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The round-up: where to get local specialty coffee beans for at-home sipping
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The round-up: where to get local specialty coffee beans for at-home sipping

07 May 2020

The world is pretty crazy right now but there are a few things keeping us sane – one of them (okay, the main one) is coffee. While it's still a nice treat to grab a cup of joe to-go, it's also the perfect time to master the art of a quality coffee at home. Whether it's a smooth pour-over, a creamy latte or somewhere in between – it all starts with a good quality bean. We've rounded up a few local roasters and suppliers who can hook you up with everything you need to get pouring. more

Food News
Skip the sourdough starter – try these five easy-to-master focaccia recipes while in iso
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Skip the sourdough starter – try these five easy-to-master focaccia recipes while in iso

07 May 2020

With most of us figuring out how to occupy an isolation-induced abundance of free time and the days bringing a noticeably cooler change, conditions have never been better to learn how to make focaccia. If you’re anything like us, your Instagram feed is filled with folks making their own bread while stuck at home, but we guarantee making a focaccia is way easier, just as fulfilling and far tastier depending on the ingredients you want to include. If the sound of a slightly puffed focaccia – dotted with salt and rosemary, with small pools of liberally spread olive oil resting in its pitted surface – sounds absolutely divine right now, have a crack at making some using these five recipes. You’ve got time, so why the foc not? more

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Stop everything – KitKat has released two new flavours in case you needed an excuse to have a break
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Stop everything – KitKat has released two new flavours in case you needed an excuse to have a break

05 May 2020

There are some that believe you can't mess with a classic – the purists, the OGs – if that's you then you may want to click away now because there's nothing for you here. If, however, you believe that recipes are merely guidelines and you enjoy a little culinary creativity – allow us to introduce you, dear reader, to two delectable new flavours of KitKat – Gooey Caramel and Mint Cookie Fudge. more

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Holy cannoli! You can now get DIY cannoli kits delivered to your door
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Holy cannoli! You can now get DIY cannoli kits delivered to your door

05 May 2020

Authentic ricotta-filled cannoli is right up there with some of the finest foods to come out of Sicily. It's a truly memorable experience when you take that first bite from one end of the crunchy, tubular shell of fried pastry, quickly flipping it around to catch that slow ooze of ricotta coming out of the other end. For those of you with an undying love for traditional Sicilian cannoli (hello, that's us) here's a treat to sweeten your self-iso days – you can now get DIY cannoli kits delivered straight to your door. more

Recipes
Sweet freedom – five picnic recipes to celebrate restrictions easing this weekend
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Sweet freedom – five picnic recipes to celebrate restrictions easing this weekend

30 Apr 2020

In case you haven’t heard, some of Queensland’s stay-at-home-restrictions are easing as of this Saturday May 2, just in time for the long weekend. This new freedom is still heavily in line with social-distancing measures, however you are now permitted to venture outdoors for a picnic with members of the same household, or one other person if you live alone. The weather forecast for the weekend is looking pretty darn perfect for a (safely distanced) outdoor spread, so we’ve found five delectable picnic recipes to help you celebrate this little taste of freedom. more

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The round-up: pink gin to breakfast hampers – how to spoil your isolated mama this Mother’s Day
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The round-up: pink gin to breakfast hampers – how to spoil your isolated mama this Mother’s Day

30 Apr 2020

In case you've forgotten what day it is today let alone what's ahead, here's a gentle reminder that Mother's Day is fast approaching (Sunday May 10) and although things look a little different this year – it's still important to take a moment to appreciate all the mamas and mum-figures in your life. If cash is tight, remember it's never about the present because a card or letter with some heartfelt words will always make her heart happy but if you did want to treat your mum to a little something special – here are a few ideas to make Mother's Day 2020 memorable for all the right reasons. more

The Grocer
Say no to banana bread and get rollin' with Baller Blends
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Say no to banana bread and get rollin’ with Baller Blends

29 Apr 2020

If you've noticed your Insta feed flooded with slightly burnt loaves, you're not alone. For reasons that are not abundantly clear, the humble banana bread has experienced a resurgence in popularity of late. Perhaps it's the relative ease of the recipe or the prevalence of slightly browning bananas on bench tops around the country but either way, it's undoubtedly a sign of the times. If you're keen to up your iso-snack game, step away from the bananas and say hello to Baller Blends. more

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Crank the oven and get ready to bake – Arnott's has released its Monte Carlo recipe
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Crank the oven and get ready to bake – Arnott’s has released its Monte Carlo recipe

29 Apr 2020

If you had visions of using this time in isolation to shred with home-based workouts and clean eating, we suggest you click away now. If, however, you've come to the conclusion that life is short and isolation is made inherently better with delectable baked goods then we have some excellent news – Arnott's has released a home-inspired version of its lauded Monte Carlo biscuit recipe. Delicious on its own or dunked in a cup of tea, the Monte Carlo is a culinary icon and for good reason. If you're keen to give it a crack, don your apron, crank the oven to 170°C and let's bake, baby! more

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Meal prep for days with this simple lamb kibbeh recipe
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Meal prep for days with this simple lamb kibbeh recipe

