It's the season to think gifting, and you know we love our candles. So, what do Glasshouse Fragrances have on offer this year? Besides all the classics there are some absolutely luscious Christmas themed candles. Two of our faves are The Night Before Christmas Dancing Sugar Plums candle and the Merry and Bright Pineapple Mint Fizz candle. Both of these triple scented … [Read more...]
Recipe: Zucchini, Feta and Mint Savoury Muffins
This recipe for Zucchini, Feta and Mint Savoury Muffins was created by Katrina Ryan (The Golden Pig Food & Wine School, Newstead, QLD). It is featured in the book titled "The Great Australian Baking Book". Makes: 10 large muffins | Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 30 mins | Skill Level: 1 (Easy) Ingredients 350 g self-raising flour ½ tsp salt … [Read more...]
Recipe: Pineapple and Mint Mojitos
Enjoy a tropical mojito with your friends this weekend and wind-down with these bar quality beverages! Makes 1 Preparation time: 7 minutes Ingredients Pineapple nectar: 500g pineapple chunks 2 tablespoons coconut sugar, brown sugar or honey For each mojito: 8-10 mint leaves, plus extra for decoration ½ lime, cut into 3 wedges ¼ cup fresh … [Read more...]
Recipe: BBQ Yamba Prawns
We have another recipe courtesy of Darren Taylor Catering, this one is for prawn fans! If you ever wanted to master the art of cooking these at home, now is your chance. Try this BBQ Yamba Prawn recipe: Serves 6 Ingredients 24 Yamba king prawns, washed in cold water and dried Extra virgin olive oil 6 garlic cloves crushed 4 whole small dried red … [Read more...]
Lemon, Rosewater and Mint Mock-Tail
The beauty of a rose is rivaled only by its perfume; you also have to keep in mind that it has useful medicinal properties and can be used to enhance the flavour of food. Queen Fine Foods has made using Rosewater in cooking a simple, no mess, no fuss affair with their Rosewater Essence. You can buy it at leading supermarkets and independents for a very budget friendly price. … [Read more...]
Coconut Ribbons with Apple and Fennel Coleslaw
If your weather is anything like what I'm living through right now then it's a brilliantly blazing summer. It is likely you have no desire to spend hours cooking, and call me un-Australian if you must but it is way too hot to be cooking a BBQ. Ingham are an Aussie brand that are here to help this scorching summer so you can whip up some delicious dishes to share with your … [Read more...]