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Stone & Wood’s Pacific Ale gets the tinnie treatment to celebrate ten years of brews — The Grocer

Stone & Wood’s Pacific Ale gets the tinnie treatment to celebrate ten years of brews

17 Jan 2019

It’s hard to believe that it was ten long years since the first kegs of Stone & Wood’s now-iconic Pacific Ale rolled out of the indie Byron Bay brewery. The beer’s cult favourite status was cemented early on – the combination of big fruity hops, cloudy haze and a refreshing finish makes it the perfect potion for our steamy summers. To celebrate its anniversary, Stone & Wood is giving Pacific Ale the tinnie treatment with a permanent range of cans. more

Gelato Messina and Peters Drumstick converge to create the perfect cone — The Grocer

Gelato Messina and Peters Drumstick converge to create the perfect cone

17 Jan 2019

Some pairings are just meant to be – peas and carrots, wine and cheese, Turner and Hooch … We could go on, but we’re here today to tell you about one merger that has us literally drooling – the old-school icon Peters Drumstick and the pioneering Gelato Messina have joined forces to create a range of ice-creams that will add some serious sweetness to your summer. more

The Weekend Series: five rosés under $25 (that are actually really good) — The Grocer

The Weekend Series: five rosés under $25 (that are actually really good)

20 Dec 2018

Ahh, rosé – is there anything it can’t do? It’s safe to say our love affair with the pink-hued drop isn’t waning any time soon, and why would it? This summertime staple is a perfect drink for the warmer months. If you want to impress your pals at your next picnic or soiree, we’ve rounded up five killer bottles of rosé that taste bloody amazing and won’t cost an arm and a leg – because we love to help you look fancy without hurting your wallet. more

Roots and Leaves is the gluten-free, vegan, low-carb summer beverage you need in your life — The Grocer

Roots and Leaves is the gluten-free, vegan, low-carb summer beverage you need in your life

06 Dec 2018

If you've got a gluten intolerance, live the vegan life, are trying to lay off the carbohydrates, or you're generally a little more conscious about what you consume, then we're going to go out on a limb and say that you probably struggle to find an (enjoyable) alcoholic beverage that covers all bases. Well, say hello to your new summer sip, Roots and Leaves. more

The Weekend Series: move over cob – muffuletta is your new breadst friend — The Grocer

The Weekend Series: move over cob – muffuletta is your new breadst friend

29 Nov 2018

While the humble cob loaf has enjoyed a renaissance this year, it’s time to make room for a new bread-based hero. We’re calling it right now – 2019 is set to be the year that the muffuletta takes over Australia. Originally created in New Orleans, this multi-layered meaty delight has recently had a taste in the Australian spotlight thanks to Sydney’s A1 Canteen – and we’re ready to get on board. Sharing its name with the bread on which it’s made, the muffuletta is traditionally crammed with salami, ham, mortadella, Swiss cheese, provolone and (deep breath) a marinated olive salad. While this combination is legendary, we’ve tracked down five muffuletta variations that will have you kissing the tips of your fingers like an old-timey cartoon chef. more

Pours for paws – The Good Beer Co launches Pale Tail in support of the RSPCA — The Grocer

Pours for paws – The Good Beer Co launches Pale Tail in support of the RSPCA

29 Nov 2018

Two of our greatest loves – beer and animals – have finally come together for the greater good. This weekend marks the official launch of Pale Tail, a socially responsible brew from The Good Beer Co that supports the RSPCA QLD to help fund their vital work to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome animals in need across the state. Yep, you can truly make a difference just by sinking a beer. more

The Weekend Series: splash out this Christmas with five boozy advent calendars — The Grocer

The Weekend Series: splash out this Christmas with five boozy advent calendars

22 Nov 2018

On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me... an advent calendar that was a little bit boozy! Before long we’ll be counting down the days to Christmas, but while everyone else is looking for your run-of-the-mill chocolate-filled advent calendars, we’ve got our eye on some boxes packed with a little bit more Christmas ‘sprit’. Alcohol advent calendars are all the rage this year, with types to suit any kind of drinker. If you’re a gin giver, beer hound or whisky lover, we’re sure you’ll love one of these five festive advent calendars. more

Fill up your fridge with fresh produce from The Farm at Nobbys — The Grocer

Fill up your fridge with fresh produce from The Farm at Nobbys

08 Nov 2018

As much as we could easily (and happily) eat out for every meal, there are days and nights when we're forced to cook. While there is plenty to eat and drink in Nobby Beach, most of us would have overlooked the beachside hub if we were on hunt for fresh produce to take home. Well, friends, The Farm at Nobbys is here to fill the void – and your fridge. more

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The Weekend Series: five must-try meat-alternative products

08 Nov 2018

You’re seeing it in our cafes, bars and restaurants, and more and more on our grocery shelves – vegan-friendly and plant-based products are becoming a part of the norm. While many of us in The Weekend Edition office are still carnivorously inclined, we’re supportive of any environmentally sustainable and ethical change in our food industry. Meat-substitute products are becoming more prevalent as a part of home cooking, but which ones are the best? We’ve assembled a hit list of five meat alternatives that are well worth trying. more

A Melbourne company has just released the world’s first-ever cannabis gin — The Grocer

