The Grocer
Jan Powers Albion Mill Farmers Market
Food & Drink

Jan Powers Farmers Market opens at the Albion Mill

The much-loved Jan Powers Farmers Market has now hit Albion, bringing fresh fruit and vegetables, artisan produce, pastries, bread, spices, herbs, meat and seafood to the historic mill. Get your woven baskets on down to the very first Jan Powers Albion Mill Farmers Market this Sunday, September 22 between 7:30 am and 2:00 pm. The market will operate from the Albion Mill on the corner of Hudson and Albion Roads, supplying Brisbane residents with goodness straight from the farm, sea and paddock on the fourth Sunday of every month. If all that shopping has fired up the hunger, you can graze on California-style tacos, German sausages, Spanish paella and premium pies from The Goat Pie Guy. The Albion Mill market joins other Jan Powers outlets at the Powerhouse, Manly, Mitchelton and Queen Street. more

Cafes
The Rabbit Hole Ideation Cafe, Fortitude Valley
Food & Drink

The Street Photographer: The Rabbit Hole Ideation Cafe

Encouraging creatives and soon-to-be entrepreneurs to take that first leap, The Rabbit Hole Ideation Cafe is a cafe and workspace that fosters collaboration and happy work habits. The electric and inspirational venue is about to celebrate its second birthday and has recently opened on Saturdays. Check out The Rabbit Hole on The Street Photographer. more

Recipes
Scones with lemon curd
Food & Drink

Host a garden picnic with the perfect scone

Spring has struck Brisbane, bringing a warm change in the weather and an infectious energy, and locals are making the most of our climate by hosting spring picnics in backyards, parks and along the banks of the river. If you’re yet to master the tea-time staple of the classic scone, roll up your sleeves and try your kneading hands on this basic recipe. Get as creative as you like with the toppings, opting for the traditional jam with whipped cream or something a little different like a marmalade infusion, rose butter or the sweet lemon curd below. more

The Grocer
In Organic We Trust
Food & Drink

Has ‘organic’ become a marketing gimmick?

Say the word ‘organic’ in a crowded room and you’ll arouse a wide range of opinions and assumptions. As more and more people quit the chemicals and turn to an organic lifestyle, others have suggested that the term has become a brand in itself – one that can easily be taken advantage of as big business tries to cash in on the food trend. Director Kip Pastor heads on a personal journey to learn more about organic food and documents his discoveries in the award-winning Pasture Pictures film, In Organic We Trust. more


Recipes
Bacardi La Fiesta cocktail
Food & Drink

Enjoy a taste of Brisbane Festival with the Bacardi La Fiesta

At long last the Brisbane Festival is upon us! Featuring an eclectic program of awe-inspiring theatre, dance and music, the event also boasts another sparkling favourite – the signature cocktail Bacardi La Fiesta. This divine concoction packs a punch with the fresh flavours of raspberries, mint and a splash of vanilla and lime. Experience the real deal for yourself at Brisbane Festival, then recreate the magic at home. more

Bars
The Birth of Sake
Food & Drink

Step inside a Japanese sake brewery

While it may only take a second to slip down the throat, the art of making sake is by no means easy. The labour-intensive process requires workers at the fifth-generation Tedorigawa brewery in Japan to rise before dawn and spend long hours handcrafting the award-winning concoctions that are enjoyed all over the world. The documentary The Birth of Saké is a project by filmmakers Erik Shirai, Makoto Sasa and Tara Hohenberger, which takes viewers inside a traditional sake brewery. A work in progress, the film was successfully funded through Kickstarter last week, which will allow the team to film the final scenes and embark on post-production work. Stay tuned to the blog for updates on completion. more

Bars
The Rogue Rennard, Paddington
Food & Drink

The Rogue Rennard opens for night-time tipples

Parisian-inspired Paddington favourite The Rogue Rennard has extended its opening hours to offer drinks and dinner of a lazy spring evening. Previously operating as a daytime cafe, the venue is now fully licensed with head chef Steve Harry serving up a brief evening menu of dishes like chicken liver parfait, confit trout and smoked duck egg with king brown mushrooms. A carefully chosen list of beverages will accompany the goods on the plate, offering winners from Holgate Brewhouse, Moa Brewing Co and Little Creatures, as well as limited-run wines. The Latrobe Terrace cafe will be serving grateful guests until 10:30 pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. If your peepers popped at the sample-sized plates above, hop in quick to check out the real deal. more