Klean Kanteen Bottle

May 12, 2019May 12, 2019Leave a comment

PRODUCT ALERT: KLEAN KANTEEN 32OZ and 62 oz INSULATED CLASSIC BRUSHED STAINLESS STEEL BOTTLE

I’m a regular gym goer and need to keep well hydrated. I and also do a fair bit of travelling in different environments and temperatures. This means, one all you can use drink bottle is super handy.

We have just started using the Klean Kanteen stainless steel bottle. The design is a classic brushed outside and a screw on lid, suitable to put a carabiner through to hang off your back pack when in the outdoors. I’m super clumsy so the fact it’s durable and leak proof is also a good feature for me.

Featuring double-wall vacuum insulation, the keeps the drink iced for 90 hours! (Or hot for 24 hours).

RRP $62.95 for 32oz and $99.95 for the 64oz. For more information or to buy, visit www.kleankanteen.com.au

Where cafe meets craft

January 4, 2019January 4, 2019Leave a comment

The Press Shop is locates inside a Bespoke letterpress shop in the stunning town of Bowral in the Southern Highlands.

Locally owned, they source and prepare quality food and focus on using small farmers, producers and local supplies in order to best highlight what the Southern Highlands region has to offer. With fruits and vegetables from Moonacres farm, Piccolo Farm, Highlands organics, Brillig Farm, Living Earth Farm to name a few. There’s truffles from Robertson truffles, olive oil from white chapel grove, mushrooms from Li-Sun, meats from maugers and Robertson village butchery, eggs from Taulca Park, honey from the Honey Collector, this café really shows respect to their local area.

Head chef Nathan West has put together a delightful menu using these fine ingredients, and the meals tasted so fresh and were absolutely beautifully presented on the plate.

Lunch is served from 12 – 3pm. As we were in a group, we were able to sample a few of the menu items. We would describe this as simple food, done in a very elegant way, showcasing the skills and vision of an inspired chef.

The Waffles were served at a nice lunch size, not overbearing like many cafés these days. Topped with a refreshing coconut sorbet, peaches, mint and a white chocolate crumble. This dish is vegan and dairy free.

The local greens frittata was laid beautifully on the plate atop a goats curd and decorated with herbs and lovely thin slices of potato crisp.

The potato gnocchi was incredible. Served with new season tomatoes, roast onion puree, vino cotto and herbs, this dish is perfect for everyone, including vegetarian and vegan diners.

Something more filling and very approachable is the Taluca Pork free range Cuban Sandwich with pickles. Fresh bread, great meat and served cut in half with cheese and a side of cucumber and herbs.

There’s also a roasted carrot dish, zucchini salad, beef brisket sandwich, eggs benedict and even a kiddies menu. I’m presuming this menu would change seasonally.

Drinks wise, the coffee was great too. Speciality coffee, using beans from Cultivar, who source these from Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Costa Rica. You can have a regular milk based coffee, filter coffee, or a flavoured one like turmeric, matcha, velvet (beetroot) or a hot choc. Organic teas, wild-grown herbal teas, house made iced tea, kobmucha and milkshakes are also on the menu.

At the back of the café is a beautiful letter press shop selling handcrafted papers, cards and other lovely gifts. You can also see the letterpress machines and can understand the work that goes into making products of this quality in the old fashioned way. It’s lovely to see them preserving this century old art form.

Come for a few meals, coffee and leave with a satisfied belly and a few handicraft purchases.

The Press Shop

www.thepressshop.com.au/

391-397 Bong Bong Stret Bowral, The Southern Highlands, 2576 NSW

Healthy food and store @ Hills Organics

December 26, 2018December 27, 2018Leave a comment

Hills Organics is a cafe inside an organic food store. As soon as you walk in you can’t help but go straight to the shelves and have a peek at all the various healthy products in the store.

After we’d finished browsing the shelves, we sat down and had a look at the menu. Everything sounded so inviting.

