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The Reason Why I Started Fresh Saturdays
Decades of witnessing my mom’s love for food has led me to where I am today.
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Introducing: Fresh Saturday’s Fresh Picks of the Week
This week’s fresh picks include an amazing blow dry brush perfect for short-haired gals and two intriguing and binge-worthy series, and more.
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Starbucks Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso Recipe Dupe
This Starbucks dupe of their famous Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso is notoriously good and delicious. Guaranteed to get you out of bed, energised AND happy.
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Our Family Trip to Mudgee (and what to do when you have kids!)
This wine country is only three and a half hours away from Sydney, and is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle. Think stars hallow (Gilmore girls!) but filled with vineyards and amazing food.
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Restaurant Review: The Humble Thai is a proud contender in the Newcastle food scene
Don’t be fooled by its name – this unassuming restaurant in King Street delivers a packing punch when it comes to flavor and character.
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Weekly Roundup #6: Includes the sexiest song from Cowboy Carter and athletes fighting for their life
Fresh lifestyle recommendations including the sexiest song from Cowboy Carter, athletes fighting for their life, and a baby eczema cream that actually works.
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Cafe Review: Convoy Commune brings the good vibes to Merewether
This cafe in Mereweather, Newcastle, is as much a lifestyle destination as it is a cafe. It brings good coffee, good food, and positive vibes – all within a stone’s throw away from the beautiful beaches of New.
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Easy Beef Nilaga Recipe
This easy beef nilaga soup is Filipino comfort food at its finest!
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Fresh Weekly Roundup #5: an epic sci-fi trilogy, an effective yet cheap retinol, and more
This weekly roundup of recommendations include an epic sci-fi movie, an effective yet cheap retinol, and a playfulness practice that will bring you joy at the end of it