Following a late afternoon film screening at Violet Crown Cinema over the weekend, a companion and I found ourselves peckish at the tricky hour of the day where you have to decide whether you’re going to contend with a larger meal now and run the risk of late night snacking, or if you’re going to do the snacking and possibly spoil your appetite. Of course, by the time we’d driven to the Southside and back downtown doing the “I dunno, where do you wanna go?” dance repeatedly, we finally just landed someplace like, “Forget this, let’s just go someplace that’s both open and where we don’t frequent.”Enter Santa Fe Bar & Grill (187 Paseo de Peralta, (505) 982-3033), that stalwart...
Asparagus and halloumi are a match made in heaven. Recipe and words: Michael Van de Elzen To me, spring means asparagus. It’s simply the best vegetable in the world. Even better, this dish includes another of my favourite foods: halloumi. It’s one of those squeaky cheeses that becomes soft and flavoursome after cooking. When sourcing halloumi, look for a New Zealand-made cheese. If you’re growing your own asparagus, I recommend using the money saved to splurge a bit on the cheese. I love the stuff from Wellington artisan Zany Zeus – it has a higher price point but it’s one of the more authentic options available. Serves: 6 Time: 35 minutes INGREDIENTS 250g halloumi 30-40 asparagus spears (about 6 per...
Globally recognised immersive culinary experience, Oche (oc-key), is set to revolutionise the face of Melbourne dining and gameplay when it opens its doors Friday October 21. Housed in the CBD’s iconic former Michael’s Building, Oche offers an unparalleled electronic darts experience alongside superlative cuisine and signature cocktails. Having debuted in Oslo in 2018, the unique eatery has taken the globe by storm, with venues in Amsterdam, Brisbane, Göteborg, London’s The Strand and now, the culture capital of Australia: Melbourne. Step into Oche and experience 22 state-of-the-art, semi-private dart booths, each manned by a dedicated host. Each Oche can house up to 12 players, and every game features real dart boards, steel tip darts, and cutting-edge technology that keeps score for...
Sheet pan dinners are a fast and fun way to have a healthy meal ready for the family with little prep time needed, the clean-up is nice and easy too. This ham and pineapple sheet pan dinner is the perfect fall/winter comfort meal that the whole family can enjoy. One of the great things about sheet pan dinners is you can make as little or as much as you need. Whether you are cooking for one or six they are a great time saver. The nutritional information is based on a serving size which includes one piece of ham, 1/2 cup of potatoes, and a little under 1/2 cup of green beans. 219 calories per serving and 6PP if you...
The Blossom! KitchenAid® Design Series Stand Mixer is a joy to use and you will love how it changes the design quality of your kitchen!
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