We decided to go for the Keto Breakfast Plate as we were quite interested to try the keto bread. This dish was (gf,df) and consisted of an in-house made macadamia keto bread (gf). avocado, kaleonaise sauce, organic mixed salad leaves, smoked salmon, cashew cheese and organic poached eggs. The bread and the cashew cheese was super tasty!

The sunshine bowl was very refreshing and was served in a cute coconut bowl which made us feel like we had escaped to somewhere tropical for a bit.

Staff were very friendly and looked like they enjoy working there which could be because it is operated like a family orientated business. Overall a good vibe and lots of wholesome goodness to enjoy. Although it is located in a business area, the atmosphere is so relaxed you don’t even realise that it is.

Another thing to note is that if you’re into all things healthy and organic, you most likely won’t leave this place without a thing or two. We ended up getting some Kombucha and a few protein snacks for the road.

Making a Christmas Wreath

December 17, 2018December 17, 20183 Comments

When it comes to Christmas time and decorating your home, it’s always nice to have that special homemade touch. That couldn’t be more true for a Christmas Wreath to adorn your front door, showing a gesture of welcoming vibes to guests as they visit.

Making your own Christmas Wreath can be an inexpensive activity so it’s great for your friends and family to do together.

Firstly, get that everyday item, a coat hanger. Stretch it and you have yourself a frame.

Secondly, cover the frame with bundles of greenery and wrap a small piece of regular home twine in a few spots to secure it.

Then, make sure you have an array of different greenery and arrange a pattern or style before you place it on.

Secure your greenery with small pieces of wire and secure it behind the wreath. Overlap each previous piece with the next.

Raid your garden or find a friendly neighbour, or purchase a bunch of flowers you can use to decorate it. Wreaths can be packed with greenery, natives, fresh flowers or even if you would prefer, Christmas decorations and holly also are suitable. You can decorate it all round, off centre or just at the bottom, it’s all down to personal preference.

You’ve then got the top of the coathanger to hang the wreath on the front door! Enjoy making!

What you’ll need

* wreath base/frame
* florist wire
* wire cutters
* Scissors
* Greenery
* Floral decorations
* Twine

Thanks to Violet Lane Flowers for the lesson and St John’s Anglican Church for hosting the activity.

Sudio Headphones – wireless, compact and tangle free! Perfect for a Christmas gift too!

December 12, 2018Leave a comment

We’ve been using the Sudio headphones for a while now, specifically the Bluetooth wireless model. They are light, stylish and come in a variety of colours. Swedish design and handmade details. Our first purchase was the white pair and we used these whilst travelling all across North and South America. They are super small and pack down into their case for each transporting and tangle free. They charge quickly and have 3.5 hours battery life. I often use these for the gym too, and having no wires means I can’t get caught up in the cord like I’ve been known to do.

We’ve updated our pair with the new release of the Vasa Bla. Wow! We’ve tested them out recently and whilst we loved our first pair, these are even better. We have black/gold style but there’s a variety of colours to select from from white to green and even baby pink.

They also have a new product – Nivå. As the name probably highlights, Sudio are of Swedish origin. These are noise cancelling and with a microphone and Siri voice control!

If you prefer larger models, they also sell regent headphones with designer caps, colours of which can be changed. Check out their website for further details.

Throughout the Christmas period you can get a free gift box with every purchase + free fast delivery + Use our code for 15% off: AROUNDTHECLOCK15

https://www.sudio.com/au/

Streets of Barangaroo: a Christmas gift guide

December 11, 2018December 11, 2018Leave a comment

Barangaroo is named after a leader of the Cammeraygal people and wife of Kenneling of the Wangal people, ancestral elders of the First peoples. The transformation from a disused container terminal on the edge of Sydney’s CBD into a spectacular 22 hectare waterfront precinct will see the streets of Barangaroo come to life in an action packed stroll. A number of special menus, events and shopping experiences themed to the festive season will be taking place.

Anason

Celebrate Christmas lunch by the water with a five-course feast at Anason in Barangaroo. Feast on a selection of Turkish mezes and sweet treats. Think pasha meze with creamy goat’s cheese and slivered pistachio; slow cooked octopus with curly peppers and heirloom tomatoes; and Ottoman donuts with pistachio ice cream.

