup of coffee. The beans are very aeromatic and are a must have for anyone looking for a quality brew at home, although I suggest trying the medium beans before moving to strong as they might be too strong for many peoples tastes 

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The Versatility of Eggs by Yagmur

It is my belief that eggs are an invaluable resource in the world of cooking. Whether you want a simple breakfast, a trendy lunch, or a show stopping dessert, eggs are your best friend.

Simply boiling an egg in different ways can achieve different effects. For example, boiling an egg for a long time will cause the yolk to solidify. You are able to cut the egg in pieces. Many people like to scoop out the yolk out of the egg white, and mix it with cheese or sauce before returning it to the egg white. However, boiling the egg for a short time will result in a hardened egg white and runny yolk, similar to fried eggs done sunnyside up. This is when you put it in an egg cup and scoop out the insides like a kiwi fruit, and it's my favourite way to eat an egg. This is but one way to prepare the cornerstone of your breakfast ‒ other ways include frying and poaching. 

The ways in which eggs can be used in both savoury and sweet meals is limitless. This has been true since modern society began. For example, the one thousand year egg has been enjoyed in China for centuries. This dish is prepared by encasing an egg in cement and herbs for months or years at a time! Understandably, it is a very polarising dish. 

Many different types of eggs can be used, such as quail eggs, though most recipes will call for standard chicken eggs. Be careful as they come in different sizes, which can affect the outcome. Free range as opposed to caged eggs are always recommended.

So get out there, and get eggsperimenting! 

I woke up to an eggciting gift this morning

Written by Yagmur

Japanese Cheesecake - Frankie

Over the past months, one of my favourite cheesecake to make is the Japanese cheesecake. This cheesecake is delicate, light and one of the best cheesecake to make! Although it requires a large amount of time to cook, it's a cheesecake you must try at least once. This cheesecake requires a large amount of attention when baking as it is very easy to overcook or over whip. 

My favourite recipe that I have been using for the past few bakes is from Rasamalysia


Ultimately, this cheesecake requires patience and a lot of practise to perfect. It even took
me a couple tries to get the right texture cake.

This cheesecake is suitable for a nice dessert to give to fellow students or for parties

A few tips to get you started:

• When making this cheesecake, you must follow the recipe to exactly. Even the smallest change can result in a sub-par Japanese cheesecake.
• Buy a oven thermometer to ensure that your oven is at the right temperature (each oven is different)

Written by Frankie 

Hung's Syntha-6 Isolate taste test

Protein shakes have become a common additional source of fuel for the average gym-goer or professional athlete, in the past protein shakes were limited to your flavours such as chocolate or vanilla and did not really possess a taste that you would crave for. However, today many flavours are widely available that have been developed by many companies, each offering different tastes and flavours from strawberry cheesecake, to chocolate mint and even cinnamon bun.

Today, I will be giving you guys a review and taste test on your ordinary strawberry flavour, by “Syntha 6 Isolate”

Appearance: This protein comes an aesthetic packaging, with shiny red and silver foil. The protein powder itself comes in extremely fine granules, as a result I am expecting a smooth texture to the shake, unlike other proteins that may have a powdery after taste.

Taste: The aroma of strawberry is very strong in this shake, as you can even smell the sweet and alluring scent of strawberry milk from metres away. As expected, it tastes very smooth and possesses an undiluted strawberry creamy taste even with only adding water. Personally, I would vouch for this protein shake as it has lived to its many positives reviews.

Overall rating: 5/5 

The Coffee Club - Macchiato - Damian

I walked into the coffee club in Macquarie centre with excitement after hearing many good things about their signature brew. The server was accommodating and welcoming and I ordered a personal Favourite of mine, a Café Macchiato single shot. A Macchiato is an espresso coffee topped usually with 1 spoonful of frothed milk. The Macchiato was very strong (as it should be) and the taste was mellowed slightly by the milk, even with the milk there was a strong acidic after taste which may not be everyone’s cup of tea (or should I say coffee). But I am not complaining, as a macchiato is for coffee purists, if you can’t handle the heat, get out of the kitchen, there are many other less powerful coffees available, try a flat white or a cappuccino if you think that a macchiato is too strong for you. If you like your coffee strong then I recommend you go and try The Coffee Club, they have many branches so it shouldn’t be hard finding a store near you.

Photo courtesy of The Coffee Club

The Foodie's of ISYS 100

Sydney has so many great options when it comes to food. From the City to the West, there is such a diverse nature for the types of food you can experience throughout your travels. As Sydney is a multicultural city, so is our group, and as such we will use this as an opportunity to explore and blog about some of our favourite foods and drinks. Our team is made up of 5 individuals, who each will explore their own unique food/drink category, they are as follows;

Tom Isles - Burgers
Damion Puopolo  - Coffee
Hung Hoang - Protein Shakes
Frankie Ian - Cake
Yagmur Guvener - Eggs

Throughout the next few weeks, we will look to enlighten and diversify your knowledge on these areas with insights and secrets for each.

Words by Tom Isles 

The Birthday Burger by Tom Isles

The Birthday Burger!

This was a delicious burger - cupcake combo that I enjoyed on my 22nd Birthday at the established and renowned Cafe Boardroom, located only 5 minutes from Macquarie University. Unfortunately, they did not have any chicken burgers at the time but I was not disappointed with the "Dirty South" electing to have a wagyu beef patty instead. The addition of poutine onto the burger, along with the mac and cheese, made it lose all integrity but ultimately this added to the experience. I would definitely recommend anyone around Macquarie University or Macquarie Park to take the opportunity and travel the short distance to experience this wonderful burger cafe.

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