QLD FBI re-launches website in Brisbane

A fantastic group of foodies got together last night for the re-launch of the Queensland Food and Beverage Industry website www.qldfbi.com.au. The whos who in food were in attendance - restaurant owners, chefs, producers, journalists, PR, food photographers and Government departments. The soiree was held outdoors at the Merlo Factory in Bowen Hills. Phoenix duo Daryl Murphy and Toby Loveland gave the 'do a really great vibe www.darylmurphy.com

Presenting their wares were Gareth from Menucoster - a fantastic program that helps chefs cost their menus www.menucoster.com.au

Andrew from Stahmann showcased his beautiful pecan nuts and oils www.stahmannfarms.com.au

Todd from Blue Harvest showcased beautiful Barramundi www.blueharvest.com.au

John from Farm Fresh Fine Foods www.farmfreshfinefoods.com

Richard from Noosa Reds showcased his fabulous tomatoes

Ben from Oztube showed off his online video directory www.oztube.com.au


Jane from Barambah Organics www.barambahorganics.com.au


Judy from Cakes by Judy C www.cakesbyjudyc.com.au


Michael and crew from Fino Foods showcased Spanish products and smallgoods www.finofoodandwine.com.au


Gae Grant, Fosters fabbo wine rep showcased new wine products for the Summer





Martin and Nick from Tomewin Farm and Di and John from X Steam Clean


Tom from FBI and Kylie from Kylie Hood Photography


Sean from Kylie Hood Photography and Martin from FBI


Kathy Heath from High Societea and Lachie from Merlo


Jay Jay from Jay Jay Entertainment and Peta fom City Publicity


Fiona from FLQ Photography and Kylie-Jay from the media



Waddell girls with Pecan nuts


Gary and Marina from Merlo



David and Michael from Gourmet Ice Cream and Wayne from Feduberry Foods


Darryl and Toby from Phoenix...fantastic duo


Merlo girls

Peter Howard & Lyndey Milan Cook Book Launch

I was Fortunate enough to go to the launch of Peter & Lyndey's Cook books
at Ma'Mensa Restaurant in Noosa
Chef Belinda Tuckwell and her team served a fab lunch with recipes from both books. Peter and Lyndey both spoke and gave some great insight into their lives and friendship, a great day was had by all, with a lot of laughs ,
Peter and lyndey are amazing foodies who have made such a difference to our Australian food culture,for more info check out their websites....
with christmas coming on grab a couple of their books.....
www.peterhoward.com.au
www.lyndeymilan.com
i bought both books for Freestyle Escape house as they have fast, easy and yummy recipes,our guests can enjoy gourmet kitchen and dining with their friends www.freestyleescape.com.au

One cannot think well, love well, and sleep well, if one has not dined well - Virginia Woolf

Lyndey & Peter


Peter Howard Cook book



Lyndey Milan cook book




Belinda Tuckwell Ma Mensa chef


Taste plate-recipes from both books


Dessert Tastes from both books

Sunshine Coast FBI

A great mix of foodies gathered at the Spirithouse Restaurant and Cooking School,www.spirithouse.com.au for launch of new QLD Food & Beverage Industry website www.qldfbi.com.au
Noosa Lime co, Nutworks, Maleny Dairies, Tommi Eumundi Tomatoes and Tomarata all showcased their products.

Susie and Scott from Noosa Lime co make this amazing lime cordial with ginger & kaffir lime
perfect for vodka lime and soda or a splash in your sparkling mineral water...yummo
www.noosalimeco.com.au

Susie & Scott

Robyn Cook one of the Mums from Chevallum School Garden Kitchen Project gave a little talk(this Project is like my foodie heroine Stephanie Alexanders). Kids learn how to grow things in the Garden and then make all manner of yummy goodies from produce. I would like to see this happen in all schools, its a fantastic project and if you have children please champion this to others... Robyn is looking for suppliers to donate food for a year (eg parmesan cheese)or teatowels or what ever
if you can help out please phone the school



Russell with his great Tomatoes


Kerry from Tomarata and John from Farm Fresh Fine Foods



one of the great staff from The Spirithouse

Lyndon from Entertainment guide, Jason & Alison from Noosa spanner crab, Robyn White from Deedi


yummy Spirithouse salmon sticks


Kate & Gae from Fosters


Nutworks at Yandina Products




Sarah & Leila from Kis Cucina Restaurant in Brisbane


Val & Matilda from Gourmet Afrika


John, Jana and Kerry

latest pics of Freestyle Escape

www.freestyleescape.com.au


The Herb Garden


The Dam


Waterlily


Stairway to Heaven... and herb Garden


The Orchard


The Arthouse Bath Tub


The Table (Originally at Freestyle Rosalie)


The Outdoor Kitchen

Freestyle Escape Produce

Hi All,

For those that don't know already, Freestyle Escape has a couple of deluxe houses for holiday rental on the ridge overlooking the entire Sunshine Coast... beautiful www.freestyleescape.com.au

Yesterday David our caretaker and I spent the morning brushcutting and slashing the property so now all is looking pretty fab. A lot of time was spent on the road in and also around the dams near the Arthouse which is the perfect hideout should you need a break away as its nestled in the middle of 25 acres of rainforest. Beside the Arthouse is our orchard and herb garden. David has been keeping everything alive with a little water now and then from one of the dams however everything is in dire need of rain so please put out to the universe for a day or 2 of a nice constant downpour. Pictures below are some I snapped on my phone..

Finger Limes


Chilli Bush


Pineapple



Herb Garden


Tamarillos

Qld Food and Wine Guide Launch

Last night the whos who of Queensland Foodies coverged on the Powerhouse at Newfarm
for the launch of the Courier Mail Good Food Guide (even Anna Bligh was there)
Lizzie Loel and Fiona Donnelly are the girls behind this great guide to Queensland food, pick up a copy as it is a great reference for when you have the desire to eat out. Also it would make a great christmas gift for anyone who has everything....

some of the awards..

3 stars went to
Absynthe www.absynthe.com
Q1 Resort and Spa, corner of Surfers Paradise Boulevard and Hamilton Avenue
Surfers Paradise

Buffalo Club www.thebuffaloclub.com.au
1/234 Wickham St
Fortitude Valley

Restaurant of the year
Buffalo Club

Regional Restaurant of the year
Wasabi www.wasabi.com
2 Quambi Place
Noosa Sound

Best New Restaurant
Aria www.ariarestaurant.com
Eagle St Pier
1 Eagle St

Chef of the Year
Ryan Squires, Buffalo Club

Young Chef of the Year
Josue Lopez, Two Small Rooms

Best Casual Dining
Crosstown Eating House www.thecrosstown.com.au
23 Logan Road
Woolloongabba

Cafe of the year
Pearl
28 Logan Road
Woolloongabba

Pol Roger Wine list of the year
1889 Enoteca www.1889enoteca.com.au
10-14 Logan Road
Woolloongabba

Special Commendation to ...
E'cco www.eccobistro.com
Aria

Outstanding service award
Scott Durietz, Baguette


Both Freestyle Tout at West End and Freestyle at Emporium received nice write ups.
As the owner I am so blessed to have great staff and wonderful customers
who constantly support Freestyle for fun casual catch ups and of course
our naughty willy wonka-ish desserts... www.freestyletout.com.au