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Don’t waste hard earned food »
ACCORDING to a new survey, the average Australian household dumps $616 worth of food in the bin every year. That’s a total of about $5.2 billion in wasted food which is bad for not only our food but the environment in general. The survey is called ‘What a Waste’ and found the 1603 Australians during [...]
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 [...]
Grand Hyatt Melbourne congratulates guest Masterchefs and The Age Good Food Guide Winners »
Fresh from Grand Hyatt Melbourne’s Five on Five Gala Dinner, Andrew McConnell and Greg Malouf were both recognised at The 2010 Age Good Food Guide Awards.
Celeb chefs at the Hyatt »
After savouring the taste as hosts of the very successful Gordon Ramsay series of lunches and dinners in June, the team at Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove is thrilled to announce the next Celebrity Chef event taking place in early October.
Chinese Meal Plan »
Food plays an important role in Chinese culture. The Chinese have a strong meal tradition and have a great respect for meal planning. Many foods eaten in Chinese culture have symbolic connotations and can represent many things. Instead of an entrée, main course and a dessert the Chinese approach to preparation and food serving is [...]
Dinner Party Meal Ideas »
Dinner parties can be a great way to spend some quality time with family and friends, but it can also be quite daunting if you are unsure of what to cook. Hosting a dinner party is one thing, cooking the food is another.
Low Cholesterol Cooking »
Cooking for those with high-cholesterol can be a challenge if you are unsure of what foods contain unnecessary fats. You need to watch what ingredients are added when you are cooking to ensure you keep your cholesterol low. Foods that are high in cholesterol should be added sparingly and are not recommended for a low cholesterol [...]
Top Casserole Tips »
Whether you’ve already got the knack for slow-cooked dishes, mastering the art to making a casserole is a fantastic way to cook delicious winter meals. The beauty of the casserole is that it is so simple to make. It’s hard to beat the wonderful flavours and aromas you get from slow-cooked casseroles. Even budget cuts [...]
Bread Making – Common Problems »
In the event that you own a bread maker but have been experiencing problems with it, there are several common issues bakers find. These may be caused either by the process of baking or by the quality of the bread maker itself. Here are some common problems: Loaf is too doughy – This problem basically [...]