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Satisfy Your Chocolate Cravings With Two Decadent Easter Recipes

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Easter is right around the corner and to celebrate, Callebaut Chocolatier and Founder of Josophan’s Fine Chocolate’s Jodie Van Der Velden, has put together some deliciously decadent Easter recipes that are set to satisfy your chocolate cravings. Combining two of life’s greatest pleasures – chocolate and peanut butter, Jodie’s has created some simple and delicious … Read more

3 Days of St Patrick’s Day Celebrations – Southgate Melbourne

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St Patrick’s Day –  P.J. O’Brien’s Southgate Melbourne – 16th to 18th March The one day of the year when everyone wishes they were Irish! Australia’s leading Irish pub P.J.O’Brien’s is hosting Melbourne’s biggest party, transforming the celebration of St Patrick into a three-day extravaganza from Friday 16 March – Sunday 18 March, at the … Read more

Fratelli Fresh Launches ‘Speciale’ Pizza Range Featuring Whole Lobster

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Fratelli Fresh – Sydney Is this Sydney’s most decadent pizza? Fratelli Fresh has created The Lobster, which boasts a whole steamed lobster, brushed with garlic butter, sitting atop rich Fior di Latte that is accentuated with garlic and parsley. A combination of two gastronomic classics, lobster and pizza, it’s a little bit of luxury, a … Read more

MELBOURNE’S TWENTY PHO SEVEN

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Twenty Pho Seven 138 Russell Street, Melbourne Review by Alejandra Larrosa/Photos Courtesy of Twenty Pho Seven & Alejandra Larrosa As the name suggests, Twenty Pho Seven never closes.  This bustling restaurant serves Vietnam’s national dish at any hour of the day or night, and is the place to go when you crave something comforting yet … Read more

MELBOURNE FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL 2018 – HIGHLIGHTS

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Food and wine lovers in their hundreds and thousands each year indulge in bespoke events that fill Melbourne’s labyrinthine network of restaurants, laneways, lights-turned-down basements, dizzying rooftops as well as spilling into spectacular regional Victoria. The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival 2018 program boasts over 300 events, which may seem slightly overwhelming to sift through … Read more

400 Gradi Set for 14th February

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400 Gradi – Melbourne Whether you’re planning to spend this Valentine’s Day with your significant other, your gal pals or maybe even just enjoying your own company — there’s one thing that we can agree on and that’s that the 14th of February is an excuse to treat ourselves. And what better way to treat … Read more

February is the Perfect Month to Try Edenvale Non-intoxicating Wines

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Doing something good for your body – like giving up alcohol or sugar – is never an easy feat, especially when it’s for an entire month. But when it’s for a good cause with your friends, family – and basically, the nation by your side, it hopefully won’t seem like such a daunting task. This, of course, refers to Febfast, the great Australian pause from alcohol, sugar or something of your choice for the month of February in support of disadvantaged young people aged 12-25 across the country.

Whether you’re cutting out alcohol or sugar (or both!), a great way to achieve your goal is by swapping instead of stopping – and there’s now no better time to explore the offerings within the non-alcoholic drink sector than now! In light of this, those taking part in Febfast are on the look for a delicious alternative to the usual glass of champagne – especially during times of celebrations (such as Valentine’s Day) and hot summer nights.

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Satisfying this need in more ways than one is Edenvale wines. Hitting 2 birds with one stone, Edenvale wines are both non-intoxicating and have nearly half the calories of normal wine. To be more specific, the removal of 13% alcohol by volume translates to over a 60% calorie reduction. All with the delicious taste and bubbly sensation a glass of alcoholic sparkling can provide.

**Information and Images Courtesy of Edenvale wines/Evil Twin PR

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Connie Lambeth

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CHINESE NEW YEAR BANQUET AT JADE TEMPLE

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Jade Temple – Sydney  Review by Lucy Collins The Chinese New Year Banquet at Jade Temple expertly brings together a range of dishes that represent ideas of abundance, prosperity and family celebration.  If you believe that every person has one divine gift that enriches the lives of others, then knowledge and respect for food must … Read more

5 REASONS TO GIVE YOUR LOVED ONE CHOCOLATE THIS VALENTINE’S DAY

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Chocolate for  Valentine’s Day! Creators of the world’s finest Belgian chocolate, Callebaut, have shared some fun reasons on why you should ditch gift shopping and instead buy your significant other some delicious chocolate this Valentine’s Day. So if you’re looking to treat your loved one to some truly delectable chocolates or even create your very … Read more

CHEFS GALLERY IS CELEBRATING YEAR OF THE DOG

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CHEFS GALLERY SERVES UP DOG FOR CHINESE NEW YEAR  SYDNEY – 12th to 25th February You read that right, but don’t fly off the leash just yet! Chefs Gallery is celebrating the Year of the Dog by adding dog to the menu… hot dogs, that is! Available only from 12 – 25 February, the Sichuan … Read more