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Brick+Mortar Creative

Locality: Norwood, South Australia

Phone: +61 452 140 849

Address: 49 George St 5067 Norwood, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.brickandmortarcreative.com.au/

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25.01.2022 For the next 48 hours (or while stocks last) Beauty Pantry is offering a free full size cucumber toning face oil (a moisturiser and pore minimiser in one) when you buy a Night Repair Serum (rich in protective healing pomegranate oil). We absolutely swear by these Adelaide-made facial oils, and have a special shout out as well for the Turmeric Oil for anyone with congested, oily or irritated skin, its a game changer and has a loyal following from teens with breakouts right through the age spectrum. Ask Alecia @beautypantryaustralia all about how she makes these small batch oils by hand and why she uses the special blends she does, every ingredient has a purpose!

25.01.2022 Guys!! Thankyou SO much for today. Especially to everyone who queued up for 90 mins down the street and around the corner and especially to the people who got there an hour early because they forgot it started at 10am and not 9am and especially to the couple who bought a box of cafe goods including our hand lettered table numbers for all the good memories and to the couple who told us they went on their first date at B+M and are STILL together and oh my how wer...e going to miss you ALL so very much. So tomorrows sale wont be going ahead because we have nothing else to sell , were so sorry! But please if you have a current gift voucher send us an email before 15 June so we can issue you a refund, and well be here on instagram till the end of June letting you know how to support our makers AND sharing some of our most popular recipes so you can create a little B+M at home now that were no longer a physical space. .x E See more

24.01.2022 Sometimes the weekend just cant come fast enough. Especially when the @studio_mono and platter makes the simplest of spreads look so damn fine with absolutely no effort at all! Made in Adelaide from Tasmanian Oak, with a custom glass bottle stopper (so much nicer than a loose screw top) and a hollow space underneath to store the cheese knives (equally handy for compact spaces, picnics and hiding the cheese knife from others). We give this 10/10 for Friday night goals You can shop direct with John and Kumiko of @studio_mono and explore their full range via our website makers directory homewares section. Each of their stunning home and tableware pieces is a collaboration between wood (John) and glass (Kumiko), with a beautifully crisp design aesthetic. Happy Friday everyone!

24.01.2022 With an impeccable sense of timing wed planning a long overdue overseas trip as a family at the end of this year. But with domestic tourism being our best travel option for the next however long, I think were pretty well placed in #southaustralia. Photo by @hiroishino, of Lyndoch, SA #howquicklythingschange #howquicklyweadapt #2020

22.01.2022 Heres the recipe for everybodys favourite comfort food, our Spicy Bean Bowl. Weve adapted it a little so its easy to make at home, ...youre welcome. . For a home-sized family batch, youll need the following, halve it for a couple (both batches will have leftovers): 2 tins of butter beans, 2 tins of red kidney beans, and 2 tins of borlotti beans, drained and rinsed 2 tins diced tomatoes... 2 medium onions, diced 1 heaped teaspoon crushed garlic 1.5 tbsp each of sweet paprika, turmeric, cumin and vegetable stock powder. 3/4 tbsp chilli flakes (Aleppo chilli flakes give it a more mellow heat) 1/4 cup maple syrup . In a large heavy based pot, cook the onion and then garlic in olive oil until soft, add in the spices and stock powder, and fry until well combined. . Add the tomatoes, stir through and then add in the beans. Cook slowly, add in the maple syrup and add salt and pepper to taste. . Top with a poached egg, half a sliced avocado, dukkah and rocket. We served this with a slice of buttery toasted rosemary & potato sourdough from @artisan_sourdough_bread (insta). Lose the egg and its vegan, or its also great with crumbled danish feta or sliced chorizo. Enjoy! See more

22.01.2022 Because you asked so nicely, here’s the recipe for our super wholesome Brick+Mortar Breakfast Bowl (actually it’s great at any time of day) Have fun with it! . For the base, lightly toss an even 50/50 mix of cooked bulgur and puy lentils, with a just dash of homemade French vinaigrette (olive oil, lemon, dijon mustard, salt & pepper) for flavour . For the topping, follow the photo as a guide for presentation and quantity, but basically load it up with your favourites from ...the below: a poached egg (always add a teaspoon of white vinegar to the water) a sprinkle of smokey paprika over the egg thinly sliced Tuscan kale massaged with olive oil and chilli flakes a couple of slices of fried haloumi pumpkin (or sweet potato) slices slow roasted with dukkah broccolini gently tossed in a pan with a little olive oil Tumeric sauerkraut (a good quality store bought one is easiest) a generous dollop of beetroot hummus (recipe below) a sprinkle of toasted sunflower seeds and slivered almonds Beetroot hummus 2 cans chickpeas, drained 1/4 beetroot, juiced 1/4 tsp minced garlic 1/4 lemon, juiced 1/2 tbs tahini 25ml olive oil Blitz all ingredients in food processor until smooth. Add extra lemon and salt & pepper to taste Photo by @meaghan_coles_photography

