tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7315617742246637602009-12-11T10:53:58.106+10:00Join E,D+bK as she eats and drinks her way around Brisbane, south east Queensland and other locations, joined by a band of willing foodies to discover the latest and greatest food sensations. We are searching for food that tastes as good or better than it looks. The bottom line - is it worth the calories?Kerry Heaneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16391928804938020120eatdrinkandbekerry@gmail.comBlogger392125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-731561774224663760.post-67728502995208774062009-12-11T10:53:00.000+10:002009-12-11T10:53:58.116+10:00

If you are a Rick Stein fan, this March jaunt at Bannisters boutique hotel on the NSW South Coast could be irresistible. A small group will be able to eat, cook and play with Rick and G & L's Stuart Gregor who will match Tapanappa wines to Rick's seafood-rich menu on  March 10 and 11 2010. It’s a two night package deal with dinners, cooking demos, a wine class and massage (not together!) Rick

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I'm a big fan of farmer's markets. There's something about buying from the source, seeing who's made or grown the product and having a little chat while making a purchase. I don't think I take too long doing this but my partner and daughter may beg to differ. Plus there's always the excitement of the unknown - the new products, the seasonal changes and the simply must-haves. This year I'll be

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Some people are easier that others to buy for at Christmas and I can't think of a better present for a foodie than a voucher to the 2010 Hilton Brisbane Masterclass Weekend! Held over 24 and 25 July 2010 the event, organised by fabulous foodie Alison Alexander, is sure to have another knock out program. Established in 1995, previous line ups have included chefs and winemakers including Antonio

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Got someone difficult on your Christmas list? Chances are they would love a massage and even better, a massage that comes to them. I also think a massage is a great pre holiday or post holiday present, particularly for those who fly. Airports and plane travel can quickly take the gloss off even the most wonderful trip. A massage restores energy to body parts that cramped by small seats and

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Lately, when I'm not dreaming of vibrant Bali sunsets viewed with a cocktail in hand, my mind turns to the delicious cupcakes I found at Casa Gourmet in Seminak Square, Seminak, Bali. Walking into Casa Gourmet was like waking up in Oliver & Co or Zone Fresh in Bali. It is a very western style food market with everything from bread and meat to seafood and pantry staples.  For locals in need of a

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I found these Christmas cupcakes at Michel's Patisserie at Indooroopilly Shoppingtown but would guess that they are available at other Michel Patisserie outlets across town. They are a basic sponge cake with a soft white icing and hard sugar decoration.  The cake is fairly tasty for the price of $2.50.  I wouldn't call them gourmet but I was pleasantly surprised. Bottom line: value for the

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If you are looking for a breakfast with a river view, it’s hard to go past Café San Marco on the board walk at Southbank. It’s a bit of a South Bank institution, having been opening its doors for more than 15 years. Located a little upstream from Southbank’s famous beach and just across from the CityCat stop, this café has outstanding views across, up and down the river.  We sat on the outdoor

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If you don't understand all the fuss about New Moon or think Twilight is just a time of day your @nowhere.com Lift your street cred with a quick trip to the movies to catch the latest vampire flick and satisfy those unnatural cravings with a vampire cupcake from Cafe Le Net at Indooroopilly Shoppingtown made by the lovely Lisa Magnus, priced at $3.50. Like the movie, these cupcakes have a soft

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I lunched at 1889 Enoteca in that quirky top end of Logan Road at Wooloongabba last week and the meal was outstanding. However the credit goes this time to Executive Chef of the yet-to-open Château Élan at The Vintage, Tony Maher. Set in the Hunter Valley, Château Élan is a new, five-star golf and spa resort opening in February 2010. And if I wasn’t sold on features like special menus to

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It is the law…French law. Corks will pop, snails will race, music will sound and French cuisine will be plentiful when Brisbane’s Belle Epoque French Bistro at Emporium stages a celebration for Beaujolais Nouveau Day.  Each year the new Beaujolais is ceremoniously released on the third Thursday of November, beginning one of the most frivolous and animated rituals in the wine world. Thanks to

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A yen for a bike ride saw us heading to Mt Tamborine on Sunday.  It was a great morning with blue skies although a little hot. Find for the day was the newly opened Mountain Larder Deli owned by ex chef Michael Taylor. Although eating options are plentiful on what's known as 'Gallery Walk' on Tamborine, there are few places where you can put together your own meal to take out and enjoy in the

