Regular readers of INEZ Daily will be familiar with the work of photographer, Rachel Kara.

One of the (many, many) things I love about Rachel is the way her eyes have this wondrous in-built filter that spies beauty, humour and magic in the simplest of things.

Indeed, Rachel’s pictures make my heart smile.

Her outlook on the world is a contagious mix of curiosity, reverence and wonder… with lots of  stop-offs for delicious food along the way.

This coupled with her thoughtful, considered and uncompromising dedication to all things beautiful makes her a great, trusted go-to when I’m in need of a recommendation.

Want to take a little peek at Rachel’s ‘Shortcuts’?

Follow the link below for her list…

Illustration: Josefine Brodd

Fashion:
Roar

Homewares:
Charbella

Books:
Berkelouw

Coffee:
A filter at Ham , and patiently waiting/anticipating my friend (ex barista at ham) opening his place West End Espresso in Jannali in the next few weeks. It’s gonna be so good!

Brunch:
Left Bower at Sutherland for indulgence , Harry and Marios’ Ham for convenience and consistency. As you’re well aware this is like a second kitchen/dining room to us.

Cocktails:
The Old Library…or Brass Monkey.

Date night:
Giro Osteria sitting at the bar.

Groceries:
Cronulla Fruit Fair or Mrs Watsons Organics – getting the produce I want can sometimes be a challenge in ‘The Shire’ so I still will drive to Alexandria or wherever it may be to get the right bresaola or cheese or dried chillis!

Butcher:
I’m really fussy with this one…death before supermarket meat. I go between two butchers both at the Ramsgate Organic Markets on a Saturday…if I’m desperate midweek The Meat Store at Taren Point is pretty good too if you ask a few questions

Bottle Shop:
Whatever’s closest !

Take Away:
Alphabet St for fresh betel leaves, dumplings, noodles and coconut jelly.

Florist:
Markets…or an old friend opens up for orders on Facebook every few weeks and drops them off locally at her parents place (@sinead.ambrose)