Battle of the Steaks

The 2015 Pepperjack Battle of the Steaks is on!

If you enjoy juicy, flavoursome steaks, check out the Battle of the Steaks at selected restaurants and pubs and you could win a prize.

Whether you like your steaks rare or even blue, medium-rare, medium or well done (aka incinerated), restaurateur Adam North of French-inspired steakhouse Entrecôte in

Domain Road, South Yarra, has the following tips on how to cook the perfect steak:

How to grill a porterhouse cut:

Celebrate the end of financial year at CoffeeHead!

Why not celebrate the end of the financial year with a blast at CoffeeHead?

The popular cafe, roastery and retail outlet has organised a night to remember on Friday, June 26.

CoffeeHead's doors fling open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start.

Savour the flavours of New Orleans-style finger food, bask in the warmth of roasting chestnuts and kick up your heels and dance the night away to live jazz and blues.

Sip on fine whiskies and luxuriate in the most indulgent chocolates from Sisco Chocolates.

Buddha's birthday at Dandelion Restaurant

In celebration of the birthday of Buddha, Dandelion in Elwood presents an inspiring menu for the mind, body and spirit.

The vegan menu for the birthday celebrations reflects the Buddhist cuisine of Hue, in keeping with the general Buddhist precept of ahimsa, or non-violence.

The evening will include a water blessing by the monks from Wat Dhammarangsee, Melbourne’s oldest Buddhist Temple.
The menu will feature Dandelion's interpretation on dishes traditionally prepared for Buddha Day celebrations and will include:

Audi Festival of German films

Currently screening in cinemas all over Australia, the Audi Festival of German films is on until 31 May, 2015.

Take your pick from the spectacular collection of films from Germany, Austria and Switzerland, specially chosen by the Australian-German jury and featuring thrillers, alpine westerns, comedies, "Kraut pleasers" and high drama.

Intriguing titles include Who am I-no system is safe, We are young, we are strong, About a girl, From Caligari to Hitler, Not my day and Soul Kitchen.

Viel Vergnugen!

Please enjoy!

Mother's Day 2015

Motherhood: All love begins and ends there. – Robert Browning

Is my mother my friend? I would have to say, first of all she is my Mother, with a capital M, she's something sacred to me. I love her dearly...yes, she is also a good friend. – Sophia Loren