While coffee may be the most widely consumed beverage in the world, approximately 22 million cups of tea are consumed in Australia every day. Whether your penchant is for a mid morning pick-me-up or a cup to calm your mind before bed, Tea Therapy in Burleigh Heads can oblige. more
Tempeh is a traditional soy product that packs a tonne of fibre and protein. This versatile food can be included in a variety of vegetarian or vegan recipes to make them extra nutritious. more
Some days the idea of going to the supermarket is the absolute last thing you feel like doing. But you know what's even worse? Getting home and staring at your fridge for 20 minutes, resulting in a lackluster dinner of tuna and rice. more
Ristorante Fellini at Marina Mirage is no secret for Italian food-loving Gold Coasters, serving up award-winning, authentic Italian dishes for the past 19 years but what you may not know is you can enjoy the same handmade pasta at home from the venue’s takeaway counter, Pastificio Fellini. more
Manolas Bros on Capri on Via Roma is a turophile’s (lover of cheese) heaven! With stacks of beautifully rich and creamy varieties alongside bitey vintages and antipasto delights from Greece and Italy, the food emporium boasts one of the coast’s largest selections of traditional and modern deli products of the finest quality. more
Slather your scones with fresh raspberry jam that is handmade right here on the Gold Coast. The Grainge Jams are so good they were awarded gold at the Royal Melbourne Fine Food Awards. more
The summer season means summer fruit, and it doesn’t get much better than a juicy pear. Try the smaller yet sweeter variety, the paradise pear, when looking for a healthy snack. more
Stone fruit lovers and fans of the humble peach should check out its firmer, sweeter and flatter relative, the doughnut peach for a bit of summer variety. more
Locally owned organic store Down 2 Earth Organics on the Gold Coast Highway in Palm Beach stocks a wide range of fresh produce, bulk foods and grocery items. more
Rich with flavour and unexpectedly tender, Chalky’s Biltong, handmade in Miami, is upping the ante on dried meat products on the Gold Coast. more
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