When: Tuesday 25 December from 11.30am
Gift Ideas: $95pp for five-course (lunch)
Address: 5/23 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo
Bookings: anason.com.au

Bel and Brio

Bel & Brio Bel & Brio is a food and wine-lovers’ emporium, with a marketplace, restaurant and cellar with over 2000 wines, headed up by Jon Osbeiston. For the festive season the team has the perfect collection of gifts to please everyone; wine for the connoisseur, cookbooks for mum, candles, cosmetics, and don’t forget the Italian fine food of course. Think handmade pasta, olive oils, truffle oils, chocolates and cheeses. Bel & Brio can also create bespoke hampers with the goodies of your choosing.

Gift Ideas: 2016 Head the Brunettes Shiraz $59, Ottolenghi: The Cookbook $50, Glenmorangie Signet Single Malt Whisky $250, Staple Hamper $250, Tea-Mania Hamper $179, Indulgence Hamper $220
Website: www.belandbrio.com.au
Address: 300 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo

The Barber Shop

The Barber Shop is a continuation of the classic, premium brand created by award winning barman Mike Enright. The Balvenie Shave Experience is the ultimate grooming gift this Christmas – this includes a haircut, followed by a hot and cold towel shave with a Balvenie cocktail.

Gift Ideas: Mujle Shaving Kit $250, The Balvenie Shave Experience Gift Voucher $140
Website: http://thisisthebarbershop.com/
Address: 3, 33 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo

Courses

Christmas Wreath Making with Flowers for Everyone:
Learn some handy skills directly from the experts just in time for the party season. Senior floral designers at Flowers for Everyone are here to work with you and lend a hand in creating your very own Christmas wreath. Enjoy a glass or two of prosecco as you practice your creative skills and master a beautifully bespoke design you can take home and show friends and family, just in time for the festive season. Known for their farm fresh seasonal bouquets, indoor plant arrangements and a curated selection of ready-to-go gifts.

When: 12 December, 5.00 – 6.30pm, Gift Ideas: $40 pp=
Book tickets here: https://www.facebook.com/events/2208100069449531/

Gift Ideas: Bellaberry I Love You Chocolate $11.95, Marble Pot with Succulent $39.95, Hampers from $150 – $195
Website: https://www.flowersforeveryone.com.au/contact/barangaroo-shop.shtml
Address: 6/3, Sussex St, Barangaroo

Devon cafe

A two-course set menu at Devon Barangaroo and Devon North Sydney is available the whole month of December. Feast on a selection of entrées including prawns with a tom yum mayo; chargrilled sourdough with olive oil and Christmas baked ham with beetroot and apple relish. Mains include a choice of roasted pork belly, pasta or the breakfast with sakumas.

Mon-Fi 7am-4:30pm, Sat-Sun 9am-4:30pm, public holidays 8am-3:30pm Bookings: devoncafe.com.au

Gift Ideas: $50pp for a two-course menu, bookings are essential, minimum of eight people.
Address: Shop 19, 200 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo

Whisky Making with Shirt Bar

Ever wanted to make your own whisky? Well this Masterclass is a must for you. With your very own blending kit, create a whisky just the way you like it! With the choice of 5 single malts of distinct flavour profiles (floral, fruity, creamy, citrus, & smokey), and under the guidance of a master blender, be tutored by the pros in the craftsmanship of blending your own perfect whisky. Shirt Bar Shirt Bar successfully pairs perfect-fitting business shirts with coffee and dark spirits. Design your ideal shirt from scratch with a whisky or wine in hand for the ultimate tailor-made experience.

