A Meal as Old as the Incas
UPDATE: You can buy your arepas now at La Cha Cha Cabana, 1/6 Ramly Dr Burleigh Heads Burleigh Heads, Queensland 4221 Ph: 0450 244 440 … We might find it difficult to name a food that dates back 3,000 years in our culture, however that’s not so for the owners of Fiery Deli. Arepas, the […]
Red Hot Cod’s BBQ Occy Recipe
Simon Scott lives and breathes the ocean. Born and raised on the Gold Coast, Simon’s a keen surfer and fisherman. When he’s not out on the ocean, he’s in the kitchen cooking the catch. So, it’s understandable that when he and his wife Buffie opened a seafood shop in Burleigh it would be within sight […]
A Food Journey to Cambodia
FROM THE ARCHIVES: NOTE: Bunnath Kitchen is now permanently closed. …. Cambodian-born Bernie (Bunnath) and his wife Ivy are the owners of the Gold Coast’s only Cambodian restaurant, Bunnath Kitchen, where they serve traditional Khmer dishes, modernised just a little for the Australian palate. The distinctly exotic flavours and aroma of lemongrass, turmeric and other […]
The Inky Squid’s Tempura Oysters
FROM THE ARCHIVES: NOTE: The Inky Squid is now permanently closed. … Beached on the Terranora mountaintop lies The Inky Squid Fish & Chippery, carrying all things salty and umami, caught from the ocean just within sight. Owned by chef Ben Jones (ex-Gwinganna and Taverna) and his partner Jessica Price, the shop has the dual […]
Chowder is perfect winter fare
Seafood is one of our favourite foods. As we move into cooler weather, we crave heartier dishes such as soups, stews and braises. Seafood chowder is comfort food in a bowl. The earliest versions of chowder date back to 16th century France. In fishing villages along the coast, families would prepare cauldrons of soup as […]
Going Greek
As a nation of immigrants, all Australians have added to our melting pot of cultures. Eating together and sharing the diversity of food cultures, we take a step towards understanding each other. Forty years after coming to Australia, Thea, with her daughter Cleo, bridged old and new cultures as they launched their business, Mumma’s Greek […]
Hop onto the Mexican Wave
There’s a reason why Mexican food is popular on the Gold Coast. In keeping with our outdoor lifestyle, the best Mexican food is bursting with colour and flavour, showing off our regional produce at its best. Nestled in between Fins and Bombay Cricketers Club in Salt Village, La Barrita opened late in 2017, slipping quietly […]
Vegetables are the new Meat
Meat has played a large part in the traditional Australian diet. While many of our meals have moved away from ‘meat and three veg’ on a plate to include stir fries, curries and other one-dish meals, meat still plays a prominent role in the Aussie diet. A recent study by CSIRO found that four out […]
Happy St Patrick’s Day
There’s a wee bit of the Irish in many of us; at least I know there is in me. For the rest of us, many people love to party and, let’s face it, St Patrick’s Day is one big party! Saturday 17 March, St. Patrick’s Day, is a cultural and religious feast day to celebrate […]
Bring in the New Year, Chinese style
Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, marks the beginning of the new year in the Chinese calendar. It is the longest and most colourful Chinese festival, lasting fifteen days in total (16 February to 2 March 2018) with most people having at least one week’s holiday. It’s a time when children travel […]