22.01.2022 Ooooh @stentorian.leather is having a 30% off storewide sale. All made locally by hand in Adelaide, swipe to see a selection of Sarahs ahhhhmazing work, you can shop direct from the makers directory on our website, or via @stentorian.leather on Instagram

21.01.2022 Local maker @lindamarekdesign goes from strength to strength with her ever evolving range of accessories. Based out of the gorgeous @fieldtripbalhannah in the Adelaide Hills, Lindas eye for subtle detail is one of the things that makes her range perfect for everyday or special occasions. Visit Lindas profile on our website makers directory to shop online with her direct, or visit her at Field Trip in person. #winwin #shoplocal #knowyourlocalmaker

21.01.2022 Speak up, stand up, call out racism in all its forms. Its not enough just to be passively non-racist, we have to be actively anti-racist.

21.01.2022 Theres a special place in most womens hearts for those earrings that go with pretty well everything, your favourite dailies that you picked up at a great price and wear to death. This is how we feel about @poschkadesigns, and Tina who designs and hand paints each earring herself. From very affordable pops of colour in her earrings range to wooden cufflinks for guys, and cute little studs perfect for the hard to buy for tween (swipe to see) , you can shop direct with Poschka from the makers directory on our website. Because theres no better time to be supporting local.

20.01.2022 Just taking a moment to appreciate @thomasyeenddesigns super perfect Sugarpill vases, in good company with a gorgeous @inaluxe print. As our doors are now closed weve set up a makers directory on our website so you can find your favourite makers (like Thomas) and support by buying direct from them. Its a good time to be doing that. #looktolocal #handmade #glassblowing #southaustralia

20.01.2022 That time we had a @danakinter exhibition in our upstairs event space #looktolocal #southaustralia

20.01.2022 One of our most loved cakes, we thought you might like the recipe... Citrus Yoghurt Cake . 1/4 cup lemon juice, and the grated zest of a whole lemon 1 cup greek yoghurt 1 & 3/4 cup caster sugar... 2 cups self raising flour 3/4 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs . Place all wet ingredients in a large bowl and whisk Sift the flour, add the sugar and mix well . Bake at 160 degrees for 55 minutes. . When cool, dust with icing sugar, or for a more indulgent version top with icing: whisking together 250g cream cheese, 3 tbs icing sugar, the juice of half a lemon and the zest of a whole lemon . Ta da! See more

18.01.2022 The most waitlisted things for us ever at B+M were these boob cups by @maddiedeereceramics, which hands down have to be the best way to have your morning coffee . But I have to say I always had a secret soft spot for Maddies cactus tableware (swipe to see), because, well ... . If you visit our makers directory on our website you can shop direct with Maddie and still support all our makers that way now that our doors have closed at B+M.

18.01.2022 So, like we promised, were sharing our favourite B+M cafe recipes this month, heres our first! . Brick+Mortar Granola . Ingredients:... 1 bag rolled oats 1 cup almonds, chopped 1 cups cashews, chopped 1 cup sunflower seeds 1 cup pepitas 2 cups coconut oil (melted) 2 cups maple syrup 3tbs cinnamon 3tbs nutmeg 1 cup flaked coconut 1 cup goji berries . Method: Roughly chop the nuts. Mix all ingredients together in a big bowl (this makes a big batch) except the goji berries. Bake for an hour at 160 degrees, checking and mixing every 15 minutes for even toasting, and when its cooled, toss the goji berries through. Its great topped with yoghurt and fruit, or sprinkled over a breakfast smoothie for a bit of crunch, and makes a great healthy snack in its own. We hope you enjoy it at home as much as you did with us. #sharethelove #brickandmortarcreative See more

18.01.2022 Heartbreakingly gorgeous is how we describe local maker Buttony , who hand sews everything lovely for little ones from bows to clips, teddy bears to tiny kittens. Visit Victoria of Buttony for her EOFY sale which is selling through fast! . Of course you can shop direct with any of our makers anytime through the makers directory on our website.