When: 17 December, 6.30 – 9.30pm, Gift Ideas: $65 pp (includes a cocktail on arrival, tasting of grain whisky & the 5 distinct single malts, and creating your own personalised whisky)
Book tickets here: https://www.facebook.com/events/224447418305685/

Gift Ideas: Cudworth Cufflinks $70, Ganton Floral Shirt $150, Bowtie $65, The Bespoke Corner Tailors Pocket Square $50
Website: https://shirtbar.com.au/
Address: 7, 100 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo

Christmas Cocktails with Untied

Let the Untied cocktail experts show you how to shake, stir and whip up drool worthy drinks for your Christmas lunch. Make, drink and take-home recipes for three festive drinks at this fun and interactive masterclass. Get the inside knowledge on how to make the best cocktails without specialised equipment using everyday items, and show off your new skills anywhere, anytime. Package also includes some complimentary nibbles.

When: 18 December, 5.30 – 7.00pm, Gift Ideas: $49 per person (includes 1 single shot cocktail, 2 double shot cocktails and shared plates of nibbles). Book tickets here: https://www.facebook.com/events/296946597619019/

The Butcher’s Block, Barangaroo

Several set menus have been created for Christmas. Enjoy a four-course menu designed by the team, starting with house drinks on arrival and wood fired flatbread with white bean hummus and chilli oil. Entrées can include crispy Queensland calamari with black garlic aioli and lime; duck parfait with pancetta jam, house pickles and grilled sourdough; and seared khiramasa kingfish with charred witlof, pomelo lime and jalapeno dressing. Mains provide choice with the classic wagyu beef burger; panko chicken; pork ribs; pan roasted ocean trout or the BBQ swordfish loin. Dessert brings with it a traditional Christmas pudding that will give your nan a run for her money.

Gift Ideas: $102pp
Address: 2/100 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo
Bookings: http://butchersblockgroup.com.au/contact-us.html
Website: http://butchersblockgroup.com.au/

BELANCÉ BELANCÉ

A luxury men’s tailor and retail concept, combining the best international men’s lifestyle brands and a world-renowned made-to-measure service.

Gift Ideas: Baxter of California Water Pomade $32, Tommy Rough Tie $129, Von Routte Lyon Sneakers $240, Bang & Olufsen Portable Speakers $379 Website: https://www.belancetailoring.com/suits/
Address: Shop 1/3 Sussex Street, Barangaroo

Collector Store

Collector Store Collector Store combines fashion and home. Think Herbivore Botanicals for your bathroom routine, a Binchotan charcoal eye mask, cheese boards, tote bags, P.E. Nation activewear and more.

Gift Ideas: Herbivore Botanicals Jasmine Toner $60, Binchotan Charcoal Eye Mask $40, Redecker Dry Massage Brush $15, Hunter Lab Pinot Grape Skin Bath Soak $54, P.E. Nation Forecourt Crop Top $129, Becksondergaard Lauren Bag $279.95
Website: https://www.collectorstore.com.au/
Address: Shop 13/T2, Shipwright Walk, Barangaroo

Born by Tapavino

Born by Tapavino presents a Spanish feast and banquet set menu featuring marinated olives, croquettes del dia and Serrano jamon with spiced cherries, goats curd and mint; to seared scallops, sweet corn puree and fennel.

Gift Ideas: $80pp
Address: 9/23 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo
Bookings: bookings@borntapavino.com.au
Website: https://www.tapavinobarangaroo.com/

Title Store

TITLE store is Australia’s largest independent retail collection of music, books and film, all under the one roof.

Gift Ideas: The School of Life: how to think about exercise $20, The School of Life: how to stay sane $20, Van Morrison – Astral Weeks (vinyl) $50, Joni Mitchell – Ladies of the Canyon (vinyl) $45, Audio- Technica Headphones $150
Website: https://www.titlemusicfilmbooks.com/
Address: 400 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo

Somedays

Somedays stocks a balanced list of Scandinavian, European, American and local fashion and accessories. Offering a unique and personal shopping experience, by presenting handpicked wearables that are not only stylish and of high quality, but which are at the forefront of international design and innovation.

