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Coya

October 1, 2019

Food fusion has become a real art in Australia but it’s not as easy as throwing miso soup on the same plate as spaghetti bolognaise. To stand out from the crowd, when it [...]

Wild Dives

September 23, 2019

Lands around the world are different; cultures, lifestyles, economy, pollution. It’s something we often think about – how different will a country be when (and if) I get [...]

A guide to Dips and Spreads

August 13, 2019

Cold weather in Australia has caused many of us to be in ‘hibernation’ mode. For me it has meant snuggling by the heater watching old movies all while being wrapped up in [...]

Red Hot & Smokin!

August 12, 2019

It’s absolutely no secret – I LOVE AMERICA. I love the people, the scenery, the lifestyles and, just as important, I love the food. We have had the American style ‘fast [...]

Australian Heritage

January 28, 2019

Having just celebrated Australia Day my mind is full of how fortunate Australians truly are. I don’t think there is one food item that we can’t grow or raise on our [...]

Skinny frappuccino cappuccino latte

June 3, 2018

We have become a café society, or, to be more accurate, a coffee society and here in Australia, our expectations of the best cared for beans are really high. ©Kathrin [...]

BBQ Beer & B.S.

November 6, 2017

Cricket and barbecues = an Australian summer, so who better to serve up a collection of his most wanted barbecue recipes. Aussie through and through, Mervyn Gregory [...]

Curd & Crust

October 12, 2017

As an avid cook and host of many dinner parties I am constantly on the lookout for new recipes and tastes. When a new cookbook was recently sent to me for review, I was quite [...]

Food of Naples

October 5, 2017

It’s no secret that I am a huge fan of Johnny Di Francesco and his chain of restaurants. I have attended the opening of most of his ventures, participated in one of his [...]

How to cook the perfect ribs

October 2, 2017

Having just returned from a trip to America, BBQ and ribs are foremost in my mind when I am thinking of delicious USA cuisine. Tender, juicy meat, full of smoky flavours [...]

The Big Marn’s Barbeque Cookbook

August 25, 2017

I had heard the name, but really didn’t know much more than that. I am a Melbournian, we (I) don’t get much into Rugby League, but as I found out, you don’t need to be [...]

The tale of Gelignite Jack

August 1, 2017

As the title suggests, ‘Gelignite Jack’ Jack Murray, An Aussie Larrikin Legend is the story of a larger-than-life Australian character who had a penchant for [...]

Not-for-Parents

July 6, 2017

I have said it before, and I say it again, the best way for children to learn is when they are having fun. I dare to say, that nobody knows this better than the people at [...]

Margarita por favor

June 28, 2017

I will be the first to admit that I am not much of a drinker – there are times when as little as half a glass of wine can have me suddenly becoming the life of the party OR [...]

Abroad, Broke & Busted

June 26, 2017

As my next overseas trip gets closer, and my excitement builds, in the back of my mind lurks the little voice that whispers to me about things that could go wrong. We hear [...]

Bake Your Cake & Eat It Too

June 21, 2017

I have vivid memories of visiting each of my grandmothers on fairly regular occasion. One of my grandmothers always served up a huge plate of home-made scones. Of course [...]

I need a break!

June 15, 2017

How many times do you think, or hear others say, ‘I need a holiday’? It is undeniable, our lives are getting busier, and it doesn’t seem to matter what stage of life [...]

Love Travel? Love Beer? Combine the two

May 16, 2017

Gone are the days when Aussies had only two or three beers to choose from. Our palates have evolved and with them, so has the need for more refined flavours to whet our [...]

The Last Dog on the Island

May 9, 2017

Just about everyone loves dogs, they are fun, boisterous and loyal, but the bond that can develop between a man and his dog can be a closer bond than that experienced by [...]

From the Garden

April 13, 2017

If you have ever tried your hand at growing fruit and vegetables at home, you will know the sense of achievement and excitement when you see that plant develop into something [...]

Screen dreams at your fingertips

March 23, 2017

On a visit to the USA a few years ago I decided to take a bus tour of the city of Chicago. The tour guide was excitedly pointing out some of the highlights of this amazing [...]

Busy? Stressed? Downright frazzled?

February 1, 2017

In years gone by stress was something more often than not only suffered by people who were top level executives, now most of us suffer with it in varying degrees. Road Rage, [...]

Need a Holiday?

January 16, 2017

So, the Christmas and New Year festivities are over and most of us who were lucky enough to have some time off are back at the daily grind. Ho Hum. Not that I am complaining [...]

Veggie Mama

January 12, 2017

It is without doubt that fruit and vegetables are good for us – even better when they are in their natural state – raw. I have vivid memories from my childhood, [...]

Coastal Homes of the World

December 15, 2016

It’s the lead up to Christmas and life is absolutely crazy – rushing from place to place, party to party, shopping, crowds, wrapping gifts, getting work finished for end [...]

How to Cook Healthily

December 14, 2016

In recent years it has become blatantly obvious that the food we eat affects our health in a massive way, but to many of us, eating healthily seems out of reach. It may be [...]

How Cities Work

December 12, 2016

It is always exciting to visit a new city and discover its hidden secrets – no matter how old you are. But as city dwellers and travelers, the majority of us will only [...]

Travel – the best gift ever

November 30, 2016

It was like Christmas arriving early when I received the third edition of Lonely Planet’s internationally bestselling landmark title, The Travel Book. Featuring every [...]

Surfing in the Sixties

November 29, 2016

From family seaside holidays to national surfing events, surfing and beach lifestyle is part of Australia’s history and identity. In the 1960s, surfing gave rise to a new [...]

Not just another grain

November 24, 2016

With over 30 years’ experience as a cooking demonstrator and recipe developer, Rena Patten, adds to her impressive list of publications with Quinoa: Flakes, Flour & [...]

