Category: FOOD & DRINK

Sydney’s Night Noodle Markets are back!

Melbourne Night Noodle Markets Chinese dragon

In a brand new location and after having had a two year break, there’s great news for Sydney: the annual Night Noodle Markets are back with a vengeance. Depriving a city of noodley and Asian-inspired foodstuffs is – like so many other things – one of the side effects of the past year, but no more! From 22 – 27 March 2022 at Prince Alfred Park, right near Central Station, the Night Noodle Markets will being a spread of some of the city’s and country’s finest Asian food providores in an explosion of dragon-fuelled excitement and buzz made all the sweeter by the simple fact: it’s back. Each evening, the popular park will be transformed into a vibrant, open-air Asian street food festival, with live entertainment and hawker-style stalls and pop-ups serving up their most sumptuous dishes, drinks and bites. From steaming hot dumplings to melt-in-your-mouth bao and Insta-worthy desserts, Sydneysiders and visitors will have the chance to feast on an array of sizzling, sweet and spicy meals and morsels from an exciting mix of popular local, national and interstate eateries. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options will also be plentiful. For more info and to get your tickets, head to the Sydney Night Noodle Markets website

All about wellness, T2 tea has a range that’ll get you there

T2 tea wellness

Life’s super stressy at the best of times. Throw in a pandemic, international travel and the constant work-life balance we struggle to find and there’s no wonder there’s been a huge spike in calls for mental health and wellbeing programs to up their ante! But never fear; T2 is here with their batch of plant based brews that are here to support your mind and body, the growing wellness collection is designed for the next generation of health enthusiasts. With four blends, the Australian grown tea master is channeling your inner zen for you in the form of a teacup. The Quiet Mind, The Dreamer, The Belly Blend and The Glowgetter are those blends, sourced from ingredients around the country. The Quiet Mind has been developed to help you wind down after a long day and press pause on the world. Breathe in soothing peppermint, lemongrass, and eucalyptus while adaptogenic herbs ashwagandha andschisandra deflect stressors of all kinds. With a refreshingly citrusy flavour – if cool, calm and collectedhad a taste, this would be it. Say hello to serenity, The Dreamer is the next sleepy sister in this essential lineup, transporting you to theland of Nod as you drift off to sleep. This relaxing tea is an unmissable step in your bedtime ritual, evoking the comforts of crisp white sheets and the plushest of pillows. Trusted for centuries by herbalistsand naturopaths, this tasty blend is sprinkled with a little valerian, that goes a long way to send you offto sweet dreams. Following in its footsteps… Read More

Celebrate National Margarita Day with this Horseshoe Margarita recipe

Horseshoe margarita tequila cocktail

National Margarita Day is fast approaching – 22 February! – so whether you’re new to the tang of tequila, or as used to it as the agave worm, you need a quality recipe to celebrate with. And this, friends, is exactly that. First thing to remember is that there are endless ways to craft a margarita, so use this as a guide. Whether you prefer yours salty, slightly sweet, or a little spicy, the quality of the final product that’s poured into your glass depends on one thing: the tequila. Tequila Herradura Plata has notes of citrus, cooked agave, and vanilla — natural flavours with a smooth finish that pair nicely with your most creative margarita variations. Consider the Horseshoe Margarita your new go-to original margarita recipe. Ingredients  2 parts. Tequila Herradura Plata  1 part.  Freshly squeezed lime juice  1/2 part.  Agave nectar  Method In a classic cocktail shaker add all three ingredients over ice. Shake well until the ice is almost melted. Strain over fresh ice in a salt-rimmed glass tumbler. Garnish with a wedge of lime to taste. Drink hard and fast, don’t mess about.

