Reflected Image PRoductions and our clients Sunreef Mooloolaba were proud to once again be a part of the Sunnykids 4xFun event on Saturday.
Generation Innovation announces 2016 winner
Congratulations to Aaron Ehrlich who has taken out the Generation Innovation 2016 People’s Choice Award.
Now finishing its second annual GI Challenge, Generation Innovation took the Sunshine Coast by storm last year encouraging young people to convert their passions and ideas into a commercial reality.
Buderim Foundation distributes a record $65,000 to its 2016 grant recipients
A dozen community organisations were awarded a record total of $65,000 when Buderim Foundation presented its 2016 grants.
The grants were presented at the Foundation’s annual Good News event which this year took place in Buderim’s Memorial Hall on Sunday September 18.
Buderim Foundation to announce Good Grants News This Sunday 18th September
The Buderim Foundation will be celebrating this Sunday afternoon, bringing together Foundation Ambassadors, Buderim families, sponsors and friends to announce this year’s annual grant recipients.
Sunreef Mooloolaba’s 2016 Swim with Humpback season looking like best yet
Just one month into the 2016 Swim with Humpback Whales season and already it’s looking like it will be the best yet for Sunreef Mooloolaba who offer Australia’s first Swim with Whales Experience.
“So far this season, we have had more successful swims with the whales than ever before – it seems there are more whales and calves around for this time of the season – and they seem more curious as well,” Sunreef’s Dan Hart said.
Sunreef Mooloolaba to host second “Free HMAS Brisbane Dive Extravaganza”
Celebrating the ex-HMAS Brisbane 11th anniversary
Sunreef Mooloolaba is doing it again – following the success of last year’s ex-HMAS Brisbane anniversary, they are doing it again. To celebrate the 11th anniversary of the scuttling of what has become Australia’s best military shipwreck, scuba divers will dive for FREE.
Successful local author to share writing experience at SCLA Discussion Evening
The Sunshine Coast Literary Association will host its next discussion and presentation evening on Wednesday, 13 March with local author and guest speaker, James Lergessner.
This rescheduled event, which was to be held in February but was cancelled due to bad weather, will be held at the Buderim Mountain State School Conference Room, 8-42 Main Street, Buderim (opposite St Mark’s Church) from 6.30pm. Entry is free for members and $2 for non-members, payable on the night.
The evening will feature an author talk from Bribie Island writer James Lergessner, who will share details of his growing up in Brisbane in the 1950s, and his experiences since then. James’ recently published book Snippets from a Baby Boomer’s Diary is full of reminiscences that help the reader see who they once were, where they have been, and how the present is impacted on by the past.
James said he was keen to share his experiences with budding writers.
SCLA President, Kerri Jackson, said the discussion evening, as always, would be a stimulating and interesting night with inspiring company.
“The session is held in a relaxed environment and community members can join us for a cuppa, light refreshments and a chat,” Ms Jackson said.
Formed in 2005, the SCLA provides a pathway for the Sunshine Coast’s writers and enthusiasts to explore their interests, develop skills and share their work. It allows like-minded individuals to exchange ideas and seek advice to develop their abilities.
The association offers regular literary workshops, seminars and events, awards programs and monthly “Front Write Up” Writer’s Group evenings that provide an opportunity to showcase the talent of its members. The SCLA also promotes other state and national writing competitions that offer successful applicants great prizes and recognition.
The SCLA requests guests to RSVP for catering purposes via email info@scliterary.org. For more information on beginning your journey as a writer or to become a member of the SCLA, please visit www.scliterary.org.
Sunshine Coast Mayor and Queensland Minister go head-to-head
Sunshine Coast Mayor Mark Jamieson will face off against Queensland Environment Minister, Andrew Powell in an exciting cook-off showdown at the Real Food Festival on Saturday, 8 September.
‘The Mayor & The Minister’ Market Chef cooking challenge will take place at 10am in The Natural Foodstore Real Food Kitchen and will see Mayor Mark Jamieson put his culinary skills to the test against Queensland Minister for Environment and Heritage Protection, Andrew Powell.
Real Food Festival Director and organiser, Julie Shelton said the Market Chef cook-off was a great way to kick-off the two-day festival and foster some friendly competition.
“The cook-off is a bit of light-hearted fun but I’m sure the two competitors will be taking it a little more seriously,” Julie said.
Each will be given an assortment of ingredients and a recipe, and will be judged against several criteria to determine which team best replicated the dish.
The Market Chef cook-offs have long been a favourite event on the Sunshine Coast, with Peter Wolfe from Cedar Creek Farm Bushfoods running the programme at the Eumundi Markets during school terms.
Peter will also be running a school-based Market Chef competition at the Eumundi Markets Kids Arena on both days of the festival, which will see Maroochydore State High School vs Maleny State High School and Maleny Flexi-School vs United Synergies.
The Real Food Festival will be held at the Maleny Showgrounds, 13 Stanley River Road, Maleny on 8th – 9th September from 9am to 4pm daily and is a celebration of the local food industry, showcasing an abundance of freshly grown, local foods from Sunshine Coast producers, manufacturers and restaurants.
The festival is a weekend-long culinary adventure, featuring more than one hundred exhibitors and hosting a range of cooking demonstrations, kids activities, discussions and live local music. Entry is $12 for a one-day adult pass or $20 for both days. Children under 16 are free.