29 Apr 2020

What was once a thoughtless chore that had to be done once or twice a week has transformed into an Indiana Jones-like expedition – dodging fellow adventurers, trying your best to track down much-coveted items and attempting to escape as quickly as possible. Yep, we are referring to your weekly grocery shop. To help limit unnecessary (and frantic) supermarket trips, we recommend planning ahead and meal prepping. That's where fuss-free recipe manual The Plan, Buy, Cook Book comes in. This kitchen counter must-have, written by Jen Petrovic and Gaby Chapman, follows the no-nonsense ethos of 'plan once, eat well all week' and trust us, it's waaaaaaay easier doing it this way. Originally starting out as a meal-prepping app, the cook book combines the idea of planning ahead for future meals and the 4+2+1 formula, which advises you to "double-up" on two recipes per week, cooking twice as much… more

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Here's the tea – Bubble Tea Club will deliver DIY boba kits straight to your door
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Here’s the tea – Bubble Tea Club will deliver DIY boba kits straight to your door

29 Apr 2020

We've talked self-iso snacks, quarantinis and all your favourite spots that have pivoted to takeaway, but we're yet to touch on one of the most iconic drinks sipped both here and in lands afar – the glorious creation that is bubble tea. With a lot of our favourite boba-making cafes temporarily closed or strictly serving takeaway, sourcing this much-beloved beverage is proving to be a more difficult task than usual. Luckily for us, the boba-loving team behind Bubble Tea Club have come up with a DIY bubble tea making kit, so you never have to miss out on sipping this sweet treat again! more

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Get natural wines delivered to your door with The Borough Box's monthly subscription
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Get natural wines delivered to your door with The Borough Box’s monthly subscription

29 Apr 2020

Social distancing, slathering your mitts in hand sanitiser and shelves emptied of stock – a trip to your local bottle-o just isn't the same as it used to be. "But where will I stock up on my favourite grape juice?", you ask. Well, we have the answer. Brought to us from the team behind Lo-Fi Wines and Das Juice, The Borough Box is a new natural-wine delivery service dropping the goods straight to your door. more

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Pottsville restaurant Pipit is teaming up with Mermaid's The North Room for a takeaway covid collab
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Pottsville restaurant Pipit is teaming up with Mermaid’s The North Room for a takeaway covid collab

29 Apr 2020

With border restrictions in place, we've been cut off from some of our favourite Northern New South Wales restaurants. Though, for one day only, Gold Coasters will be able to get a taste of renowned Pottsville restaurant Pipit, with owner and chef Ben Devlin joining forces with Tim Stewart from Mermaid's The North Room for a very delicious cross-border collab. more

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Batter up – Pepe Saya is delivering buttermilk pancake packs straight to your door
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Batter up – Pepe Saya is delivering buttermilk pancake packs straight to your door

28 Apr 2020

They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and if you choose to make your morning meal a stack of fluffy, good old-fashioned pancakes – then it's all the more better. The kings of cultured butter over at Pepe Saya know this age-old saying all too well and are set to take your Sunday breakfast in bed to the next level. Introducing Pepe Saya's buttermilk pancake packs – breakfast bites so good they will have you exclaiming "holy crepe!". more

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Brisbane treat haven Brooklyn Donut & Coffee Co. is delivering to the Gold Coast for one day only!
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Brisbane treat haven Brooklyn Donut & Coffee Co. is delivering to the Gold Coast for one day only!

24 Apr 2020

Doughnut lovers of the Gold Coast (we know there are a lot of you), here's a little sweet hit of news that will make your iso life a whole lot more delicious. Popular Brisbane doughnut bar Brooklyn Donut & Coffee Co. will be bringing its specialty deep-fried rounds of goodness down to the coast for one day only! Keen for a taste? Here's how to get your little mitts on a pack, or three.  more

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The round-up: where to find the Gold Coast's best takeaway Japanese right now
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The round-up: where to find the Gold Coast’s best takeaway Japanese right now

23 Apr 2020

While nights out at our local izakayas sipping sake and dipping delicate portions of trawler-fresh sashimi into punchy ponzu sauce is currently off the cards, the good news is we can still enjoy all of our favourite Japanese delights from the comfort and safety of our homes. If you're craving katsu curry, have a hankering for sushi, fancy a bento box or just want to tuck into a comforting bowl of karaage chicken, we've got your back – here are some of the best Japanese takeaways on the Gold Coast right now. more

Recipes
Join the Legacy Anzac Biscuit Bake Off with this macadamia and maple Anzac granola
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Join the Legacy Anzac Biscuit Bake Off with this macadamia and maple Anzac granola

23 Apr 2020

We know that Anzac Day is going to be very different this year and it's heartbreaking to know we can't commemorate in our usual fashion. This also means that for charities such as Legacy, it's the cancellation of their peak fundraising activities. To keep the spirit alive, Legacy has turned to the digital realm with the launch of its inaugural Legacy Anzac Biscuit Bake Off. Joining the virtual bake off is easy – simply register as an individual or team, make your best Anzac biscuits (or Anzac biscuit-inspired delights) and share photos and videos of your creations to inspire donations. Legacy Anzac Biscuit Bake Off is open from now until Sunday May 3, so you better get baking! If you're in need of a little inspiration, you're in luck. Legacy Brisbane has worked with a number of its widows, children, staff, volunteers and supporters, gathering their Anzac recipes to create a free… more