Helen's Blog

The Psychology of Colours in Food
14 February 2023
It’s often said we eat with our eyes. Long before the first delicious aroma tickles our nose or the first bite captivates our tastebuds, our appetites are piqued by how our food looks.The psychol...
2023 Hospitality Industry Predictions
22 December 2022
2022 was a transformative year for businesses in the hospitality industry. Australian cafés and restaurants were challenged to adapt to new ways of working in a post-pandemic world, and the hospit...
Selecting Products That Support Your Service
8 November 2022
Helen’s supporting your team
The secret behind consistent and high quality hospitality service is an efficient kitchen. Helen’s products support you in achieving this! Let our products join yo...
Helen’s Katifi Me Krema
12 October 2022
Katifi Me Krema (or ‘Katifi with Custard’) is a traditional Greek delight, and with the excitement of the upcoming Paniyiri our very own Helen would like to share with you an old family recipe....
5 Easy Tips for Enticing Food Imagery
2 August 2022
How food looks is just as important as the taste – beautiful images of signature dishes appeal to our senses and have a powerful impact on our emotions.Professionally styled culinary photography ...
Fostering Care, Connection and Kindness in Dining Rooms For Residents in Aged Care Facilities
2 August 2022
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...
Helen’s Hints: Take a Bite Out of the Market With These Brunch Hacks
29 April 2022
Beans on toast? Boring.Eggs over-easy? Overdone.Cereal? Sad.Brunch is BIG in Australia and it’s only getting bigger.Cafes, restaurants, clubs and venues are embracing this growing trend with inno...
Helping You Prepare Your Venue for the Unexpected
1 March 2022
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...
Home Sweet Home: Satisfy Your Customers’ Appetites for Homestyle Hospitality
1 March 2022
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...
Is Connection the Secret Ingredient to a Healthy & Happy Festive Season and New Year?
14 November 2022
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 ...
Hearty Food Starts with Quality Produce
18 August 2022
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...
Fostering Care, Connection and Kindness in Dining Rooms For Residents in Aged Care Facilities
2 August 2022
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...
Everyone's got an eye on the Mediterranean Diet
20 May 2022
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 ...