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Read this and weep!  Bar Barossa’s Triple Treat Dinner with Hutton Vale, Radford & Spinifex is on tonight and fully booked says Darren Davis. And at $90 per person that’s no surprise. Here’s the menu - Freshly shucked Coffin Bay Oysters with lime & lemon Fresh local Prawns 2008 Hutton Vale Eden Valley Riesling 2008 Radford Eden Valley Riesling Salt & pepper Quail on shaved cucumber and

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I've decided to make a list of Brisbane food blogs just because I can. These are blogs that mainly talk about food in Brisbane. If you are not on the list and want to be, leave your details below. A word of warning - If you are a PR and want to use this list to contact Brisbane Food Bloggers remember to follow a few rules. If you are a blogger and don't want to be on this list because you don't

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Sometimes it’s all about who you know and a great example of the power of connections is FBI, the Queensland Food and Beverage Industry (QLD FBI). QLD FBI is an independent organisation created by chef, restaurateur, business owner and industry identity, Martin Duncan. It aims to provide opportunities for like-minded professionals and encourage beneficial business relationships. The organisation

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Is my cupcake addiction getting out of control? I hope so! Just when I thought things were settling I’ve found the perfect addition to my life – a new lust object. It’s small, it’s silver and would fit perfectly onto my bracelet – yes, a silver cupcake! Nikki Johnston is an enterprising gal I’ve known for more than a few years. She specialises in jewellery that just a little

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I’m the sort that likes to keep options open, so friends dropping in for a drink or a sudden urge to picnic at the beach are often on my agenda.  That’s one of the reasons why I’m liking these new cocktails from Smirnoff. Die hards will say they are not as good as the real thing, but given that they take a fraction of the time, I’m prepared to compromise (and it’s not much of an ask). With

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It sounds a bit silly to send you to a seafood cafe for bacon and eggs, but I can tell you it's worth it.   This place is a little gem with well priced food and great ocean views. At $9 for a 'big brekkie' I was not expecting the world, but when it arrived I was amazed at how much there was on the plate.  A little inspection showed that careful arrangement created the illusion of abundance and

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On a recent visit to Freestyle Tout I discovered their Freestyle burger special which includes a gourmet burger, chippies, alioli and a beer - all for $15. If you don't want the beer, you can have a soft drink instead. I loved the burger and the chippies (I am something of an expert on chippies) were just as I like them - crisp, hot and not at all fatty. Freestyle's menu has quite a few

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Last Sunday I got out early for a power walk along Southbank. There's two hour street parking in Grey Street which is so much cheaper than the rip-off all-day parking ($15 last time) in the underground car park. We headed down towards Kangaroo Point along the Brisbane River but took a short detour on the Goodwill Bridge which connects Southbank and the Queensland University of Technology (my

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My eagle eye spotted this cupcake while I was shopping for lunch on Sunday at beautiful Sunshine Beach, just south of Noosa on the Sunshine Coast. This area is the world's best kept secret. Great coffee shop, great deli, several very good restaurants and a welcoming bar all in one strip of shops in Duke Street. If you feel adventurous, just wander down the road a bit to the Surf Life Saving

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This Duck Liver Parfait recipe from new Belle Époque Head Chef Trent Robson could be just the thing for the silly season when we tend to do rash things like entertaining large crowds of people. It would be perfect served with condiments like confit onion, cornichons and warm French bread. Well travelled, Trent has spent time at The Firestables in Wimbeldon Village, UK and also at Kew Gardens

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If you are planning a big night in the Valley tonight but have a Cinderella side, The Limes is the place to be at midnight. Guests on their roof top bar until closing time at midnight can stay the night at for $99 – the price of a nice bottle of wine or a CBD parking fine. Guests and Cinderellas must visit the front desk in person at midnight to make their booking which is dependent on room

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Kingfisher Bay on Fraser Island is another of my top spots to stay. I've been there several times with family and just as a couple and had delightful experiences. I would highly recommend a full island tour with one of the rangers who will take you to places you never would discover on your own. I like the idea of escaping Christmas madness and heading to an island for the silly season – if

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Have you ever mimed into a hairbrush in front of the bathroom mirror? Been caught dancing and singing at the top of your lungs to your favourite track in peak hour traffic? Wondered what your face would look like on the cover of a bestselling album? Add a twist to your visit to the Good Food and Wine Show (6 – 8) November at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre and unleash your inner

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I first stumbled across these cupcakes when investigating Jimbour Wine's new city cellar door which also is housed in the Oliver & Co premises. Oliver & Co is a great foodie find. There's plenty of parking underneath (how rare is that in South Brisbane?) and the store is filled with all the sorts of goodies you might need for a great meal - lamb roasts marinated in native mint (got to check

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