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
Eat your way to Italy at Little Stanley Street
06 Feb 2014Carnevale di Venezia kicks off in Italy next weekend and although we can’t be there to don a mysterious mask and consort with the charming locals, we can have a delicious Italian adventure right here on Little Stanley Street. 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
Felix Espresso and Winebar opens in Brisbane City
30 Jan 2014Curious little venues are flowering in laneways around the city, bringing heart and good health to the local food scene. 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
Brown Dog Cafe becomes Stray Dog bar
30 Jan 2014They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but this local cafe is squashing that notion under an ice-cold tinny of Brooklyn Lager. 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
Madame Moules Supper Club launches at Southside Tea Room
30 Jan 2014The humble mussel is taking the spotlight at the first Madame Moules Supper Club event at Southside Team Room next Monday February 3. 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
Potter over a pan of homemade strawberry jam
30 Jan 2014When it comes to matters of the stomach and the heart, we like to strive for authenticity. Side-step those supermarket imitations and opt for the real deal – handmade, homemade strawberry preserve, made with a few simple ingredients and a rather large amount of patience. Channel your inner nanna this weekend and spend a slow morning pottering over the stove, bubbling up a pan of fresh strawberry jam as a gift for your neighbour, your friend or yourself. Enjoy the simple luxury of spreading the homemade goodness over a piece of toast, relive your childhood with a batch of jam drops or go all out with a Devonshire tea feast of scones, jam and cream. 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
Abode Cafe and provisions opens in Taringa
23 Jan 2014Follow the blackboard signs through the twists of Taringa and you’ll find a quaint cottage serving wholesome home cooking and Black Sheep Coffee. more
Padre bar opens on Woolloongabba’s Stanley Street
23 Jan 2014Let this endearing new watering hole take you under its wing and pour you a beer. more
Philip Johnson’s Howzat Burger pops up in Brisbane City
23 Jan 2014A well-executed burger can be the cure for many ills, from a particularly brutal hangover to a serious case of the hangries. A new pop-up burger joint in Brisbane City will even make your workdays bearable. more
Bottle your salad to keep it fresh and crispy
23 Jan 2014If there was one taste that defined our childhood, it would probably be that old schoolyard foe: the soggy sanga. The sweaty cheese, the squelchy tomato, the wilted lettuce – it was enough to give some of us serious mental scars and instil fear every time we packed our lunches in later years. But as with most of life’s little challenges, it also gave us an opportunity to learn and we developed a swag of nifty tricks to avoid experiencing soggy-lunch syndrome in the future. While the current trend to consume everything from recycled mason jars may have you rolling your eyeballs, it’s an incredibly practical way to pack your workday salad. We’ve listed our favourite fillings below, but get as creative as you like, substituting the rice for tofu, beans or quinoa and adding your choice of fresh vegetables, fruit and herbs. 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
Fluid Festival 2014 celebrates craft beer
23 Jan 2014More than 50 taps flowing with craft beer and cider may sound like a divine vision, but team it with knowledgeable experts, a matched menu and free entry, and you have yourself a deliciously educational day at the annual Fluid Festival. 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