Gift Ideas: 19-69 Purple Haze EDP $259, State of Escape Neoprene Tote Bag $229, Reliquia Hope Necklace $170
Website: https://somedays.com.au/
Address: 14, 200 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo

12 Micron

A festive three-course menu overlooking the harbour that starts with a glass of champagne on arrival before digging into polenta chips with whipped cheddar, bush tomato and marinated olives. First course explores the sea with choices from kingfish with native limes, wasabi and apple; oysters with finger lime dressing; king prawns with lemon aspen and sea herbs; or lobster with crab consume, fennel and daikon. Enjoy some heartier dishes of rotisserie pork with caramelised apple, muntries and cider jus; roast wagyu with onions and pepper berry jus; or barramundi with fennel, citrus and native fruikake. Finish on a sweet note with a Christmas pudding, white chocolate and rosella, some mince pies and eggnog, and mini coconut roughs.

When: Monday 25 December, 12pm or 2.30pm sittings
Gift Ideas: $155pp
Address: Tower 1, level 2, 100 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo
Website: 12micron.com.au/

Peter’s of Kensington

Peter’s of Kensington stocks the biggest brands in homewares, kitchenware, dinnerware and more in a boutique setting.

Gift Ideas: S’well water bottle $47, Christian Lacroix Butterfly Parade Dessert Plate $78, E+M Mechanical Graphic Pencil $79, Viski Flask $50, Ted Baker Accessory Box $79, Redd Leather Watch Box $129
Website: https://www.petersofkensington.com.au/
Address: 6, 100 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo

Oh! Boo

Oh! Boo Chocolates Oh! Boo Chocolates creates artisanal hand-painted chocolates using chocolate from Peru and Venezuela. The range includes pralines (their signature creations), rocher, brittle, nougat and fruits. For Christmas indulge all the chocolate lovers with an Oh! Boo Chocolates hamper.

Gift Ideas: Chocoholic small hamper $45, Chocoholic large hamper $60 Website: https://ohboo.com.au/
Address: 1, 33 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo

Opique Boutique

Optique Boutique is a sleek destination for designer frames and sunglasses sourced from around the world.

Gift Ideas: Celine Cat Eye Sunglasses $629, Kirk & Kirk Glasses $469 Website: http://optiquebarangaroo.com.au/
Address: 6, 300 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo

David Jones

David Jones’ boutique department store. There’s no need to venture into the city for Christmas shopping when all your gifts can be found just around the corner from the office. From make-up gift packs, clutches, and hampers, to perfumes, shoes and designer clothes, all are available at David Jones Barangaroo.

Gift Ideas: MAC Christmas Gift Pack $89, Foreo Luna 2 Face Cleanser $279, Acqua Di Parma Perfume $110, Marc Jacobs Backpack $289, Mimco Clutch $99.95, Just Add Cheese Hamper $69.95
Website: https://www.davidjones.com/stores/barangaroo
Address: 20/300 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo

And there you have it, our gift guide and dining guide this festive season at one of the city’s premiere destinations.

Joseph Lloyd, Freelance Writer
Photo Credits: The Streets of Barangaroo, Oh Boo Chocolates, Optique, Ryan Linnegar, The Butchers Block Group

Music to your ears: a Christmas Wish List

November 25, 2018November 25, 2018Leave a comment

Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? On your bookshelves these treats will get them glistening!
Walking through a music wonderland, we uncover these limited edition books giving us a deeper insight into some of our most favorite musicians, making for the perfect Christmas gift.

Chrissie Hynde – Adding The Blue
“I always thought I would get into painting, but I got waylaid by rock ’n’ roll. Finally, I thought, ‘Now’s the time.’ As soon as I was in a situation where I could be alone and paint without any interruptions, I just couldn’t stop.” says Chrissie Hynde, the founding member of The Pretenders. A selection of paintings were unveiled in a special exhibition at the After Nyne Gallery in London’s Notting Hill and is currently on its way to Franklin Bowles gallery in Soho New York from Saturday the 1st December.

The Limited edition book and fine art print set, and a hard book store addition are now available for you to enjoy the complete series of 200 original artworks ranging from oil canvas, still life studies and abstract compositions with her own personal account and interpretation of each thought provoking piece.

