Thanks from Michael De Vries to the sponsors for Chemo Chics and Breast Cancer Carers Innisfail

PACIFIC fasteners, Burton's auto parts, Power shed, Better electrical, Raycare pharmacy, Domino's Pizza, Mitre 10 Tully, Grasso motors 4x4, Classic Nails and Spa, Coles Innisfail, Top Pub Tully,

Mt Tyson Hotel Tully, Goodi Bend Pub, Innisfail Antiques, BCF Innisfail, Reece Plumbing Innisfail, Igguldens Tully, Malcolm Bright, Innisfail Hardware, IBS Innisfail, Soul Patterson Chemist, Dizy’s

2 teaspoons died mint

2 teaspoons dried oregano

Beetroot and Orange Salad

Serves: 8

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

1 serve per portion

Ingredients

2 bunches baby beetroot, unpeeled, tops trimmed

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

2 teaspoons honey creations, Bingil Bay Café, Nth Coast machinery, Mellick Ctr, Fresha Seafood, Woolworths Mission Beach, El Arish Tavern, Qld Steel, Harvey Norman, Innisfail Chemist, Innisfail aquarium

Freshly ground black pepper

1 cup Greek yoghurt, reduced fat

2 teaspoons lemon zest

2 tablespoons lemon juice

200g Danish feta, crumbled

2 oranges, peeled, thinly sliced Mint leaves to garnish

Flat parsley leaves to garnish

Method

PUT beetroot into microwave safe bowl and cover with a tight seal. Microwave on high for 8 minutes until just tender. Stand until cool to touch, still covered. Peel off skin and cut in half and place in a large bowl.

ADD oil, vinegar, honey, mint and oregano to a small jar with a lid. Shake well to combine. Season with freshly ground black pepper and pour over beetroot. Gently toss to coat. Sit for 10 minutes.

COMBINE yoghurt, zest, juice and half the feta in a small bowel, stirring until smooth. Spread onto a large platter and top with beetroot and orange, reserving juices for serving.

SCATTER mint, parsley and remaining feta over the top. Combine reserved juices in a small jug and drizzle to serve.

23rd-26th March

Thursday 23rd March Paronella Park Gone Troppo Trivia at RSL 7pm and bird Ctr, RSL Innisfail, Nova Unisex salon, GF Rural Innisfail, Oliveri’s Deli, Tigers Leagues Club, Lifeline Pharmacy, Rotaries Pharmacy, Wobble In Bicycles, IGA Tully, Greg McDonald, Sergio, Stevs Howe, A Strano, Turtle

Major sponsors: Reece Bush construction, Nissan Innisfail

Friday 24th March

Northern Food Trail 8.30am

Shire Hall Tour 10.30am Taste of the Tropics Dinner Crown Hotel 6pm

Empowering women through education and health is a priority for the Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA). The QCWA Country Kitchens program, funded by the Queensland Government through Health and Wellbeing Queensland, supports Queenslanders to adopt healthier lifestyles. To find out more about the program visit https://qcwacountrykitchens.com.au/.

Empowering women through education and health is a priority for the Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA). The QCWA Country Kitchens program, funded by the Queensland Government through Health and Wellbeing Queensland, supports Queenslanders to adopt healthier lifestyles. To find out more about the program visit https://qcwacountrykitchens.com.au/.

Sunday 26th March

Australian Bananas River Feast 9am to 3pm FREE ENTRY

Rare & Tropical Fruit Display

Cooking Stage Demos & Tastings

Market Stalls

Saturday 25th March

Southern Food Trail 8.30am Pro-biotic Sodas & No-bake Cakes Workshop 10am Tropical Cocktail Cruises at 2pm & 5pm www.feastofthesenses.com.au

Food Vans

Kid Zone with rides

Entertainment Stage River Cruises