Category: FOOD & DRINK

Not-so-naughty protein cake pops with Bulk Nutrients supplements

Chocolate cake pops

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Updated: 16/07/2018

Winter means comfort food and nothing says “comfort” quite like cake-on-a-stick, right? Cake pops came about a few years ago and haven’t gone anywhere, but instead, changed to accommodate the awesome things you can now do with healthier alternatives like chocolate flavoured protein powder by the likes of Australian brand Bulk Nutrients. Here’s how to make a less-guilty version of the favourite while winter is still a good enough reason to hide it. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons organic butter or coconut oil – melted 1 scoop (30g) Bulk Nutrients WPI or WPC in Chocolate 1 scoop (30g) Bulk Nutrients Egg Protein 1 scoop (2g) Bulk Nutrients Sweetvia 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 whole egg 60g sugar free dark chocolate – melted 2 teaspoon cocoa powder 20g hazelnut or almond meal 100g wholemeal self-raising flour 60g chopped hazelnuts 1/3 cup milk of choice 1 packet, skewers Directions: Set oven to 160 degrees celsius and line a brownie tin. Place all dry ingredients in a bowl. Make a well in the centre and add all wet ingredients. Whisk to combine. Pour mix into lined tin. Bake for about 15 minutes and check. It’s ready when the centre is firm. We overcooked ours a little bit to ensure we had crunchy edges for the Cake Pops. Ingredients 50g chocolate protein brownie – as prepared above 1/2 banana – mashed 20ml coconut oil – melted 50g of dark, milk or white chocolate 1 scoop (30g) Bulk Nutrients protein of choice – we used WPI in Cookies and Cream Directions Allow prepared brownie to cool totally, place in a… Read More

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San Churro has gone gluten-friendly

San Churro

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Updated: 08/11/2018

The Spanish-inspired masters of chocolate have changed what they do so well to make it that much better – and nobody’s mad about it. San Churro has gone gluten-friendly, incorporating low-gluten options for those who don’t want to feel quite as bloated/guilty/heavy/carby – and then some – as you’d normally after a solid binge at any one of their shops around the country. Now before you get too excited, this is still a no-no for those with coeliac’s disease as the menu still contains gluten, but for those whose lifestyle choice it is to cut their intake, then consider it low-guilt, too. Available from 3 July, churros for one, churros for two and kids churros will all take-on the new change, meaning their most classic staples can now be enjoyed by everyone with a sweet tooth. “San Churro aims to provide a fun and inclusive dining experience. We try to cater to all of our customers and are thrilled to now provide Australians with a low gluten alternative,” says Giro Maurici of San Churro. Get them at any San Churro shop now. San Churro does gluten-friendly and they’re good! Head into any shop to give them a go ??? #sanchurro #glutenfriendly #chocolate #glutenfree @sanchurro_glebe A post shared by T H E F (@the_f_au) on Jul 8, 2018 at 2:23am PDT

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Bellucci Cucina Sydney has nestled amongst the skyscrapers and called it home

Bellucci Sydney terrace

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Updated: 16/11/2022

Above Australia Square’s Ryan’s Bar, tucked away in a corner is Bellucci Cucina Sydney, the city’s answer to the cry out for a quality Italian menu that doesn’t involve the words ‘Jamie’ or ‘Oliver’. They haven’t been open long, but God damn, they know what they’re doing ?? Bellucci can be found just above Ryan’s Bar at Australia Square. Get the pasta! ?? #bellucci #pasta #wednesday #humpday #australiasquare A post shared by T H E F (@the_f_au) on Jul 4, 2018 at 1:37am PDT Having just inherited the chef, Teofilo Nobrega, from Potts Point’s Fratelli Paradiso, Bellucci does carbs and it does them damn well. It’s the reason owner George Nahas, wanted to have him on-board. Couple an established menu with quality wine – and friendly staff who know how to talk about and suggest it – and it’s easy to see why the few-month-old establishment is already making waves. The rotunda is unassuming and still so new, there is more to come for the modestly styled, but big-flavoured terrace venue. With wine-lined walls and a kitchen that is capable of catering to a modest few hundreds of sparsely spread out diners, Bellucci offers a comfortable and approachable Italian eatery without the fanfare. Bellucci does the works from pastries and breakfast dishes, stretching into afternoon aperitivi, wood-fired pizzas and its signature pastas, catering to everyone at any time of day. The stand out dish? You must try the pappardelle of ragu di agnelo, fermented chilli, rosemary and salt. Bellucci is open breakfast and lunch Mon-Fri; dinner Wed-Fri. Level 5, Terrace… Read More

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Cellarmasters brings all the flavour with their new organic wine reservation