HardCover available on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Adding-Blue-Chrissie-Hynde/dp/1905662548

Eric Clapton – Sunshine Of Your Love

A legend in his own right being the sole artist to have been inducted into the Hall of Fame three times, Sunshine Of Your Life is the official limited edition book and vinyl box set of the Crossroads.
The book’s manuscript has been created from new and previously unpublished interviews with Eric Clapton and artists who appeared at the Crossroads Festivals such as J.J. Cale, Robert Gray Sheryl Crow, Vince Gill, Buddy Guy, B.B. King, John Mayer, Robert Randolph, Carlos Santana, James Taylor, Derek Trucks, Steve Winwood, Ronnie Wood and many, many, more. “One by one, my heroes would eventually be in the same room with me. What do we do? We just play our hearts out.” – Eric Clapton. The collector’s items are handcrafted in Milan, quarter bound in leather with foil blocking and silver page edging with the very rare print run individually signed by at least two Crossroads musicians.

Exclusively available at Ariel Booksellers, Paddington:
https://www.arielbooks.com.au/

Ringo Starr – Another Day In The Life

The world renowned drummer of The Beatles, presents a private collection of unpublished photographs as he reflects back on his career and adventures with personal thoughts and commentary. ““I love taking photos of random things, and seeing how they all fit together. Whether it is at home or on the road, certain things catch my eye – and when I see something that interests me, that’s the emotion of it, and I want to capture it. I am a photographer as well as a musician.” says Ringo Starr. Die hard fans will be able to re-experience some of the bands historic tours, and landmark moments including his return to the New York Plaza Hotel 50 years after The Beatles first visited the USA and the day he received his Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys.

Pre-Order the Collector Edition here:
https://www.genesis-publications.com/book/9781905662586/another-day-in-the-life

Ronnie Wood – The Rolling Stones Set Lists

One of the most iconic rock musicians, songwriters, multi-instrumentalist, artist, author and radio personalities of all time, we all know him as one of the founding members of The Rolling Stones. Over the last two decades, each song the Rolling Stones have played in rehearsals has been recorded by Ronnie Wood in a series of hand-painted set lists. The result is a unique collection of canvases that document sell-out tours across the globe, such as the band’s landmark 50 & Counting tour, historic concerts such as 2016’s performance in Havana, as well as closed-door sessions from their latest album, Blue; Lonesome.

Bound in burgundy leather, it’s limited to 1000 copies:
https://www.genesis-publications.com/book/9781905662555/the-rolling-stones-set-lists

Can’t get enough of the Rolling Stones? The band’s private archive has just landed in Sydney in a magnificent show of over 500 pieces, in the biggest exhibition of its kind at International Convention Centre. On until February – secure your tickets:

https://premier.ticketek.com.au/Shows/Show.aspx?sh=ROLLINGS19

Joseph Lloyd, Contributor
Photo Credit: Genesis Publications

Get Fit for Summer

November 21, 2018November 21, 2018Leave a comment

Christmas overeating’s a bummer, here’s a guide to your new body for Summer!

It’s that time of year again. You’re ready to change your ways, turn over a new leaf, and actually conquer your resolutions — yeah, never mind all that. We’ve got the quick fixes to get you back on track allowing you to enjoy a guilt free Christmas! You’ve jumped on the scales and you’re wondering how that extra zero got there, the buttons are popping off your favorite jeans you’ve got new cheek folds in those photos that you’ve just been tagged in from the annual work party do! Getting back on track for Summer is not all that daunting!

Where to begin? LAB TESTS DIRECT is a new Aussie owned product and service enabling you to take tests from the comfort of your own home. Your fitness and training plan is taken to a granule level allowing you to identify specific genes that can tell you your capacity / ability to build muscle, how fast you recover from repetitive strain, your range of motion and ligament strength and how your body processes different food. If you’re a serial dieter or fitness freak and you seem to keep coming across the same roadblocks in your progress and can’t figure out why, maybe it’s time to take the test?

