Top 50 Australian Food Blogs
I started this list back in February 2009 with the hope of adding more meaning and recognition behind publishing a top Australian food blog. Many are unaware of the number of hours that goes into producing one blog post, let alone maintaining the interest of readers over several years.
The system I've used looks at more than just audience numbers and hopefully gives an almost accurate measure of the blog's popularity. The total score is a calculated by multiplying a blog's Google Page Rank, with its number of Google Back Links and its number of Technorati Blog Reactions and then I add on the unique number of Twitter followers (that is, followers minus following).
I'm recognising Twitter as an extention of the blog, as many Aussie food bloggers are active micro-bloggers.
My inner-geek loves tracking how the Australian food blogging scene is growing and changing... so I hope you will join me in congratulating these fabulous foodies.
Last updated: 30th September, 2009 (this list is updated quarterly)
Position |
Rank | Blog name | State | Twitter name | PR | BL | BR | TF | Total |
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1 | Cook (almost) anything at least once | VIC | haalo | 6 | 1,880 | 764 | 121 | 8,618,041 |
+1 |
2 | Grab Your Fork | NSW | grabyourfork | 5 | 1,760 | 345 | 847 | 3,036,847 |
-1 |
3 | Not Quite Nigella | NSW | notquitenigella | 3 | 678 | 519 | 1,077 | 1,056,723 |
new |
4 | winos and foodies | QLD | winosandfoodies | 5 | 1,620 | 108 | 389 | 875,189 |
+10 |
5 | The Stone Soup | NSW | jules_stonesoup | 5 | 1,760 | 84 | 127 | 739,327 |
+4 |
6 | Souvlaki for the soul | NSW | souvlakiman | 5 | 884 | 163 | 67 | 720,527 |
+2 |
7 | Morsels & Musings | NSW | MorselsMusings | 5 | 866 | 145 | -8 | 627,842 |
+8 |
8 | Tomato | VIC | tomatom | 5 | 925 | 113 | 796 | 523,421 |
+4 |
9 | LemonPi | NSW | Lemonpi | 5 | 854 | 110 | 339 | 470,039 |
+4 |
10 | Fig & Cherry | NSW | figandcherry | 4 | 848 | 134 | 470 | 454,998 |
-5 |
11 | The Food Pornographer | WA | TFPtweets | 5 | 983 | 88 | 313 | 432,833 |
+9 |
12 | Chocolate Suze | NSW | chocolatesuze | 4 | 370 | 204 | 532 | 302,452 |
+5 |
13 | Abstract Gourmet | WA | abstractg | 5 | 644 | 55 | 188 | 177,288 |
-2 |
14 | Last Appetite | VIC | phil_lees | 4 | 427 | 82 | 43 | 140,099 |
+2 |
15 | where's the beef? | VIC | 4 | 416 | 83 | 0 | 138,112 | |
+4 |
16 | Spice Blog / Man that Cooks | WA | manthatcooks | 5 | 1,370 | 19 | 17 | 130,167 |
-9 |
17 | Kitchen Wench | VIC | kitchenwench | 2 | 1,040 | 55 | 392 | 114,792 |
+1 |
18 | Spicy Icecream | NSW | spicyicecream | 4 | 261 | 94 | 110 | 98,246 |
-15 |
19 | Melbourne Larder | VIC | 4 | 192 | 127 | 0 | 97,536 | |
+2 |
20 | Tummy Rumbles | VIC | tummyrumbles | 4 | 606 | 36 | 189 | 87,453 |
new |
21 | A Table for Two | NSW | atablefortwo | 3 | 320 | 81 | 239 | 77,999 |
-17 |
22 | Limes & Lycopene | NSW | KathrynElliott | 1 | 648 | 111 | 556 | 72,484 |
- |
23 | Progressive Dinner Party | ACT | crazybrave | 4 | 418 | 42 | 86 | 70,310 |
new |
24 | Sarah Cooks | VIC | sarahcooks | 4 | 293 | 55 | 83 | 64,543 |
+5 |
25 | At my table | VIC | 4 | 821 | 19 | 0 | 62,396 | |
-2 |
26 | Nourish me | VIC | LucyNourishMe | 3 | 399 | 46 | 2 | 55,064 |
- |
27 | Syrup and Tang | VIC | 4 | 292 | 46 | 0 | 53,728 | |
-3 |
28 | Eat, Show and Tell | NSW | howardt | 3 | 156 | 101 | 88 | 47,356 |
new |
29 | Melbourne Gastronome | VIC | mutemunkey | 4 | 486 | 23 | 172 | 44,884 |
-4 |
30 | Jenius | NSW | jenius | 3 | 174 | 73 | 277 | 38,383 |
+2 |
31 | Cafe Grendel | WA | 4 | 288 | 26 | 0 | 29,952 | |
+2 |
32 | Vicious Ange | VIC | 5 | 453 | 12 | 0 | 27,180 | |
+2 |
33 | Gourmet Worrier | VIC | msgourmet | 4 | 218 | 31 | 1,456 | 28,488 |
+4 |
34 | I am Obsessed With food | NSW | reemski | 4 | 142 | 47 | 64 | 26,760 |
+7 |
35 | Pikelet & Pie | NSW | pikeletandpie | 3 | 228 | 39 | 130 | 26,806 |
new |
