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You may not know this but Byron Gourmet Pies started in 1996 (23 years ago) when they were asked to bake pies for the Byron Bay Blues Festival. The pies became so popular that from that time on BGP dropped their local French pastry business and focused […]

If you’ve ever tasted the difference of beef fed on diverse pastures, there’s an inherent knowing that it must be better for you, because it tastes so good. But why is grass fed beef better for us than grain fed beef? Many people already know that grass […]

Discover lentils, a superfood that is filled with the nutrients you need. Use lentils in soups, salads, or casseroles for a great addition to a healthy diet. Lentils are a part of the legume family. These small seed-like vegetables are nutrient dense and inexpensive, making them an […]

Every week hundreds of people go to Margaret River’s grower’s market to shop for some of the region’s finest foods, but once a month some of them get to stay and eat it. The regional TAFE runs a program called Gather and Feast to give its commercial […]

Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, are part of the legume family. While they have become more popular recently, chickpeas have been grown in Middle Eastern countries for thousands of years. Their nutty taste and grainy texture pairs well with several other foods and ingredients. As a […]

Move over, chickpeas: Lentils are officially the coolest legume. The humble lentil has officially transcended soup and is popping up everywhere—from gluten-free pastas and chips to pet food. The United Nations once named them the food of the year. Even trendsetting Prince George eats them. For the uninitiated, lentils are tiny round legumes—aka […]