Mocha and Macadamia Nut Slice

Mocha and Macadamia Nut Slice
Did you know that three quarters of Aussies have at least one cup of coffee every day? With international coffee day taking place on 1 October, GemLife chef Matt Conquest shares a delicious and easy coffee-inspired recipe to celebrate one of the world’s most widely consumed beverages. No matter how you like it this is
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Grilled Ciabatta, Smashed Avo and Poached Egg

Grilled Ciabatta, Smashed Avo and Poached Egg
The perfect way to start a day on the road When you are out and about seeing the beautiful sights of Australia in an Explore by GemLife motorhome, there’s nothing better than indulging in a delicious, easy-to-cook brekkie to set you up for a great day of exploring. GemLife Chef Matt Conquest put his skills
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Sous vide or not sous vide?

Sous vide or not sous vide
A cooking technique once limited to the pros, sous vide (pronounced sue-veed) is becoming increasingly popular among home cooks thanks to the availability of affordable sous vide equipment. GemLife Chef Matt Conquest shares the scoop on sous vide cooking so you can decide for yourself whether sous vide or not sous vide! Matt spills on
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Confused about confit?

Confused about confit?
Confit duck, confit tomato, confit lemon, confit salmon … these are all examples we might find plastered over modern menus. But what exactly is confit? GemLife Chef Matt Conquest clears up confit confusion and explains how this time-honoured tradition of preserving food can be used in your home kitchen. Matt’s confit 101 The word ‘confit’
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An Italian winter classic

An Italian winter classic
Winter has officially arrived and the hearty and easy to prepare Italian favourite, Osso Buco, is one of the season’s best dishes. GemLife chef Matt Conquest shares his favourite take on this classic dish, perfect for those looking for a warming meal on a cold winter’s night. Matt’s Osso Buco | SERVES 4 Osso buco
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Traditional scones with a lemon twist

Traditional scones with a lemon twist
Matt’s Lemonade Scones GemLife chef Matt Conquest has come up with an inspirational scone recipe to coincide with Cancer Council Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea in May. MAKES 8-10 300g (2 cups) self-raising flour (sifted) 50g (1/4 cup) icing sugar 125ml (1/2 cup) cream 125ml (1/2 cup) lemonade 40ml (2 tbsp) milk (to brush scones with)
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Eggstra-ordinary eggs! A quick and easy meal in minutes

Eggstra-ordinary eggs! A quick and easy meal in minutes
As we celebrate world health day this month, GemLife chef Matt Conquest shares his secret to mastering the perfect poached egg. A perfect poached egg is a great skill to have in your cookery arsenal. It is amazingly versatile being equal at home with its usual breakfast partners, as it is with asparagus and parmesan
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Sweets for my sweet

Sweets for my sweet
Chef favourite for Valentine’s Day Looking for some culinary inspiration to show your special someone some love this Valentine’s Day? Why not try GemLife chef, Matt Conquest’s mouth-watering white chocolate and peppermint hearts recipe for a sweet treat that’s sure to impress. Matt’s White Chocolate Peppermint Cream Hearts I love a sweet something to finish
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Introducing GemLife Eats!

GemLife’s free meal delivery service for residents. GemLife is excited to announce the roll-out of GemLife Eats, offering free homemade meals, made fresh by GemLife Chef Matt Conquest, and delivered right to the door of our residents to reheat or freeze and save for later. Residents will be able to choose from three different meal
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Looking for a delicious winter warmer this weekend? Luxury bread and butter pudding

Looking for a delicious winter warmer this weekend? Luxury bread and butter pudding
Gem’s one pot wonders – Luxury Bread and Butter Pudding We have all have very sweet teeth here at GemLife – so what better way to hide from the winter months than by stuffing oneself silly with delicious desserts? This pudding is traditional, incredibly easy, and 100% mouth-watering. Pair it with some vanilla custard and
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