If you think serving duck for dinner is only for special occasions, Luv-a-Duck will get you preparing it more regularly with its simple and impressive recipes created by renowned chef Adam D’Sylva. Launching its new Simply Impressive campaign, Luv-a-duck is on a mission to prove that this succulent meat is an accessible luxury. Luv-a-Duck products are available at supermarkets, leading butchers and grocers, and include flavoured pre- roasted cuts, ready-to-cook, as well as specialty products such duck fat (every roast potato’s best friend) and stock which guarantees to add intensity to any dish.

Use your Easter chocolate to better our planet with Yowie’s special Easter range. Shaped like an egg, each character contains a collectible toy animal, fun fact leaflet that will help kids learn all about its endangerment levels. There are more than 50 new toys to discover, with the Tasmanian devil proving a hit for collectors! Made with 100 percent natural milk chocolate and sustainably sourced ingredients, each Yowie is non-GMO, gluten-free, nut-free and kosher, making it the perfect treat for all.

It’s high tea but not as you know it. Salon de Co at Ovolo Inchcolm is breaking all the rules, hosting a high tea offering with a rock’n’roll edge. A unique take on the British tradition, the menu will boast a mix of sweet and savoury bites, such as Daintree chocolate lamingtons and English crumpets with Queensland spanner crab. The spirited twists continue with Vegemite and cheese tarts, and salt-and-vinegar churros, proving that traditional high tea can be playful and surprising. Try the rule-breaking experience for yourself and make a booking here.

Three Blue Ducks Bronte and the recently opened Locura Byron Bay are set to celebrate Mexico’s annual Cinco De Mayo festival by bringing Mexico to Bronte. The Ducks will be taking over the dinner menu from April 30 to May 5, so expect to see fan favourites such as ceviche de pescado, slow-cooked pork, and churros smothered in dulce de leche. Of course, no fiesta is complete without tequila and mezcal, which promise to be in free-flow throughout the evening. Bookings are essential and can be made here or by calling 02 9389 0010. Locura will be joining the party with a taco and chicken-wing bar, slinging Mexican-inspired cocktails, including Cinco de Mayo frozen margaritas, which are free from 5-6pm.

Cold drip coffee has definitely gained cult status, turning your daily caffeine-fix into a refreshing hit. The guys at Cold Drip Co. believe the best things require patience and innovation, which is why their coffee is renowned for quality and artisanal flavour. Rich in colour and aroma, the full-bodied flavour is unrivalled as every batch is dripped, bottled crafted using a custom-built cold drip system for more than 12 hours. The brand isn’t shy about pushing the envelope, so expect to see even more unique offerings in the future.

If you think Clostridium is a spell from Harry Potter rather than bad gut bacteria then you’re one of many who are probably more well-versed in pop culture than gut culture, according to new research from Kellogg’s. From fermentation to kombucha, pre and probiotics, gut health information can be difficult to digest, prompting Kellogg’s to take gut health info back to basics with a simple quiz. Encouraging Australians to be more fibre fit, the quiz aims to promote the role of fibre in generating good bacteria that allows your gut to thrive. Take the Good Gut Score Quiz here to find out more about your gut health and what you can do to improve, and find out more on good gut health from Kellogg’s here.

Australia’s largest gift hamper supplier, The Hamper Emporium, is helping put Kangaroo Island and its producers on the foodie map by showcasing their local talent. Firmly cementing itself as a premium food and wine location, Kangaroo Island attracts more than 140,000 visitors a year and contributes $19.7 billion to the state economy. Emily McWaters (The Hamper Emporium’s CEO) became an island resident in 2015, quickly realising the abundance of gourmet delights. Thanks to their inclusion in bespoke hampers, local brands like Kangaroo Island Olives and Kangaroo Island Produce Co. are experiencing national exposure, fast becoming customer favourites. Emily has now planted truffles at her island property for hamper inclusion in 2023 – but if you can’t wait that long, purchase your taste of Kangaroo Island with a hamper here.

King of the kitchen Breville is debuting two new innovative appliances, the Super QBlender and the Vac Q blender attachment. Setting the benchmark in blending, the Super Q can transform vegetables into soups and whole nuts to butter in a matter of minutes. And its revolutionary noise-suppression feature won’t wake the entire house after your post-run smoothie. The Vac Q attachment removes any air before the blending process, ensuring a smoother and more flavoursome end product.

Sydney, get ready to taste the best in wine from the Adelaide Hills Wine Region, all in one place, for one night only. On the 7th May, experience 60 wines from 30 wineries at Chin Chin’s Chii Town for a dedicated wine tasting and sit-down dinner. You’ll chat with the winemakers, expand your knowledge, and experience the best of what the Hills has to offer, without ever leaving Sydney. Embark on a 70km tasting journey from sparkling wine and gruner veltliner, to shiraz and pinot noir, paired with a share-style menu with all your favourites from the Chin Chin menu. Tickets are $120pp and can be purchased here.

Calling all carb-lovers, Fratelli Fresh will host a pizza-making masterclass on the 4th May from 1-3pm. Hosted by Fratelli’s expert pizzaiolo, guests will master the pizza process from dough stretching to toppings. Once school is no longer in session, students will enjoy the delicious fruits of their labour along with a glass of house-beer, wine or prosecco. Pizza proteges will also take home a Fratelli Fresh apron, pizza recipe card and portion of hand-made dough to cook at home. Book your spot here.

Gin enthusiasts will be pleased to learn that Four Pillars’ 2019 release of their Barrel Aged Gins are now available for purchase. Offering two incredibly unique and deliciously sippable drops, the Chardonnay Barrel Gin and a Sherry Cask Gin are best served neat or on the rocks with a twist of orange. This year marks the eighth Chardonnay Barrel and second Sherry Cask gin to be released, with both increasingly in demand for their subtle, yet distinct flavours.

Beloved Tex-Mex outlet El Camino Cantina will bring Mexican flavours to sunny Byron Bay, opening its latest venue this Thursday at the newly-opened dining precinct, Mercato. Celebrating the only way they know how, get ready for $2 tacos and Happy Hour specials from April 25-28. Enjoy El Camino’s famous margaritas – frozen or on the rocks, with $1 from each full-priced cocktail going to the Byron Bay Community Benefit Fund. A welcome to the burgeoning Byron Bay food scene, El Camino is gearing up for the beachy sundowners and sombrero-splashed celebrations ahead.

Event Cinemas have announced the arrival of vegan choc tops, available exlusively at select locations across NSW and QLD. Using handmade ice cream from Australian producer Over the Moo, the cinema snack is available in classic chocolate and luxurious salted caramel. Vegan and dairy-free movie goers can now kick back and enjoy the iconic Aussie pastime of a choc top at the big screen. The sweet treat is available now for an introductory price of $6.50 each.