FREE SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN - THIS SEPTEMBER!

Keep the kids busy these September school holidays with two great activities coming to Toowong Village.

Week One:  Brian Doyle caricaturist - FREE cartoon drawings for children.  Limited tickets available each day.

Dates:  Monday 20th to Saturday 25th September

Times:  11am to 3pm daily

Venue:  Level 1 outside the library

Week Two:  Free Flower/Garden Pot painting and decorating workshop. 

Dates:  Monday 27th September to Saturday 2nd October

Times:  10am, 11am and 12 noon

Venue:  Gallery level outside David Jones

Bookings essential for the flower/garden pot workshop.  Contact Centre Management on 3870 7177

WIN FOR DAD AN iPAD FOR FATHERS DAY!

Congratulations to the following winners:

Alex Strimaitis, Ashgrove

Sabrina Ryan, Fig Tree Pocket

Rosie Curley, Red Hill 

Each Mum who attends will receive a free delicious morning tea and there are lucky door prizes to be won.  If you would like to come along to the next Mums & Bubz club, please give Angela at Centre Management a call on 3870 7177.

FOOD EMPORIUM

The Food Emporium incorporates the wonderful selection of fresh food operators we have here at Toowong Village, including our renowned butcher, fruit shop and deli. Other retailers include our newly refurbished Coles supermarket, Bakers Delight and our BWS store.

FRUITY CAPERS MUSHROOM RETAILER OF THE YEAR AGAIN IN 2010

The Mushroom Retailer of the Year Award, now in it's sixth year, is chosen by a professional, independent mystery shopper program which judges stores on the basis of their mushroom quality, range, display, knowledge and point-of-sale presentation/materials.  For the fourth year in a row Fruity Capers Toowong have received the coveted "Mushroom Retailer of The Year" award. 

Australian Mushroom Growers' General Manager, Greg Seymour, congratulated the team at Fruity Capers on their accomplisment and praised them on their commitment to excellent in mushroom retailing.  "This competition is strongly contested and further boosts Fruity Capers reputation as one of the best places in Qld to buy quality fresh produce".

The Mushroom Retailer of the Year presentation took place at Toowong Village on Friday the 12th of February.  Pictured from left Greg Seymour (Aust. Mushroom Growers), Robert Camuglia (Fruity Capers), Enza Camuglia (Fruity Capers Deli), Grace Camuglia (Fruity Capers Deli) and Nuccio Camuglia (Fruity Capers).

VILLAGE MEATS

Aussie Barbecued Ham
Prep time: 15mins
Cooking time: 1 hour 45 mins
This recipe will serve approximately 12 people depending on your menu ingredients

7kg ham from Village Meats of Toowong
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
150g brown sugar
125ml pineapple juice
125ml sweet sherry
60g brown sugar (extra)
2 cloves garlic cut in half
1/4 tsp ground cloves

METHOD
1. Remove rind.
2. Make shallow cuts diagonally fat at 3cm intervals, then shallow cut in the opposite direction forming diamonds.
3. Place ham in a disposable baking dish and rub with combined mustard and sugar.
4. Place ham on heated barbecue and cook by indirect method with lid closed for 1 hour.
5. Meanwhile, combine juice, sherry, extra sugar, garlic and cloves in a saucepan and stir until sugar dissolves. Then boil for 10 mins.
6. Brush ham with this glaze and continue cooking for a further 45 mins, glazing regularly. Allow to stand for 10 mins before serving.

Ray has been selling the same locally produced hams for the last 16 years. Sourced from only the finest Australian pork and cured and smoked to his requirements, its best to order early as these hams often sell out.

FRUITY CAPERS DELI

People Pleasers
Salami, cheese, olives and even octopus in balasmic vinegar, Fruity Capers Deli platters have it all! Catering to all tastes and budgets, the team from Fruity Capers Deli create platters by request, so there's always something for everyone.

FRUITY CAPERS

Remember your 2 & 5 (fruit & veges)
If you're after tips for choosing vegetables, look no further than the friendly staff at Fruity Capers. With winter vegetables now in season, Nuccio Caamuglia and his team are always happy to help you choose the best in new season vegetables to enjoy a hearty soup.  Check out the special offers page and download Fruit Capers special for the month.