Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

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1. on August 17, 2012 at 8:08 pm sallybr

   Piece of cake for a Brazilian to pronounce (thought I should let you know and brag a little… ;-)

   very beautiful photos, Celia, I loved the grainy black and white, cool effect! I cannot believe I went to Hawaii and back and never played with Hipstamatic, I guess I just don’t “have it” in me. I am too impatient, did a few of the random shakes of the camera, and every single shot I attempted turned out horrible. Oh, well

   I can photograph vicariously through you!

   
   
   • on August 17, 2012 at 8:35 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

     Ah well, it’s not for everyone, Sally! :)

     
     
2. on August 17, 2012 at 8:33 pm frances

   but what was the food like?

   
   
   • on August 17, 2012 at 8:35 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

     We went shopping instead of eating that day. But the cafe was very crowded!

     
     
3. on August 17, 2012 at 8:40 pm thecompletecookbook

   No, no, no, I shall not permit my Pete to visit there – he will want to buy a bike, and boots and a jacket… ;-)
   Brilliant shots Celia – such fabulous effects.
   :-) Mandy

   
   
   • on August 17, 2012 at 8:45 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

     Hehehe…this is how the conversation went:

     Me: “Babe, you don’t ride a motorcycle. Why do you need an oilskin jacket?”
     Pete: “It will be really good for keeping the wind out. And it’s half price. Here, let me try it on..”
     Me: “Ok, you look hot. We’d better buy it.”

     :D

     
     
     • on August 17, 2012 at 8:49 pm thecompletecookbook

       That sounds about right although my Pete does ride motorcycles so I would have a wee bit more of a difficult time with “reason”… :-)

       
       
       • on August 17, 2012 at 8:55 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

         You know of course that when you and Pete come to Sydney, this will now be the first place we shall have to take you. Before the Opera House. :D

         
         
4. on August 17, 2012 at 9:20 pm Lizzy (Good Things)

   I’m not into motorcycles myself (a friend of mine died as a teenager in a crash). But this looks like an interesting place. I bet it smells great too!

   
   
   • on August 17, 2012 at 9:23 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

     I’m sorry to hear that, Lizzy. We’re not into them either, but this place is really gorgeous, and offers so much more than just bikes. And I must say, they were magnificent machines.

     
     
5. on August 17, 2012 at 9:28 pm Norma Chang

   Cool photos, I love black and white photos. How about a pic of Pete in his newly acquired oilskin jacket. I can’t believe you walked out of the store without buying anything.

   
   
   • on August 17, 2012 at 9:33 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

     Norma, as my sons will happily tell you, I am the least cool person you’re ever likely to meet. I was just happy to look and take photos! :D

     
     
6. on August 17, 2012 at 10:20 pm Tandy

   these photos are amazing! I too would not buy the jacket, even if it was priced in Rands. Have a super weekend :)

   
   
   • on August 18, 2012 at 6:38 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

     Tandy, the jackets were gorgeous, all cracked and worn in, but just couldn’t go there at that price!

     
     
7. on August 17, 2012 at 10:38 pm Promenade Claire

   I share your boot addiction, and I’m not sure I could have walked past those so easily ! The first photo is stunning with that deep blue sky as a background. and what a great idea to have a shop, cafe, garage you name it all in one place :)

   
   
   • on August 18, 2012 at 6:39 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

     Claire, the old boots were gorgeous – I don’t have any stirrup boots, only cowboys – but it appears most bike riders have bigger feet than I do. ;-)

     
     
8. on August 17, 2012 at 10:41 pm Maureen | Orgasmic Chef

   I would draw the line at a $700 vintage jacket. :) Love the photos — you’re getting pretty clever with those black and white ones.

   
   
   • on August 18, 2012 at 6:39 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

     Thanks Maureen! My bank draws the line at $700 jackets for me.. ;-)

     
     
9. on August 17, 2012 at 10:49 pm heidiannie

   I love that your son made you practice the pronunciation before he let you go.
   The tyranny of intelligent sons! My youngest makes me study up on all the candidates before I can go vote- and my eldest spent a good hour working on my pronunciation of a Chinese menu before he would take me to lunch!
   Your photography is beautiful and unique, Celia- you have an artists eye.