“The Real Food Festival is about authenticity and enjoying nourishing and delicious food that has been grown and prepared right here in our beautiful Sunshine Coast backyard,” Julie said.
For more information on the Real Food Festival, or to register your interest, visit the Festival website at www.realfoodfestival.com.au or email: celebrate@realfoodfestival.com.au
Gluten and grain free author encourages support of local food at festival
Sunshine Coast gluten and grain free guru and author, Tania Hubbard will be sharing her love of local food and gluten and grain free living at the Real Food Festival on 8th to 9th September.
The festival, to be held at the Maleny Showgrounds, 13 Stanley River Road, Maleny from 9am to 4pm daily is a celebration of the local food industry, showcasing an abundance of freshly grown, local foods from Sunshine Coast producers, manufacturers and restaurants.
Tania will be leading a discussion about how to easily integrate raw foods into a gluten and grain free diet in the Jeffers Market Wellness Space on Saturday, 8th at 11:30am. On Sunday, 9th from 11:30am Tania will be in the Natural Foodstore Real Food Kitchen creating one of her gluten free grain free recipes. Both sessions will be followed by a book signing in the Rosetta Books space at the festival.
Her cooking demonstration, called ‘Seeds of Change’, focuses on how a wide variety of seeds and nuts can be an easy, healthy and delicious feature in a gluten and grain free lifestyle.
“My presentation will look at the benefits of foods like chia and pumpkin seeds and how to prepare and integrate these ingredients into everyday foods,” Tania said.
“I will be demonstrating how to make cookies from scratch and also how to make a yummy tabouli using pumpkin seeds,” Tania said.
Tania, who was diagnosed with an intolerance to a protein found in grains several years ago, said her condition turned out to be a blessing in disguise, helping her realise her passion for food, which saw her develop her own gluten and grain free recipes and write and publish her own cookbook.
“My food isn’t just for Coeliacs and those with grain intolerance, it’s for everyone and anyone that wants to enjoy nutritious and wholesome cooking that tastes great,” Tania said.
“Using locally-grown, fresh and organic produce is the best way to create meals that are full of taste, texture and nutrition and I believe the Sunshine coast is home to some of the best locally-grown produce in Australia,” Tania said.
Tania’s cookbook, gluten free grain free – food we love, will be available for sale at the festival and is packed with over 150 pages of mouth-watering recipes, information about stocking a gluten and grain free pantry, label reading and much more.
“I will also be showcasing my delicious bake@home range of cakes, biscuits and bread premixes, designed to make it even easier to cook great-tasting, gluten and grain free foods in the comfort of your own kitchen.”
Tania will also join Cyndi O’Meara, Louise D’Allura and Lucy Walter for a panel discussion at 2.30pm on the Saturday to talk about ‘what is the right diet for me?’
The festival is a full weekend of fun and fantastic fare, featuring more than eighty exhibitors and hosting a range of cooking demonstrations, kids activities, farm animals, talks and live local music. Entry is $12 for a one-day adult pass or $20 for both days. Children under 16 are free.
For a complete list of stockists of gluten free grain free – food we love and the bake@home range, or to purchase online, visit www.glutenfreegrainfree.com.au.
Australia’s leading talent in modern Asian cuisine headlines Real Food Festival
One of Australia’s leading connoisseurs in contemporary Asian cuisine, Chef Martin Boetz will headline at this year’s Real Food Festival to celebrate and experience some of the best local produce in Queensland.
Martin is the Executive Chef of the renowned Longrain restaurants in Sydney and Melbourne and specialises in modern, Thai-inspired Asian foods. Drawing his inspiration from and using some of the finest produce from across the Sunshine Coast region, Martin will recreate one of his mouth-watering dishes that promises to tickle taste buds.
Martin said he was really excited to be visiting the Sunshine Coast and supporting a festival that celebrates quality food production in the local area.
“I am passionate about cooking with the freshest, local produce and ingredients and finding the perfect balance of flavours,” Martin said.
The Real Food Festival will be held at the Maleny Showgrounds, 13 Stanley River Road, Maleny on 8th – 9th September from 9am to 4pm daily and is a celebration of the local food industry, showcasing an abundance of freshly grown, local foods from Sunshine Coast producers, manufacturers and restaurants.
Martin will be hosting his cooking demonstration in The Natural Foodstore Real Food Kitchen at 2.30pm on Saturday, 8th September.
Born in Germany, Martin developed his enthusiasm for cooking at a young age and began his journey with food as an apprentice at Lennon’s Brisbane Hotel. Moving to Sydney in 1990, Martin went on to work at a number of Sydney restaurants and hotels where he realised his love and passion for Asian cuisine.
In 1999, Martin and his business partner, Sam Christie launched Longrain Restaurant and Bar in Sydneys’ Surry Hills followed by the Longrain Melbourne in 2005. With both restaurants continuing to receive rave reviews, Martin proceeded to release his first cookbook, Longrain Modern Thai Food and develop a range of Longrain Asian sauces called Longrain Produce for the aspiring home cook.
The festival is a weekend-long culinary adventure, featuring more than one hundred exhibitors and hosting a range of cooking demonstrations, kids activities, discussions and live local music. Entry is $12 for a one-day adult pass or $20 for both days. Children under 16 are free.
For more information on the Real Food Festival, or to register your interest, visit the Festival website at www.realfoodfestival.com.au or email celebrate@realfoodfestival.com.au.