A Melbourne company has just released the world’s first-ever cannabis gin

08 Nov 2018

There was a time in history when cannabis was written off pretty heavily – the plant was demonised, misrepresented and seemingly always associated with negative imagery. Thankfully, times have changed and public perception is slowly but surely shifting – people are beginning to come around to the many positive uses of the plant across food, medicine, textiles and more. The Cannabis Company is a Melbourne-based outfit that is leading this innovative charge towards change, having just released the world’s first-ever gin distilled using cannabis terpenes. more

In the spirit – Four Pillars releases its annual limited-edition Christmas Gin right on cue — The Grocer

In the spirit – Four Pillars releases its annual limited-edition Christmas Gin right on cue

01 Nov 2018

The first weekend in November really cements the reality that we are officially at the pointy end of the year – it's all downhill from here. It's also the time of year when much-loved Australian distiller Four Pillars releases its annual Christmas gin, which goes on sale this Saturday November 3. Last year it sold out within weeks ... so consider this a friendly warning. more

Summer sips – Sunlight Liquor brings ancient sparkling mead into the 21st century — The Grocer

Summer sips – Sunlight Liquor brings ancient sparkling mead into the 21st century

01 Nov 2018

Summer is just around the corner and it's getting rather balmy – and by balmy we mean it's already hitting 30-degrees celsius. We all know that the only way to really cool down is by sipping spritzes, ciders and other effervescent fruity concoctions. Though, we've uncovered another drinkable to put on your radar this summer – sparkling mead. It's an ancient beverage made from fermented honey, and it's being brought to life by South Australian company Sunlight Liquor. more

Save the reef by cracking open a Great Barrier Beer — The Grocer

Save the reef by cracking open a Great Barrier Beer

25 Oct 2018

It's truly a good day when you learn that you can help the environment by cracking open a beer. In a call to action for Australian beer drinkers, social enterprise The Good Beer Co. has launched Great Barrier Beer to help fund the Australian Marine Conservation Society’s work to protect the Great Barrier Reef from climate change and pollution. more

Enjoy a cheeky G&T with a true-blue twist thanks to Larrikin Gin — The Grocer

Enjoy a cheeky G&T with a true-blue twist thanks to Larrikin Gin

18 Oct 2018

Although Australia is fast becoming one of the preeminent producers of artisanal gin, our output retains an air of seriousness that originates from the spirit's British legacy. Larrikin Gin is a new entrant on the spirit scene that is looking to add a dash of quintessential Aussie irreverence to the mix. more

Smith & Deli-cious is the cookbook packed with (amazing) vegan versions of your favourite snacks — The Grocer

Smith & Deli-cious is the cookbook packed with (amazing) vegan versions of your favourite snacks

11 Oct 2018

If you’re still labouring under the misapprehension that vegan food just isn’t that good, you’ve obviously never paid a visit to Smith & Deli. The insanely popular Melbourne haunt has been feeding earthlings and fooling carnivores for years with its mouth-watering meals and treats, with people lining up around the block to get a taste. The masterminds behind this premier plant-based dining destination have been generous enough to reveal their secrets (read: pure sorcery) in the form of their new cookbook Smith & Deli-cious: Food from our Deli (That Happens to be Vegan). more

Spice up your cocktail game with intriguing new flavours from StrangeLove — The Grocer

Spice up your cocktail game with intriguing new flavours from StrangeLove

04 Oct 2018

If your liquor cabinet or fancy drinks trolley is housing some fine spirits, then you'll need quality mixers to match. The genius folk behind drinks company StrangeLove have just dropped a series of fancy new mixers that put an intriguing and refined spin on traditional sugar-laden varieties. more

Wake up and smell the beer – Burleigh Brewing Co. drops a limited-release black-coffee lager — The Grocer

Wake up and smell the beer – Burleigh Brewing Co. drops a limited-release black-coffee lager

20 Sep 2018

Have you ever had that dilemma in the afternoon when you could totally have a beer, but you're also in desperate need of a pep-up ... you know, the kind of pep up that only coffee can provide. Well, consider this (first-world) problem officially solved, thanks to the latest release from Burleigh Brewing Co. more

The Weekend Series: be your own barista with these instant specialty coffee goodies — The Grocer

The Weekend Series: be your own barista with these instant specialty coffee goodies

20 Sep 2018

Don’t get it twisted – we’re never going to give up our barista-made coffee completely. The joy of sipping an expertly made cuppa is nearly unparalleled, but for convenience sake we’re open to the idea of getting a comparable caffeine hit at home or at work. Specialty coffee is expanding into the realm of instant brew – we're talking DIY brew kits, pods and sachets, which means we don’t need to spend energy grinding, brewing and pouring on our own whenever the energy levels dip. Here are some ingenious products that will bolster your coffee game considerably (and sustainably) – just don’t let the crew at your local coffee joint find out! more

Luxe lollies – champagne gummy bears now exist thanks to Sugarcube — The Grocer

Luxe lollies – champagne gummy bears now exist thanks to Sugarcube

13 Sep 2018

Do you love sweets and champagne? We feel like there are a lot of you that fall into that category. We're right in there with you. Well, now you can have the best of both worlds with champagne-infused gummy bears from luxury confectionary company Sugarcube. more

New beer alert – Balter drops its first mid-strength brew Captain Sensible — The Grocer

New beer alert – Balter drops its first mid-strength brew Captain Sensible

13 Sep 2018

Currumbin's Balter Brewing has launched the latest addition to its full-time line-up – it's first mid-strength beer. Aptly named Captain Sensible, it's designed for the designated drivers, the people who want to keep their sessions low key, and the beer swillers among us that have finally realised that they just can't keep up with their mates. more

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