Helen's Blog

Yes, we’re stating the obvious, but the past two years have been a rollercoaster for the food and venue industry. We’ve leaned into the twists and turns, stomached the dips, been thrown sideway...

Jam and cream may reign supreme but almost anything goes when it comes to topping a scone. Helen’s has baked handmade, light-as-a-feather scones for almost 30 years and supplied them to everyone ...

Linen tablecloths, exotic ingredients, tuxedoed waitstaff – while there’ll always be a place for fine dining, gone are the days when a restaurant or café meal was only enjoyed on special occas...

To say it’s been a rough couple of years for clubs, pubs and community hubs would be a vast understatement.Hospitality venues were among the worst hit during the COVID pandemic, weathering lockdo...

Pledging to eat well and look after yourself isn’t just the domain of New Year’s resolutions anymore.Consumers are increasingly developing an appetite for healthy and wholesome food and they ar...

Our appetite for fine coffee has sustained Australia’s café sector for the past five years, even when COVID trading restrictions hit dine-in food sales and profit margins. Over the next five yea...

What does an 18-year-old boy and his 70 year old grandfather have in common?They both need the same quantity of protein each day. The difference is, as we age our appetite levels and ability to tas...

This Healthy Tomato Relish recipe is perfect for adding a sweet salty tang to your favourite dishes. Your average Tomato Relish typically features plenty of sugar, however, this one uses a natural ...

Increasing client satisfaction, reducing plate wastage, lowering labour costs and improving nutrition outcomes – we’re talking about room service!A room service model is a client-centred food s...

A balanced menu is one in which flavours, textures and aromas are all working in harmony to create a positively memorable dining experience for your guests. It caters to dietary requirements, ensur...

Warm hugs, merry feasts and time with love ones – the secret ingredients to making the festive season (and the rest of the year) bright.As a dietitian, my goal is to help people eat better. This ...

Food made with love starts with high quality, locally sourced produce… and plenty of it.A diet rich in fruits and vegetables supports a healthy gut microbiome, can prevent the onset of chronic di...

One of the first questions visitors will typically ask their loved ones at aged care facilities is how is the food?We all know that food quality is a key determinant in a resident’s perception of...

Did you know, the traditional Mediterranean diet is now the most researched dietary pattern in the world? With COVID cases rising, consumers are looking towards the strong anti-inflammatory powers ...