Food

BEEF, MUSHROOM AND GUINNESS PIE

Posted on March 5th, 2025 by Jane Louise
This pie combines tender, savory beef, earthy mushrooms, and the rich depth of Guinness, all encased in a buttery, flaky pastry, making it a hearty and flavourful comfort food. Serves six. olive oil 500g cubed beef stew meat 2 slices

IRISH STEW

Posted on March 5th, 2025 by Jane Louise
Traditionally made with lamb, this hearty stew is easy to prepare and is cooked slowly to bring out the flavours. There are many variations on this recipe, which can also include Worcestershire sauce, beef or chicken stock and other fresh

THREE BLUE DUCKS JOIN REDCAPE IN THE NORTHERN RIVERS

Posted on November 22nd, 2024 by Clyde Mooney
Redcape is spicing up Brunswick Heads, announcing a new collaboration with dining doyens Three Blue Ducks at Hotel Brunswick in northern NSW. (L-R) Andy Allen (Three Blue Ducks), head chef Loki Lynch, Darren Robertson and Sam Morton (Three Blue Ducks),

FUTURE MENUS TREND REPORT FOR 2024

Posted on July 22nd, 2024 by Clyde Mooney
Global foodservice giant Unilever has released its Future Menus trend report for 2024, outlining the trends set to shape the foodservice industry locally and globally over the coming year.  This report furthers the inaugural Future Menus trends report, published in

REGIONAL PUB THRIVES DESPITE GROWING CLOSURES

Posted on May 15th, 2024 by Jane Louise
Regional Queensland pub the Grand Hotel in Childers has found itself thriving, bucking the trend of foodservice industry closures across the country. For those hospitality venues that successfully navigated COVID, the added pressures of rising costs across the board –

NEW SEAFOOD RULES FOR VENUES

Posted on November 28th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
Ministers from around the country have determined that foodservice in pubs, cafes and restaurants will soon be required to specify the origin of their seafood. Consumer and Business Affairs Ministers from around Australia assembled last week, and voted unanimously to

NEW NATIONAL FOOD SAFETY LAWS COMING INTO EFFECT

Posted on November 1st, 2023 by Jane Louise
In a matter of weeks, Australian hospitality businesses will need to show they can meet the new Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. By 8 December 2023, any business that prepares or serves food must be compliant with the new

PUBS WINNING PRICE WAR: DINERS

Posted on April 24th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
Booking data for the past 15 months shows pubs the big winners in the cost of living squeeze, increasing bookings while fine dining restaurants feel the pinch. The data finds diners now choosing mid-range venues such as pubs and cafes

TIME TO RETUNE YOUR MENU

Posted on October 7th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
Specialist kitchen consultant Paul Rifkin discusses foodservice profitability in the current environment, and beyond. * Over the past six months I have consulted with many pubs and clubs – both regional and in the city The one common theme is