Fruit of the gods can be a term thrown around rather loosely, but the humble olive has certainly earned its title. Gracing anitpasto platters, swishing in martinis and enlivening pasta dishes, the olive is one hardworking pantry staple. more
Chinese cuisine has spread its wings, breaking out of the restaurants of suburban bowls clubs and resettling amongst the culinary quarter of Eagle Street in Brisbane City. more
As the weather begins to cool – the mornings becoming crisp and an extra layer toted along for the walk home at night – our usual lunchtime salad no longer satisfies our midday tummy rumbles. Our tastebuds yearn for hearty fare and our chilled limbs ask to be warmed from the inside out, encouraging us to slurp down hot pots of noodles and scoop up curry with steaming naan. more
We love baking bread … the pop of air that comes with the first punch of a risen dough, the rhythmic kneading, streaks of flour dusting benchtops, hands and cheeks alike. But we thought we’d put a little extra effort into our choice of bread this weekend, honouring our roots with a loaf of damper. Traditionally damper was made using flour ground from spinifex seeds, which has a brown hue – so perhaps try using wholemeal flour instead of the usual stark white varietal to replicate the colouring. For this recipe, we’ve opted to jazz up a traditional damper with added chocolate and bacon for something a little bit different and a whole lot luscious. more
Endlessly kneading, shaping and growing into its best possible guise, James Street in Fortitude Valley has welcomed two exciting new retailers this month. more
The mantra for this year’s Bike Week is Eat. Sleep. Ride. Repeat. But we also suggest you weave showering into that regime, as you’ll be working up a sweat at the range of events planned for the cycling festival. more
Local choreographer Penelope Mullen has imagined a world of simmering desire and lust in her latest production, Danse Noir, which follows on from last year’s popular Blaque Bordello. While Blaque Bordello explored love and lust in a superficial world of smoke and mirrors, Danse Noir takes it one step further by looking at the motivations of the characters, and their experiences of joy and heartbreak, which inevitably come from falling in love. The story takes place in an apartment block, offering the audience a glimpse into the lives of various residents – a group of lost souls searching for meaningful connections. The show’s season opens at Judith Wright Centre on Saturday April 26 and runs until May 3. more
Memories of cheap Tuesday tickets, popcorn fights and post-movie Cold Rock will no longer be sparked by the first step into the ageing Eldorado 8 Cinema, with the property set for redevelopment. more
Take a leisurely drive on Sunday April 27 to where rolling meadows, epicurean indulgences and local farmers’ freshest produce abound. more
Emma Mulholland knows how to rock a collaboration. Her hook up with cult French streetwear label Jennyfer sold out in 45 minutes in 2013. Now the Australian designer has simultaneously paired up with Celeste Tesoriero on jewellery and Pared Eyewear on sunglasses. more
There are some things in life that can be unnecessarily hard. Falling into this category is the process of trying to buy festival tickets, finding a cafe that serves a proper lad’s big breakfast and hunting down a quality t-shirt. more
Singing the praises of Australia’s most pioneering creative types, the Asahi Silver Sessions is a series of interactive events that aims to foster this kind of innovative behaviour. more
I just want to keep making shows and working with amazing people ...Yaron Lifschitz … more
My goal is to create original healthy food with beautiful flavours, textures and appearance ...~ Dylan Chisholm, The Moray Cafe
SHOOTS: John Mills Himself, Brisbane City