   
   
   • on August 18, 2012 at 6:41 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

     Thanks Heidi! Big Boy was soooo unimpressed when I said, “doos ex masheena”. Even Small Man who’d only just started Latin was shaking his head. Good on Jordan – you need to know who you’re voting for! :)

     
     
10. on August 17, 2012 at 11:11 pm Karen

    What an unusual and fun store…my husband would have been in heaven. Nice photos!

    
    
    • on August 18, 2012 at 6:42 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Thanks Karen! It really is unusual. The first time we ventured in, we were very surprised – I’d had visions of leather and chains and grease. Instead there were gleaming bikes, gorgeous clothes and kids running around! :)

      
      
11. on August 18, 2012 at 12:25 am ChgoJohn

    I’ve seen some pretty large cycle shops offering clothing et al, but I’ve not seen one with toy robots and a cafe.This looks like a great way to spend a couple hours although, it seems that owner is going to get a few dollars from you, one way or another. Pretty shrewd of him.

    Apropos to nothing, I found guanciale!!!

    
    
    • on August 18, 2012 at 6:43 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      You found guanciale!!! Yaaay!! :)

      
      
12. on August 18, 2012 at 4:24 am theclevercarrot

    Cool pics Celia! Isn’t it fun to play around with that app? I could take pictures of things all day :)

    
    
    • on August 18, 2012 at 6:43 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Emilie, I’m an having just the best time with it! Thanks! :)

      
      
13. on August 18, 2012 at 7:16 am Meaghan

    Hi Celia! Great photos and a really interesting shop. Wish we had something like that down here – wish we had anything down here in Gippsland!

    The jackets are unique, but I have to tell you that I spent more than $700 on a motor bike jacket earlier this year – and it was brand new! I’d struggle to walk past the boots though. Cheers.

    
    
    • on August 18, 2012 at 8:57 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Meaghan, you probably ride a motorcycle, which would make the jacket a justifiable purchase! My Pete doesn’t. :) The boots were just gorgeous, I may need to go back for a better look.. ;-)

      
      
14. on August 18, 2012 at 7:30 am Chris@slowlivingessentials

    Fabulous pics, Celia, I really love the black and white shots of the gleaming bikes.

    Now don’t laugh, but when I read the title of your post in my reader I pondered over what it could possibly mean…coming to the incorrect conclusion that you were making bread dough in a machine. But surely not..it couldn’t be, right?! Not Celia, goddess of all things bread! Glad to see I was wrong, lol! Have a wonderful weekend. :)

    
    
    • on August 18, 2012 at 8:56 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Chris, I’m just grateful you didn’t read it as Deu Sex Machine. :)

      
      
15. on August 18, 2012 at 7:40 am hotlyspiced

    You didn’t buy boots or a $700 second-hand jacket? Please tell me you bought the sunnies! I love the look of these bikes. They are beautiful. I can just see my Archie on one of these – and I wish I couldn’t! What a great place – so different. Love your images Celia xx

    
    
    • on August 18, 2012 at 8:55 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Charlie, Archie would have a field day in there. As would Carl and his camera, I reckon.. :)

      
      
16. on August 18, 2012 at 8:55 am EllaDee

    You captured great images of D.E.M. When we lived at Darlington it was a regular Sunday morning walk destination. Always interesting bikes. It’s been amazing to watch it evolve from a few bikes into a thriving business attracting all types of people.

    
    
    • on August 18, 2012 at 8:58 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      ED, thank you! I loved that the cafe was full with queues at the counter, and the shop had small children in it. Very accessible to all!

