Sunshine Coast Hinterland Times

Exploring Fine Foods with Colin James

  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 [...]

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GR8 Freshness to go!

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 [...]

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Talented chefs give this restaurant the edge

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 [...]

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Monicas Seasonal Changes

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 [...]

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Nobody knows the truffles I’ve seen

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 [...]

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Exploring Fine Foods with Colin James - Cheese

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, [...]

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Vines wines and wildlife …

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 [...]

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Sweets on Maple - Celebrations of any kind… Shelley Parker

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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Colin James - Exploring Fine Foods - “Celebration Cakes”

Looking for that special gift for that special some-one!  Why not consider a gift voucher from Colin James Fine Foods.  With  $5, $10, $20, $50 Gift Vouchers available your special someone can then use the voucher on yummy meals, a visit to the Fromagerie, gourmet shelf lines or our award winning ice cream. If you want [...]

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Fresh look & new menu at Bombay Mahal

The popular Indian restaurant Bombay Mahal at the top end of Maple St in Maleny is continually evolving and new dine-in and take-away menus are now available.   Owner and chef, Sam Kularni says, “A strong influence on my cooking style are the authentic dishes of Mumbai in Maharasti state where I was raised.”  Sam prepares these [...]

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