16.01.2022 So you actually can capture a rainbow. Danielle Rickaby of @_yo.dan_ knows how, and she has a gorgeous range of jewellery, vases and the beginnings of a tableware collection. You can shop direct with Danielle and all our makers (we dont have very much left here in store now) by visiting the makers page on our website - we have created a directory so you can keep in touch with these talented people and support them directly.

15.01.2022 With tomorrow as our last day of B+M before officially signing out on 30 June, we wanted to make sure you knew how to keep supporting our artists and makers, even (actually especially) after were gone. Our Instagram and Facebook accounts will stay up as a resource for you to browse products, access recipe shares, indulge in a little nostalgia , and most importantly - click through on the link in our insta bio to take you to our website makers directory which weve set up so you can now shop directly with all our makers through their own websites, Instagram etc. Heres a snippet of what that directory looks like, wed love for you to keep it handy when youre next looking for something special and locally made.

15.01.2022 Because you asked so nicely, heres the recipe for our super wholesome Brick+Mortar Breakfast Bowl (actually its great at any time of day) Have fun with it! . For the base, lightly toss an even 50/50 mix of cooked bulgur and puy lentils, with a just dash of homemade French vinaigrette (olive oil, lemon, dijon mustard, salt & pepper) for flavour . For the topping, follow the photo as a guide for presentation and quantity, but basically load it up with your favourites from ...the below: a poached egg (always add a teaspoon of white vinegar to the water) a sprinkle of smokey paprika over the egg thinly sliced Tuscan kale massaged with olive oil and chilli flakes a couple of slices of fried haloumi pumpkin (or sweet potato) slices slow roasted with dukkah broccolini gently tossed in a pan with a little olive oil Tumeric sauerkraut (a good quality store bought one is easiest) a generous dollop of beetroot hummus (recipe below) a sprinkle of toasted sunflower seeds and slivered almonds Beetroot hummus 2 cans chickpeas, drained 1/4 beetroot, juiced 1/4 tsp minced garlic 1/4 lemon, juiced 1/2 tbs tahini 25ml olive oil Blitz all ingredients in food processor until smooth. Add extra lemon and salt & pepper to taste Photo by @meaghan_coles_photography

15.01.2022 For everyone who’s missing our famous toasties, we’re sharing the recipes here . All adapted to make it easier to prepare at home in (much) smaller quantities than we did - so figure what quantities will suit how many you’re preparing, or make extra and stash in the fridge for a snack later! Oh, and the golden rule for all toasties is of course liberally butter the outside of the bread slices before putting them into a sandwich press and leave to cook until well browned and... cheese is well melted, it makes all the difference! . CHICKEN & PROVOLONE Using @artisan_sourdough_bread (find them on insta) multigrain, prepare the following, fill generously and toast! generous amount of herb aioli (mix Thomy mayonnaise with equal amounts of finely chopped parsley, dill & chives, a little crushed garlic and a pinch of salt and pepper to taste) pulled chicken (in a large pot fry off half an onion, 1 stick celery, 1 carrot in a little olive oil until soft, then add water, half a lemon and bring to the boil, then gently poach free range chicken breasts for approx 40 mins, pull apart into shredded pieces when cooked). thinly sliced pickled green chillies (homemade are best and super easy) finely diced red onion provolone cheese slices . ROAST PUMPKIN AND GREENS Using @artisan_sourdough_bread rosemary & potato, prepare the following, fill generously and toast! + slices of slow roasted pumpkin (toss with oil and sprinkle with dukkah to roast) pesto (homemade is best and easy) finely sliced red onion sliced avocado dukkah (a light sprinkle, we used @goodiesandgrains) and pepitas Baby spinach Semi-dried tomatoes . CLASSIC RUEBEN Using @artisan_sourdough_bread multigrain, prepare the following, fill generously and toast! Generous amount of Russian dressing (we made our own, a mixture of sour cream, double that in mayonnaise, add in very finely diced gherkins and red onion, then sprinkle in some paprika, chilli powder, a little splash of Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice, a pinch of horseradish and that’s it!) Pastrami (lets just say lots, it’s a Rueben) Sauerkraut (lots, for crunch, buy good quality, it’s worth it!) Jarlsberg cheese sliced dill pickle See more

13.01.2022 These lovely pieces by @kalinowski_jewellery and small prints by @danakinter will be available at our closing down sale this weekend (at 40% off!). Its the first and last sale well ever have, Sat and Sun 30-31 May, 10am-4pm, 10 people at a time and bring your own bag! The gorgeous soft leather clutches by Lynley of @yellowbirdhandmade wont be available at the sale, but you can buy direct from her online by visiting our makers directory on our website, its a great time to be supporting local.

