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TWE OMG GMO
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Learn about genetically modified food in GMO OMG

27 Feb 2014

The quest to find food that hasn’t been genetically modified takes one inquisitive father from his family’s dinner table in the US to Haiti, Paris and Norway in the award-winning documentary GMO OMG. Filmmaker Jeremy Seifert argues that consumers have a right to know what they’re putting into their bodies, and asks if the world food system has gone so far that we now have no way back. This controversial and provocative film explores grassroots movements around the world and asks major corporations the big questions. more

Recipes
TWE okonomiyaki
Food & Drink

Flip an okonomiyaki at any hour of the day

20 Feb 2014

From the hushed shuffle of a geisha’s wooden clogs in the Kyoto dusk to the hypnotising swoosh of a bullet train as it speeds past the countryside, Japan is a destination that stirs the senses and compels visitors to keep eyes and ears open. Seasoned callers know to keep their mouths open too, as the assortment of delicacies on offer intrigue, bewilder and delight. Okonomiyaki, which translates to ‘how you like it’, is a savoury pancake that can host pretty much any ingredient that tickles your imagination. Shredded cabbage is the mainstay, while additions can range from pork belly and mushrooms to wasabi, katsuobushi (dried fish flakes) and benishouga (red pickled ginger). If you have trouble finding any of the ingredients listed below, simply substitute water for dashi sauce, sliced spring onions for aonori (dried seaweed), Worcestershire or barbecue sauce for okonomiyaki sauce… more

Restaurants
TWE Stokehouse, South Bank
Food & Drink

Secure your seat for the Cloudy Bay Clam Bake at Stokehouse Q

20 Feb 2014

South Bank standout Stokehouse Q is farewelling the final days of summer with a seafood feast to rival Robinson Crusoe’s daily nibbling. Head chef Richard Ousby has put a local spin on the traditional Californian Clam Bake, dishing up delights like chilli, lime and coriander pinwheels, prawn cocktails, clam chowder, sand crab, tua tua clams, crispy oysters and barbecued clams. The underwater spread will be complemented by Cloudy Bay’s crisp sauvignon blanc and sparkling, a live DJ and a river setting. The Cloudy Bay Clam Bake will kick off at 6:00 pm on Thursday February 27. more

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TWE Nature's Happy Meal
Food & Drink

Tuck in to Nature’s Happy Meal

20 Feb 2014

The phrase ‘Happy Meal’ can conjure so many conflicting emotions, from the almost unbearable excitement of unwrapping childhood treats to reviewing the questionable contents with older, wiser eyes. Nature’s Happy Meal, however, will leave you with only upbeat emotions, as the film takes a look at the emerging local food movement in Cape Town, South Africa through the eyes of those leading the charge. more

Recipes
TWE chocolate pannacotta
Food & Drink

Woo your beau with chocolate panna cotta this Valentine’s Day

13 Feb 2014

A mighty slab of chocolate may be one way to your lover’s heart, but churning that chocolate into a homemade dessert is guaranteed to earn you a lifetime of love points. Prepare this dish the day before your date and leave to set in the fridge overnight. We’ve chosen to top our treats with flaked almonds, but stewed berries or whipped cream work just as well. more

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TWE Now, Forager
Food & Drink

Peek into the personal life of a mushroom forager

13 Feb 2014

The 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