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And when I was living in China (or even Barcelona) finding that ideal combination of good plant-based milk, a great barista and the best espresso machine on the market was almost as rare as winning the lottery! Being taught by a professional how to make a perfect espresso and latte, plus experimenting with some fancy latte art using a La Marzocco Linea Mini in my own place, was a huge thrill for a coffee addict like me. Honestly, I didn’t have a clue about the importance of warming the milk correctly or setting the steam pipe at the proper angle to get the perfect texture and temperature, but as my lesson with Daisy went on, I felt there was a strong connection between the discipline and precision of that process and my approach to creating sweets. And to tell you the truth, I can’t wait until tomorrow morning, when I’ll sit down to my avocado toast with a coffee I’ve prepared myself using a Linea Mini, without even leaving my kitchen!

HOW DO YOU MANAGE TO CREATE RECIPES WITH THIS HECTIC LIFE OF YOURS?? My creative workflow (if I can call it that!) goes something like this: I regularly spend time in local markets, looking for seasonal fruits, vegetables, flowers… just to get inspired. I’m not the sort of chef who makes a list at home — I need to touch the ingredients first

SO… HOW WAS IT I GOT HERE, EXACTLY? As some of you may know, two months ago I moved to Meizhou, a small city in Guangdong province, south China. Last year I lived in Shanghai, where I landed after two years in Houston, Texas… Which is where I ended up after moving from Barcelona

I spent more than two months in Byron Bay – time enough to get to know this beautiful area and discover some cozy spots for coffee and great places to enjoy clean, delicious local food. I wanted to share my favorites with you here on the blog so that if you find yourself in Byron you can be sure to drop by (and tell them I said “Hi!”)