It’s the American Dream Team – Hershey and Krispy Kreme collaborate

Krispy Kreme doughnuts Hershey's

Yes, it’s true, two of America’s favourite brands have collaborated to bring you the latest Krispy Kreme limited-edition doughnut collection. And it will be available in-store at Krispy Kreme and over 700 7-Eleven stores from Tuesday 22 February. There will be three unique doughnut creations to froth over, with chocolate-masters Hershey’s injecting their signature choc recipe into Krispy Kreme’s iconic doughnuts. The Hershey Chocolate Company is renowned for its milk chocolate bars used to make the classic campfire treat s’mores and its melt-in-your-mouth Hershey kisses.  So what does the latest collection look like? Let’s start with the Choc Strawberry. It’s filled with Hershey’s choc creme, dipped in strawberry truffle, finished with Hershey’s choc chips and icing drizzle.  Next up is the Ultimate Choc – a mash-up heaven of everyone’s dreams, filled with Hershey’s choc creme, dipped in milk choc ganache, finished with Hershey’s choc chips and chocolate ganache drizzle.  Last, but not least, is the S’Mores made with Hershey’s – swirled with whipped marshmallow filling, dipped in smooth choc dip and finished with Hershey’s choc chips and biscuit crumb. The S’mores will be exclusively available at 7-Eleven.   “Aussies and Kiwis love to share and celebrate American-style treats. Who can resist HERSHEY’S kisses or a warm, gooey S’more? Krispy Kreme’s cultural significance and brand heritage in the US made our partnership with The HERSHEY’S Chocolate Company all-the-more seamless – we like to call it the American Dream team,” said Olivia Sutherland, Marketing Director at Krispy Kreme Australia.  Joeven Perez, Associate Marketing Manager for ANZO at The… Read More

Lament the end of summer with one last seasonal Grey Goose cocktail

Grey Goose fresh cut spritz

We might still be a bit hamstrung going into autumn, but don’t let that be a downer – there’s still celebration to be had for the time in history we’ll all forget fast becoming a by-gone. And there’s no better way to do that than with Grey Goose. With their classic ingredient – vodka – Grey Goose’s new fresh cut spritz is a spin on a modern classic,  featuring Grey Goose vodka, fresh pink grapefruit, a sprig of thyme, splash of Noilly Prat Vermouth, and topped with soda water. GREY GOOSE Vodka is available at BWS and Dan Murphy’s nationwide at $69.99. Here’s how to make a Grey Goose fresh cut spritz Glass: Wine Glass Garnish: Grapefruit wedge or sprig of fresh Thyme Ingredients:  50ml GREY GOOSE® vodka 150ml Soda Water A squeeze of fresh grapefruit juice Splash of Noilly Prat Vermouth Red Grapefruit wedge A sprig of fresh Thyme Method: Build over cubed ice and garnish with a red grapefruit wedge and/or a fresh sprig of thyme 

Bombay Bramble X Valentine’s Day: the drink of love

Bombay Bramble Clover Club 2

Whether your plans involve an intimate dinner for two or a cosy night in, acts of love call for bold demonstration and what better way to celebrate love than with crafting a delicious cocktail worth toasting to this Valentine’s Day. Romantic in its deep pink shade, Bombay Bramble is bursting with flavour from a 100% natural berry infusion. Created with freshly harvested blackberries and raspberries, married with Bombay’s Classic Dry gin, Bombay Bramble is the perfect spirit to give as a unique gift, or toast with your special someone. Here’s a recipe to get things going… BOMBAY BRAMBLE & TONIC Ingredients: 50 ml Bombay Bramble 100 ml Premium tonic water Lemon wedge Method: Build over cubed ice Squeeze and drop in lemon wedge

Choc lovers rejoice! Halo Top Triple chocolate cake ice cream is now a thing

Halo top chocolate ice cream

Grab your spoons because Halo Top has released another delicious flavour to add to their already fabulous repertoire of yumminess.  The new, dairy-free flavour, Triple Chocolate Cake totally deserves a spot in your freezer door and boasts less than 400 calories and 20g of fat – combining rich chocolate ice cream with pieces of fudgy chocolate cake throughout. And it’s made entirely from oat milk!  Wherever you may fall on the foodie spectrum – vegan, flexitarian, climatarian, health-conscious – fans can agree that oat milk is having a moment, and Halo Top has officially jumped on the bandwagon.  Sitting alongside the much-loved Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough and Chocolate Hazelnut, Triple Chocolate Cake is the newest dessert to join the plant-based party, now available at Woolworths and Coles, nationwide. To find out more about new products, check out the Coles catalogue. For those who haven’t had the pleasure of trying the Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough tub, expect to delight your senses with a blend of vanilla ice cream, cookie dough bites, and chocolate chips.  Alternatively, the crowd-pleasing Chocolate Hazelnut features the Halo Top creamy chocolate ice cream infused with that toasty hazelnut flavour. “We’re always working to improve our recipes behind the scenes. When we tried our new oat milk formula for our plant-based tubs, we immediately knew we created a creamier, more indulgent texture our fans would really love. We are so excited for our fans to taste our latest flavour and enjoy another dairy-free and vegan-friendly alternative to our traditional dairy tubs,” said Ryan… Read More

