Totally Gluten Free

Baking for the one in five: Totally Gluten Free

Wendy Smith, a traditional baker, says the only thing going for Coeliac Disease and associated gut disorders is that it unites people from across the cultural and class divide.     “I remember when Totally Gluten Free was located at our original Worcester Street premises, seeing this elderly Merivale lady chatting away […]

Crisp Café

The Perfect Place: Crisp Café

Crisp Café ticks all the boxes when it comes to food, service, vibe and that all important parking question.     With an enormous shopping carpark to pull into, no steps to have to negotiate prams or wheelchairs and seating for 70, this is the perfect venue to catch up with friends, […]

The Monday Room

Escape from reality: The Monday Room

The most fabulous thing about dining at The Monday Room is that diners can revel in expecting the unexpected. With its raison d’être firmly focused on a shared degustation of food and wine, and featuring Trust the Chef and Trust the Somm options, patrons are assured of a gastronomic feast guaranteed to […]

Two Raw Sisters Recipe

Two Raw Sisters Recipe

Dukkha roasted cauliflower, paprika carrots & chickpea bowl + herb yoghurt     This would have to be our favourite salad in our cookbook coming out July in all Paper Plus and Scorpio book stores. This salad has all the textures; tender softness from the roasted cauliflower, carrots and chickpeas, creamy smooth […]

Raw Potential

Raw Potential

They’re a dynamic duo – Rosa and Margo Flanagan and, while the incredibly successful business headed by these young visionaries came together with a pinch of luck, a dash of coincidence and a dollop of chance, it’s been a recipe for success.     Known as Two Raw Sisters, the pair are […]

Peruvian Perfection

Peruvian Perfection

You’re likely familiar with Brazilian cuisine and, by year’s end, many foodies will be hooked on the fare of Brazil’s culinary neighbour – Peru, as Peruvian cuisine hits the consumer consciousness.     Neither overtly spicy nor safely bland, feasting Peruvian style uses a diverse menu of common ingredients transformed by rich […]

Marinated Chicken

Marinated Chicken with coconut lime dressing

 Ingredients  Serves  4-6 1.5 kg chicken drumsticks scored 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1/2 cup (125 g) coconut yoghurt 1 teaspoon each of ground coriander, ground cumin, sweet paprika and garam masala 1 small red onion, grated 1 tablespoon lime juice Coconut lime dressing 2 tablespoons desiccated coconut Zest and […]

The Italian Job

The Italian Job

The herbs, veges and flavours of Italy are having a big impact on our culinary cravings this year, but we’re not complaining! In fact, buon appetito! Italian food marries Mediterranean cuisine, creating traditional combinations of quintessential flavour.     Sun-ripened Roma tomatoes lie naked with torn basil leaves or oregano and a […]

The Coffee Fans

The Place for Coffee Fans: The Coffee Fans

The Coffee Fans is a bright, relaxing café in the heart of St Albans. Open 7 ‘til 4 weekdays, and 8 ‘til 4 on weekends, it’s a great place to grab a coffee and enjoy the busy surrounds.     Breakfast and lunch is served until 1:30 each day, with specialties such […]

Mrs Dentons

Delicious & Delectable: Mrs Dentons

Mrs Dentons, situated at 168a Kendal Avenue Burnside, provides some of the tastiest tummy-tempting food in town.     From mouth-watering pies, which are conceived from original recipes from the creative imagination of owner operator, Delwyn Lanauze, through to baked goodies, nourishing soups, fresh salads, scrumptious chutneys and relishes, take-home meals and […]