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The Oak Tree Café is a new café that opened in May 2019. In this time, it has built an environment reflective of the personalities of co-owners Sue and Elizabeth. There is no doubt their inviting, fun nature contribute to the light-hearted feeling that envelopes you as soon as you enter through the door. Conveniently […]

The Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston is a renowned hotel in Tasmania. Recently renovated, the Hotel Grand Chancellor is a 4.5 star hotel right in the centre of the Launceston CBD. This hotel is popular for several reasons: their conference centre boasts the largest conference space in Northern Tasmania, it is surrounded by notable attractions such […]

Using milk in your cereal and smoothies every day might be getting old. Yoghurt might not be your thing. Whatever your reason, switching to kefir can benefit your health in several ways. But what is Kefir? You might have heard the term kefir before. Gaining serious traction in the health community, this not-quite-milk, not-quite-yoghurt product […]

The incredible combination of flavours in this dish make it feel so indulgent – the smoked salmon, fresh lime juice, wakame flakes, and of course Meander Valley Dairy crème fraiche  satisfy all of the basic tastes. But the grandest thing about this dish is how quick and easy it is to prepare! You can read our […]

This recipe is perfect for summer – delicious apricots with a sweet crumble and creamy Meander Valley Dairy crème fraiche (for more information on crème fraiche check out ‘The Ultimate Guide to Creme Fraiche’). Serve with a glass of bubbles and celebrate in the summer sun. Recipe Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Serves: […]

Meander Valley Dairy Double Cream is a delicious and versatile product. Whether it’s dolloped onto your favouite dessert, served with fresh summer fruit or added to cooking, it can add great value and flavour to both sweet and savoury dishes. Check out our list of 5 fun and creative ways to cook with double cream […]

Nichols Ethical Free Range Chicken, produced in Northern Tasmania, is now available across Victoria via Flinders + Co meat distributors. Director James Madden, said his vision for Flinders + Co is bold and considered a considerable shift toward supporting sustainable meat production in Australia. “Our vision is to cultivate a better food world,” he said. […]

Malaysian Chicken Satay   ~ Calling all satay lovers. Likely you have sampled all sorts of satay dishes on your culinary adventures, but have you ever made satay from scratch? Malaysian-born, Tasmanian based foodie Yyan Ng, is convinced there are few people who would know the cooking method for a genuine satay, and has generously […]