by Melissa Walker Horn | Drinks
This has been a hot topic of conversation on the socials for a little while leading up to this post. I asked for suggestions of wine clubs you belong to, that you would recommend, and then I went on a mission. I’m committed to bringing you the best in wine....
by Melissa Walker Horn | Recipes
This antipasto goat’s cheese tart was originally going to be something entirely different. A roasted vegetable salad or something, maybe. All I knew was that I had some beautiful tomatoes and I wanted to roast them. I hadn’t planned to make a tart, but...
by Melissa Walker Horn | Drinks, Entertaining, Gifted
Ummm, prosecco fans, get yourself ready for your summer beverage of choice. You’re going to love this prosecco cocktail with blackberries and mint. The best news is it is easily adapted for one or for a crowd. And speaking of a crowd, it makes so well ahead of...
by Melissa Walker Horn | Drinks, Food + Drink
Oh yeah, this is happening. It’s so hipster it hurts. This mason jar pomegranate cocktail {with ginger and lime!} is delicious. Bonus, it can {and should} be made ahead of time. That makes them party friendly otherwise, they are NOT. At all. Trust me,...
by Melissa Walker Horn | Drinks, Food + Drink
In the continuing attempt to bring back summer by making delicious cocktails, meet the Pineapple Mojito Jug! You’re welcome. THIS is my new favourite drink. Did I say that about the Coconut Margarita too? I forget. Anyway. It’s pretty great, and I...
by Melissa Walker Horn | Eating Out, Lifestyle
SoMa SoMa Espresso opened in Mellor Street, Gympie earlier this year. Long before I had the chance to visit I had heard about their coffee. At that stage, they were still waiting on their food service permits (etc, snore) but the coffee was an immediate and huge hit....
by Melissa Walker Horn | Drinks
Evening team, who’s thirsty? It’s coconut margarita tiiiimmmmeeeee! Let’s settle into the weekend with a beverage, yes? There’s no better way to kick off sharing the recipes from the recent Suger News subscriber freebie than with a...
by Melissa Walker Horn | Food + Drink, Recipes
Last weekend was a bit of a chocolate mousse fest around here. I’d planned to make this recipe and then got caught up in the aquafaba (chickpea goo liquid) recipe, the results of which was a fridge FULL of chocolate mousse one week out from Easter. I can’t...
by Melissa Walker Horn | Food + Drink, Recipes
Yup, you read that one right. This chocolate mousse is made from the liquid drained from a can of chickpeas. It’s called aquafaba, you can totally google it. I did. A friend had asked me if I’d heard of chickpea liquid being whipped for vegan desserts like...
by Melissa Walker Horn | Food + Drink, Recipes
Who doesn’t love dessert/breakfast foods? I’m pretty sure that’s how doughnuts, pastries and such things started. So these Berry Coconut Chia Cups are a perfect, really filling, alternative to all that refined sugar. I’ve had to find a way to...
by Melissa Walker Horn | Food + Drink, Recipes
From packed lunches to bring a plate BBQs, this rough cut kale coleslaw is as good looking as it is delicious. By using the multiple cabbages and mixed kale leaves, you get a colourful, crunchy dish. Add your favourite whole egg mayonnaise with a dash of mustard, and...
by Melissa Walker Horn | Food + Drink, Smoothies + Juices
This purple summer smoothie is a must try and not just because I am a smoothie superstar, which I am. It’s delicious, refreshing, basically a meal in a cup and did I mention delicious? Grab your blenders, it’s time to make this refreshing, tangy, icy cold...
