Life, inspired: Summer Down Under
Need more inspiration?Create Ambience
A bluetooth speaker is the perfect addition to any family barbecue, providing entertainment and convenience for all guests.
JBL Ultimate Ears Boom 3
Harvey Norman
Portable Shade
A portable trendy cabana will help you transfer your entertaining space giving you more shaded lounging / staging space.
Hepburn Blue Beach Cabana
Pillow Talk
Keep it Cool!
Think about a new chest cooler for your next family gathering as it offers convenient cold storage of guests drinks and snacks.
Coleman Extreme Wheeled 58L Chest Cooler (61QT)
Anaconda
Create Ambience
A bluetooth speaker is the perfect addition to any family barbecue, providing entertainment and convenience for all guests.
JBL Ultimate Ears Boom 3
Harvey Norman
Portable Shade
A portable trendy cabana will help you transfer your entertaining space giving you more shaded lounging / staging space.
Hepburn Blue Beach Cabana
Pillow Talk
Keep it Cool!
Think about a new chest cooler for your next family gathering as it offers convenient cold storage of guests drinks and snacks.
Coleman Extreme Wheeled 58L Chest Cooler (61QT)
Anaconda
Fluffy Pavlova
This light and fluffy dessert is a staple of Australian cuisine. To make a pavlova, you’ll need:
- 4 egg whites
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 tsp of cornflour
- 1 tsp of white vinegar
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
Preheat your oven to 150C. In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gradually add the sugar, cornflour, vinegar, and vanilla extract, and continue beating until the mixture is glossy and stiff. Place spoonfuls of the mixture onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper, and shape into a circle or oval. Bake for 1 hour, or until the pavlova is crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. Once it’s cooled, top with whipped cream and your choice of fruit.
Homemade Lamingtons
These delicious squares of cake coated in chocolate and coconut are a classic Australian treat. To make lamingtons, you’ll need:
- 1 cup of butter, softened
- 1 cup of sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups of self-raising flour
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
- 2 cups of desiccated coconut
- 1 cup of icing sugar
- 1 cup of cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup of milk
Preheat your oven to 180C. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the flour and vanilla extract. Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan, and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely. Cut the cake into small squares. In a bowl, mix together the icing sugar, cocoa powder, and milk until smooth. Dip each square of cake into the chocolate mixture, then roll in the coconut. Allow the lamingtons to set before serving. Enjoy!
Fluffy Pavlova
This light and fluffy dessert is a staple of Australian cuisine. To make a pavlova, you’ll need:
- 4 egg whites
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 tsp of cornflour
- 1 tsp of white vinegar
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
Preheat your oven to 150C. In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gradually add the sugar, cornflour, vinegar, and vanilla extract, and continue beating until the mixture is glossy and stiff. Place spoonfuls of the mixture onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper, and shape into a circle or oval. Bake for 1 hour, or until the pavlova is crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. Once it’s cooled, top with whipped cream and your choice of fruit.
Homemade Lamingtons
These delicious squares of cake coated in chocolate and coconut are a classic Australian treat. To make lamingtons, you’ll need:
- 1 cup of butter, softened
- 1 cup of sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups of self-raising flour
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
- 2 cups of desiccated coconut
- 1 cup of icing sugar
- 1 cup of cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup of milk
Preheat your oven to 180C. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the flour and vanilla extract. Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan, and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely. Cut the cake into small squares. In a bowl, mix together the icing sugar, cocoa powder, and milk until smooth. Dip each square of cake into the chocolate mixture, then roll in the coconut. Allow the lamingtons to set before serving. Enjoy!
Life, inspired.
Need more inspiration?Refresh your BBQ
Whether you’re looking to upgrade your humble backyard barbie or you fancy yourself a BBQ pitmaster, here’s our guide to get the perfect grill.
READ MOREServing Size
When considering a new BBQ purchase, have a think about how many people you will usually be cooking for. A two burner BBQ would be suitable for a family of 4 – 6 people, however those who love to entertain frequently may be better off with a five or six burner BBQ. Also, a big BBQ is a fantastic conversation piece. (Let those neighbours know who’s boss).
Gasmate Galaxy Black Hood Natural Gas Outdoor Kitchen $7499 Harvey Norman
STORE PROFILE
Portability
Not all Aussies BBQ’s take place at home which is why it’s important to plan for future camping cookouts. If you’re the type to travel regularly then maybe a portable BBQ is for you. Portable BBQs are also fantastic for smaller homes and balconies.
On the flip side if you only plan to entertain at home a built-in BBQ is ideal and can even be plumbed directly into your gas lines.
Gasmate Odyssey 1 Burner Portable BBQ $349.99 Anaconda
STORE PROFILE
Life, inspired.
Need more inspiration?Refresh your BBQ
Whether you’re looking to upgrade your humble backyard barbie or you fancy yourself a BBQ pitmaster, here’s our guide to get the perfect grill.
READ MOREServing Size
When considering a new BBQ purchase, have a think about how many people you will usually be cooking for. A two burner BBQ would be suitable for a family of 4 – 6 people, however those who love to entertain frequently may be better off with a five or six burner BBQ. Also, a big BBQ is a fantastic conversation piece. (Let those neighbours know who’s boss).
Gasmate Galaxy Black Hood Natural Gas Outdoor Kitchen $7499 Harvey Norman
STORE PROFILE
Portability
Not all Aussies BBQ’s take place at home which is why it’s important to plan for future camping cookouts. If you’re the type to travel regularly then maybe a portable BBQ is for you. Portable BBQs are also fantastic for smaller homes and balconies.
On the flip side if you only plan to entertain at home a built-in BBQ is ideal and can even be plumbed directly into your gas lines.
Gasmate Odyssey 1 Burner Portable BBQ $349.99 Anaconda
STORE PROFILE