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MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR
Plum & Pecan Nut Paste 150g
jamworks gourmet foods
We’re (pecan) nuts for this one! All of Jamworks’ preserves are gluten and preservative free and are made using local produce where possible. Located in the heart of the Granite Belt, just 10km south of the Stanthorpe Visitor Information Centre, you’ll find Steph Ingall and Christine Hood of Jamworks Gourmet Foods working away in their new custom built Jamworks building. Steph & Christine specialise in producing premium quality jams and preserves, using locally grown produce where possible. And while we know jams are a staple in just about anyone’s kitchen, it’s their creative combinations that really got our mouths watering. Many of their products are award winning and it’s not hard to see why. We chose this Plum and Pecan Nut Paste because it was such a unique flavour combination that we’re certain will compliment any Christmas cheese platter. With over 100+ gourmet products, all goods are handmade in small batches and most of them are available from their on-line store. In addition to a fantastic selection of pastes, you can also expect to find berry jams, marmalades, jellies, butters, pickles, sauces, chutneys... let’s just say, when it comes to condiments, Jamworks has you covered! where to reorder www.jamworks.com.au ingredients Plum, Sugar, Pecan, Pectin. Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Preservative Free
Lactose Free
Artificial Flavour Free
Vegan
Vegetarian
Artificial Colouring Free
Smokey Cheese Nibbles 50g
ogilvie & co
Remember that Christmas cheese platter we were talking about? Add these moorish nibbles to the plate for a touch of magic. When you hear the word ‘gourmet’, what springs to mind? For us, it’s cheese. Creamy, smokey, nutty, crumbly, (sometimes stinky) glorious cheese. Oh how we would LOVE to include cheese in this box. Alas, we cannot, so these delicious little smokey nibbles are the next best thing (we recommend pairing them with cheese). Ogilvie and Co. are an Australian family-owned manufacturer and wholesaler of gourmet food products, founded in 1987 in Perth, Western Australia. While a cheese platter seems the obvious choice, here’s a couple of other ideas: • Toss them through a caesar or garden salad in place of croutons • Give creamy tomato soup some delicious texture • Replace crunchy bread crumbs on top of your grilled fish. where to reorder www.ogilvieandco.com.au/stockists ingredients wheat flour, canola oil, seasoning (cheese (whole milk solids, cheese solids, buttermilk solids, salt, hydrolised vegetable protein, food acid (330, 339)), salt, rice flour, vegetable powder (onion), flavour enhancer (621), anticaking agent (551), food acid (330), flavour) 4.4%, salt, fresh bakers yeast, soya flour, vegetable origin emulsifiers (481, 472E), flour treatment agents (516, 170, 300, 920), malted wheat flour, enzyme, water, antioxidant (ascorbic acid). Vegetarian
Nut Free
Lemon Garlic Salt 50g
weyhill farm
Garlic makes everything delicious. It’s a flavour foundation to memorable meals, and sometimes the hero too. At Weyhill Farm in Ranceby, Victoria, they’re all about growing great garlic naturally. Then sharing it with fellow fresh Aussie-grown food lovers around the country, for a reasonable price of course. You can order online or if you’re a local, why not pop in and see them at one of their regular farmers’ markets. Zesty and delicious, this farm grown and made lemon garlic salt is a blend of garlic, lemon rind, lemon thyme and Australian sea salt. Sprinkle it over lamb chops for a Mediterranean twist, rub onto a roast Christmas turkey (or chicken) for crispy skin or add to anything tomato based. Add to seafood on your summer BBQ, slow-cooked lamb stew, pasta sauces or Sunday eggs are just a few ways to enjoy it. They have four other yummy salts in their range, all packaged in generous jars because they know you’ll love using them! Give them a try: Just Garlic | Tuscan Garlic | Rosemary Garlic | Chilli Garlic where to reorder www.weyhillfarm.com.au ingredients Garlic, Australian Seasalt, lemon zest and thyme. Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Preservative Free
Lactose Free
No Anti-caking Agents
Vegan
Vegetarian
Nut Free
Pesticide and Herbicide Free
sour cream macadamias 50g
wondaree macadamia nuts
