In Australia, the typical Christmas Lunch comprises of cold drinks, fresh seafood, yummy salads and a roast or two, served hot or in my family’s case, usually cold. If you’re looking for fresh, new ideas for the festive season and for the special day, then look no further! I’ve rounded up the very best festive …
Mini Pavlova with Whipped Cream and Fresh Friut – a Classic Aussie Christmas Dessert
Let’s talk Christmas. More specifically, let’s talk Christmas food. Around this time of year, almost everyone is on the lookout for new recipes and ideas to prepare for their Christmas lunch. I’m the same. But when I try to search for ‘Christmas Desserts’ on Pinterest, all I get is iced biscuits, fudge and all sorts …
Apple, Rocket & Pine Nut Salad – A Festive Christmas Side For Glazed Ham
December is just around the corner and with that, Christmas! In Australia, that usually means a Christmas Lunch full of delicious and fresh food, including some delicious seafood and mouthwatering salads. Where I live, it’s usually 40°c and no one is in any hurry to be lining up for a steaming plate of boiling hot …
Warwick’s Gardens Galore – Offering More Than Just a Nice Meal
Phone: 07 4661 4466 Address: 21 Albion Street, Warwick, Queensland 4370 Australia I sometimes feel that the experience of having a meal is not only about the food itself but about the experience as a whole. Many factors can set the tone for the evening – or in this case, lunch. Warwick’s Garden Galore is …
Homemade Mexican Spice Mix – Perfect For Tacos, Nachos and Burritos
If anyone knows me, they’ll know that I love Mexican food! Tacos, nachos and burritos are my family’s favourites. They’re fresh and relatively quick to put on the table, but have you ever thought about making your own Mexican spice mix? Well, today I’ll tell you how. There’s no need to order take-out. And yes, …
Quick and Easy Spaghetti with a Chunky Marinara Sauce
This quick & easy spaghetti with chunky marinara is the perfect vegetarian meal or family dinner recipe. Now, I love pasta. It’s my ultimate comfort food and one of my favourite lunches. The only problem is that a lot of pasta sauce recipes you find take ages to cook, and usually when I want pasta, …
Café Ku-Tea – A Trendy Café That Delivers
Phone: 0481 033 277 Address: 45 Kedron Brook Rd, Wilston Qld 4051 Brisbane has quickly been gaining an impressive reputation for being a hot destination for foodies, rivaling even the likes of Sydney and Melbourne all thanks to a hot wave of trendy cafés and restaurants popping up all over the Sunshine States capital. Contributing …
Dinner For Breakfast – It’s Time To Ditch The Meal Labels
I’m not going to lie, I’m definitely not a breakfast person. It’s not that I don’t like eating in the mornings or anything, it’s just that I don’t really enjoy the typical “breakfast food” that seems to be considered normal. I love waking up to a plate of leftovers, and I’ve even been known to …
Warm Zucchini, Feta and Pine Nut Salad
I love zucchini. I really love zucchini and it boggles my mind when someone says they don’t like it, which is funny because most of my cousins hate it. I remember on one occasion, my family went to Roses Chinese and I sat in between two of my cousins. Both of their dishes had lots …
Halloween Chocolate Eyeball Buttons – A Spooky Treat With Only Three Ingredients
Halloween is the spookiest time of the year! With monsters, ghouls and ghosts running amuck and the promise of sweet treats that send you on a sugar high, this really is the time to get into the Halloween spirit! And what better way to get into the spirit than making some delicious, spooky treats? So …