12.01.2022 Phew so were all set up for our weekend closing down sale. All our lovely cards are $3.50 and everything is 40% off Heres how It works: we have limited stock, its Sat & Sun 10am-4pm, 10 people at a time and bring your own bag (oh and maybe an umbrella, its meant to ). See you tomorrow .

11.01.2022 So, we thought on our last day it’s time for a ‘reverse reveal’ ... . We had our end of lease inspection today with our super lovely landlord City of Norwood Payneham and St Peters and thought we’d show you what the space looks like now it’s EMPTY vs how you remember it as B+M. So swipe across to see, and lets just say even empty now (photos 7+8) it still looks a LOT better than when we first started stripping back what had previously been the senior citizens centre (photos... 9+10!). And a huge shout out to Council for taking a risk with us way back in 2014 when it was all just an idea, for their generosity in providing us with the space at minimal rent for the first couple of years while we got started, for always looking for ways to engage local small businesses and creatives in the area, and generally being friendly, approachable and enthusiastic. Best experience as a first time small business owner, thankyou! It’s so strange looking back at those earliest photos - that royal blue carpet went all the way up the stairs and had old horsehairy underlay full of so much dust that when we pulled it up we couldn’t see each other at opposite ends of the building! See more

11.01.2022 Time for our next menu favourites share, our three most popular smoothies! Perfect for a healthy start to the day, or a post-school snack to tide you over, here they are: . GREEN SMOOTHIE (my all time favourite and an excellent hangover cure btw) 1-2 frozen bananas (1 big or 2 small, make sure theyre fully ripe when you freeze them) Handful of baby spinach leaves... 6 seedless dates 1 tsp nutmeg & 1 tsp cinnamon 400ml coconut milk Blend till very smooth and top with a sprinkle of chia seeds. . BANANA CACAO SMOOTHIE (rich and chocolatey) 1-2 frozen bananas (always peel them before popping them in the freezer) 1 tbsp cacao powder 7 seedless dates 400 ml coconut milk Blend till very smooth and top with a sprinkle of cacao nibs. . MIXED BERRY SMOOTHIE (the simplest of them all, great for kids) 1 cup frozen berries 1 tbsp quality honey 1 tbsp natural Greek style yoghurt 400ml full cream milk Blend till smooth, and if you cant go straw free then use a compostable paper one! (tip: for a super thick texture like a smoothie bowl just add extra frozen banana and decorate the top with seasonal fruits and nuts ) . @evka.photography #sharethelove #stayhealthy #vegansmoothie #brickandmortarcreative See more

10.01.2022 Which one are you? The fine and delicate coral bracelet to the left, or the dark and moody one to the right? Local jeweller @rina.aleman has created a beautiful range of seascape bracelets, necklaces and earrings, and while we no longer have any of her work in store, you can contact her directly to purchase by messaging her on Instagram #looktolocal #handmade #silver #southaustralia

10.01.2022 This June is our last hurrah, and were going to be sharing all the good stuff with you right here. Like our favourite recipes from our cafe , like how you can support and shop with our makers through our online directory , like some bet you didnt know this about us nostalgia . So if youre keen stay in touch, well be sharing a lot of love in the next couple of weeks, cos were really going to miss you when its time to finally sign out at the end of this month.

09.01.2022 GUYS!! ... of COURSE we wouldnt say goodbye without sharing our all time most popular recipe with you, our vegan chocolate banana bread. We made so many loaves of this daily but somehow we could never quite keep up with you. So heres a recipe that makes two loaves, because lets be honest, one is never enough (and if you need to you can freeze the second loaf like we all did in ISO, just slice it first). . 10 ripe bananas (Foodland often has a ripe banana selection, ch...eaper and conveniently pre-ripened) 2/3 cup melted coconut oil 2/3 cup rice malt syrup 2/3 cup raw sugar 1tsp salt 2 cups/180g block vegan chocolate (we loved Monardo dark cooking chocolate from Foodland) 1/2 cup coconut milk 4 cups self raising flour Shredded coconut to top loaves . Mash the bananas by hand (a potato masher is perfect for this quantity) Mix all wet ingredients together Add roughly chopped vegan chocolate Sift the flour and mix through Divide between two loaf pans (ours were 14cmWx24cmLx8cmH) Top with shredded coconut. Bake for about 45mins-1 hour at 170 degrees. Eat fresh and warm from the oven, or toast it in a sandwich press later, buttered on both sides . Try not to eat it all at once. See more