Inspired by the savoury staple, this range is roasted in a mix of chives, sour cream and herbs to carry those classic flavours. Wondaree has been owned and run by Greg & Wendy O’Neill since 1983. The farm is located on a beautiful spot on the Atherton Tablelands, where the right amounts of rain and sunshine produces a carpet of green that spans the countryside and blankets the encircling mountains, a panorama visible from their back patio. Wondaree macadamia nuts are farmed on this beautiful spot by Greg under the watchful eye of Roy, their Kelpie. For all the beauty of Far North Queensland, it sits perilously in the path of cyclones whose effect on the environment can be brutal. In the space of just six years between 2006 and 2011, Wondaree was twice hit by cyclones that devastated the orchard, wiping out 5,500 trees and years of labour. In the end, though, the Queensland sun came out again and today the farm is back to full production with an orchard of 2,700 trees and a run of cattle to keep Greg, Wendy and Roy busy. where to reorder www.wondaree.com.au ingredients macadamia nuts and sour cream and chives seasoning (dairy solids, salt, vegetable powders, dextrose, yeast extract, herbs, spices and/or extracts, food acids [262, 270], vegetable oil [palm kernel], flavour enhancers [631, 627], thickener [1450], maltodextrin [from corn & potatoes], natural flavouring substance). Vegetarian
Vegan
Summer Mango Garnishing Pearls 25g
nicholson fine foods
*To keep your pearls as fresh as possible, store in the fridge upon receiving.
Bon bons aren’t the only thing popping this Christmas. Add the wow factor to your Christmas salad with these tasty little pearls of fabulous! Designed and made by Nicholson Fine Foods in Regional Australia, these garnishing pearls are an easy and creative way to lift the luxury and sophistication of just about any meal. What really excites us about these, are how versatile these are – they can be used for both sweet and savoury dishes alike: Here are some fun ways to enjoy: •
Serve a pinch of pearls atop fresh oysters to add a splash of colour
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Mix with thin mayonnaise to make a colourful salad sauce
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Top a prawn and avocado salad for a true-blue Aussie Christmas dish
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Liven up a gin and tonic or a glass of sparkling wine
They make a fantastic canapé garnish
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Add them to your fresh fruit when finishing off your Christmas Pav
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Mix with some olive oil to make an exotic dressing
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The final touch to your Christmas Trifle.
where to reorder www.nicholsonfinefoods.com.au ingredients Australian mango 33%, vinegar, sugar, ginger, cloves, xanthan gum [E415], agar agar [E406], potassium sorbate [E202]. Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Vegan
rosewater & gold dust meringue kisses 45g
ASTERISK KITCHEN
These light and crunchy meringue kisses can be used for vacherin, a cousin of the pavlova, or added to all sorts of creams and cake decorations. In October 2012, after sixteen years of working in the industry, Director Chef / Pâtissier Younes and his wife Kate started Asterisk Kitchen from what was no more than a home-kitchen testing sweet cakes at the local market. Their kitchen is now based in Ringwood, Victoria where they have perfected a range of gourmet delights. Younes began his career in the Loire Valley, France and it is from these culinary foundations that he continues to research and develop products that aim to reflect French elegance, fine dining and a deep philosophy for good food. The exact origin of the meringues is disputed, some say the first record of the recipe began in Switzerland whilst others claim that the French were already serving meringue by the time the Swiss became interested in the French Kingdom. Wherever they came from, we’re glad they stood the test of time – let your creativity take over in the kitchen and impress your guests with these elegant, bite-sized desserts. Rosewater and gold dust? So fancy! where to reorder www.asteriskkitchen.com.au ingredients egg white, sugar, natural rosewater, cream of tartar, colour (122), gold powder. Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Fat Free
GMO Free
No Added Preservatives
Cranberry, strawberry and Orange Jam 350g
the jam pantry
Dollop this gorgeous, Christmas-themed jam on everything! If food is love, then this jam makes our hearts sing! Nims is the heart and soul behind one of Brisbane’s breakfast hot spots, The Jam Pantry. Not only does the menu change each week showcasing seasonal and local produce, it also features the exquisite jams and preserves Nims has become famous for. Nims generously put together this exquisite festive jam for LBOY customers and we couldn’t be happier. We’re just disappointed it’s not available all the time. Looking for some inspo? Try these delicious ideas: •
Keep it simple and smother on some hot buttered toast or a toasted bagel with cream cheese
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Perfect on your porridge with a little pouring cream
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Fold a few spoonfuls through a cheesecake batter
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The perfect spread for French Toast or pancakes
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Fold through whipped cream on your Christmas pavlova.
