It’s been a while since I’ve had a Lunch Sized Adventure due mainly to the geographic remoteness of where I now work.  It’s over 500m to the nearest Grill’d don’t you know?  Anyway, I’ve been in the CBD this week as I’m on Jury Duty so I have had time to fit in a quick… Read more

I recently hosted a Gastronauts Supper Club dinner with a South American theme and decided to offer a palate cleanser in between courses, using an ingredient from the Americas. Not long ago I read a post by Rhubarb Whine about how to make a home smoker using your wok when the idea of a Smoked… Read more

Each summer, smoothie production ramps up at our house.  No particular recipe – just fruit and either yoghurt or milk or maybe some juice, mixed in the blender with ice (if we have it).  We often have one mid morning on a Saturday instead of morning tea. The problem with smoothies is that they’re not… Read more

A few months ago, I started seeing tweets for ‘Tippler’s Tap’.  People mentioned that they were going or had been and it was great.  Seemed odd that so many people were making the pilgrimage to Stradbroke Island just to get some decent chicken wings but, these are the lengths that people go to for a… Read more

I know what you’re thinking.  Winny Blues.  This Winny is actually short for Winstanley St at Carindale and it’s the venue for the monthly Crop Swap run by local urban permaculture specialist, food security warrior and all round nice guy ‘Green’ Dean.  Dean has turned his suburban yard into an amazing advertisement for permaculture, organic… Read more

TIFFIN’s been a bit quiet this week as I was preparing for the Gastronauts Supper Club, that was held at my house last night.  There were a few posts that I thought about writing but I didn’t want to give away my surprises to those who may be dining on the night. Gastronauts is a… Read more