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Melbourne for Conscious Foodies Guide
Melbourne for Conscious Foodies Guide A conscious food and travel guide to Melbourne with a difference What is the Melbourne For Conscious Foodies guide? The focus of our guide is to help city dwellers and travellers seek out eateries around Melbourne that are conscious to their very core. Some of the eateries featured include: Auction Rooms, Rudimentary,...
Conscious Christmas Gifts
Christmas is such a special time. I love the traditions and the excitement that builds in the lead up. It is also a time where people seem to embrace this concept of giving. When I was in primary school, the festive period was a time when we were also made aware of others less fortunate than...
Cooking Classes Melbourne
Cover image by Shelley Price For those of us who love home cooking, an occasional short course, workshop or cooking class is the perfect way to learn new dishes and techniques, as well as sharpen existing skills. Thanks to upskilled.edu.au, I’ve rounded up some of the key cooking classes in Melbourne for you below, and where...
Foodie Profile #29: Edible Flowers with Flowerdale Farm
Rocket flower is a popular savoury variety – image credit: The Weekly Times Farm Magazine In our latest Foodie Profile, we chat to edible flower grower, Lauren Richardson of Flowerdale Farm. We ask her about the process of growing edible flowers, her journey in the industry and the history and growing trend behind edible flowers....
Melbourne Food Stores and Grocers
The delicious baked goods at Stocked – image by Jen Curcio Melbourne is a blessed city for foodies. We are so spoilt with fresh local food in our markets, cafe’s, restaurants and stores. However, one of our contributors Amelia Harris, recently pointed out that despite this abundance, specialty food stores in Melbourne rarely receive an adequate...
Review: Tucker Street
Tucker Street Steak tacos with coriander salsa and feta A few weeks back, we were gifted (very generously) a food delivery from our friends, Tucker Street. Our guest contributor David Shen, also the recipient talks us through his experience below and what you can expect if you use the Tucker Street service. JC x ...
Review: Gewürzhaus
Gewürzhaus is the type of shop that foodies fall in love with the moment they step through the door, possibly even before as they glare at the goodies that await them beyond the window. In essence, Gewürzhaus is exactly what it translates to from German, ‘spice house’. The stores I have been to (Hawksburn...
Foodie Profile #26 – Tamsin Carvan of Tamsin’s Table
A hilltop farmhouse looking over 113 acres of Poowong East in country Victoria, is the home of Tamsin Carver. In recent years she has opened up her home and property running lunches, gatherings and workshops under the name Tamsin’s Table. Here there are cooking classes, shared harvest lunches and curated gatherings with close attention...
Foodie Profile #24: Ayu Larasati
Ayu Larasati taken by Nathanael Christian In our first Foodie Profile of 2016, we talk to Ayu Larasati – one of Jakarta’s most celebrated young ceramicists. JC x 1. What kind of ceramic pieces do you specialise in and what have been some of your favourites? I make small batch wheel-thrown ceramics and I also do hand-built...
Foodie Profile #23 – Winnie & Co
In our latest Foodie Profile, we chat to Kate Thompson of Winnie & Co and also the founder of the ultimate treat treasure chest, the baker’s drawer. If you enjoy Kate’s story, make sure you join us for our DC Summer Gathering where Kate will be sharing her story in person. JC x 1. Kate,...
Foodie Profile #21: Gabriele Galimberti
I was flipping through an in-flight magazine earlier this year when I stumbled on an interview with Italian photographer, Gabriele Galimberti, about his project and book, In Her Kitchen. The concept resonated with me instantly – a book of stories, portraits and recipes from grandmothers all over the world. What a beautiful way to...
Foodie Profile #19: Cake Ink
Cake Ink’s gorgeous sweet creations – image by Danielle Trovato and Sotiria McDonald In our latest Foodie Profile, we chat with the inspiring and super creative duo, Samone and Janelle of cult Melbourne Cake and Stationery brand, Cake Ink. Learn how they met, the ins and outs of what they do, as well as tips for event making...
