Gourmet
TAKE NOTE Ever since she popped a pinch of pepper in her meringue, we've been utterly enthralled by what comes out of Rachel Khoo's kitchen. Now, we've got a personal look. Rachel Khoo's Kitchen Notebook is a record of the culinary maven's recipes, ideas, photographs and foodie illustrations, giving us all the inspiration we need for our next dinner party (or three). Our recipe of choice has to be the happy-boosting honeyroasted peach crema Catalana – sounds divine, don't you think? RRP $39.99, Penguin Books.
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A FEast for the senses Get cooking on the Sunshine Coast and discover the flavours of Noosa. Life's A Feast, one of the Sunshine Coast's most popular cooking schools, is keeping it local by creating one-of-a-kind meals using produce from the legendary Noosa Farmers Market. Experience the abundance of incredible fresh feeds available in the area (from fish to fruit, Noosa's got it covered) and head home with a bundle of new recipes to try. Perfect for visitors and longstanding locals alike. March 15. lifesafeast.com.au
purely putia Culinary goddess Dominique Rizzo has the QH team completely tantalised with her brand-new gourmet destination, Putia. Not just a cooking school and not just a restaurant, the locale is instead a multipurpose space for feasting, learning and creating one-of-a-kind dishes. You'll also be able to buy some hand picked, handmade and handcrafted products straight from the Putia Pantry. With a focus on pure food and inspiration in the kitchen, garden and beyond, Putia is one space we'll be checking out. putiapurefood.com.au
¡Que RICO! As the sun sets over the shimmering Brisbane River, there's nothing we'd rather be doing than indulging in casual tapas with friends. Olé's hugely popular Sunset Tapas nights are set to continue in 2015, with the sangria flowing freely and the flavours intense and lush. Choose two signature tapas dishes and two raciones, pour a glass of sangria, then let your weekday worries just drift away. Sunday – Thursday, 5 to 7pm. olerestaurant.com.au
The food outdoors Food, glorious food, all on show in the picturesque Felton Valley – you're in for a feast. QH checked out the 2014 Felton Food Festival and were absolutely salivating all the while. For the record, haloumi drizzled in honey was a serious crowd-pleaser. And as an added bonus, you'll be able to check out two familiar faces in the worlds of gourmands and gardeners. Chef Alistar MacLeod (Bretts Wharf, Tank Restaurant) and bearded landscape architect Costa Georgardis (Gardening Australia) will once again be making appearances. Mark this weekend off as booked! April 12. feltonfoodfestival.org.au 194