Beauty from Within

November 21, 2016

As we have always been told, beauty is more than skin-deep; it comes from within. According to The Beauty Chef it comes from the gut, to be precise. Carla Oates, author and [...]

The Truth about Cancer

November 15, 2016

If you haven’t already been in some way touched by cancer – yourself, family member, or someone you know – there is a very high chance you will be soon. Some [...]

We are what we eat

November 11, 2016

Dare I say it? I think I have just found my newest favourite cook book! Our busy lifestyles these days make it difficult to prepare a wholesome and healthy meal for yourself, [...]

Barbecue the Brazilian way

November 7, 2016

The front cover of Braza will have barbecue lovers excited to delve further into this book, succulent looking charred pork – delicious! Braza is an authentic Brazilian [...]

Planning a trip in 2017?

November 4, 2016

Global travel authority Lonely Planet has just unveiled its 12th annual collection of the world’s best trends, destinations, journeys & experiences for the year [...]

Secrets of the China Doll

October 31, 2016

Residing on the historic Finger Wharf in Woolloomooloo, China Doll is an award-winning restaurant delivering the ultimate Sydney dining experience to guests. Founded by Steve [...]

The more we talk, the less we fear

October 28, 2016

Since the dawn of time, human beings have been curious about death. Most of us have little time in our busy lives to think about the things that are important to us. Often, [...]

The Shrinking Violet

October 18, 2016

Elora Harré, has been overweight almost her entire life and like many others, for much of her teenage years, the perfect ‘bikini body’ was simply a dream. Armed with [...]

The Making Of Donald Trump

October 17, 2016

David Cay Johnstone doesn’t much care for US Presidential candidate, Donald Trump. That becomes clear right from the outset of Johnston’s book, The Making of [...]

Gastronomic tour of the world

October 5, 2016

With gastronomic tourism booming it’s easy to believe that food is one of the key ways in which we experience a place when travelling. Lonely Planet has now scoured the [...]

Think you have seen it all? Think again!

September 8, 2016

I will admit that I am a USA junkie – it’s undeniably true. I take any opportunity to jump on-board a plane and travel the 14 hours it takes to get there. From Australia [...]

The life and times of Ford Australia

September 5, 2016

With the imminent demise of Australian vehicle manufacturing by the Ford Motor Company, it’s a fitting time to reflect on the significant contribution the company and its [...]

Testing times.

September 5, 2016

It was a time of big hair, bad moustaches, massive crowds chanting “Lill-eeeeeee, Lill-eeeeeee, and the sight of a blond-haired bloke known as Thommo threatening to knock [...]

A BBQ feast as big as Texas

September 5, 2016

You may not recognise the name, but you would most definitely recognise the slow Texan drawl of Robert Louis Murphy from his stint on My Kitchen Rules. In 2015 Robert, and [...]

Indulge in supreme decadence

August 28, 2016

Matthew, Sarah and Brendan Aouad are siblings running a family business making the world a happier place one decadent shake at a time. With experience from every facet of a [...]

The Last Wild Trout

August 1, 2016

Fishing means many different things to many different people – passion, camaraderie, time to reflect in peace and quiet, a challenge to beat one of nature’s wild [...]

Dinner with Edward

August 1, 2016

Dinner with Edward is an enchanting and easy to read book in which the characters are brought together through loss and loneliness. When Isabel meets Edward, both are at a [...]

A world of fun learning

July 25, 2016

Educational entertainment is rising to a whole new level with the launch of the Busy Izzy series in Australia. This exciting children’s ‘edutainment’ series encourages [...]

The Italian way

June 21, 2016

Sharing a meal together with friends and family is one of life’s greatest pleasures. Serving food that you have prepared yourself is a joy; it has been prepared with love [...]

Wholesome Food for Busy Parents

June 7, 2016

Modern life is fast paced and busy, making being a parent all the more challenging. Feeding children healthy food can seem time consuming and difficult. When my children were [...]

Hang Fire Cooking

May 31, 2016

Two Celtic girls, working in London, travel the USA in search of the best BBQs. It sounds like the start of a joke, but it’s not. Samantha Evans and Shauna Guinn ditched [...]

Ultimate Wildlife Destinations

May 31, 2016

In a world where bucket list activities and once-in-a-lifetime experiences are more possible than ever before, it is the wilds of the natural kingdom and its majestic and [...]

Keep it simple but delicious

March 29, 2016

We often turn to quick and simple meals when we are time poor or when we have lack of inspiration, but there are times those quick and simple meals are just plain boring. [...]

Tantalise your tastebuds without salt

February 26, 2016

Our bodies need salt, it helps control our fluid balance and also controls the way our muscles and nerves work. Generally, our bodies automatically regulate how much salt [...]

Escape from the gastronomic wilderness

January 29, 2016

Diabetes is a serious complex condition which can affect the entire body. The disease requires daily self-care and if complications develop, it can have a significant impact [...]

Thai Food Sensation

January 19, 2016

Thai food is delicious and satisfying, sometimes very hot and spicy too. Discover how to make it in your own kitchen by using traditional Thai spices, ingredients and methods [...]

It’s not all about Christmas!

December 22, 2015

We have a massive build up to Christmas day, planning for weeks or months on end, shopping, cooking, wrapping gifts, and then it is all over. The big day has been and gone in [...]

Retro Paris

December 20, 2015

by Carol Sheridan Paris is often referred to as the most romantic city in the world – and while I have no personal experience of the city, I absolutely love it. Place de la [...]

Top Wildlife Sites of the World

December 10, 2015

The natural world never fails to amaze, with its beauty, ingenuity and magnificence. Over a million wildebeest migrating across the plains of the Serengeti in pursuit of [...]