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Fancy sipping on a Reserve Champion cider from the home of apples, Tasmania's Huon Valley? Since 2012 Willie Smith's has been crafting beverages true to type, showcasing original cider apple varieties as well as distilling apple brandy. Kingston Black is a famous cider apple originating from Somerset in Britain and it's at the heart (or should that be core?!) of the limited release cider of the same name, which has just picked up Reserve Champion at an international cider show in the UK. Enter now and you be tasting why when you win one of three half cases of Willie Smith's Kingston Black Cider »

In Teatimes: A World Tour food historian Helen Saberi takes us on a journey into the fascinating history of teatimes, from elegant afternoon teas, hearty high teas and delicious cream teas, to cricket and tennis teas, the teas of America's deep south, Britain and much more »

Tokyo is an explorer's dream and food-lover's paradise. Like the city itself, Tokyo Local honours the traditional cuisine that is cherished by locals and fervently adored by visitors, while embracing the modern trends that are defining the Tokyo of today. It's packed full of 70 delicious yet approachable recipes so you can capture the magic of Tokyo at home »

Launceston's iconic new hotel Peppers Silo opened its doors to the public on Saturday, June 2 with an official opening celebration to commemorate the landmark hotel opening, which includes a restaurant Grain of the Silos with chef Massimo Mele »

Once described as quaint and old fashioned, Tasmania has come of age with produce, cafes, restaurants and foodstores that stack up against any in the world »

The green and lovely Clare Valley is one of Australia’s finest wine regions. A fortnight’s holiday among the vines convinces social planner Burt Surmon and his new wife Jeni to make a life-changing decision. They quit the city grind to grow grapes, make wine, open a cellar door, art gallery and function centre. Maybe you can too? »