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Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire…


From the Editor, Leigh O’Connor.

This week we invite you to dive into the rustic appeal of wood-fired cooking, barbeque techniques and venues that use open flames to craft bold, smoky flavours.

From BBQ recipes to fiery cocktails, there is something to ignite the flames of culinary hunger in everyone. Marie-Antoinette Issa plays with fire to bring you tips to barbeque like a boss – she also delivers a guide to Jamaican jerk cooking, that is sure to have you salivating.

This week’s Chef Chat takes us out west to Tonic and Ginger in Fremantle, where Chef Cheolmin (Don) Park dishes up vibrant and flavourful Asian dishes, designed for sharing.
 
Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire…

Don recalls his military service in Korea when he worked as an army Chef, learning to cook high-volume tasty meals with basic ingredients and how arriving in Sydney in 2016 began a journey to fuse Asian and Western cuisine into his menus. 

Could you really tell if your burger was made with plant-based Impossible Beef? With some of the nation’s biggest creators taking their first bite, the ‘Bloody Delicious Challenge’ has already seen more than 162,000 views with shocking results across Instagram and TikTok.

Find out what Iain ‘Huey’ Hewitson, Tom Sharpe and Chester See thought when chowing down on this new meat-less offering; while more than a quarter of us remain sceptical about the taste of plant-based meat.

Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire…
 
Can you guess Australia’s funniest street names? How about Lois Lane, Stoner Street and Cold and Wet Road…these are just three of the street monikers that tickle our fancy every day. Check out our list of humorous handles for Australian roadways.

Have you ever felt more stressed after a holiday than before? Stress not, Australia’s most relaxing, stress-free holiday spots have just been released and we have the list.

Wellness can look like exercise, goal-reaching, careers and more, but it can also look like taking a well-deserved break when you truly need it. Find out where in Australia you can find the most soul-cleansing and genuinely relaxing holiday destinations.

It’s Persian New Year on Thursday, March 20 and we have a stunning recipe for stuffed dates with whipped feta, mint and nuts from Exotic Bazaar founder and Chef Gilava Pour. Dates have been a staple in Middle Eastern diets for centuries for good reason.
 
Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire…

These naturally sweet gems aren’t just delicious, they are packed with fibre, essential minerals and slow-releasing sugars that help maintain steady energy levels.

We also serve up where to go for wood-fired magic meals, flame-kissed seafood and charcoal cooking to raise the temperature of your dining expectations.

Let’s light up the week!

Featured Locations

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Tonic & Ginger

Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavours of Southeast Asia at Tonic + Ginger on South Terrace in Fremantle. Led by Head Chef Don Park, the menu bursts with bold Asian fusion flavours, carefully des...

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