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               Tropic like it’s hot


               What’s hot and what’s not                        WHAT’S HOT
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                HOW FOOD IS MADE                                    STICK IN THE MUD
                Ever considered how things like tofu, mustard and   With a focus on wheel thrown pottery and
                chewing gum are made? What about the difference     ceramics, Kylie Cooper brings over 20 years’
                between butter and margarine? In this informative   experience to her Clifton Beach home studio,
                and illustrative new book, Australian artist Ayla   Stick in the Mud.
                Marika explores exactly how the most popular        Groups of up to seven people can learn how
                factory-made foods are produced. In an era where    to throw on the wheel to make their own
                people are increasingly disconnected from the       dinnerware, with painting and glazing
                food they eat, the book sparks conversation among   included in the set of four classes.
                children and adults alike.                          Perfect for those who want to get messy,
                                                                    make new friends and come home with a clay
                MORE: howfoodismade.aylamarika.com
                                                                    creation or two.
                                                                    MORE: @stick.in.the.mud.pottery




















                                                                       MT UNCLE DISTILLERY
                                                                       The Walkamin distiller is seemingly
                                                                       taking home award after award across
                                                                       its range of liquors and spirits.
                                                                       Mt Uncle Distillery produces
                                                                       everything from rum to gin, whisky to
                                                                       sweet liquor. The Anjea Vodka is our
                                                                       pick of the pack, which infuses
                                                                       honey with eucalyptus and volcanic
                                                                       spring water.
                                                                       MORE: @mtuncle



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