Cellarmasters organic wine 3

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Posted: 08/07/2018

These winter nights might seem to be getting longer and colder but have no fear, with Cellarmasters‘ new organic wine bundle, you’ll be feeling more toasty than Gollum, the ring and the fires of mount doom. Between the fact that these wines don’t have any nasty business going on, i.e. chemicals that are gross, the taste is delicious sprinkled with a pinch of ‘I can actually see the vineyards in my minds eye’ kinda vibe. Cellarmasters has long been known for their fabulous choice of wine bundles but also their stellar customer service policy. If you don’t like a wine, you can send it back. ‘Say what!?’ We all cry to each other, you mean we can subscribe to an excellent variety of wines without any added pressure to like them all. But really, there’s usually no reason to ever send anything back, the wines are that good. Talking about good, what an excellent segway into the simply gorgeous new offering from Cellarmasters. What’s the go? Well, they have just launched their organic wine reservations package which comes with 6 bottles of totally organic wine, picked by experts who know their shizz. The subscription is quarterly so every three months you’ll get delivered, straight to your door we might add, a variety of 6 bottles of delicious organic wine. Rose, white, red and everything in between, no form will be left to the imagination. With more and more Australians choosing to go green in aspects of their lives, Cellarmasters wanted to provide an option to… Read More

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There’s something exciting happening for winter at the Sydney Harbour Marriott

Cider

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Posted: 06/07/2018

If cider and winter are your thing, then listen-up. The Sydney Harbour Marriott is turning out a laneway mulled cider orchard like no other this July. It’s all about the award-winning Three Bottle Man bar, in partnership with Square Keg, that will transform part of Bulletin Place laneway with a rustic pop-up cider bar, barrels, mulled cider stations, wooden touches. lush greenery a-plenty, and much more. It’s going to be offering the chance to explore cider as the drink of versatility this winter, right from the orchard in the centre of Sydney. For almost a week, the al fresco pop up experience will be a unique and exciting ‘cider done three ways’ showcase of some of Australia’s favourite ciders like Treehouse Cider, Fixation, and more. In addition to traditional cider, the orchard will feature expertly crafted bespoke cider cocktails by Aaron Gaulke from the award-winning Three Bottle Man, specialty mulled cider from Treehouse, and delicious cider-inspired food and desserts crafted by Michelin Star-experienced French chef, Raphael Squrek. It’ll be an urban adventure of ciderrific proportions, worthy of a visit between 19 – 24 July. See more at the Marriott website here.  

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Celebrate Christmas in July at the Sheraton on the Park, Sydney

Sheraton Park gingerbread

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Updated: 08/07/2018

Back again this month, Sheraton on the Park is gearing to once again invite Sydney to the city’s finest Christmas in July dining celebration. A celebration of all things ‘food’, ‘drink’ and ‘togetherness’ wrapped-up with a cute Christmas bow, the Christmas in July festivities at the Sheraton are made for anything from intimate gatherings to something with the whole family. From 1 – 31 July 2018, the hotel’s award-winning international, seafood buffet restaurant will be embracing  the festive feeling with an enhanced menu incorporating a live station  of succulent roast turkey, maple and clove glazed ham  and roast beef with trimmings. And the merriment continues all weekend, albeit with something different to offer like a whole mouth-watering suckling pig and garlic and rosemary infused roast lamb. For those with a sweet tooth, there is always a fully stocked number of classic delights thanks to an endless selection of bespoke sweet options including blackberry cheesecake, salted chocolate caramel tart and pear and berry yule log. At $79 per person for lunch and $89 per person for dinner, it’s an obvious choice to keep warm this winter. Lunch 12:00PM – 2:30PM Monday – Friday From $79 per person Saturday – Sunday From $89 per person Dinner 6:00PM – 10:30PM* Monday – Thursday From $89 per person Friday – Sunday From $99 per person

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Upper East Side Bondi has a new chef and is doing magical things with food

Upper East Side Bondi Leigh McDivett

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Posted: 02/07/2018

It doesn’t matter whether you’re there for the hangover-curing lasagne spring rolls or the grain fed, slow cooked lamb rump, the new menu at Upper East Side Bondi is doing magical things with food. With a new chef to-boot, fresh from the rounds of the Merivale franchise that dominates Sydney’s food and drink offering, chef Leigh McDivett has taken what was already a winning menu of the latest, funky eastern suburbs eatery and turned it up a few notches, playing with new flavours, new ingredients and new looks. “I’m actually steering the menu and the venue as a whole towards what I know and value in cheffing,” said Leigh. “I believe in minimal wastage of food and cooking the beast from nose to tail. The offcuts get turned into dishes of their own.  I believe in sustainability and seasonality and bringing something special to our guests.” And that shows. From the colour and life injected into the menu with a flavour all its own, the new menu at Upper East Side is as much built for sharing and grazing as it is for those who are after something more substantial all to themselves. “My cooking is generally inspired by those around me who influence me. Like my wife who is Italian. Her love of cooking and feeding me lasagne led to my creation of Little Italy meets China Town – the lasagne spring roll.  I also am inspired by traditional French techniques. You can’t go wrong with the classics!” said Leigh. He brings a nice taste of… Read More