36 | Almost Bourdain | NSW | almostbourdain | 3 | 188 | 46 | 209 | 26,153 |
-9 |
37 | confessions of a food nazi | VIC | 4 | 267 | 23 | 0 | 24,564 | |
-7 |
38 | A few of my favourite things | VIC | 4 | 458 | 8 | 0 | 14,656 | |
-7 |
39 | I eat therefore I am | VIC | 3 | 222 | 21 | 0 | 13,986 | |
new |
40 | Here Comes The Food | NSW | Ffichiban | 2 | 125 | 52 | 13 | 13,013 |
+5 |
41 | put it in your mouth | NSW | fooderati | 3 | 122 | 34 | 695 | 13,139 |
new |
42 | Raspberri Cupcakes | NSW | stephcookie | 3 | 96 | 42 | 36 | 12,132 |
+3 |
43 | Eat (almost) anything at least once | VIC | haalo | 3 | 287 | 13 | 121 | 11,314 |
-3 |
44 | Deep Dish Dreams | VIC | stickifingers | 4 | 219 | 11 | 617 | 10,253 |
+2 |
45 | A Goddess in the Kitchen | VIC | divinepurple | 3 | 161 | 12 | 85 | 5,881 |
new |
46 | Pigged-Out | NSW | piggedout | 2 | 82 | 26 | -2 | 4,262 |
-10 |
47 | Gel's Kitchen Blog | NSW | gelskitchen | 3 | 45 | 30 | 189 | 4,239 |
-9 |
48 | Very Cheap Eats | (All) | 3 | 100 | 13 | 0 | 3,900 | |
new |
49 | Foraging Otaku | NSW | forager | 2 | 53 | 36 | 114 | 3,930 |
-6 |
50 | Flagrant Food Fawning | VIC | 3 | 153 | 8 | 0 | 3,672 |
Red Neds Gourmet Pie BarThere's only so much you can fit into a weekend getaway, and thankfully Red Neds Gourmet Pie Bar made it onto our itinerary! I first read about Red Neds at Citrus and Candy, and it has since been on my... Read the full story »
Aussie Bob's Fish and ChipsThought the deep-fried Mars Bar was good? Wait 'til you've tried the sensational deep-fried Oreo! But before we get carried away with dessert, let me show you the fish and chips which lured me to Aussie Bob's. Aussie Bob's is... Read the full story »
Holberts Oyster FarmUnless you are into foraging for wild oysters, the oysters served at Holberts Oyster Farm factory outlet are as fresh as they get. The Holbert family have been growing and distributing their award winning oysters for over five generations. While... Read the full story »
Oaks Pacific Blue Resort, Port StephensNow that we're more than half way through July, you may be dreading the fact that most of the public holidays have passed and that the Christmas break is months away. If there's one thing I'm good at, it is... Read the full story »
Christmas in July at Lowenbrau KellerCommercialised events such as Valentines Day or Christmas In July are the perfect excuse for a wee bit of indulgent eating. I don't really care for either but I'll always welcome a celebratory meal. If you're after a restaurant which... Read the full story »
Eric's BBQIf any of these dishes look familiar, it's because they were prepared by Eric Wong, the former head chef of one of Chinatown's most prominent restaurants - BBQ King. In a courageous step, Eric has recently opened up his own... Read the full story »
McCain Sweet Potato SuperFriesI've had sweet potato chips before - the South-East Asian variety that is thinly sliced and deep-fried. The crunch of these are unbelievably addictive. McCain Foods recently released a new product, Sweet Potato SuperFries, which unlike the ones I have... Read the full story »
Yum Yum Brasserie, Auburn Soccer ClubI don't know about you, but when I go to a suburban sports club or RSL, all I expect them to serve me is a roast of the day! I was pleasantly surprised when I discovered that a large percentage... Read the full story »
Home Baker Workshop at Brasserie BreadThey say you should never stop learning and growing, whether it is upgrading your skill at work or picking up new knowledge for a hobby. When Brasserie Bread invited me to attend their Home Baker workshop, I was thrilled I'd... Read the full story »
Top 5 iPad Apps For FoodiesI wasn't the first to squeal with excitement when Apple announced the release of the iPad... But since purchasing one, I can proudly say, it is so much more than a "big iPhone that can't make calls"! I don't think... Read the full story »
