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Fit for a reason

New approaches to health and fitness are incorporating scientific research to achieve smarter training. Pictures: Reg Ryan   Everyone should be fitter and, by extension healthier, but...

Taste of winter

Words and pictures: Greg Wane   WINTER in Geelong and its coastal regions is mild compared to other areas. Few frosts and an absence of snow mean...

Our daily bread

YOU know that oddly satisfying moment of tearing off a large chunk of bread from a fresh loaf and dunking it into your favourite...
Camilo Olive Oil’s Joan McGovern checks progress on her Teesdale farm.

Locals get FRESH

John Van Klaveren loosens his belt to investigate the trend toward fresh local produce on the region’s fine dining menus.   Words: JOHN VAN KLEVEREN Photos: TOMMY...
Terry Jongbloed, Scott Gerrard and Lisa Schofield sample a Clyde Park red. Picture: John Conway

Grape expectations

Bottle of wine, fruit of the vine, what’s not to like about this nectar of the gods? Especially when Geelong and the coast host...

Winter Warming Local Reds

As we head into winter, naturally our thoughts turn to comfort foods. WITH JON HELMER (CORKS CREW CELLARS) Rich, casseroles, maybe osso bucco, lamb shanks...
Darius Sarkis, head chef of Baveras Brasserie

Local chefs – Baveras Brasserie

DARIUS SARKIS’ interest in food flavours and technique began at a young age, with his first years of training taking place in Queenscliff at the...
Stewart Atchison, head chef of the Edge Geelong

Local chefs – Edge Geelong

Stewart Atchison is head chef at Edge Geelong. Stewart came from Camperdown as a teenager to take up an apprenticeship at Fishermans Pier in...

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On top in the kitchen

When choosing a kitchen bench top “it pays to do your research,” says Newgrove Benchtops owner Sean Blood. “The kitchen is often the heart of...

A family affair

Stepping forward

Way of the Samurai