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Eat cheap in Sydney with Dimmi this July

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Posted: 02/07/2018

July is a quiet time in restaurants around the country. With it being winter, cold, miserable and nothing but stay-at-home-worthy, Dimmi is taking the bull by the horns and throwing down a 50% discount on many of the country’s most beloved restaurants. From 2-31 July, Dimmi’s access to the hottest restaurants ensures that every social occasion is covered; catch up with friends for dinner at Longrain in Sydney, in Queensland book a mid-week lunch at Comuna Catina, Adelaide residents can enjoy a long lunch at The Kitchen Door or indulge the taste buds with dinner at Melbourne’s St Luja. Here are some of the restaurants participating for you to get excited about… SA Lindes Lane Bar & Eatery Rigoni’s Bistro The Kitchen Door Level One @ Electra House QLD Caffe Primavera Comuna Catina Motion Bar and Grill Moda Restaurant VIC Henry and the Fox Hunter & Barrel – Eastland Time Out Fed Square St Luja NSW Longrain Fratelli Fresh Manta Restaurant & Bar Berowra Waters Inn WA The Harbour Master Julio’s Hunter & Barrel Whitford City Tom’s Italian Reservations open on Monday 2 July via the Dimmi website and the Dimmi app!

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Sydney has a new restaurant, Apera in Castlecrag

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Updated: 08/11/2018

A little bit north of Sydney lies Apera, which is the newest restaurant addition to its area and arguably the best. And here’s why: The restaurant is new to Sydney, in Castlecrag, about 25 minutes north of Sydney and sports a menu led by Jenny Shaw and Ryan Blagrove, who have drawn upon a plethora of local and international experience to produce a seasonal menu of uniquely Australian dishes. Jenny comes from the likes of the Palisade Hotel and Ryan’s history at The Queensbury by Marco White, means what they offer together is something truly sensational. At apera, it’s all guided by the chefs’ shared and evident love of Australian produce and commitment to sourcing ingredients as locally and ethically as possibly. Their short, but ever-changing shared dining menu features a selection of small plates to start, alongside rotisserie and wood-fired mains – the latter being a nod to their childhood summers spent cooking over campfires. Think Sydney rock oysters with finger lime and Tasmanian pepper, New South Wales clams with samphire and nduja oil, cauliflower with Birch’s Bay manchego, sage and Riverina hazelnuts, Cowra pasture-fed lamb shoulder with Warrigal greens and chimichurri, and Bannockburn salted chicken. Native ingredients also shine in the desserts with red gum fired pear, lavender crumble, vanilla ice cream and iron bark honey; rhubarb, lemon curd, shortbread and river mint; and chocolate mousse, mandarin, hazelnut and wattleseed praline. With an interior that is as stunning as the food is sumptuous, Apera is all about the bar, the comunal dining spaces, the outdoor picnic option and the native flora, all an homage to the Australian lifestyle. It was inspired by the site’s history as a florist… Read More

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Glenlivet has a new whisky you probably can’t identify

The Glenvlivet Code #7

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Posted: 02/07/2018

Unless your nose and taste buds and entire existence are finely tuned to all things ‘whisky’, then there’s about a 99% chance (probably) that you’ll have no idea what went into the new Glenlivet Code whisky. At 48% ABV, the new bev is all about mystery, being released later this month without tasting notes or cask info. meaning you’ll have to rely on your senses to get to the bottom of this complex new batch. Called ‘The Glenlivet Code’, it’s a limited edition – only 10,000 have been made, 2,000 of which are in Oz – range. It’s been made with a funky new technique the master distiller, Alan Winchester, has never used before. They’re giving it such accolades as ‘innovative’ and ‘unique’, so you know it’s likely pretty good – even if you have no idea what you’re drinking. Though, the good news is for purists, that it’s said to be staying true to the brand’s smooth and fruity tasting notes while presenting an entirely new flavour experience. The whisky is presented in a sleek, opaque black bottle so no secrets are revealed. To coincide with when this baby hits the shelves (at Dan Murphy’s), you’re being challenged to embark on a digital flavour journey, inspired by the iconic British code breakers of Bletchley Park. By scanning a code on the back of the whisky bottle using the Shazam app, participants enter an interactive tasting experience where they are joined and greeted by Winchester. Here, with your glass of whisky in hand, you’ll be able to select… Read More

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