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    Wine vs wine – August 2025

    Richard Slater & Grant Foulkes Richard Slater & Grant Foulkes -
    RICHARD SAYS 2024 Paralian Shiraz 14% McLaren Vale (Blewitt Springs), South Australia RRP $48 Shiraz isn’t always boring, monolithic, oaky, and hugely alcoholic demanding slabs of...
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    Foodscray Pt 2: Eating your way through this flavourhood 

    Gary Lee Gary Lee -
    Savour the second installment of favourite Footscray eateries, highlighting must-try spots and top delicacies in the area.
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    Risotto alla Milanese

    Contributor Contributor -
    Patience and a little effort will reward you with a simple elegant dish.
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    Creamy roast pumpkin mafaldine with burnt butter and sage

    Lizzie Moss Lizzie Moss -
    Whack all the ingredients in a blender and keep in the fridge for a quick midweek dinner.
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    Wine vs wine – July 2025

    Richard Slater & Grant Foulkes Richard Slater & Grant Foulkes -
    This month's wine reviews are: 2024 Freya and Jules Riesling and Aylesbury Estate ‘Pater Series’ Chardonnay 2023.
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    Willy Lit Festival fed our appetites for food writing

    Editor Barbara Heggen Editor Barbara Heggen -
    Food Writing with Feeling, hosted by The Westsider and populated by inspiring panelists, explored the cultural importance of food writing.
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    Wok and Roll’ing at Xuan Anh Banh Cuon

    Gary Lee Gary Lee -
    Experience the rich heritage of Vietnamese cuisine at Xuan Anh Banh Cuon, where authenticity and simplicity meet.
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    A taste of home: the Afghan Women Master Chef Competition

    Khalida Dawran Khalida Dawran -
    By Khalida Dawran In a heartwarming celebration of culture, resilience, and community spirit, Afghan women in Melbourne came together for a powerful and inspiring event...

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