You’ve heard of Frosé. Let us introduce you to #Trending. “It’s mid-afternoon and the sun’s shining down on your face,” says World Class Australia Ambassador Chris Hysted, setting the scene. “This cocktail is the essence of summer you want to be sipping on.” Hysted is referring to his latest cocktail creation, #Trending. As the name […]
Author Archives: Jenna Meade
Make Long Chim’s staple summer cocktail
“You always have one drink on there for you – there’s always the bartender’s favourite,” James Connolly, bar manager at Long Chim, says laughing. He’s referring to the cocktail list at Long Chim, and his latest creation for it, the Mig 21, made with whisky, absinthe, honey liqueur, orange bitters and salt. It’s just one […]
Sydney’s favourite coffee orders
From the short black to the scalding, sugar-loaded monster, Sydney baristas have seen it all. We talk to cafes offering pre-order coffee about what you should – and probably shouldn’t be – asking for. Ground Control Camilla Pate usually steers clear of milk in her coffee. But the manager of Ground Control in Circular Quay admits she’s […]
You’re drinking tequila wrong
If you’ve been drinking tequila with lemon, lime or salt – you’re doing it wrong. Like most people, Nick Peters, Australia’s only master Mezcalier and co-owner of Melbourne’s Mamasita, used to choose tequila based on which bottle was wearing a little red sombrero. And like most people, he’d pair it with a wedge of lime […]
What I’ve learned as a winemaker
The head winemaker at Montalto has some career advice, whether you’re looking to enter the wine industry or not. It was during a 10-week harvest among the rolling hills of Burgundy, France, that young winemaker Simon Black learned his most significant career lesson. He was working under Domaine de l’Arlot winemaker Jean Pierre de Smet. […]
Passion Projects with Jeremy Wortsman
Ever wondered what creatives do in their downtime? We chat to the head of the country’s premier illustration agency, The Jacky Winter Group, about juggling passion projects on the side. Jeremy Wortsman’s core business is the pursuit of passion projects – both his own and helping others. He’s the director of the Jacky Winter Group, […]
Master and Apprentice: Cooks in the kitchen
From mum’s cookbooks to the world’s busiest kitchens, Ben Greeno has learnt it all. We find out how he’s now willing to share it. As a teenager, Ben Greeno was drawn to the most difficult recipes in his mother’s cookbooks. “The hardest recipes always looked the best,” says Greeno. “But I wonder how many teenagers […]
First home buyer: What you can get for $303,000
Looking for land? Look beyond Melbourne’s growth areas and you may be able to score yourself a bargain in these affordable suburbs. The average house lot in Greater Melbourne growth areas has reached $303,000, but that figure could get you very different investments depending on the suburb. New research by RPM Real Estate Group bases the $303,000 […]
How to save money to buy your first home
Saving for your first home doesn’t have to equal stress. Forward-thinking, helpful financial breaks and clever tricks can help get you ahead and into your own home faster. SAVING THAT DEPOSIT Assess costs Work out how much you earn versus how much you spend. For a month, write down every item you buy. Be honest […]
Embrace nature in winter with indoor plants
As the winter chill draws us indoors, The Plant Society’s Jason Chongue tells us how we can stay connected to nature at home throughout the cooler months. Plant curator Jason Chongue lives a dreamy life surrounded by thriving greenery, but he’s on hand to help even the brownest of thumbs. He created his new book, […]