Time for a gin: The Botanist

The Botanist gin supports community gardens in partnership with local bars to drive awareness of the importance of locally grown, sustainability produced food. The Botanist, an artisanal gin from Islay in Scotland, has a deep connection to the terroir. Twenty-two foraged botanicals are hand-picked locally and sustainably across an entire growing season. They […]

Mixed berry dutch pancake

Courtesy of Nicola Galloway Serves 3-4 Ingredients 3 free-range eggs 2 tbsp maple syrup or sugar 1 cup (150g) plain white flour – wheat, spelt, or gluten-free flour mix 1 tsp baking powder 200ml milk pinch of salt 30g (2 tbsp) butter 1 cup (about 120g) frozen blueberries and/or blackberries To serve maple […]

Made fresh with love: Bunco’s Diner

We would all be the richer for having access to a local diner that makes everything from scratch, using fresh ingredients, and combining them with a lot of love. If that establishment also served great organic coffee in a welcoming atmosphere, then we would be blessed indeed. We are undeniably lucky that just […]

Dangerously easy to drink: Humdinger Gin

A well-deserved sip on a refreshing gin is more than just an in-the-moment joy. It links you through history to the 11th century, when gin was valued for medicinal properties. Its taste probably led to some face pulling, but one local company is dedicated to ensuring you won’t need a spoonful of sugar […]

Smoky chicken with chorizo and butter beans

Courtesy of Lodge Cast Iron Ingredients 200g chorizo, sliced 8 shallots, halved 500g cherry tomatoes 2 red capsicums, chopped 1 head of garlic, top trimmed 6 boneless chicken thighs, skin on 2 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar 2 tsp caster sugar […]