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Think Pink – Doing Our Bit..


Think pink

12, 700. That is the number of Australian’s diagnosed with breast cancer every year. 0. That is the number of lives that will be taken by breast cancer in the year 2030 and every year after that if the Cancer Council reaches its goal. Continue reading

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Eagle Farm Markets – Ascot


Eagle Farm markets

I really don’t know what I used to do with myself on Sunday mornings before the Eagle Farm Markets started up back in April. Now my Sundays start with a little stroll, nanna trolley in tow, to stock up on a week’s worth of fresh fruit and vegetables, meat, seafood and lots of baked goodies from the markets. The Eagle Farm markets have every food your heart could desire along with lots of other trinkets, clothing and gift ideas. Continue reading

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Sourced Grocer – New Farm, Brisbane


Sourced Grocer - New Farm

Arriving at Sourced Grocer, you would be forgiven for thinking you’d been teleported to a trendy area of Melbourne. It’s nothing like anywhere I’ve been to in Brisbane before but if it’s the beginning of a new trend, it’s one I’m happy to follow. Continue reading

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Sono Japanese Restaurant – Hamilton, Brisbane


Private dining room

Japanese food is one of those cuisines that fits many occasions. It’s light and fresh enough to be enjoyed on a warm summer evening, is a rather healthy choice for dining out and last Thursday night it was comforting and hearty enough to suit the unseasonably chilly weather. The Brisbane restaurant scene doesn’t have all that many Japanese restaurants (sushi shops aside) compared to other cuisines but it is home to one of the best  I’ve been to – Sono Japanese Restaurant. Continue reading

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Halloumi Stuffed Capsicum with Olympus Halloumi


Halloumi stuffed capsicum

I have recently developed an addiction. Not a bad addiction but an addiction nonetheless. It seems I am addicted to halloumi. Not just any halloumi but Olympus halloumi. Recently, I tried a few different brands but for squeakiness, saltiness, flavour, the way it cooks and value for money, Olympus won hands down. It also scored extra points because it’s made right here in Brisbane and in fact is the only cheese factory within five kilometers of the Brisbane CBD. Continue reading

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Delicious Spiced Walnut Biscuits


Spiced walnut biscuits

Is there anything better than the smell of baked goods wafting through the house? There aren’t many things that rate higher in my opinion and especially not when said baked goods contain cinnamon – it warms my heart. Home-baked biscuits are such a wonderful treat and they freeze beautifully so you can always have some on hand for when guests drop by or you need a little something sweet with your morning coffee. Continue reading

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