Melbourne cafe: Repeat Offender in Elwood back with a bang

The Honey Post Cocktail

Elwood in Melbourne is idyllic. Popular, but chill; quiet ,but bustling; friendly, but cool. Which is exactly why Elwood local, Repeat Offender is back with a bang this summer. With a whole new menu and a brand new look to the venue, Repeat Offender’s bringing back all the joy that existed in the local area before being forced to shut down for nine months thanks to the pandemic. Running at full capacity and delivering its most flavoursome menu to date – which also happens to be 100% gluten-free – it’s the new cafe to visit for quality plates of truffle tacos, chorizo croquettes and jackfruit fritas. And much more. Oh and for those who are in the mood for a little more adult beverages choices; two words: there’s margaritas. Think: nine unique flavours to sip on including coconut, spicy and grapefruit to take the edge off a long week. Or put the edge on the next one to come. To make a booking, see more of the menu or just check out what’s in-store, head to the Repeat Offender website

What to buy and where to eat this Valentine’s Day 2022

Pumphouse Sydney restaurant dining room balcony

The day of love is fast approaching, so you need to sort out what you’re eating and where basically yesterday. Don’t even get us started on the gifts! We rounded-up some favourites from around Sydney, Melbourne and some favourite retailers to make your choosing easier, so scroll on for some ideas on where to eat and what to buy this Valentine’s Day 2022. Google Pixel 6 mobile phone If you’re an android person, then this is the ultimate phone that’ll make your life worth living. The first phone with a Google chip, all Google parts and some – as always – external colour action to keep your day exciting, the phone’s one of Google’s most personal and helpful phones. With the most advanced cameras seen on a Pixel, you can capture every special memory with your other half in high quality and vivid colours, and they’ll only ever be a phone call away. Get it from $999 form Google Google Pixel buds The perfect gift for anyone with a busy or on-the-go lifestyle, Google’s Pixel Buds A-Series offer rich sound quality, clear calls and hands-free helpfulness all in a low-profile aesthetic. Designed for a snug and secure fit, they are comfortable enough for those long listening sessions or while your partner works out. Get them for $159  Pumphouse Sydney They’ve curated a delicious set menu for guests to enjoy on February 14th for $180 per couple. You will be welcomed with a special Valentine’s Day cocktail on arrival before being guided upstairs to the stunning, open terrace overlooking Darling… Read More

Keep love in the air with these Valentine’s Day drinks

Aberfeldy scotch whiskey cocktail drink

The day of love is almost upon us. Valentine’s Day is this 14 February so if you’re in need of a few beverage ideas for the menu, consider yourself on the right track with some of these winning cocktail ideas. Patron, Starlight Sangria This easy to make cocktail is best as a pre-dinner romantic punch enjoyed under the stars. Simply combine Citronge orange liqueur, Sauvignon Blanc, grapefruit juice, sparkling water, then pour Patron Silver into a pitcher add large chunks of ice, then garnish with grapefruit wheels and sprig of rosemary.  How to make your Sangria: ·                240 ml Patron Silver ·                240 ml Citronge Orange Liqueur ·                1 Bottle Sauvignon Blanc ·                120 ml Grapefruit Juice ·                120 ml Sparkling water ·                90 ml Simple syrup ·                Grapefruit wheels for garnish ·                Rosemary sprig for garnish Patron Silver is available in selected Dan Murphy’s, BWS, Liquorland, First Choice Liquor Market and Independent retailers for $89.95. The Ultimate Romantic Night Cap   GREY GOOSE, espresso martini coffee cocktail This easy to make cocktail will provide the perfect night cap to your romantic night at-home. Simply combine GREY GOOSE® Vodka, Single Origin espresso, coffee liqueur a pinch of salt and 3 coffee beans to garnish. Simply combine all ingredients into cocktail shaker and shake until icy-cold, then garnish with coffee beans.  How to make your GREY GOOSE® Vodka Espresso Martini: ·                50 ml GREY GOOSE® Vodka ·                30 ml Single Origin Espresso ·                20 ml Coffee Liqueur ·                + Pinch of Salt ·                3 Coffee Beans for Garnish GREY GOOSE® Vodka is available in selected Dan Murphy’s, BWS, Liquorland, First Choice Liquor Market and Independent retailers for $72.99. A… Read More