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Love cake: the wedding edition recipe

In the ancient tale of the ‘Love Cake’, the cake is baked as a romantic gesture to charm a prince … what better lucky charm to serve up to guests on your special day.

Breaking burger news in Canberra

The case could be made for this week to go down in history as Capital burger week. With a whopping total of 600 free burgers being dished up between two local burger joints, Grease Monkey adding the charitable ‘Steak Burley Griffin’ to their menu, and a newcomer setting up shop in Dickson, Canberra burger-lovers can literally eat their hearts out.

Ombre pancakes in five easy steps

Tuesday 21 February is Pancake Tuesday! This Instagram-able recipe is deceivingly simple to make. The only extra ingredients you need are food colouring and your favourite red berries.

Food for thought: Underground Gin for Women in ICT

Women in ICT (WIC) have teamed up with Underground Spirits to break barriers in the tech industry and create WIC Gin. From each sale, $20 will go towards WIC events, awards, and initiatives that support girls and women in tech across all stages of their career.

Pizza party to celebrate World Pizza Day

In honour of World Pizza Day today, 9 February, CW shares 2 recipes that a put a twist on one of everyone’s favourite dishes. Buon appetito!

Beat lunchbox guilt with onigiri!

If you’re looking for unique lunchbox fillers to try, why not take notes from the Japanese? Onigiri are widely sold in Japanese convenience stores as they are super easy to grab and go

Akuna’s newest dive bar The Shaking Hand dishes up pizzas till 2am

Lovers of late-night rock and roll and general loose revelry should tune in to the newest dive bar on Akuna Street in the City - The Shaking Hand (aka Shakes) opens today, Wednesday 1 February.

Refresh your lunch box with a savoury slice

Looking for a tasty lunchbox alternative to the standard sandwich? Try these savoury baked slices that double as a family friendly meal when eaten warm from the oven and are equally delicious served cold in the school or work lunch box.

7 tips for a healthy school lunchbox from nutritionist Susie Burrell

It's back to school for term 2 in the ACT next week - and now's a good time to think about what to pack in a healthy school lunchbox to best support your kids.

Summer harvest: what’s in season now

In-season produce that is locally sourced and naturally grown is more eco-friendly in comparison to importing or controlled-atmosphere storage and artificial ripening methods. Out-of-season vegetables contain less nutrients as they’re often picked early...

Lush lychee dessert recipes

Another summer favourite is the sweet and slightly floral lychee. If you can resist devouring a whole bowl at once (I certainly struggle), why not give these lush recipes a go?

Canberra’s best restaurants recognised with chef hats

Twenty-two Canberra restaurants have been recognised for their excellence at the Australian Good Food Guide (AGFG) Chef Hats awards handed out earlier this week.

How to make a classic trifle

We have you covered for an easy-peasy trifle recipe to start with, and an extra special something to top it off.

Food for thought: Snapper & Co win fish & chip award

It’s oh-fish-ial, Snapper & Co in Yarralumla has been named ACT’s Winner for the 2022 Great Australian Fish & Chip Awards.

Recipes for a very veggie Christmas

Tired of having to stick to green beans and potatoes at Christmas dinner? Want to bring more than coleslaw to the Boxing Day barbie? We have you covered for show-stopping meat-free sides...

Very merry healthy Christmas recipes

Believe it or not, it is possible to be just a little healthy with Christmas fare. Check out these healthy ideas, which are ideal for IBS and allergy sufferers, styled in the most festive of ways!

A gin for every gin lover in your life

Local Canberra spirits distiller, Underground Spirits, has really got you covered this Christmas with eight amazing and equally distinctive gins.

Canberra’s Daana named best Indian restaurant in Australia

Canberra’s own Daana has been named best Indian restaurant in Australia in the 2022 Hostplus Restaurant and Catering Awards, held last night in Brisbane.

Food for thought: World’s first gin for women in the wine industry

It takes a lot of gin to make great wine. The Australian Women in Wine Awards (AWIWA) has announced the release of hear me roar – the Gin, the world’s first gin...

Underground Spirits wishes you a Mini Christmas

The countdown to Christmas is most definitely on, and the good people at local spirits distillery, Underground Spirits, have been busy working on new products for the festive season.

One-pan wonder recipes by Jamie Oliver

World renowned British chef, Jamie Oliver won our hearts with his casual approach to cuisine. In his new cookbook, ONE, he dishes up 120 tasty, fuss-free, one-pan wonders. Just in time, as...

From the island of Lombok, Rasa Rosa arrives at Verity Lane

If, like me, you’ve been experiencing a hankering for authentic Indonesian food in Canberra, look no further than the latest addition to Verity Lane Market, Rasa Rosa.   ‘Rasa’ means flavour in Indonesian,...

Seasonal salads from River Cottage

Whether or not the next few weeks bless us with some proper salad weather, you can escape to picturesque River Cottage through these scrumptious seasonal salad recipes. Crab with radishes, orange, and watercress Serves...

Canberra-born duo Peking Duk creates non-alcoholic ‘Fake Magic Lager’

This weekend is your last chance to snatch up the limited-edition, non-alcoholic lager created by Peking Duk and Sobah Beverages. Canberra boys, Reuben Styles and Adam Hyde, are encouraging Aussies to get on...

Recipes for Halloween treats too cute to spook

Trick or treat, Canberra! This Halloween weekend will be the first that we can properly celebrate in recent years. Why not go all out with a spread that’s totally ghouls? Unidentified frying objects Serves...

How to make a healthy Halloween fruit platter

While there is room in every diet for sweets in moderation, you can still keep your spooky spirits up with nutritious Halloween treats the whole family will love. Boo-nana ghosts 6 bananas60g dark chocolate,...

Food for thought: Canberra International Riesling Challenge returns, Barr to try his hand as judge

The Canberra International Riesling Challenge (CIRC) will return next week following a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. The Challenge will be held from 10 to 16 October at the Albert Hall,...

How to make First Nations ‘Wattella’

Like Nutella, but not. This Aussie version has less bad stuff and more good stuff, and although it’s a little thicker than the real deal, Warndu's Damien Coulthard and Rebecca Sullivan prefer...

Spring flavours: In season, in Canberra

Springtime in Canberra is not only magnificent, but delicious, too. Asparagus and broad beans, beetroot, and the seeds of our gorgeous native wattle – there is no shortage of bright seasonal flavours...

Quick, easy, gluten free recipes

Looking for gluten free, midweek meals that don’t require excessive ingredients or time? CW Taste editor Anja de Rozario has you covered for breakfast, lunch and dessert.  Smoked salmon and cream cheese breakfast...
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