Local Food
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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…
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Isabelle Stanley makes Prawns and salsa verde and cabbage salad
Isabelle makes Prawns with Salsa Verde and Cabbage Salad Isabelle Stanley Izzy is a young Chef from London who loves traveling the world and has a strong family connection with…
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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…
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Ellengowan – A place you will never want to leave!
Ellengowan – Watch the video above At the wild heart of the blue mountains is Ellengowan, a stunning mansion set on two acres and a throwback to the graceful age…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Archie’s first oyster- Wallis Lake Oyster Festival
wallis lake oyster & craft beer festival Sat 1 & Sun 2 Oct 2016, 12pm-7pm Location:1 Palm St, Tuncurry NSW 2428 A great weekend of fun and entertainment which…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Danielle Colley makes the best delicious and healthy sausage rolls
The Food for Thought Team have been on the search for healthy and delicious food that is easy to prepare and wonderful to eat. Danielle Colley, blogger and writer from…
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