where to reorder www.thejampantry.com.au ingredients cranberries, strawberries, sugar, orange zest. Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Lactose Free
Nut Free
Vegan
rocky road Fudge 95g
spotted dog fudge
Rocky road fudge is a taste bud experience with peanuts, coconut, turkish delight pieces and marshmallows all smothered in milk chocolate fudge. This is the third time we’ve featured Spotted Dog Fudge and it probably won’t be the last. Our September 2015 Father’s Day box included Salted Caramel Fudge and we followed it up with Choc Mint Swirl last Christmas, so we thought a whole 12 months wait for another flavour was long enough. There’s something about Spotted Dog Fudge that will win over even the most discerning sweet tooth. Irresistibly creamy and full of flavour, it’s the fudge that other fudges aspire to be. Spotted Dog Fudge is individually vacuum-sealed and beautifully boxed. There are 23 scrumptious flavours in the permanent range as well as a new ‘sucrose-free’ range and guest flavour surprises that pop up seasonally. This delicious fudge is made in the cool climate of Woodend, Victoria. where to reorder www.spotteddogfudge.com.au ingredients brown sugar, sugar, water, Australian butter {cream, salt}, hydrogenated palm kernel with soy lecithin, corn syrup solids, non-fat dry milk solids, cream {milk} powder, cocoa, cocoa butter, chocolate liquor, peanuts, toasted desiccated coconut, marshmallow, turkish delight, sorbitol, salt, natural & artificial flavours, preservative {202}. Gluten Free
Vegetarian Contains peanuts
nigella all seed 100% grain free 100g
naked crackers
Naked Crackers is a start up food business that makes nutrient rich, energy dense 100% seed crackers. Good with nothing on or dress’ em how you like. Naked Crackers was born in Brisbane after founder Tanea’s daughter Frida, who is gluten-intolerant, found it difficult to find quality, gluten free snacks. Naked Crackers has evolved within their kitchen and community into a nutrient rich staple that everyone can enjoy. The crackers are 100% grain-free – the seeds are soaked, left whole or ground so your body gets the full benefit of the quality ingredients used. We chose the Nigella flavour because a) they’re delicious and b) it’s something a bit different and we do strive to bring you new and exciting flavours. Enjoy with a mustard pickle and sharp cheddar! Currently there are three other flavours in the range (original, cumin and rosemary & sea salt) and as it’s such a new business, your best bet for re-ordering is online. A percentage of all profits go to Women’s House, a service assisting women escaping violence – definitely worth going naked for! where to reorder www.nakedcrackers.com.au ingredients ground buckwheat, activated sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, extra virgin oilive oil, whole and ground flax seed, activated pepita seed, ground chia seed, nigella, baking soda, sea salt. Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Vegan
Lime Balsamic Reduction 100ml + rosemary & garlic olive oil 100ml
Willow Vale Gourmet Food Co. This ornamental Australian Extra Virgin Olive Oil Infusion perfectly pairs with this exquisite Balsamic Reduction laced with real fruit. We are all about the taste-test (who isn’t?!), so after sampling the oils, balsamic’s and dukkahs at Willow Vale’s stall at the Regional Foods Festival in Brisbane, we flagged them for inclusion in our Christmas box quick smart. Proudly Australian made and award winning, preservative + additive free and specialising in gluten free gourmet treats, we hope you enjoy indulging your senses as you find new ways to enjoy this perfect pair. Lime Balsamic Reduction: This amazingly zingy Balsamic Reduction will have your tastebuds tingling! A lightly delicious addition to any leafy salad, it’s a perfect match when poured over vanilla ice cream or ant dessert pastry. Rosemary & Garlic Olive Oil: Ideal for stir-frys and drizzling over roast vegetables or grab yourself some dukkah and use it as the perfect dip. where to reorder www.willowvalegourmetfoodco.com.au ingredients lime balsamic reduction: white balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, lime extract (1%). rosemary & garlic olive oil: Australian extra virgin olive oil, garlic oil, rosemary oil, dried garlic, dried rosemary. Gluten Free
Additive & Preservative Free
Vegan
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