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Jump for joy with Kangaroo

Jump for joy with Kangaroo

Its got a fantastic flavour, its rich red in colour and its one of Australia's national emblems its the Kangaroo. Kangaroos are active animals making the meat very lean; an excellent alternative for those who are protein or weight conscious. Kangaroo is particularly high in protein, iron and zinc. Our kangaroo is free-range, where they can graze free from antibiotics, added growth hormones and chemicals.

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Elegant and delicious Ready-To-Cook Mothers day options!

Elegant and delicious Ready-To-Cook Mothers day options!

Eat Mother's day options - Elegant and delicious! Stuck for ideas or not really the cooking type? Why not snatch up a couple of our ready-to-cook options. They are super easy to cook plus they deliver a certain level of 'Wow' factor that you might need to impress a certain someone!

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Meet the Topside Roast.

The topside roast is a hefty piece of meat that comes from the inside of the hindquarters and top of the leg and is a boneless cut. Even though it has a layer of fat on one of its sides, the topside roast is super lean with minimal marbling (streaks of fat) which gives you the chance to make a fabulous slow-cooked roast. But being so lean means that if its not cooked right you could be left with a chewy roast.

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Taking the greener approach Bottles and Jars

If you have bought anything from our groceries section in the shop or online, you'll see that most products come in glass jars or bottles. You can recycle most of these types of glasses but why not reuse them and make fabulous gifts? Or make a handy place for you to store things? Regifting is the trendy, sustainable way you can give someone something they are almost guaranteed to like plus you saved money and made something from the heart! The cool thing is that jars and bottles come in all shapes and sizes, which leaves you with a whole heap of creative freedom! So, with any of the below suggestions, tips and tricks feel free to experiment, you might even be surprised at how easy and fun reusing can be.

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Are you prepared for the incoming change?

Its been all over the news and the change is coming in full swing. Are you ready? As of the 1stof July, Queensland will be free of single-use plastic bags. This change is massive not only for consumers like you but also for businesses like us. Despite the uproar, there has been about this change we personally think it is a great healthy push for us as a business to take yet another step toward more sustainable and ethical practices.

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Hump day has a whole new meaning

Did someone say Hump Day? Australia has enormous numbers of wild camels and it is a meat eaten worldwide for centuries. Yeah, who knew right? Well, we did that's why our delicious camel rump(found in the freezer section on the back wall of the shop) comes from a local Queensland supplier, who are known for their stellar reputation in sourcing the finest Australian meat.

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Doctors Orders

Doctors Orders

Take it from the doctor himself. In an interview with the SBS, Dr Michael Mosley said I do think the dangers of red meat have been seriously overstated. If you have the grass-fed stuff I think it's fine. Dr Mosley went on to explain that red meat and beef, in particular, is, in particular, a source of protein, iron and B12 all of which support the blood cell health and brain function.

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Why washing meat is such a no no

Some people swear by it and others swear they never will, is washing your raw meat really that bad? By washing raw meat under running water in the kitchen, it's getting rid of all the harmful bacteria, right? Well, actually studies show that is can do more harm than good. Yikes not only does it not make the product safer it could actually do the opposite and increase your risk of becoming sick from cross contamination. The raw meat when washed can cause splashes and droplets of water to fall in and around your sink. The bacteria that you were hoping to wash away is in fact now spread to your sink and its surroundings, where the bacteria could be picked by something that comes in contact with the area.

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Somewhere over the rainbow of dyedeggs

Wanting to dye some eggs to make a colourful breakfast spread Easter morning? Or are you wanting to bring a little arts and crafts vibe to your Easter holiday? Then check out our easy step by step guide to dyeing eggs.

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I am kinda rough, but plenty of good honest fun. What am I?

Switzerland, the home of cheese and chocolate is also home to a tradition that is loved by so many especially in the capital city of Bern. It is called Eierttschet, which means Egg bashing. Yes, you heard right. Egg bashing, egg tapping, whatever you want to call it, has been around for so many years and is played by many cultures. Heres how it works: Around 9 am on Easter Sunday people from all over will come spilling to the streets and the Kornhausplatz (a square in the city of Bern) becomes a battlefield, where the young and old and every generation in between goes head to head (quite literally) with strangers in a feat to find out who has the strongest boiled egg.

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