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Turmeric often gets mistaken for it’s cousin ginger, and although they are both rhizomes, they have vastly different flavours and colours. Turmeric is recognisable for it’s bright orange colour and peppery, warm flavour and mild fragrance. The root is often ground into a powder and the turmeric spice is used in cooking, largely Indian and […]

Knowing where and how long to store food can get confusing. Whether it’s the kitchen bench, in the pantry, fridge or freezer, foods have different storage requirements to keep them fresher for longer. Some of these might surprise you, but here’s the best places to keep your favourite food: Kitchen bench Garlic, onions and shallots: […]

Duck is often overlooked for its more popular poultry cousin, the chicken. But duck is a rich, delicious, and nutritious alternative to chicken and it’s not as hard to cook as you think. Origins Eating duck meat dates all the way back to the Egyptians around 1300 B.C. The Southeast Asians were also raising ducks […]

Nuts are one of the healthiest foods you can have. They are full of antioxidants, fibre, protein, vitamins, minerals, and unsaturated fats, they make the perfect snack or addition to sweet and savoury dishes. What are nuts? There is still some confusion when it comes to what classifies as a nut. The peanut, although called […]

We’re in the thick of winter, and the nights and early mornings are definitely quite frosty. But that doesn’t mean there’s not delicious fresh produce hitting our supermarket shelves all over the country. It’s the root vegetables’ time to shine, with the likes of carrots, beetroot, sweet potato, potato, pumpkin, turnips, and parsnips all in […]

We’re a few cold snaps into winter now, but there are still plenty of things to do across the state to get you through the cooler months. No matter where you live, whether it’s in Brisbane or regional areas, the next few months are full of delicious, exciting, and inspiring events. We take a look […]

Bundaberg is more than the rum, or the ginger beer that everyone knows. The cultural and food hub at the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef has more to offer, and it’s celebrating it all at Winterfeast. The 10 day festival celebrates local farmers and produce from the area and shines a light on […]

People often disregard artichokes because the process of eating them can seem too hard. They do look a little intimidating, with their hard, green outer leaves, but lovers of artichoke say that no other vegetable compares. But there’s a few deceptive things about artichokes. Firstly, they’re not actually a vegetable, instead they’re part of the […]

Pears are at their peak during autumn and winter in Australia, with the most popular varieties of Packham and William Bartlett hitting the supermarket shelves all across the country. Pears are one the most versatile fruits, with endless options to enjoy them in sweet and savoury dishes, as a accompaniment with cheese or meats, and […]

Located at the historic Woolshed in Jondaryan, the inaugural Queensland Fiery Food Festival will kick-off this month. If you love anything spicy, then this is definitely the event for you. Celebrating chillies and fiery food, the event will feature spicy eating competitions, fiery food stalls, and yes, even a chilli cook-off. People can vote for […]