09.01.2022 Well have Huskee Cups at our closing down sale this weekend. Theyre a great choice for home use as well as takeaway coffee - whether youre a cafe or a customer wed recommend checking out @plastic.free.sa for great advice on how to incorporate reuseable cups safely in a Covid-environment, and if youre Adelaide-based weve been getting all our home brewing equipment and advice from @1645_coffeeroasters who are also doing home delivery Photo @huskeecup

08.01.2022 Do you still have a gift voucher with us? Weve been busily issuing refunds for anyone still holding a voucher, and have only a couple left outstanding. So please if youve gifted someone a voucher or have one not fully used, please email us with your certificate number, amount remaining and your name, at [email protected] so we can process a refund. As were winding up it would really help us out on the paperwork front if you could contact us as early as possible in June, preferably by 15th. Thanks so much! Also, if youre still keen to spend with our makers directly you can find them all on our website makers directory (www.brickandmortarcreative.com.au/learn-more)

08.01.2022 With 2020 being the year of plans that didnt exactly work out as expected, thought Id introduce to you one of the artists wed planned to bring on board at Brick+Mortar in late March this year (pretty well exactly when everything went shaped!). Rachel Leppinus is a freelance interior stylist who recently created @the.print.supply (Instagram) here in Adelaide, designing unique, contemporary artworks to complement homes and all kinds of interior spaces. Each work is printed locally on high quality Hahnemhle paper and beautifully custom framed in solid Tasmanian oak. We love Rachels aesthetic and commitment to quality while keeping accessibility in mind, and we think youll love her too. See more of her range at www.theprintsupply.com.au

07.01.2022 A tie, socks, jocks and a crisp white shirt is maybe all you need for zoom meetings nowadays? We have a great selection of @peggyandfinn for all of the above for sale at 40% off this weekend at our closing down sale - its Sat/Sun 30-31 May, 10am-4pm, bring your own bag (weve run out!) and its 10 people at a time. x

07.01.2022 The last of our @skimmingstones stock will be at our closing down sale this weekend. The simple clean aesthetic and beautiful quality of these pieces is just . Details: Sat/Sun 30-31 May, 10-4. 10 people at a time & bring your own bag

06.01.2022 Serious studio envy for Sasha of @thebutcherbyrd who works out of an old butchers shop in Adelaide, and serious for all the beautiful leatherwork that comes out of it. Here are some of our favourite Butcher Byrd designs and click the makers directory link in our bio to shop direct with Sasha and any of our makers here: www.brickandmortarcreative.com.au/learn-more

05.01.2022 For everyone whos missing our famous toasties, were sharing the recipes here . All adapted to make it easier to prepare at home in (much) smaller quantities than we did - so figure what quantities will suit how many youre preparing, or make extra and stash in the fridge for a snack later! Oh, and the golden rule for all toasties is of course liberally butter the outside of the bread slices before putting them into a sandwich press and leave to cook until well browned and... cheese is well melted, it makes all the difference! . CHICKEN & PROVOLONE Using @artisan_sourdough_bread (find them on insta) multigrain, prepare the following, fill generously and toast! generous amount of herb aioli (mix Thomy mayonnaise with equal amounts of finely chopped parsley, dill & chives, a little crushed garlic and a pinch of salt and pepper to taste) pulled chicken (in a large pot fry off half an onion, 1 stick celery, 1 carrot in a little olive oil until soft, then add water, half a lemon and bring to the boil, then gently poach free range chicken breasts for approx 40 mins, pull apart into shredded pieces when cooked). thinly sliced pickled green chillies (homemade are best and super easy) finely diced red onion provolone cheese slices . ROAST PUMPKIN AND GREENS Using @artisan_sourdough_bread rosemary & potato, prepare the following, fill generously and toast! + slices of slow roasted pumpkin (toss with oil and sprinkle with dukkah to roast) pesto (homemade is best and easy) finely sliced red onion sliced avocado dukkah (a light sprinkle, we used @goodiesandgrains) and pepitas Baby spinach Semi-dried tomatoes . CLASSIC RUEBEN Using @artisan_sourdough_bread multigrain, prepare the following, fill generously and toast! Generous amount of Russian dressing (we made our own, a mixture of sour cream, double that in mayonnaise, add in very finely diced gherkins and red onion, then sprinkle in some paprika, chilli powder, a little splash of Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice, a pinch of horseradish and thats it!) Pastrami (lets just say lots, its a Rueben) Sauerkraut (lots, for crunch, buy good quality, its worth it!) Jarlsberg cheese sliced dill pickle See more

