Ficus – Forster

On a wet and miserable day late last year, Bianca Dawson and Julie Reekie had several margaritas and became inspired!!! They were sure that if they created a shopping space…

Smoked Tea Oysters

Kate Brittan makes her Tea Smoked Oysters Kate Brittan Kate has one of the more unusual titles that you’re likely to see, Senior User Experience Consultant, she has been working in the…

Summer Trifle

John Costello makes his Summer Trifle John Costello John Costello, who lived and worked in Sydney Radio as an announcer and traffic co-ordinator for many years, made the Sea change…

Breakfast at the Races

Breakfast at the Races Dale Spriggs has made the move from professional Jockey to restaurant owner. Dale has been lucky to ride with a lot of the leading trainers over…

The Chocolate Crackle Returns

The humble “Chocolate Crackle”. Often when we hear the term ‘Chocolate Crackle’, we are immediately cast back to our childhood days where we attended birthday parties and a staple on…

Yulefest in the back paddock

It may not be Christmas but let’s not let that stop us from having a Yuletide celebration with all things ‘YULE’…..such as delicious spiced mulled wine, roasted chestnuts, gingerbread and some…

Chocolate Strawberries – Jacki Gibbs

Sometimes you just lust after something luscious! something decadent! Jacki’s strawberries dipped in chocolate are just that…   The recipe is easy. Ingredients: The best Strawberries available The best chocolate…

The Flavours of Pukara Estate

A trip to the Hunter is always worth while, and this weekend we discovered a fantastic provedore, Pukara Estate. Pukara Estate was founded by Bruce Eglington, who planted the first trees…

Comfort Curry on a Grey Day in Newcastle

This recipe is Jamie Olivers version of Green fish curry. The one photographed was from “Scratchleys” in Newcastle and was delicious. I would recommend a visit to the restaurant to…

Australian Finger Limes

  Botanical Name: Microcitrus australasica DescriptionA delicate rainforest tree that naturally occurs as an understorey tree in SE Queensland and Northern NSW  Australia. Finger Lime trees are erect trees growing…

Christmas Meringues

Celebrating Christmas on the NSW Mid North Coast is a special experience. It gives us the sun, the sand, the beautiful water and that buzz that can only leave you…

Christmas Turkey

TURKEY A 3-4kg whole turkey will feed 10-15 guests, depending on what else you are serving. A 1kg boned turkey breast will feed 6-8 guests. A boned turkey breast offers great…

Cocoa and Strawberry Trifle

  Danielle Colley, blogger and writer from Keeping Up With The Holsbys, shares her balanced and healthy recipe for cocoa strawberry trifle. While trifle is normally laden with sugar, this…

Pink cupcake day-proceeds to the Cancer Council

This morning Margaret Price Real Estate ran a morning tea to raise funds for pink ribbon day and the Cancer Council. It was a great success raising over $400 with…

Forster locals visit “Rustica” Restaurant Newcastle

Mediterranean Dining in Newcastle Gina and Kim Godwin commute between Forster and Newcastle, a favourite Newcastle Restaurant they take us to today is Rustica… Rustica Newcastle Beach was established in…

Father’s Day at the Boat house Balmoral

Cassie Cawston shares a special lunch on the coast. My dad loves Balmoral so we decided to meet up for Father’s day, along with my sister Kylie and my boyfriend…

Sunday breakfast on Main Beach Forster

What a perfect day in Paradise! A beautiful August day with a strong feeling of Spring, the day is spectacular, great day for swimming, boating and most importantly for a…

Cafe 191-81 Forster

Cafe 191-81 a new cafe for Forster business district. Located in the Post office complex at the top end of Wharf Street Forster it is worth a visit. Newly renovated…

Appetite for excellence at the Jockey club

  Appetite for Excellence recently held an event at the Forster Tuncurry Jockey Club Appetite for Excellence is a hospitality awards program created by the industry for the industry. The…

Porchetta- Cape Hawke Lunch

A lazy Sunday, family and friends. Good food, including a Porchetta, good wine, and fantastic company This recipe from Bonappetit.com is fantastic and highly recommended! RECIPES Porchetta Ingredients SERVINGS: 12-15 1…

Bubble Tea – Airlie Beach

Airlie Beach, the gateway to the Whitsundays is a fantastic town with a great buzz, a real holiday atmosphere and a very multicultural cuisine. Here in one of their asian…