Simply send in your swab samples from the home testing kit you order and access a full DNA Profile analyzing genetic markers that equip you with the knowledge you need to optimize your training regimen or take the Food Sensitivity and Adrenal Fatigue Tests*:

https://www.labtestsdirect.com.au/product-category/sports-fitness/

Ease into it, why put your body through the shock? Sudden changes to your physical activity could be traumatic to your body, if you’re going to go in hard (which you shouldn’t), we’ve found the perfect tool called WAVEBLADE that’s all about preventative injury and offers relief to your post training recovery.

It works on a simple premise: RELEASE (tight muscles and fascia), MOVE (enhance functional mobility), IMPROVE (training, performance and recovery time) . The Waveblade is more than a foam roller, it’s a versatile sports massage tool that accurately targets all areas of the body. Engineered for Athletes, Essential for all, the Waveblade is designed to help people Stay Mobile and Stay Active, so they can keep doing what they love.

“The Waveblade has allowed by body to recover faster and perform at my best every time. It has been like my personal therapist on my competitive journey” says world pro-Surfer, Soli Bailey. “It allows me to pinpoint specific areas of tightness rather than just global treatment” says former Waratahs & Wallabies player, Bernard Foley. It’s also been endorsed by AFL legend, Adam Goodes and part of the therapies used by South Sydney Rabbitoh’s physiotherapist.

Release. Move. Improve Right here*:

https://waveblade.co/product/waveblade/

Let the experts to the calorie, macro and nutrient counts while you get a handle on things:

The great thing about MUSCLE MEALS DIRECT is not just the current UFC roster of Australian fighters using their meals as they prepare for UFC229 being hosted in Adelaide, but their easy choice of prepared meal configurations with the right calorie and macro count for you to choose in three categories: Weight Loss, Muscle Gains or Training & Fitness. From Rob “Bobby Knuckles” Whittaker to Alexander “The Great” Volkanovski, like them, the pre-set meals can be easily adjusted according to your needs to boost protein, lower carbohydrates or increase fat. Food rations sorted. Set meals for the week sorted. Food intake inline with training regime sorted. Results? Inevitable!

Choose from a selection of pre-configured plan of 12, 18, 24 or 30 meals:

https://www.musclemealsdirect.com.au/order-meals/

Go through those office drawers, car glove boxes and secret cookie jars and turf out all the junk. NUTRITIONISTS IN A BOX put together monthly snack packs of bars, powders, nuts, drinks and more with their rotating range of brands (Musashi, Match Maiden, Nexba, Clean treats Factory, RAW C, Slim secrets, CLIF Bar, Bondi Protein, Justine’s among many others). It’s curated by a team of nutritionists with your medically recommended daily intake in mind. Often, people will forget about all those healthy vitamins and minerals the body needs as they excessively shift their protein, fat and carbohydrate levels in pursuit of their new figure.

Choose from their function focused boxes or surprise your tastebuds with their Mystery Box. Find out https://www.nutritionistinabox.com.au/plans-pricing

Easy Treats & Health Boosts: Molecular technologies have greatly advanced our understanding of the complexity and diversity of gut (health or) microbial communities in individuals. New bodies of research are rippling through the fitness industry on the topic. Diet, particularly macronutrients, play a major role in shaping the composition of these complex populations. Though long term effects of a high protein diet or high fat diet are less well defined, we do know your gut health composition is altered when making such extreme changes to your food intake. This can affect the way you absorb nutrients, digest fibre, affect post training recovery and the strength of your immune system. This in turn can predispose or trigger genetic or environmental influenced health conditions. SET THE BAR has created a range of healthy snacks based on such research. Their EnerGi bars are designed to replenish the probiotics imbalance from excessive changes to diet, are low GI, protecting you from sudden spikes in your glucose and improving digestion, providing a low carb alternative and prevent diabetes among other benefits.

