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Food & Wine

Native ingredients

This week, CW is celebrating native ingredients and flavours. Food writer Libby Kimber shares two recipes, one savoury and one sweet, that showcase some of Australia’s best native ingredients. These recipes are from...

Food for thought: Cook with Matt Preston

The latest in foodie news, events and products. Cook with Matt Preston Ikea has teamed up with chef and MasterChef judge Matt Preston for a cooking workshop at the Canberra store. The workshop will...

Easy entertaining

If you’ve found yourself with last-minute hosting duties or just want to spend more time with your guests and not in the kitchen, worry not! CW food writer Libby Kimber brings you...

Food for thought: Batlow cider festival

Batlow Cider Festival The annual Batlow Cider Festival is on again on Saturday 18 May in the NSW town of Batlow, a 2.5 hour drive from Canberra. Attracting thousands of visitors each year,...

Cute cocktails

The Kraken’s heart Recipe and image created and developed by The Kraken Black Spiced Rum. 45ml The Kraken Black Spiced Rum30ml freshly pressed lime juice5ml crème de mure15ml fig and honey syrup1 pinch of...

New York-style baked strawberry cheesecake

This is an extract from Bish Bash Bosh by Henry Firth and Ian Theasby (HQ Non Fiction, $39.99). Serves: 10-12 400g cashews120g light digestive biscuits120g ginger biscuits100ml light olive oilA pinch of salt300g dairy-free...

Cheers, Mum!

This week, CW food writer Libby Kimber brings you some recipes to treat Mum with this Mother’s Day. Roasted Asian-style chicken with chestnuts Recipe and image courtesy of Australian Chestnuts | chestnutsaustralia.com.au Serves: 4 Prep: 20...

Autumn classics: Pumpkin soup and apple tart

The Capital Region’s autumn harvest is underway! With both the Collector Village Pumpkin Festival and Tallong Apple Day Festival happening on Sunday 5 May, CW food writer Libby Kimber brings you two...

Two ways with Anzac biscuits

Everyone loves a good Anzac biscuit, so this week CW food writer Libby Kimber brings you two variations on the classic Australian biscuit – one sweet and one savoury. Anzac biscuits Makes 24 jumbo...

Lovely leftovers

Easter leftovers? No worries! Whip up something delicious from your leftover chocolate and hot cross buns, and enjoy these together as a treat. Easter egg hot chocolate Serves: 2 Ingredients 400ml (scant 1 3/4 cups) sweetened...

Easter treats

This week, food writer Libby Kimber brings you some Easter treats to enjoy with the family over the eggstra-long weekend. Easter trifle Serves: 6 | Prep: 20 mins, plus jelly chilling time Ingredients 2 x 85g...

Simple and delicious

Get the kids involved in the kitchen this week! Food writer Libby Kimber brings you some healthier, family-friendly recipes to try out these school holidays. Triple berry hotcakes Serves: 2 (4 portions per serving)...

Morning eggcellence

In the lead-up to Easter, we’re often pre-occupied with eggs of the chocolate variety. CW food writer Libby Kimber is all about the other kind of eggs.

Fry-day treats

Everyone loves a good hot chip, especially as a weekend snack on a cool Canberra night. Food writer Libby Kimber dabbles in fries this week, bringing you some tasty twists on an...

How to platter up

Cani tray $89.95 large, $39.95 small Country Road Looking to put together a stunning platter to wow your guests? Look no further! Food stylist and photographer Megann Evans has teamed up with...

Raspberry-pistachio friands

Try this delicious recipe for Raspberry-pistachio friands sourced by our food writer Libby Kimber. Image and recipe from Good Without Gluten by Frédérique Jules, Jennifer Lepoutre and Mitsuru Yanase, photography by Akiko Ida...

Lazy Sunday

As autumn creeps up on us, CW food writer Libby Kimber has compiled two ‘lazy Sunday’ recipes – the perfect companions for a relaxing weekend in. Pumpkin pancakes Recipe and image from The Long...

Spiced mince with tomato mint salsa

Recipe and image courtesy of Australian Lamb | australianlamb.com.au Serves: 4 Prep: 10 mins Cook: 5 mins 500g lamb mince1 brown onion, finely diced3 garlic cloves, finely chopped1 tsp dried oregano2 tsp ground cumin1 Tbsp olive...

Weekday wonders

This week, CW food writer Libby Kimber shares some quick and easy weekday wonders that the whole family will love for dinners. Mexican beef tortillas Recipe and image from Low Carb Healthy Fat Nutrition...

Birthday party

Canberra Dailyis turning 10, so we’re throwing a birthday party this week! Ourfood writer Libby Kimber shares some fun and easy birthday party eats for your next event. Raw chocolate tart with berry...

Food for thought: CRFM turns 15

CRFM turns 15 The Capital Region Farmers Market (CRFM) will celebrate 15 years of providing a market for authentic small growers and producers, with celebrations on Saturday 16 March. The markets are run...

Healthy Snickers

Recipe and image courtesy of Keira Rumble, founder of Krumbled Foods, certified nutrition and wellness advisor, travel writer and entrepreneur | krumbledfoods.com Serves 3: Prep: 5 minsCook: 45 mins Base 1 cup vanilla protein powder1 cup...

Pass the pasta

CW food writer Libby Kimber is serving up a fan-favourite and all-round crowd pleaser this week. With meat or without, you can’t go past pasta. Adam Liaw’s creamy pepper steak spaghetti Recipe and image...

Snacks on the run

Sometimes you’re on the go and you need a travel-friendly snack to take with you. CWfood writer Libby Kimber has rounded up two make-ahead, enjoy-later snacks for work, school – or even...

Cocktail hour

The cocktail hour is a staple of the wedding scene. CW food writer Libby Kimber shares cocktails and canapés this week, for all your wedding day inspiration needs. Get experimental and switch...

Canberrans go nuts for donuts

Canberra’s Krofne donuts are a city-wide hit, with the family-run social enterprise set to have an even bigger year in 2019. “From starting up a humble little market stall at the Bus Depot...

Food for thought: Foodies Fair

Foodies Fair If you’re taking a trip out to the Canberra Wedding Fair (CWF), make sure you check out the free Foodies Fair while you’re there! There will be The Pizza Trailer, Tikka...

Date night desserts for someone special

Bring date night to a sweet end with a dessert that’s perfect for sharing with a special someone. Libby Kimber shares date night desserts.

Food for thought: Good food month

Good Food Month Canberra’s 2019 Good Food Month is set to get underway in March, with a host of events taking place around the city. International and local chefs will showcase the very...

Lunar New Year eats

CW food writer Libby Kimber brings you two Asian-inspired dishes in celebration of the Lunar New Year kicking off on 5 February. Peddler’s noodles Images and text from Jackfruit and Blue Ginger by Sasha...