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All You Need is Love – and Chocolate!


From the Editor, Leigh O’Connor.

Chocolate…one of life’s simple pleasures. Whether you like it dark, milk or white, there is nothing more decadent and satisfying than devouring some chocolate.

As Easter approaches and our thoughts turn to the myriad of chocolate eggs we are going to consume, let’s take a closer look at this sweet treat in all its glory.

We’ve rounded up six venues around the country where chocolate is number one on the menu from the dessert shop of your dreams to a French patisserie, you’ll find an indulgence to appease any cravings.
 
All You Need is Love – and Chocolate!

Marie-Antoinette Issa uncovers whether that mud cake you had with your coffee this morning is really a superfood, along with some surprising savoury chocolate combinations that will blow your mind – think chocolate-covered chicken skin!

It’s St Patrick’s Day on Sunday and we’ve got the best places to celebrate with a pint of Guinness and Irish fare with flair, there’s even Celtic music and dancing on offer as we travel the country in search of our pot of gold.

Find out what Chef-hatted restaurants Homage and Balfour Kitchen have planned for Earth Hour on Saturday, March 23 – take time out for nature and join the world’s biggest movement to protect our planet. 

Earth Hour has become so much more than just switching your lights off and this year’s event will be like no other with individuals, schools, businesses, restaurants and communities across Australia coming together to raise critical funds to support a healthy future for people and our planet.
 
All You Need is Love – and Chocolate!

From Bottomless Brunch to finding the best street and comfort food around the country, we’ve got you covered, along with romantic destinations for your next date night. If you don’t want to cook for that special occasion or celebration that's coming up, we tell you how to get the event catered for without lifting a finger!

Journey to the streets of Malaysia with award-winning Sydney Chef, Junda Khoo in his new cookbook Ho Jiak. This Malaysian Chef and owner of the highly successful Ho Jiak eatery chain draws inspiration from recipes passed down to him from his beloved Amah (grandmother) as well as the street vendors of his home country to deliver more than 100 dishes sure to tempt.

We have three great recipes from the book to share with our AGFG home cooks!

Read on…

Featured Locations

Vietnamese    $$$$$

The Balfour Kitchen

Escape the bustle of the city at charming and serene The Balfour Kitchen on Balfour Street in New Farm. Set in a beautiful Queenslander, guests can dine on the verandah, enjoy relaxed gatherings un...

Modern Australian    $$$$$

Homage Restaurant

For the ultimate fine dining experience in Grandchester, visit Homage Restaurant at Spicers Hidden Vale on Grandchester-Mt Mort Road. As the restaurant’s name suggests, the talented restaurant team...

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