Peter Shaw

Is the founder and president of Princes Park Touch and the leader of the LocalHero project!

Hoptoberfest Returns to Melbourne

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The Teckelrennen Hophaus Annual Dachshund Race – The Running of the Wieners!    This Saturday 24th September  at Southgate 10am to 3pm   The Teckelrennen Annual Dachshund Race is once again a hugely popular drawcard at this year’s Hophaus’ Oktoberfest celebrations. How could it not be with a record number of short sausage legs running … Read more

Melbourne’s first Fratelli Fresh and The Cut Steakhouse debut at The Alfred

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Ever wondered what gastronomic heaven is like? Diners will find out when Melbourne’s first Fratelli Fresh restaurant and The Cut Steakhouse open on Friday, 15 July over two spectacular heritage-featured floors at The Alfred.

From the alfresco laneway dining façade at 7 Alfred Place, a grand foyer, spectacular dry aging room and ground floor Fratelli Fresh, to the dramatic staircase that leads guests to The Cut’s classic New York steakhouse inspired space and adjoining bar, the two-storey heritage building is as rich in culinary credentials as it is in stylish spaces for public dining or private hire.

Diners can enjoy the casual charm and good value for which Fratelli is famed from a light-filled, laid-back dining room with signature red and white décor. The menu boasts over 25 dishes for under $20 and a six-course menu for $55.

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Is it a bird? It is a plane? No, it’s Souperman!

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Be A Souperhero Challenge changes lives one bowl of soup at a time

The Salvation Army is calling upon compassionate Victorians to Be A Souperhero this July and take on the challenge of replacing every meal with soup (from Monday 25 July to Sunday 31 July) to raise much needed funds for Aussies in need.

Be A Souperhero will strive to raise $100,000 to help struggling Aussie families living on less than $17.00 per day.* Souperheroes will seek the support of family and friends to donate to their challenge and all funds raised will go directly to Salvos community service programs.

Australia’s much loved Television Chef, and acclaimed Food Author, Fast Ed (Ed Halmagyi) will take part in this year’s challenge and will be whipping up special soup recipes that are suitable for all mealtimes – even breakfast!

“Soup is the unsung hero for families who are just trying to make ends meet. It’s a cheap, nutritious meal, and one batch of soup can feed a family for a few days. I’m really excited to be involved in Be A Souperhero and help those who have fallen on hard times.

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INDULGE IN EXTRAORDINARY ICE CREAM FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR COUCH

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Your movie night in can now finish with a sweet treat as premium as a five star restaurant. Mövenpick invites you to take the passionate world of Swiss savoirfaire into your home with the new 900/810ml tub now available from your local boutique in six delicious flavours. With six unique flavours available including Swiss Chocolate, Vanilla Dream, … Read more

Coles first ever food truck tours Melbourne!

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Who doesn’t love free pizza?! Coles is taking their delicious Coles Brand Ultimate range pizza range to the road for a month-long sampling tour across Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland with the launch of their very first food truck. The Coles Brand Food Truck will celebrate Australia’s love for pizza by bringing the newly … Read more

Thaw out with Mövenpick’s winter menu

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Freshly baked crunchy Waffles, Decadent Chocolate Fondant, Crispy Apple Strudel & Italian-style Affogato After enduring the hustle and bustle on an icy cold winter’s day, there is no better way to thaw out than with a delicious sweet treat. Premium Swiss ice cream brand Mövenpick has introduced its winter menu including; freshly baked crunchy Waffles, … Read more

LIMITED RELEASE OF 900 BOTTLES OF ARCHIE ROSE TAILORED GIN

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Vintage Cellars and Archie Rose Distilling Co. collaborate for World Gin Day Gin lovers of Australia rejoice as World Gin Day returns for its eighth year on June 11 to celebrate all things juniper infused. To mark the occasion, Vintage Cellars has collaborated with Archie Rose Distilling Co. to create a limited edition gin exclusive to Vintage … Read more

MADAME TRUFFLES – Seasonal Truffle Stores

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This winter, Madame Truffles will bring lots of truffle joy to food lovers across the country.  She will once again showcase the highest quality truffles from around the country, extend her unique range of fresh truffle products and host a number of exciting truffle events.

by Bernadette Jenner

 Seasonal Truffle Stores

Madame Truffles’ seasonal shop sells the widest range of fresh quality truffles from WA, TAS, NSW & VIC.  Everyone is welcome to come and sniff out the differences for themselves and explore the terroir of Australian truffle.

There will also be range of truffle products available, made using the highest quality Australian truffle and ingredients. Her pure truffle products (Madame never uses fake truffle or truffle oil) include:

  • Truffle Ice Cream
  • Truffle, Mushroom & Ricotta Ravioli, Truffle & Potato Ravioli & Truffle & Prawn Ravioli
  • Truffle Salt
  • Truffle Honey
  • Truffle Caramel Popcorn

Of course, for those who can’t make it in-store, Madame Truffle on-line store is available for food lovers across Australia.  The Madame sends fresh truffles and most of her truffle products nationally each week.

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History Magazine Vol 3 No 5

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DOCUMENTARY: “How the Victorians Wired the World” (BBC. 2000). DOCUMENTARY: “Modern Marvels” (The Transatlantic Cable). Season 01. Episode 06. DOCUMENTARY: “American Experience”. Episode: The Great Transatlantic Cable.