      
      
17. on August 18, 2012 at 9:11 am theintolerantchef

    I think its terrific that the business is so diversified- from bikes to toys to food. It really must have been fun for you to have forgotten about eating lunch :)

    
    
    • on August 18, 2012 at 10:04 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      We thought..”we’ll just pop into the shop until it’s less crowded at the cafe counter” and then didn’t come out until it was time for the school run! :)

      
      
18. on August 18, 2012 at 11:21 am Roz MacAllan

    I want those green sunglasses, bottom left. Could not find them on the website for sale but just as well, trying to save at moment, meaning not spending….but did buy a little lens to attach to iphone4 – like one we saw in Eveleigh, but bargain at $39 just want to see if it saves me lugging my big Canon around all the time. Putting this place on my list, have you been to Kitchen by Mike yet, if not why not? not bossy just Roz

    
    
    • on August 18, 2012 at 11:31 am Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      You are bossy, but I’m all the better for being bossed by you, or we’d never have ended up at the MCA. :) Haven’t been to Kitchen by Mike yet, sorry. ;-) Where did you get the $39 lens? The one I was looking at was $99, which is a bit ludicrous really..

      
      
19. on August 18, 2012 at 11:41 am Miss Piggy

    I’ve been in here twice & each time a mothers group was in full swing – so many crying babies! It was takeaway coffee for me! LOL. I love their robot collection very much.

    
    
    • on August 18, 2012 at 2:14 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Mel, there were the cutest kids in the cafe the day we were there too! I’m a sucker for all babies, crying or not.. :)

      
      
20. on August 18, 2012 at 2:54 pm rose2007

    Ha ha! When I saw the title in Google Reader I thought you had bought a new pasta or espresso machine. :) Have a lovely weekend Celia.

    PS you inspired me and I got my hair cut short again.

    
    
    • on August 18, 2012 at 5:16 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Rose, I don’t drink coffee! :) Short hair is always good, I reckon. Makes life easier. x

      
      
21. on August 18, 2012 at 3:01 pm Jane @ Shady Baker

    This place looks very cool Celia. Love your photos :) I thought you were writing about a coffee machine when I saw your post title too!

    
    
    • on August 18, 2012 at 5:17 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Thanks Jane, it was a fun afternoon!

      
      
22. on August 18, 2012 at 4:36 pm Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella

    My friend loves going there to buy gifts for her son (tshirts, not motorcycles! :P) .Nice shots!

    
    
    • on August 18, 2012 at 5:17 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Thanks Lorraine! xx

      
      
23. on August 18, 2012 at 8:42 pm Roz MacAllan

    Lucky I checked back on your blog before I deleted it from emails and found your question. Bought on http://www.ozsale.com.au it just might still be on sale.

    Roz MacAllan Sent from my iPad

    
    
24. on August 18, 2012 at 9:05 pm Claire @ Claire K Creations

    Beautiful photos Celia! I think the old-style one is my favourite. It really looks like it was taken 40 years ago.

    
    
25. on August 19, 2012 at 12:03 am Sophie33

    Deus is also a realy well-known Belgian rock band & the name of a prestegious beer in Belgium!
    Thanks for this cool & lovely post, something completely different too!

    
    
    • on August 19, 2012 at 12:19 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Sophie, I’m glad you enjoyed it! xx

      
      
26. on August 19, 2012 at 5:37 am ceciliag

    What a fantastic place to visit, and yes as sophie says Completely different, what a fantastic formula, bikes, clothes and coffee! perfect.. c

    
    
    • on August 19, 2012 at 12:18 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Thanks Celi, we really enjoyed it! Must go back and check out boots.. ;-)

      
      
27. on August 19, 2012 at 12:35 pm lambsearsandhoney

    Great pics once again, Celia. I’ve loaded Hipstagram onto my phone, but can’t work out how to use it. That store looks like boy heaven.

    
    
    • on August 19, 2012 at 1:47 pm Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial

      Amanda, I had to make Pete leave. That doesn’t happen very often in retail stores. ;-)

      There’s a great Hipstamatic tutorial here:
      http://www.hipstamatic-combo-compare.com/Your-1st-5-Minutes-Guide-Hipstamatic.htm

      
      

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