Kyneton becoming the ‘good food town’ »
KYNETON in Victoria is perhaps the new ‘good food town’. Piper Street is like the Lygon Street of the town given its array of restaurants and cafes. Restaurant reviewer Claude Forell told The Age he has watched the evolution of Piper Street kick in, ending perhaps Daylesford’s reign as the country town with good food [...]
‘Keep it fresh’ says Curtis Stone »
CURTIS Stone is a man who like to cook up a storm. He was brought up in the Bellarine Peninsula near Geelong and found a fascination with food at an early age. “Ever since I was young I’ve always been fascinated with food – whether it was making marmalade with my Nan and Grandad or [...]
Toast to the Coast »
THIS weekend is ‘Toast to the Coast’ weekend on the Bellarine Peninsula. Known for its exquisite taste in delivering superb wines, the Bellarine, just a short drive down the highway from Geelong in Victoria, will provide taste tests over the weekend for that swag of wine that would go nicely with your next meal. Oakdene [...]
The Westin – Melbourne welcomes Ben O’Donoghue »
Celeb chef Ben O’Donoghue will take over the reigns at The Westin Melbourne’s award winning Allegro Restaurant in November. Over four days, Ben will showcase his unique and casual cooking style with a specially designed menu guaranteed to tantalise the tastebuds.
What you should be eating in October »
The warmer weather is here (well it’s dubious in Melbourne!) So, embrace the fresh flavours of spring that include lots of green vegetables and tropical fruits – my mouth is watering at the thought of it! Go alfresco and have yourself a little picnic on the beach.
British cereal legend burning its stamp »
The British institution that is Kellogg’s cornflakes is becoming so concerned about similarly packaged supermarket cereals, it has developed a laser to burn its logo on to individual Corn Flakes.
Manta Oyster & Seafood Festival »
If you’re in Sydney on 17th and 18th October (1pm till sunset) then head to the spectacular harbour lapping at the edge of a sundrenched deck; a plate of hand-picked oysters, freshly shucked before your eyes; and the gentle swoosh of a crisp Mountadam Eden Valley Pinot Gris to complement the seafood flavours. Could there [...]
Breakfast by Greg Duncan Powell »
Breakfast truly is the most important meal of the day, it gives you the energy you need to wake up properly and sets you up for the rest of the day. But this meal can be uninspired if you don’t try new things. If you’re looking for inspiration then take a look at Breakfast by [...]
Best pizza in NSW »
Hugos Bar Pizza located in Sydney’s Kings Cross has been named Best Pizza Restaurant in NSW at the 2009 Restaurant & Catering NSW Awards for Excellence for the NSW and ACT regions.
Champagne bubbles give flavour »
It was originally thought that the bubbles in Champagne were just for texture and effect – a nice fizzing on the tongue. But scientists have discovered that the bubbles adds much more to the drink, they actually give it flavour.