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Rolled in Chocolate with Shelley Parker

5. March 2009

When you walk into Sweets on Maple and ask us what we’d recommend, you’ll probably hear (especially from Susan)… “freeze dried strawberries”. They really are ‘to die for. Freeze dried products are said to retain up to 95% of the original nutrients, size, shape, colour and flavour. It is one of the gentlest methods of [...]

Exploring Fine Foods with Colin James

5. March 2009

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Olive oil - Nature’s health secret Olive oil, produced by the pressing or crushing of olive fruit, is the major component of the Mediterranean diet. It’s believed to be the reason people of the Mediterranean regions have a reduced risk for certain chronic diseases and a longer life expectancy compared with other groups of people in the [...]

Exploring Fine Foods with Colin James

4. February 2009

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Verjuice and Must - 2 versatile ingredients! Down through the centuries grapes have been used to make many products and little is wasted when this fruit is picked. Must is freshly pressed fruit juice that contains the skins, seeds and stems of the fruit. Usually made from grapes the name “Must” comes from the Latin vinum mustum [...]

GR8 Freshness to go!

7. January 2009

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When business partners Steven Anderson and Chef Wayne Smith opened GR8 Company 6 weeks ago they knew there was an opening for quality take-out meals for people with busy lifestyles, while combining the option of in-house dining at affordable prices. Wayne says, “ I insist on using only fresh seafood which is delivered straight from the [...]

Talented chefs give this restaurant the edge

4. December 2008

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Now we know what gives The Edge Restaurant the edge! Located in the Mayfield Centre at Montville, The Edge Restaurant has achieved a well-earned reputation for its fabulous views, great breakfasts, and leisurely lunches with a cold beer or glass of wine. Coffe and a large variety of cakes are available all day. The restaurant [...]

Monicas Seasonal Changes

4. December 2008

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Monicas Cafe’ & BYO Dining have been flourishing in Maple Street Maleny for five and half years , and their success is due to a dedicated and efficient professional team offering fabulous food at reasonable prices. For example, drop into the stylish cafe on any week day and you’ll notice the quiet bustle of patrons taking [...]

Nobody knows the truffles I’ve seen

4. December 2008

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At Sweets on Maple you will find a large selection of mouth watering truffles. We have Guyaux Fantaisie French truffles, Gudrun Belgian truffles and other Belgian flake truffles in 125g, 200g and 375g boxes. We also stock the VanLys truffles in cognac, original, orange and coffee flavours. At the Anvers chocolate factory in Tasmania they hand [...]

Exploring Fine Foods with Colin James - Cheese

4. December 2008

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Having a problem deciding what to give that special person who has everything? Why not consider a cheese platter? Cheese is our specialty. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff can help you put together a cheese platter that will delight the most discerning connoisseur. What makes a great cheese platter? It’s not the quantity of cheese you choose, [...]

Vines wines and wildlife …

6. November 2008

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Flame Hill Vineyard and cellar door will open in Western Avenue Montville on December 15. Range local Tony Thompson bought the property 12 months ago and the established 10 year old vineyard and cellar door will continue to showcase wine produced from grapes grown on site. The property lies on one of the highest points in [...]

Sweets on Maple - Celebrations of any kind… Shelley Parker

2. October 2008

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Sweets on Maple offers taste sensations made in Australia and from around world… tempting nougats, chocolates, tasty toffees and licorice. We also stock unique items such as boxed Belgian chocolates & truffles, collector tins of ginger, macadamias and Turkish delight. Novelty boxes of Tool and Golf sets, shaving or makeup kits, all made of delicious chocolate [...]

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