Is getting there and having to wait 45 minutes to be seated and when you do, you end up having to split a table with another couple, who are undoubtedly in what they call is "luuuuve'. The other couple's public display of affection gets you wondering 'Why they are more in love with you?' Before you know its a competition, that gets too far out of hand and leaves you kicked out of the only half decent restaurant, on the night of the year that is booked out months in advance.

The answer is the Flank steak which hails from the muscle under the loin in the abdominal region. It is a thicker, wider cut than its look-alike the Skirt steak but like the Skirt it too is lean, has lots of tough fibres and really delivers a deep beefy flavour. It is easy to handle and to cook. Plus, its versatile cut. Marinades and Flank Steak have a great working relationship. The marinade will help to loosen the tough fibres, meaning less chewing on your part. We recommend marinading the Flank steak for about an hour or two but if you like to marinade it longer, knock yourself out, but it is best if you don't let it sit for longer than 24 hours.

We are currently working with Vets and industry professionals to get the best quality Organic and nutrient dense pet food into Sunshine Coast homes! Unfortunately, pets aren't covered under Medicare and no vet is available to bulk bill, so keeping them in tip-top shape will help to save a lot of headaches and empty wallet pains. With our selection of pet meats, you'll be feeding your pets Free-Range and Organic Meats that are processed just like we process our normal meats and its handle in a way that it would be fit for human consumption. In our meats you'll find, no fillers, no chemicals and no nasty bits.

Eggs have been for many generations a household staple. Eggs are protean as they have the ability to change shape and consistency. From a light and fluffy to a dense, binding, the uses for eggs are endless. Eggs provide body, structure, substance and nutritious goodies to a range of things from soups, breads, pastas, sauces, mayonnaise and cakes. But eggs can also hold their own as an omelette for example. Eggs don't just provide a helping hand in the kitchen they are also packed with all 8 essential amino acids as well as B12, linoleic acid, most vitamins, and the antioxidants, lutein and zeaxanthin.

Since introducing the Pastrami Dry Rub into our House-Made pastrami, we've been hooked on Jackalope Slow Foods dry rubs! Todd Hill, owner of Jackalope Slow Foods shared with us the history and his mission behind this amazing range. I first created my own dry rubs to use in my cooking when I started my own market and catering business. The goal was to create unique flavour combinations with no additives, colours or flavour enhancers ensuring that only the best ingredients were used. Being a 3rd generation cook, both my mother and grandmother taught me the importance of scratch cooking, and not cutting corners when it comes to ingredients. The feedback we received from our customers about our blend of flavours was so strong that we decided to take the next step and make them available for people to use at home.

This tells you a little about us humans, that we just cant get enough of those moreish, flavour packed little wings. Plus, the fact you can get so many flavours means that your taste buds could travel around the world with 80 wings! The American Super Bowl is a time where the whole nation stands still to watch one game of American Football. They stand still with buckets and platters of chicken wings, its like an unwritten rule. It was predicted by the National Chicken Council that this years Super Bowl Americans will eat roughly 1.33 billion chicken wings. That is enough wings to circle the earth almost 3 times!

We love supporting local producers whenever we can...That's what brought us to stock a selection expertly created handmade cheeses from the Sunshine Coast based, Woombye Cheese Company. Our passion for local food runs so deep that boss Jono, is a member of the not-for-profit Food and Agribusiness Network and is on the strategic committee. The Food and Agribusiness Network is dedicated to celebrating and connecting food and agribusiness lovers alike and so are we!

Jono and Mr. Voodoo himself George Francisco let you in on the cut that butchers have been hiding for years! But not us! We want to share this rare, flavourful, highly understated cut with you. More commonly known as the Butchers steak, the Hanger steak is a cut that traditionally butchers would keep for themselves. The hanger steak hangs from the last rib, hence the name. When cuts of meat are taken from an animal, there are always two or more of the same cut, but what makes this the hanger steak unique is that there is only one on each animal. Despite its rarity, it's a cut that doesn't come with a hefty price tag.

One of our favourite budget-friendly life hacks is the glorious whole chicken! Check out our three meal guide where we show you not only that this can save you money but shows you how to get your full money's worth from the produce you buy. One chicken can go along way, this three meal plan can also be used with two chickens (catering for larger numbers).

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