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Our Top Cider Picks!

Our Top Cider Picks!

Posted by Blake W on 11th Mar 2020

G’Day, Blake from The Oak Barrel here to chat about cider! After a hard slog, Cider Australia announced late last year that the implementation of the ‘100% Australian Grown Trust Mark’.This is great … read more
The Doc's Roast Beef Recipe

The Doc's Roast Beef Recipe

Posted by The Doc on 11th Mar 2020

Roast Beef Recipe(similar to that of similar to recipe by John Torode)Ingredients2.5kg standing beef roast fat left on surfaceOil to rub surfacesalt and freshly ground black pepper4 carrots, halved50g … read more
Epic Brewing and Duncan's Brewing

Epic Brewing and Duncan's Brewing

Posted by Ian C on 4th Mar 2020

Citizens,This week we highlight two Breweries from the land of the long white cloud.Epic Brewing (Auckland)– One of the originals , opened in 2006. One of my favourite Breweries (I even have a Hop Z … read more
The Energetic 2019's from BK Wines

The Energetic 2019's from BK Wines

Posted by Joe Perry on 4th Mar 2020

Nestled away in the Adelaide Hills bushland, Brendon and Kirstyn Keys make expressive, minimal intervention wines under the BK Wines label. The label started in 2007 after multiple vintages across … read more
​The Oak Barrel Doc’s Mussels Recipe

​The Oak Barrel Doc’s Mussels Recipe

Posted by The Doc on 3rd Mar 2020

Brunch Mussels RecipeI really enjoy mussels especially on a sunny Sunday lunch.My recipe is similar to most but instead of using cream to finish the liquor, I melt a good quality butter over the muss … read more