Takeaway treat shop Fillo & Co opens in West End

Published on 21 Mar 2013 by Linsey Rendell

Fillo & Co has opened its doors in West End, offering artisan ice-cream, handmade chocolate, Mediterranean baked goods and coffee under the one roof. ... more

Cake Kiosk rolls into Powerhouse Farmers Market

Published on 14 Mar 2013 by Linsey Rendell

Until recently, you may have come across the saccharine offerings of local baking doyenne Jade Halloran at Pearl Cafe. Having graduated from chef to the specialty of pastry chef during more than four years at the Woolloongabba favourite, Jade has ... more

Snags aside, celebrate Australia Day with lamingtons

Published on 24 Jan 2013 by Linsey Rendell

If you’re partial to a themed party, then we expect you’ve already decked out your (blow-up) pool area with Australian flags, gassed-up the barbecue and have green and gold zinc at the ready for this Saturday’s celebrations. ... more

Watch the making of traditional French baguettes

Published on 06 Dec 2012 by Linsey Rendell

In the tiny commune of Dole in the Jura department of the Franche-Comté region in eastern France lies a family-run boulangerie and patisserie that goes by the name of Courderot. Arriving at Courderot at 5:00 am, travellers Alana and Paul ... more

Damian Griffiths opens Chester Street Kitchen in Newstead

Published on 11 Oct 2012 by Linsey Rendell

Taking over the space where Greek pie shop Spanakopita dwelled in Newstead, hotelier and foodie Damian Griffiths has created Chester Street Kitchen – a neighbourhood cafe serving up rustic, home-style food. With an air of a gourmet bakery, Chester Street ... more

French patisserie Le Bon Choix opens in Paddington

Published on 27 Sep 2012 by Linsey Rendell

Mini towers of perfectly rounded cakes, juicy fruit-topped tarts, smooth, layered slabs of chocolate and light-as-a-feather macarons – welcome to the sweet-tooth treasure trove that is Le Bon Choix. ... more

Make sourdough like a pro at The Box

Published on 27 Sep 2012 by Linsey Rendell

Events at new gallery space The Box in West End have kicked off with fervour, with this long weekend’s addition a sourdough bread-making workshop. Slow Food enthusiasts and lovers of a hot crusty baguette straight from the oven will relish ... more

Watch: Tartine Bakery & Cafe makes its San Fran loaf

Published on 20 Sep 2012 by Linsey Rendell

Using the simple ingredients of flour and water and by stripping back the process of breadmaking to its most primitive form, Chad Robertson crafted a much sought-after Country Loaf at his San Francisco bakery, Tartine. This beautifully shot short documentary shows ... more

Poppy Cakes pops up in Rowes Arcade, Brisbane City

Published on 20 Sep 2012 by Linsey Rendell

Emporium cupcakery Poppy Cakes has a city pop-up shop on the go, serving nine types of the sweet and scrumptious treat. Open from 8:00 am each weekday until sold out, the Poppy Cakes pop-up shop is nestled inside Rowes Arcade. ... more

Sample traditional Banh Mi at Northey Street Markets

Published on 13 Sep 2012 by Linsey Rendell

When France took Vietnam under its ruling wing, the fresh, exotic flavours of Vietnamese cuisine were injected with the lush bread of Europe. This colliding of cultures came to produce a roll called Banh Mi, which is traditionally served with ... more