Stock up on these healthy treats here:*

https://www.setthebar.co/collections/energi-bio-bars

YUMMEE GLUTEN FREE is a locally produced product. A range of Peanut Butters enhanced with scents of Tumeric, Cashew & Chai, Almond, Matcha, Cinnamon have been created as a gluten free alternative and substitute for butter and other saturated fats you might what to strip from your diet. Peanuts are jam packed with heart health and infectious disease fighting antioxidants, cell protecting Vitamin E and bone building magnesium. They can be easily stirred into your marinades, smoothies giving that extra health boost to your meal.

Get the Power box here:*

https://www.yummeeglutenfree.com/gift-boxes/power-pack-box

Coconut Oil is said to temporarily increase metabolism and so why not try switching over those cooking oils and trying this healthy one? Designed by My Kitchen Rules alum, Luke Hines, he has also developed a coconut based keto tonic.

CocoLife: https://thecocolife.com.au/order/

Supplementing your training: How does one begin to navigated the modern day complexity of whey, soy, egg, milk, pea and hemp proteins? What is good for you? We suggest why for muscle building, something without BCAAs (branched chain amino acids) for weight loss. Vegetarian, vegan, diabetes, kidney disease and gastrointestinal conditions would warrant non-milk, no-added sugar, low-range protein content and lactose sugar / sweetener or gluten based proteins respectively would generally be the right choice.

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PokitPal app for consumer discount

November 16, 2018November 16, 2018Leave a comment

So, it’s Friday night and you want to eat out, yet you can’t decide where to go. If you’re like us, you’ll scroll the internet for hours before finally deciding. The PokitPal app has made it easier for us to decide, narrowing the choice down to a list of bars and restaurants offering us a discount whilst we dine!! That is, cash back for your meal!

For the restuarant itself, the PokitPal brand offers participating venues a way incentivise patrons by offering a cash back when dining/visiting the bar. It’s great for business to see their customers get a discount or cash back by using the app. When choosing where to dine, customers may select the business due to the incentive offered.

As a customer, all you need to do is download the free app, upload your mastercard details to your app. You can then search through the app, and choose where to drink and eat. The cash-back percentage varies from venue to venue and is usually around 5-15%. Once you’ve dined and paid, you will notice that percentage has been refunded to your card. It’s an awesome idea tome.

We’ve now dined at three venues via the app, each offering 15% cash back. After we paid using our mastercard, we were later refunded that percentage to our credit card. It was refunded almost intstantaneoulsy. So, it’s a win win situation!

There’s a great range of participating venues, and we selected a great bistro style menu at Mordeo in the Sydney CBD. Full list of venues below.

Mordeo

Mordeo. It could be described as a hidden gem, being holed in between some city high rise work buildings off Philip St in the Sydney CBD. However their name is obviously out there and known in the city community, as it was pumping with crowds enjoying a few after work drinks and what looked like an incredible Espresso Martini. They also brew their own beer.

See more in our Mordeo Blog

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Peppercorn at Civic

Peppercorn restaurant is situated upstairs of the suave Civic hotel, close to World Square and Thai Town. We visited on a Friday night, the restaurant had a great atmosphere and was a hive of activity, with many groups enjoying a meal. The restaurant is described as Thai, however having recently visited Laos, we noted many of the dishes having Laotian influence, which is not too dissimilar given the Geographic location.

See more in our Peppercorn Blog

Lil Darlin

Lil Darlin, in Randwick, Darlinghurst and Surry hills is great for a few drinks for a party, hens or just a quiet catch up with friends. They have a great cockail menu and also host cocktail masterclasses. They also have a great bar menu: from entree style bites to pizzas, pastas and schnitzel to name a few.

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Participating Restaurants

Blackbird Café
Whitewater Restaurant
Bluewater Café
Casa Ristorante Italiano
Meat District Co
Harbour Bar & Kitchen1821 Restaurant
The Civic Hotel
Peppercorn at Civic
Kinselas Hotel
Middlebar
The Standard Bowl
The Oxford Hotel
The New Hampton Hotel
The Mercantile Hotel
Potts Point Hotel
Mordeo Bistro
Lot One Restaurant & Bar
Li’l Darling Surry Hills
Small Bar
Sweethearts Rooftop
City Extra Restaurant
Café Birkenhead

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