On the shores of Crangan Bay, a short commute south from Newcastle’s CBD, Emma Johnson and Brendan Pullan have created a sanctuary of calm and tranquillity, that perfectly mirrors their easy-going lifestyle and love of nature.
This is the type of meal that is worth taking the time for. A warm, comforting roast lamb with a modern twist, perfect for your next slow dinner party shared with loved ones. Prepare the sides in advance so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time chatting!
School holiday baking just got easier thanks to this easy, no-nasties recipe as featured back in Issue 7. Combine your favourite mix of nuts and seeds with raw cacao powder, coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla to create your own fuss-free chocolate nut bars.
Newcastle gym Urth Fitness is offering FREE gym access to high school students aged 14 – 18 during the April school holidays, at their Lambton, Charlestown or Belmont locations.
This granola recipe first appeared in issue 7 of Swell and is a simple but fun way to get the kids involved in the kitchen! Choose your favourite mixture of nuts and seeds, plus dried fruits, and allow the kids to mix until their hearts are content. With simple, healthy ingredients, this granola makes for a great breakfast option or snack!
Newcastle locals may have fond memories of school excursions to historic Morpeth, where they learnt all about the former major port town, toured the original Arnott’s Bakery and snapped a photo by the famous bridge. While the heritage vibes of this quaint village are still very much a draw card, thanks to a few more recent additions, food and wine lovers from near and far are also adding Morpeth to the must-visit list – and we encourage you to do the same.
The Newcastle Writers Festival is back, and it’s one of our favorite times of the year! With an incredible lineup of speakers and events, this highly anticipated festival promises to be bigger and better than ever. Don’t miss out on the exciting literary celebration coming to Newcastle from April 4 – 6 2025!
Port Stephens’ stylist Maret Larnach is not afraid to be bold, experiment with colour and push the boundaries. So it’s no surprise that her own home is a reflection of that! Come with us as we tour this vibrant, colourful and quirky home where secondhand mid-century and retro pieces are as plentiful as the plants!
We Australians live for coffee. Meeting for a coffee has become deeply ingrained in our culture. A way of life. People who don’t like coffee are a rare breed, and quite frankly, often frowned upon. So how did our love of lattes become so strong, and is it ever a bad thing? Hannah shares with us how her own love of coffee began and how she believes it’s shaped her world for the better.
Like many of us, local baker Shivangi Maheshwari started experimenting with sourdough during the Covid lockdown era. But unlike a lot of people, it’s a hobby that quickly became a passion and now a successful business. From her early days of experimenting and gifting loaves to friends and family, to eventually securing a commercial spot in Stockton with high demand for her bread and other European-inspired baked goods, the Starter Stories journey is full of heart. We chat with Shiv to find out more!
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