We’re in(to) a real pickle!

  • Post published:November 23, 2016

When it comes to lovely pickle-based condiments, there isn’t much variety or sophistication available on our local supermarket shelves. For this reason the wonderful and weird varieties sold at farmers’ markets, have become so popular amidst the foodie crowds. Like any truly discerning food-lover, we crave home-made, flavour-packed pickles and jams for our toast.

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We’re loving ethnic-inspired breakfasts, and so is everyone else!

  • Post published:November 18, 2016

According to the National Restaurant Assiciation, 68% of chefs have put ethnic breakfasts on their menus in 2016, landing them among the top five breakfast trends of the year. As usual, we are keeping with the times! Here are our favourite exotic brekkies, flavoured with an eclectic mix of ingredients like chorizo, maize meal, spice blends, and chilli.

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What does ‘gourmet’ even mean?

  • Post published:November 14, 2016

You may have noticed the increasing use of the adjective ‘gourmet’ on the menu of just about any restaurant you walk into. From pizzas to burgers, to the humble ol’ sandwich, they all seem to get spruced up by slapping this promising label on to the menu description. But does this wordy addition have any actual bearing on what you’re eating?

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Bowls and things!

  • Post published:November 7, 2016

As children, we all once sat on a high chair, with a brightly-coloured spoon in hand and a big bowl of something yummy on the table before us. Quite suddenly, adulthood beckoned and our spoon was replaced with a knife and fork, while our inviting bowl was exchanged for the more sophisticated dinner plate. We’re delighted to share that the bowl-food trend is making a defiant - and fun - comeback. From smoothie bowls to Buddha bowls, the bowl has returned in all its former glory. We suggest you update your crockery cupboard, because if it can fit in a bowl, it should go in a bowl!

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