All the Colours of the Food Rainbow South Bank used to have a beverage that my friends and I thought was the ultimate in culinary delights: the Rainbow Smash. I can hear you all sneer, “Oh, it’s just a frozen coke.” It is not just a frozen coke. It is a Rainbow SMASH, people. It[...]
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Rosalie Gourmet Market Round-Up
Deli-cious God I love delis. They’re exciting places. So much food and produce is just crammed into a small space. I feel like Charlie Bucket in a deli. But there are no Oompah Loompahs (I find them freakish and they scare me). There’s only rich chocolatey brownies, fresh meats, stuffed [...]
September 11th, 2009 - 12:13 pm § in SPOTLIGHT
Area profile: Rosalie/Paddington/Bardon
I’m going to be totally selfish and kick off our new ‘Area profile’ section with my favourite suburb and its surrounds, Rosalie. You may have guessed from my posts that I have a bit of a crush on the fair Rosa. And why not? With food choices like these, it’s hard not to. Plus[...]
August 31st, 2009 - 9:48 am § in SPOTLIGHT
Product Spotlight: Kingaroy Peanuts
Snackerific I went into Woolworths the other day to buy some snacks (people, I am working again! This is good for the wallet. This also means I get the munchies and work right opposite a supermarket. This is not good for the ass). Balsamic vinegar peanuts were ok. The flavour was decent. It was chea[...]
August 10th, 2009 - 4:33 pm § in SPOTLIGHT
Ekka 2009 run-down
Ally vs. the DogWhile I enjoy a drunken Maccas feed when the mood strikes, I can be a bit of a food snob when it suits me. I sneer when people have full cream milk. I yell at my boyfriend when he gets KFC. I gleefully point out the trans fats on the labels of [...][...]
August 4th, 2009 - 10:19 am § in SPOTLIGHT
Ambiwerra 2009 Winners
Rewards for good food make a lot of sense. Do you ever stop and think about the brains behind the steak you shoved into your mouth at dinner last night, or the pastry you had for breakfast this morning (not that I advocate having pastry for breakfast. Wait until at least 7am, please)? Ambiwerra, hel[...]
Coffee and Chocolate Affair 2009 Round-Up
If you happen to know who is responsible for the idea of dedicating an entire day to coffee and chocolate, and then actually making it happen please tell me. I and several thousand other people would like to tell them they rock! The 2009 Coffee and Chocolate Affair at Portside Wharf last Sunday (12 [...]
July 9th, 2009 - 9:07 am § in SPOTLIGHT
He said/she said: Paniyiri 2009
Paniyiri, AKA the Greek Festival, has been and gone for another year, leaving in its wake thousands of poor souls clutching their over-stuffed bellies. Two of those souls, Ally and Nick recount the weekend of festivities. Um-pah! NICK: Paniyiri is something that I look forward to on the calendar. It[...]
July 1st, 2009 - 9:12 am § in SPOTLIGHT
2009 Fine Wine Festival Masterclass Round-Up
Tipsy TreatsI am by no means a ‘Cadbury’ (glass and a half of grog and you’re done for the night). Nor am I a hard-ass who has a casual shot of whiskey with the morning paper. However, last Saturday, I found myself feeling very giggly at three in the afternoon. I blame the Brisbane[...]
June 29th, 2009 - 2:13 pm § in SPOTLIGHT
West End Markets Round-Up
Skimpy samples, bountiful breadI have this Paul Frank tee shirt that says ‘I heart carbs’ on it, with a picture of a bread, bagle, and muffin-rid food pyramid. If you appreciate this shirt, get yourself along to the West End Markets next weekend. After my recent feeding frenzy at the New[...]