Cafes
Clayfield welcomes coffee royalty Queen of Pops
Food & Drink

Clayfield welcomes coffee royalty Queen of Pops

When coffee meets ice, some amazing things happen. But iced coffees and affogatos are just the beginning ... it is time to treat your tastebuds to a coffee popsicle. Clayfield's newest monarch is ready to change the way you consume your espresso shot, and she goes by the name Queen of Pops. more

Recipes
Slurp up Thai broth with ‘rice' noodles
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Slurp up Thai broth with ‘rice’ noodles

As coughs and sniffles strike all over office spaces, public transport and family homes this winter, we’re hoping to use the power of wholesome, nutrient-dense food to nourish our bodies and ward off any nasties. A cold night at home is the perfect opportunity to brew your own pot of hot soup, full of natural ingredients and clean coconut water. This Thai broth boasts fine threads of zucchini instead of rice noodles, and is completely vegan, dairy- and gluten free. Created by Botanical Cuisine’s Omid Jaffari, it’s one of more than 150 recipes found between the covers of raw, a new cookbook that lets you in on the secrets to creating gourmet raw cuisine every day. more

The Grocer
The Grocer: Safflower
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The Grocer: Safflower

Hailed as one of humanity’s oldest crops, Safflower has a history dating centuries. The flower boasts a range of culinary uses and reportedly has a bunch of healthy properties. more


Markets
Pick up some buttery baklava from Voula's Kitchen
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Pick up some buttery baklava from Voula’s Kitchen

Voula Dimitrakakis migrated from Vlahokerasia, a small town in the South of Greece, to Australia in 1950 and was widely known for happily sharing her traditional Greek recipes. Growing up in Voula's kitchen, her granddaughters Steph and Katelyn would spend countless hours rolling biscuits and baking tray upon tray of baklava. more

Markets
Sink your spoon into a plate of Malaysian fare at Little Nyonya Kitchen
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Sink your spoon into a plate of Malaysian fare at Little Nyonya Kitchen

With the coming and going of ships from the Middle East, India, Europe, China and Indonesia to the Malay Peninsula over a number of centuries, Malaysia has become a melting pot of culture and cuisine. Managing to develop and maintain its own unique flavour, Malay food is generally spicy. Its dishes are a fragrant combination of coriander, cumin, lemongrass, kaffir limes leaves, cardamom, star anise and fenugreek. more

Food News
Pavement Whispers: Vol 30 July 7
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Pavement Whispers: Vol 30 July 7

From whispers of beer festivals to new food trucks, The Weekend Edition is always on the search for the latest news in Brisbane, dedicated to ensuring its readers are in the know. When we put our ears to the pavement this week, this is what we found out … more

Cafes
Prepare for the daily grind with the perfect grind from local roasters
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Prepare for the daily grind with the perfect grind from local roasters

The aroma of freshly roasted coffee beans irresistible to coffee lovers! As you’re passing through Fortitude Valley or Bowen Hills on the way to work, you’ll be pleased to know that you can find the perfect grind and get your caffeine fix by many award-winning local roasters. Fifth Battery Coffee Roasters, off Saint Pauls Terrace, offers specialty espresso that’s sourced, secured and roasted in small batches to keep your coffee fresh and flavoursome. Its bomb shelter-meets-cathedral-like headquarters is the perfect locale to reflect its name origins – named after the founders grandfather E.G. Gowty, who was drafted to the 5th Battery 2/2 Heavy Anti-aircraft Regiment. The house blend offers a heavy body with smooth flavours of cocoa and malt and a bright acidity with a lingering spicy finish. Suits, lycra, uniforms and streetwear pour in and out of Bellissimo Coffee on Wandoo… more

Recipes
Nosh on a pizza-style puff pastry tart
Food & Drink

Nosh on a pizza-style puff pastry tart

How many times has the calendar hit Monday and you’ve found yourself swearing by healthy-eating resolutions but demanding simplicity? Or invited all your mates around for a mighty weekend brunch, then wasted days poring over incomprehensible recipe books? Anna Barnett’s new cookbook Eat The Week guides home-cooks through their daily meals, offering recipes catered to different moods and days of the week, from carb-loaded feasts to light, zesty dishes. This recipe sees cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, prosciutto and basil loaded on top of puff pastry to form the perfect daytime snack or morning-after indulgence. Vegetarians can swap the prosciutto slices for mushrooms. more