Boutique Markets BLOG

Sydney Xmas Shopping Event

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Hello Sydney, we are thrilled to be showcasing in your city this weekend, join us Saturday 15th November, from 9am to 1pm at Sydney Boys High school for a fabulous day of Christmas Shopping.

See who's showcasing here

Christmas Shopping Events

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Join us in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane for fabulous Christmas shopping!

Taste

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Perfect for Valentine's Day...Chocolate Brownie

(and they're even gluten free)

Ingredients

200g unsalted butter, chopped

200g dark chocolate, broken into pieces

1 cup brown sugar

3 eggs, lightly beaten

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3/4 cup gluten-free plain flour

2 tablespoons cocoa powder

Method

Preheat oven to 190°C. Line a 5cm deep, 18cm (base) square cake pan with non-stick baking paper.

Heat butter, chocolate and sugar in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth. Transfer to a heatproof bowl. Set aside to cool slightly.

Add eggs and vanilla to chocolate mixture. Mix well. Sift flour and cocoa over chocolate mixture. Stir to combine.

Pour brownie mixture into pan. Bake for 20 minutes or until just set. Set aside to cool. Once cooled, lift out. Wrap in plastic wrap. Place into an airtight container. Stand for 1 day. Cut into pieces. Serve.

Taste

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Layered Mexican Dip

In a large glass bowl layer the following:

refried beans (if you have the time, mix in fried onion, capsicum, corn kernels and mushroom)

salsa

diced tomatoes

sour cream

more salsa

avocado

grated cheese

and shallots.

Serve with tortilla chips and don't expect any left-overs!

Seasonal Friday

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Wishing you and your family and very

happy Australia Day long weekend x

Taste

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So here you have it...our spread to serve this weekend for Australia Day.

Nothing beats homemade hamburgers with all the trimmings like beetroot and pineapple...follow it up with our koala in a billabong (Caramello Koala in blue jelly) and you'll be smiling all day!

Make

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Make yourself a cuppa this morning and get ready

for some entertaining ideas we're sharing with you this

week just in time for Australia Day on the weekend.

Love....

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...Christmas!

Taste

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Gingerbread

Ingredients

Melted butter, to grease
125g butter, at room temperature
100g (1/2 cup, firmly packed) brown sugar
125ml (1/2 cup) golden syrup
1 egg, separated
375g (2 1/2 cups) plain flour
1 tbs ground ginger
1 tsp mixed spice
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
Plain flour, to dust
150g (1 cup) pure icing sugar, sifted
8-10 drops red liquid food colouring
8-10 drops green liquid food colouring
Smarties, to decorate
Method
1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Brush 2 baking trays with melted butter to lightly grease.
2. Step 2
  Use an electric beater to beat the butter and sugar in a bowl until pale and creamy. Add the golden syrup and egg yolk and beat until combined. Stir in the flour, ginger, mixed spice and bicarbonate of soda. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth. Press dough into a disc. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 30 minutes to rest.
3. Step 3
  Meanwhile, place egg white in a clean, dry bowl. Use an electric beater to beat until soft peaks form. Gradually add icing sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Divide icing among 3 bowls. Cover 1 bowl with plastic wrap and place in the fridge. Add red colouring to 1 bowl and stir until combined. Add green colouring to remaining bowl and stir until combined. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge.
4. Step 4
  Place the dough between 2 sheets of baking paper and roll out until about 4mm thick. Use a 9cm gingerbread man cutter to cut out shapes. Place on trays about 3cm apart. Repeat with any excess dough.
5. Step 5
  Bake in oven for 10 minutes or until brown. Remove from oven. Transfer to a rack to cool.
6. Step 6
  Place prepared icings in small plastic bags. Cut a small hole in a corner of each bag. Pipe icing over gingerbread men to decorate. Finish with Smarties.

Make

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After a simple Christmas display?

We made this one up with things we had at home...

using a glass cake stand we placed some toy deers,

a matchbox car and some trees from an old trainset...

finishing with a sprinkle of glitter!

Monday inspiration...

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Are you in full Christmas countdown yet?

We've trimmed our trees and decorated the house...come on Santa!

Seasonal Friday...

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...so this made us giggle!!

Getting to know...

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With our Christmas shopping events all wrapped-up for the year...did you know you can shop from the comfort of your own lounge and browse through all our retailers!?!

Simply click onto THIS page of our website and then go through each city and then click on each retailer and you will be directed to their web pages...

BRILLIANT!!!

Taste

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We just couldn't go past this lovely idea for decorating a cake at Christmas time...using melted chocolate, pipe tree shapes onto foil and chill till hard, then peel off and using some icing or melted chocolate attach to side of cake.

Genius.

Make

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OK, finally a Christmas gift for those hard-to-buy-for men in your life...

some 'rein-beers'!

Monday inspiration...

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Hooray...it's officially summertime !

Seasonal Friday....

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Tomorrow is our last hurrah for the year in Brisbane...

so don't miss this special Christmas shopping event!

Saturday November 30th

Eagle Farm Raceway

9am - 1pm

Getting to know....

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We've fallen for these stunning swim tops, shorts and clothing from 'Sun Soaked'...

make sure you check them out THIS Saturday at our Brisbane event.

Saturday November 30th

Eagle Farm Raceway

9am - 1pm

Taste

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It's that time of year again...

here's a nice idea for a seasonal cheese platter...

Christmas tree-shaped!

Make

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This week we're trying to decide which of these gorgeous

Christmas trees to make - they're all so lovely it's hard to choose.

Simply using a foam cone from a craft shop or even a cardboard cone you've made,

you can glue on cupcake wrappers, scrapbooking papers, twine or felt...

so easy and we can just see a group

on our table this year looking very handsome!

Monday inspiration....

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Seasonal Friday....

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Lucky you Melbourne..it's your turn this weekend

for our special Christmas shopping event!

Sunday November 24th

Caulfield Raceway

Station Street, Caulfield

9am - 1pm

Getting to know...

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Only days away from our special Christmas shopping event in Melbourne!

Make sure you stop by the lovely 'Birdcage Press' for some treasures xx

Sunday November 24th

Caulfield Raceway

9am - 1pm

Taste

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Zucchini Pizza Bites

Ingredients

2 large zucchini, cut into 5-7mm thick rounds

Nonstick cooking spray

salt and freshly cracked pepper

1/4 cup tomato-based sauce

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella

1/4 cup mini pepperoni pieces

Italian seasoning, for sprinkling

Method

Spray both sides of zucchini rounds lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. BBQ or grill the zucchini rounds for 2 minutes on each side.

Place cooked zucchini rounds on a large lined baking sheet. Top with small amounts of sauce, cheese and pepperoni pieces, if desired. Grill for an additional 1-3 minutes, or until cheese is melted, careful not to burn. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and serve warm.

Enjoy!

Make

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How adorable is this idea - gluing teeny pompoms onto balloons!

We can just imagine some for Christmas even with you chosen colours.