Food & Travel

Top Thai chef returns to Black Duck Bistro

After a year off, Aksarapak Chotikasathira (known to everyone as Kay) has recently made a welcome return to the kitchen at The Black Duck Bistro at Wombarra Bowlo. “I had cancer, and last year I dropped all my work to concentrate on getting...

Cathy Law

December 2024

Food & Travel

Fresh seafood on the menu this Christmas

Planning a seafood feast this Christmas? Want to do the right thing for sustainable seafood supply, the environment and your health? Here is your guide to making informed choices that support sustainable practices.

Susan Luscombe

December 2024

Food & Travel

Where to satisfy Christmas cravings and find festive feasts

If you’re staying in, catching up with friends or spending the Christmas season by the beach, we have you covered. Stay in Can’t live without Miller’s Local Bakehouse iconic croissants, mince pies, sourdough and lemon layer cake over Christmas?...

Amanda De George

December 2024

Food & Travel

Lili J Cafe sisters plan pop-up nights in fresh space

Evolution continues at Lily J Sisters Raquel and Meni Jaque are excited by the opportunities that are now possible at their much-loved Lily J Café. Originally confined to two rooms of an old florist shop on Corrimal Street, April saw them finally...

Cathy Law

December 2024

Food & Travel

The Pines Kiama opens pop-up farm shop

After years of frustration, Mahlah and Kel Grey of The Pines Kiama are finally able to open their dairy farm to the public thanks to changes to state rules promoting agritourism. “We’ve always wanted to be able to have people visit our farm to...

Cathy Law

November 2024

Food & Travel

Thirroul has a thriving food scene? True story

If you’re in town for the True Story Festival or just here on the lovely Coal Coast for the day, rest assured Thirroul has all your food and beverage needs covered. But first you need to get the lay of the land. ‘Little Thirroul’ is south of the...

Amanda De George

November 2024

Food & Travel

Cooking Thai noodles with Natalie

For local cooking classes you can’t go past WEA Illawarra. Operating continuously since 1913, WEA is an independent community based not-for-profit offering adult education and leisure courses at affordable prices. Natchanok (Natalie) Siriteerajads...

Susan Luscombe

October 2024

Food & Travel

‘House full’: Wollongong’s iconic new beachside bar and bistro is a hit

“Wollongong has been craving a place like this.“ I have no idea who the bloke at the bar in front of me was but when he said this to me while watching a whale playing just beyond the surf break as his beer was being poured, I had to nod in...

Jeremy Lasek

October 2024

Food & Travel

Bulli crop swap leads green change in Illawarra

Bulli residents are spearheading an ever-growing crop-swapping movement in the Illawarra by exchanging goodies from their gardens and pantries.

Oguzhan Dincsoy

October 2024

Food & Travel

Coledale Public School’s Banana, Warrigal greens or Spinach Pancakes

The children at Coledale Public School are busy in their garden this spring – running around with watering cans, carrying armfuls of mulch for veggie beds and rounding up the chickens. In November, the community will be invited inside to see the...

The Illawarra Flame

September 2024

Food & Travel

Make the Keiraville CWA’s Zucchini & Capsicum Pickles

Thanks to Marion Cook, publicity officer for Keiraville CWA, for sharing this ‘Zucchini & Capsicum Pickles’ recipe. Ingredients 1kg zucchini chopped 2 onions chopped 1 red capsicum chopped 1/4 cup salt 2 cups sugar 2 cups white wine/cider/white...

The Illawarra Flame

August 2024

Recipe

Coledale Public School’s Swiss Chard Mini Quiches

The Illawarra Flame

September 2024

Food & Travel

New lease of life at Shellharbour beach

The dreams of beach-going Shellharbour locals are finally coming true, with the newly leased Surf Club function centre soon to open a kiosk as well as be a venue for events. “People are already shouting coffee orders when they walk past and see...

Cathy Law

July 2024

Recipe

Coledale Public School’s Zucchini and corn fritters

The Illawarra Flame

September 2024

Food & Travel

Ain’t Nonnas: Putting the fun into Italian in Wollongong

Having honed their craft at leading restaurants in Sydney and Europe, Cassandra and Matthew Bugeja always knew what sort of place they wanted to open. Their love child, Ain’t Nonnas at the western end of Market St, recently celebrated its second...

Cathy Law

June 2024

Food & Travel

Oliver Boudib: Serving plant power to the people via Lil Mahs

In his book, In Defence of Food, Michael Pollan tells us to “Eat food, not too much. Mostly plants.” It’s a simple enough premise and a few years ago in an effort to improve my health, I launched into a plant-based lifestyle. For me though, I...

Amanda De George

June 2024

Food & Travel

Cook Chill Chat nourishes Burmese community

By Healthy Cities Illawarra’s CEO, Kelly Andrews One of Healthy Cities Illawarra’s most loved programs, Cook Chill Chat, recently delivered vital food and nutrition education to Wollongong’s Burmese community. The program has been adapted to...

Kelly Andrews

June 2024

Recipe

Keiraville CWA shares Jaffa Marble Loaf recipe

Thanks to Marion Cook, publicity officer for Keiraville CWA, for sharing this Land Cookery Schedule Recipe This recipe was set to be used for this item in the Land Cookery schedule 2023/2024. The contest was conducted by the State Land Cookery...

The Illawarra Flame

June 2024

Food & Travel

3 Illawarra eateries serving wellness on a plate

In a world where conscious eating is becoming increasingly important, local eateries that prioritise health and sustainability are gaining traction. From coastal cafes to bustling city spots, these Illawarra establishments offer more than just...

Kasey Simpson

June 2024

Food & Travel

Focus Apple: Granny Smith at Glenbernie Orchard

We are just finishing the harvest of our Granny Smith apples so it’s the perfect time to stock up. Granny Smith Apples are known for their versatility and can be incorporated into a wide array of dishes and uses beyond the simple pleasure of...

Jo Fahey

May 2024

Food & Travel

How good things grow from Port Kembla’s crop swap

Port Kembla’s crop swap is not just about fresh produce, it’s a fresh way of thinking about food.

Oguzhan Dincsoy

April 2024

Food & Travel

Best Fruit in Show: Darkes Glenbernie Orchard wins at Camden

Darkes Glenbernie Orchard last month won the Most Successful Fruit Exhibitor at the Camden Show. We are thrilled to showcase our eating, heritage and cider apples and to get an award for so many of them and be recognised for their quality is a big...

Jo Fahey

April 2024