HIGH TEA FOR GOOD HEALTH FROM OVVIO ORGANICSdef: NATUROPATHY – a system of therapeutics in which neither surgical nor medicinal agents are used, with dependence being placed only on natural remedies.Hello VIVE friends…The onset of winter often brings with it a plethora of unwelcome side effects when our immune system is challenged by the cooler weather.Timely then […]

We’ve prepared a list with all essential strainers for your kitchen. Cooking involve the use of water, whether it is to clean, to boil or extract ingredients in a can.This blog post is the part 5 of the series of the VIVE’s Guide to essential cooking tools and utensils. Check the others parts here.1. Mesh strainer: […]

It is time to talk about the last part (but not less important) of this so special series the utensils and process machine. These utensils are very useful in the kitchen that some people keep them beside the oven, very close to their hands. So let’s check them out! Please check all the others blog posts […]

Mother’s day is coming! If you still cannot decide what the ideal gift is to buy for Mum, no need to worry, we´ve got you covered. Below we have prepared our TOP 5 Mother’s Day gift ideas focusing on fun and lasting experiences! Why choose a gift that emphasizes the experience gained?Because the thrill of receiving a […]

THE RED SPOON COMPANY IS COMING TO ROSEBERYdef: MOLECULAR GASTRONOMY – the application of scientific principles to the understanding and development of food preparation.Hello VIVE friends…This week we chat to Nenad Djuric, owner and founder of The Red Spoon Company. More than simply a kitchen supply store, Red Spoon specialises in molecular gastronomy, baking supplies, kitchen tools, […]

PREMIUM TRUFFLES FROM FISH RIVER TRUFFIEREDef: TRUFFLE – A strong smelling underground fungus that resembles an irregular,rough-skinned potato. It is considered a culinary delicacy and found with the aid of trained dogs.Hello VIVE friends…One of the most fabulous things about the change of seasons is the change in the food we’re able to access, cook […]

HEALTHY BAKED GOODIES FROM ROWIE’S CAKES!DEF: Gluten – A mixture of two proteins present in cereal grains, particularly wheat, which is responsible for the elastic texture of dough.Hello VIVE friends…We love meeting people who are as crazy and passionate about food and cooking as much as we are – and let me tell you, this […]

DEF: Sea Salt – salt produced by the evaporation of seawater.Hello VIVE friends…Even the best chefs need a little seasoning to spice up their cooking – and as with any product we choose to use in the VIVE kitchen, our seasoning of choice must be of the highest possible quality. And so we welcome Tasman Sea […]

 AUTHENTIC FOOD FOR AN AUTHENTIC LIFEdef: WHOLEFOOD –  natural or organic food with little or no refining or processing and containing no artificial additives or preservatives.  Hello foodies!With the opening of The Cannery and VIVE Cooking School now official, we wait with baited breath to welcome more incredible artisans who will become our neighbours over the coming months.One such success story that […]

def: COFFEE – a hot drink made from the roasted and ground bean-like seeds of a tropical shrub  Hello VIVE familyAfter many pinch-myself moments last weekend during the launch of The Cannery and VIVE Cooking School, we can now proudly (and loudly) shout it from the rooftops – WE’RE OPEN FOR BUSINESS!Thank you to everyone who joined us […]

Did you know? Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a little bit like wine! There are so many varieties of oil it can be confusing. Watch Chef Jodie demystify the use of Extra Virgin Oil by showing you the 3 types of Alto Olive Oil we use at VIVE and why.

A true citizen of the world, Esti has worked in world-renowned restaurants across the globe (including est. and Rockpool in Sydney, and Spanish 3 Michelin star restaurant Azurmendi just to name a few), trained in France, the US, Australia and in Spain and has developed his own artistic chocolate identify. Today as we celebrate all […]