The Noosa Longweekend Festival: Duck Waddle
One of the many things I love about living in Noosa is that they really know how to throw a party. In the case of the Noosa Longweekend Festival, it’s a 10-day party filled with arts literature, food and fun. This annual event has grown over the past 10 years to become one of Australia’s […]
Recipe: Broccoli and Blue Cheese Soup
Winter has officially started, and even in Noosa it gets chilly at this time of the year. As much as I love the fresh clean tastes of summer food, right now I am craving more complex dishes like Beef Bourguignon, Braised Lamb Shanks and Osso Buco. During the colder months I also love a bowl […]
Food, Wine & Fun in the Sun at the Noosa International Food & Wine Festival
As an avid foodie, I love a good food festival. But having Australia’s premier food event just around the corner from where I live is a foodie’s dream come true! If you weren’t lucky enough to be at the 2012 Noosa International Food & Wine Festival last weekend, picture this: amazing food, gorgeous wines, a […]
Whet your Appetite for the 2012 Noosa Longweekend Festival
The 2012 Noosa Longweekend Festival Program has just been launched, and aren’t we in for a treat! Now in its eleventh year, this multi-genre arts festival is a 10-day celebration of world class events including food, music, dance, theatre, literature, visual arts, and more taking place in a spectacular location. There is something for everyone […]
What’s in Season – April
The cooler weather brings with it a beautiful selection of fruit and vegetables. By eating and cooking with the following in-season produce, you can be sure you are getting the best quality, taste and value. Enjoy autumn’s bounty!
Gourmet Fare at the Country Fair
Normally a fairly sleepy town, Kenilworth was bustling on Easter Saturday. And with good reason – not only was it a gloriously warm and sunny day, Easter Saturday was the day of the Kenilworth Cheese Wine and Food Fest.
Recipe: Thai-Style Pumpkin Soup
Autumn is with us, and the evenings are becoming a little cooler – a welcome relief from the hot humid days of the past couple of months. As much as I love salads and fresh clean barbeque cooking, at this time of the year I am starting to yearn for more complex slower cooked dishes. […]
What’s in Season – March
Autumn has arrived and with it brings a beautiful assortment of fruit and vegetables. Incorporating the following locally grown fruits and vegetables in your cooking will ensure that you are getting the best taste, quality and value:
Authentic Thai Food in a Gorgeous Setting
I am a big fan of Thai food – I love the balance of flavours, the diversity of ingredients and textures, the bold taste sensations. Surprisingly for a country that has many ties to Asia and numerous Thai restaurants, only a few seem to get it right and create that “wow” factor. One such restaurant […]
Produce Profile: Finger Limes
The fingerlime is a native Australian bushfood, which provides a unique taste sensation. If you haven’t tried a finger lime before, you’re in for a treat with your first taste! Known also as “citrus caviar”, the interior pulp of the finger lime has a roe like appearance which “pop” as you eat them, releasing a […]
