With strong credentials in the hospitality industry and a fiercely loyal following for Diablo Alcoholic Ginger Beer already established, Dimitris Limnatitis is not slowing down anytime soon, as Tony Cox discovers. When Dimitris, owner of five hospitality venues in Maroochydore’s Ocean Street precinct, experienced the...

Friday the 13th, lucky for some, as Tony Cox discovers. Friday the 13th of November saw the lucky socially-distanced few rock up to Light Years for the return of the infamous IN Noosa wine lunch. Feasting on delicious pan-Asian inspired dishes, the matching wines were...

Edwina Cattanach embraced her inner bohemian to experience the latest sensory journey from Stephanies Ocean Spa Noosa. With the winter months leaving their mark on your skin, it makes perfect sense to ‘spring’ into the warmer weather with a spa treatment that deeply hydrates and...

Pineapple & Coconut Tapioca with Grilled Pineapple, Peaches & Macadamia Serves 4 Ingredients •50gm tapioca pearls •200gm pineapple, crushed •50gm light palm sugar •¼ vanilla bean, split and scraped •125gm coconut yoghurt •50gm dark palm sugar •Juice ½ lime •200gm pineapple, grilled and diced •200gm...

Cape Gooseberry Tart Tatin with Lavender Ice Cream Serves 4 Ingredients  300gm cape gooseberries  200gm castor sugar  50gm butter  50ml lemon juice  ½ vanilla bean  4 x 15cm discs puff pastry  200ml good quality vanilla ice cream  ½ tsp fresh lavender flowers, finely chopped Method...

Riccota and Fejoa Cheesecake Serves 6 Ingredients • 150gm Ginger Snap or digestive biscuits, crushed • 75gm butter, melted • 250gm ricotta • 250gm cream cheese • 150gm castor sugar • 3 eggs • 3 egg yolks • 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped •...

Creating culinary inspirations from scratch and drawing inspiration from those around her, Fiona of Fiona’s Fancies in Noosa has built a strong following for those seeking hand-made treats or special occasion cakes. Fiona Williams has been baking since she could stand on a chair. Inspired...