Recipes
Add Lebanese dirty rice to your Christmas spread
Food & Drink

Add Lebanese dirty rice to your Christmas spread

18 Dec 2014

While you might be in the deep trough of planning your 2014 Christmas feast, trying to decide which root vegetables to roast and whether to serve the meat hot or cold, we’re here to throw another spanner in the works. Why not shake up the traditional banquet by throwing a few foreign dishes on the table? A flick through Greg and Lucy Malouf’s gorgeous new cookbook New Feast has had us adding delicious modern Middle Eastern sides to this year’s feast. The recipe below for Lebanese dirty rice offers a rather poshed-up version of mjaddarah – perfect to lay the bed for a few slices of turkey come Christmas Day. more

The Grocer
The Grocer: Hibiscus
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The Grocer: Hibiscus

18 Dec 2014

The hibiscus is an innocuous flower that packs a huge punch. Not only is it pretty to look at, the hibiscus flower has many culinary uses as well as some handy medicinal benefits. more

Markets
Bite into a steaming dumpling or pork bun at Steamed
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Bite into a steaming dumpling or pork bun at Steamed

18 Dec 2014

Many cultures have dumplings as part of their traditional cuisine, from the momo of the Himalayas (originally made with water buffalo) and hearty bread or potato knödel of Bavaria, to the boiled, steamed or pan-fried jiaozi from Southern China, xiaolongbao soup-filled dumplings from Shanghai or gyoza from Japan. On home soil, the dumpling is no longer a delicacy that is tricky to find. more

Markets
Replenish your produce supplies at the Sharon from Stanthorpe market stall
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Replenish your produce supplies at the Sharon from Stanthorpe market stall

18 Dec 2014

Stanthorpe is in the heart of the Granite Belt and is generally known for its big sky panoramas, beautiful countryside and prehistoric granite boulders. Thanks to its unique microclimate and granitic soil, the region is also highly recognised for its diversity of farming produce. Sharon from Stanthorpe is one such farmer who makes the drive to Brisbane each weekend to share the region's wonderful produce with us at the markets. more

Markets
Taste traditional coconut ice-cream from Thai Garti
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Taste traditional coconut ice-cream from Thai Garti

18 Dec 2014

Picture fresh mangoes piled high and reminiscent of the market food on the streets in Bangkok. The mango has been perfectly cubed and sits alongside coconut jelly that is firm and bursting with flavour. Both are scooped up and gently placed in your bowl, ready to be delicately topped with a ball of coconut ice cream. more

Markets
Stockpile your organic staples at Rose of the Phoenix
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Stockpile your organic staples at Rose of the Phoenix

18 Dec 2014

When preparing your festive feast, don't forget all those little added extras that give a crunch to a vegetable dish, substance to a salad, spice to a tender side of meat or texture to the most delicate of cakes. Nuts, dried fruit and berries, legumes, grains, herbs and spices all add a special touch to make your dish stand out from the crowd. more

Food News
Pavement Whispers: Vol 05 December 16
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Pavement Whispers: Vol 05 December 16

16 Dec 2014

From whispers of new burger joints to Japanese nibbles, 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

Restaurants
Nosh at Indooroopilly's top dining destinations
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Nosh at Indooroopilly’s top dining destinations

11 Dec 2014

There is no denying it now – we are right in the thick of the festive season. Whether you need sustenance after a marathon Christmas-shopping effort, or are looking for a place to celebrate away from the city crowds, our friends at Indooroopilly Shopping Centre have your silly season dining needs covered. more

Best of Brisbane
Indulge in decadent cookies and cream donuts
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Indulge in decadent cookies and cream donuts

11 Dec 2014

From our childhood days watching hot cinnamon donuts dropping into sugar at the local donut shop, to our more recent discovery of the hybrid cronut, those warm doughy delights have been a lifelong obsession. Fortunately, it seems our affection is shared, as dining establishments have begun to add gourmet donuts to their menus and Brisbane is eagerly anticipating the arrival of Chester Street Bakery’s new shop Doughnut Time. Sydney-based recipe writer and food stylist Tracey Meharg has recently published her ode to the dessert, Donuts. The cookbook shares recipes for 50 incredible creations, from baked to fried, and decadent to paleo. Let yourself off the healthy hook this weekend and indulge in these divine cookies and cream donuts. more

Markets
Place your market seafood orders for Christmas
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Place your market seafood orders for Christmas

11 Dec 2014

One of the best things about a hot summer Christmas is a lazy afternoon around the pool with a seafood platter to graze on and a glass of wine in hand. A seafood platter is easily prepared when served natural, or can be spruced up with a simple sauce poured over after a flash on the grill. We have an abundance of seafood options available to us at our local markets, from prawns, mussels and a variety of fish to the iconic crab. more

Markets
Try a raw cacao peanut butter chia pudding by Pressed Fresh
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Try a raw cacao peanut butter chia pudding by Pressed Fresh

11 Dec 2014

It starts with chia seeds, banana, Pressed Fresh almond mylk, organic raw cacao and agave syrup layered with peanut butter caramel sauce (dates, organic peanut butter, Pressed Fresh almond mylk and organic lucuma). All this is then topped with fresh banana, caramelised buckinis, cacao nibs, goji berries and coconut flakes. more

Markets
Discover the wonders of sauerkraut at The Happy Sprout
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Discover the wonders of sauerkraut at The Happy Sprout

11 Dec 2014

What is it with sauerkraut? It has been resurrected and is now everywhere, out from the fermenting shelves and onto stallholder tables at the local markets. So what is it? Put simply, sauerkraut is directly translated to 'sour cabbage'. If that doesn't sound appealing then read on, because this stuff is making a come back and is big news in the health-food condiment market. more

Markets
Stock up on your spices at Splendid Blends
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Stock up on your spices at Splendid Blends

11 Dec 2014

The characteristic tastes of a region's cuisine often begin with a signature blend of spices. Bringing these blends into your own kitchen can lend authenticity to international dishes and provide creative inspiration for your everyday cooking. So get ready for a trip across the globe – no passport required. more