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Chocolate Coconut Balls
The perfect kid friendly recipe for the festive season, the kids can help crush the biscuits, stir the mixture and roll the balls in coconut… a good way to burn calories before indulging in these deliciously simple treats!

Sandalford Margaret River Shiraz 2010
Loaded with savoury spicy fruit from the first sniff you know you are onto a winner. Deliciously flavoursome in the mouth with savoury dark fruit flavours, fully ripe tannins and well weighted French oak in support. This wine is great drinking now but will cellar well for up to 7 years.

Little Creatures The Quiet American
The Quiet American is another fantastic Little Creatures Single Batch beer, and is described as a hybrid Hoppy Belgian Ale. It’s a mix of Belgian and American flavours and brewing styles, influenced by the quiet talents of Trappist monk brewers while paying homage to US IPAs through the use of the new-season American hops.

How to grow Oranges
Orange trees are the mainstay of home gardens in Australia and while the backyard lemon tree has almost iconic status in Aussie backyards, the orange tree is not far behind. Thankfully it is fairly easy to grow oranges in Western Australia.

Blueberry Muffin Recipe
A great blueberry muffin recipe is worth its weight in gold, healthy blueberry muffins are also one of the best comfort foods. This recipe is so simple anyone can make the perfect blueberry muffins in just a few easy steps!

Juniper Crossing Tempranillo 2010
Juniper Crossing Tempranillo 2010, which already has a plethora of medals and trophies to it’s credit, is also an absolute bargain. This is a truly exciting wine with so much happening in every sip.

Little Creatures Bright Ale
Little Creatures Bright Ale was launched back in 2008 and has quickly become a favourite of many West Australians. Little Creatures Bright Ale is a smooth, full flavoured beer that is uniquely Western Australian and perfect for our hot summer months.

How to grow Lychees
Lychees are native to the lowlands of southern China and were brought to Australia more than 100 years ago by Chinese gold miners. Lychees prefer tropical conditions but can grow in Western Australia’s south-west given the right conditions.

Perfect Chocolate Brownie Recipe
Chocolate brownies are the ultimate indulgence – and while debate rages over whether a chocolate brownie is a cake or a slice, nothing should distract you from the rich chocolatey goodness of the perfect chocolate brownie. The perfect chocolate brownie should be fudgy and have the right chocolate flavour without being too rich.

Houghton Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Houghton was established in 1836, just four years after the fledgling colony of Western Australia was founded. It is one of Australia’s oldest operating wineries. The 2010 vintage cabernet sauvignon is an excellent example of Western Australian cabernet.