The Grocer: Pink Pitaya
13 Feb 2014While we’re still particularly smitten with the introduction of açai smoothies and bowls to our breakfast regime, a more pleasantly coloured fruit has now caught our eye. more
Bring some sweet Baked Relief to drought-affected farmers
13 Feb 2014Fruitcake and ANZAC biscuits may not be able to crack the drought, but they sure can bring a smile and support to our cherished farmers. more
Peek into the personal life of a mushroom forager
13 Feb 2014The predicament of living how you choose versus making a living has been known to mess with a few minds, and it certainly hits professional mushroom forager Regina in Now, Forager. The film follows young married couple Regina and Lucien, who live according to the seasons, foraging for wild mushrooms and supplying them to restaurants around New York. But the simple life is put to the test when Regina considers throwing it all in for a more stable career as a chef. Love, produce and nature weave a beautiful tale in this award-winning film. more
Malt Traders premium bottle store opens in Brisbane City
06 Feb 2014The team behind Malt Dining and Aquitaine Brasserie has spared a kind thought for the thirsty folk of Brisbane, launching a new independent bottleshop packed with pre-batched cocktails, choose-your-own six packs and takeaway nosh. more
The Grocer: Buckwheat
06 Feb 2014Don’t let its name fool you – buckwheat is neither wheat, nor grain. This little trickster is a triangular seed derived from a flowering plant. more
Collect cold-pressed juices from your doorstep
06 Feb 2014Two Gold Coast health nuts are juicing fresh produce and delivering cold-pressed concoctions to homes and offices around Brisbane via their business, Sol Cleanse. more
Just Food film to show the real story of agriculture in Australia
06 Feb 2014A large majority of us are blessed with plentiful meals on our plates and fridges full of fresh produce. But on the land, where these edible gems are being cultivated, the picture isn’t quite so rosy. Each year, more farmland is lost to residential developments and industry, soils suffer from erosion and degradation, and growers struggle under financial and business pressures. But one documentary is hoping to pull back the curtains and take Australians behind the scenes to see the real story. The Just Food film project was successfully funded via Pozible in October last year, which will result in the country’s first Fair Food documentary. The film will introduce us to fair food pioneers around the nation, who can share their stories and inspire change. more
Louis & Sons Delicatessen opens in Stones Corner
30 Jan 2014Louis & Sons Delicatessen is on a mission to revive the age-old institution of deli dining and inject new energy into the Stones Corner precinct. more
EatWith connects foodies around the globe
30 Jan 2014The act of sharing a meal can be not only nourishing, stress relieving and thought provoking, but also a culturally educational experience – particularly when you’re taking part in the global EatWith movement. more
The Grocer: Rambutan
30 Jan 2014If you were to judge this fruit by its spiky casing, you might declare it inedible – yet beyond its thorny exterior, the rambutan presents a deliciously plump treat. more
Boost self-sufficiency by growing your own
30 Jan 2014Not all of us are lucky enough to be living in sprawling luxury, with backyards stretching behind us and verandahs out the front, but New York City slicker and urban farmer Britta Riley says that’s no excuse not to have your own veggie patch. With more than two billion people on earth currently living in cities, Britta believes it’s vital that we stop relying on others to supply us with food, and instead reclaim our independence and grown our own. In her TED talk A Garden In My Apartment, the greenthumb explains the evolution of Windowfarms and inspires city dwellers to boost their self-sufficiency, no matter where they live. more
The Grocer: Jabotacaba
23 Jan 2014An unexpected sight for those who stumble upon this exotic plant, the jabotacaba is a curious tree that fruits on its trunk. more
Generation Food tackles broken food system
23 Jan 2014Generation Food is an upcoming documentary that takes a look at the current food system and explores ways in which we can produce and distribute food more fairly. Instead of going straight to the standard panel of experts, this film lends a voice to the little guys – real people working towards real solutions in different regions around the world. This fascinating project was successfully crowdfunded in 2012 and is expected to hit our screens later in the year. Check out the campaign video above and learn more online. more
Eat Bake Grow real food markets launches in Mount Cotton
23 Jan 2014At the crack of dawn every second Sunday morning, a swarm of local growers, farmers and artisan food makers can be found packing their foodie treasures into vehicles and descending upon the Mount Cotton Community Hall. The rich smells of coffee, pastries, fresh juice and free-range bacon-and-egg rolls fill the space on the corner of Seaview and Mount Cotton Roads from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm, offering locals both ready-made food to eat on-site and plenty of fresh produce and artisan goods to go. more
Boost your health with The Happy Sprout
16 Jan 2014Forget being happy little Vegemites – 2014 is the year of The Happy Sprout. more
The Grocer: Achacha
16 Jan 2014A traditional fruit to ring in the New Year amongst the tropical Amazon Basin of Bolivia, achacha (pronounced ah-cha-cha) is now also grown in the Burdekin region in north Queensland. more
Stone & Wood x McTavish: the craft of brewing and shaping
16 Jan 2014Out of the surf, up the sandy shores, into the beer garden – the cool crisp bubbles of beer satiate the salt-enhanced thirst that accompanies a day of wave riding. Drawing inspiration from its surrounds, Byron Bay-based brewery Stone & Wood fosters providence and a sense of place in crafting its range of beers, shaping each brew to complement the local conditions. In this way, co-founder and head brewer Brad Rogers sees a connection between his handicraft and that of Bob McTavish – godfather of surfing and creator of McTavish surfboards. Discover the passion behind each company in the short film, Brewer/Shaper. more
The Grocer: Snake Beans
09 Jan 2014A bean by many names, the Chinese snake bean is a long pod that can grow up to 40 cm in length. more
Food Chains film uncovers agriculture worker exploitation
09 Jan 2014We may coo over our freshly bought bounty of fruit and vegetables, but how often do we stop and ponder the plights of those who picked the fruit or harvested the vegetables? Food Chains is an upcoming documentary that will shed some light on the exploitation of farm workers in America’s agriculture industry. Produce pickers in Florida and California share their stories of physical and verbal abuse, unfair wages and exposure to heat and pesticides. The film was successfully funded through Kickstarter in 2012, proving that while some mass food producers may not be interested in the welfare of farm workers, the public certainly is. Keep an eye on the documentary’s Facebook page for updates on the Australian release. more
The Grocer: Black Sapote
02 Jan 2014Commonly known as ‘chocolate pudding fruit’, black sapote is a tropical fruit that is related to the persimmon. more