Handmade Artisan Australia

At Last - An All Australian Stallholder Directory

Now I don't normally do this, but as a gourmet food providore and specialist digital marketer, it is only fair that I pass on some of the good stuff for you to share with your networks.

Here's some of the latest news - we have started a new project with a focus on handmade Australia stallholders - it is a niche specific directory featuring original contributions from local brands.  We are promoting it widely and expect the take up to be just grand.

On a brighter note, we have just released some new video of yours truly and even if I do say so myself - um, yeah, I am certainly getting better at the whole video thing.  You must listen carefully to this video to hear what we have been up to.

Christmas Cupcakes Gift Ideas

Looking for some festive treats to share with your family and children for Christmas 2013 with sweet cute cupcakes?  Here's some of our best finds and hints and tips to get you started on making this Seasons Greetings one of the most memorable and enjoyable for your family and friends.

Choose Christmas Theme Cupcakes

From the rich luxury of Profiterole Cupcakes to the light-hearted fun of Snowman Cupcakes, there is something for everyone this year and in the adorable format of cupcakes you simply can't go wrong.

Creative Twist Cupcakes

Martha Stewart takes us all on a veritable journey into downtown Christmasville when she combines the crunchy snap of waffle cones with the delicate snowiness of frosting to create her version of a snow encrusted Christmas Tree Cupcake.


Whatever you choose, please drive carefully and make sure to keep your cupcakes out of the sun so they don't melt.  Eat plenty of Fruit and drink plenty of fresh cold water too.  And best wishes for a Happy New Year!

Creating a Gourmet Gift Basket

Here's our secret list of hints and tips to create a memorable gourmet hamper to thrill your friends and impress them with your savvy knowledge of what makes a difference when putting together a gift basket.

First things first - get a decent basket, container or hamper to put everything in.

Find Your Gift Basket

Now you can get creative here, but remember, we want to convey that it is a gift basket - not a jumble of unconnected items you rummaged out of the bottom drawer.  So go for classic, tried and true wicker baskets.  You can usually buy these at your local five and dime or two dollar shops - but be warned they are expensive and sometimes they are a bit small.

Collect Your Inclusions

Once you have a fair idea of what you are putting in, you can go ahead and start collecting items to arrange artfully inside your hamper.  I always try for seven eight or nine items, but always of different shapes, sizes and packaging so it doesn't look too same/same if you know what I mean.

Build Your Basket

Start with the larger items at the back as support.  Use some sticking tape for support at this stage so it doesn't collapse in on itself.  Then, when you have a back wall, start in-filling the rest of the hamper with the smaller items, again being mindful of texture, colours and appearance generally.  People want to feel as though it all just works together. 

Good Luck and let us know in the comments section how you are going - after all we all want you to succeed!

March is Fruit Basket Month!

With the best seasonal fruit now available at rock bottom prices, there is no better time than now to share a $50 Fruit Basket. 
You can easily assemble your own fruit basket, using a reputable fruiterer and handsome fresh fruit.

There is simply nothing much better than a premium fresh-that-very-day fruit basket, and here's a simple few hints and tips and advice on making a fruit basket.

First

Get Freshest Quality Fruit,
Handpicked and
"touched-once" out of the fruit box.

Choose Local Fruit Baskets

Second

Assemble your fruit in trios and pairs - this adds to their own colour effect and lends balance and depth. 

Third
Fruit sitting on fruit on a bed of straw is a great way for transport and delivery.

Cupcakes Recipes Australia

Search for Arts Crafts Markets Australia

Here is an easy cupcake recipes set to some cool music.  Easy to follow and creative, just how we like it.