I'm Patti, great to have you here.
Welcome to Fresh Saturdays, my little corner of the internet where I try to give well-intentioned food reviews, lifestyle recommendations, recipes, and city guides that can hopefully add value to your life and help you make some of life’s most important decisions — where and what to eat!
But it’s not all food and forkfuls — around here, I also write about the other stuff that fills our plates: motherhood, relationships, and culture, all served with a side of honesty and heart.
I live with my husband and daughter in Maitland, a historic town in the Hunter Valley that’s part of Greater Newcastle – just a two-hour drive from Sydney. We’re lucky to have the best of both worlds here: the charm of country living and the buzz of Newcastle’s coastal city life just down the road. We spend our weekends in Newcastle – by the beach, exploring cafes, or hang out at a beautiful park. it’s the kind of place that feels like it came straight out of a book: peaceful, full of soul, and always a little bit inspiring. I’m grateful to call it home.
I’m a passionate homecook and an avid fan of finding the perfect series to binge at any given point in time. I am a huge advocate for experiencing culture through food, so I love trying different cuisines! My favourite, though, is and always will be my own – Filipino!
I’m excited to be on this journey with you, and I hope this blog can give respite and comfort when you read it. I’m so glad you’re here!