05.01.2022 With today as our last official day of Brick+Mortar, were now signing out for good. If youre just catching up with this news now, our farewell story is written here over the last few months of posts. In a final little moment of nostalgia I just scrolled waaaaay back through our Instagram and Facebook and felt ever so proud of what we did over the last 5 years. The incredible artists and makers we had the honour to represent, the workshops and events, the awesom...e coffee and eats, the free coworking, and all the good things that were shared, with you. All captured here in just over 3,000 posts, which I have to say I just loved doing. Heres 60 seconds of the most recent happenings captured on insta over the last months which have been, well eventful, to say the least. After today our account and our website will stay up, so you can still support our makers by shopping directly with them via our makers directory there , and access our recipe shares etc , but well be signing out for good. I dont think there are the words to express it all, so thankyou will have to do. Thanks guys, from the bottom of my heart. Big love, as always, Elizabeth See more

03.01.2022 Ordinary is not what Simon Lownsborough of @foundform (Instagram) does. Exquisite, experimental, evolving yes. But ordinary? No. Support your local makers doing amazing things - you can shop direct with all the makers youve found at Brick+Mortar via our website, the link is in our bio

03.01.2022 So, we thought on our last day its time for a reverse reveal ... . We had our end of lease inspection today with our super lovely landlord City of Norwood Payneham and St Peters and thought wed show you what the space looks like now its EMPTY vs how you remember it as B+M. So swipe across to see, and lets just say even empty now (photos 7+8) it still looks a LOT better than when we first started stripping back what had previously been the senior citizens centre (photos... 9+10!). And a huge shout out to Council for taking a risk with us way back in 2014 when it was all just an idea, for their generosity in providing us with the space at minimal rent for the first couple of years while we got started, for always looking for ways to engage local small businesses and creatives in the area, and generally being friendly, approachable and enthusiastic. Best experience as a first time small business owner, thankyou! Its so strange looking back at those earliest photos - that royal blue carpet went all the way up the stairs and had old horsehairy underlay full of so much dust that when we pulled it up we couldnt see each other at opposite ends of the building! See more

03.01.2022 At our closing down sale well have a small selection of locally made @gemmavendetta cosmetics at 40% off. Its been a real journey with this wonderful woman and her brilliant products, all the way back from when Gemma launched her business in our upstairs event space several years ago and has since gone from strength to strength.

03.01.2022 GUYS!! ... of COURSE we wouldn’t say goodbye without sharing our all time most popular recipe with you, our vegan chocolate banana bread. We made so many loaves of this daily but somehow we could never quite keep up with you. So here’s a recipe that makes two loaves, because let’s be honest, one is never enough (and if you need to you can freeze the second loaf like we all did in ISO, just slice it first). . 10 ripe bananas (Foodland often has a ‘ripe banana’ selection, ch...eaper and conveniently pre-ripened) 2/3 cup melted coconut oil 2/3 cup rice malt syrup 2/3 cup raw sugar 1tsp salt 2 cups/180g block vegan chocolate (we loved Monardo dark cooking chocolate from Foodland) 1/2 cup coconut milk 4 cups self raising flour Shredded coconut to top loaves . Mash the bananas by hand (a potato masher is perfect for this quantity) Mix all wet ingredients together Add roughly chopped vegan chocolate Sift the flour and mix through Divide between two loaf pans (ours were 14cmWx24cmLx8cmH) Top with shredded coconut. Bake for about 45mins-1 hour at 170 degrees. Eat fresh and warm from the oven, or toast it in a sandwich press later, buttered on both sides . Try not to eat it all at once. See more

03.01.2022 @fruzsikenezart was one of the very first artists to join us at B+M five years ago. Were excited to see her opening up her workshop schedule now that Covid-restrictions are relaxing, and keeping busy with portrait commissions. Browse Fruzsis unique style of work through her insta profile and book a portrait or workshop ticket, or shop her range of prints and ceramics via our website makers directory.

02.01.2022 There are lots of reasons we loved being a physical shopfront, and one of them was because you can TOUCH all the lovely things. Like the beautiful porcelain pieces by Christy of @seedleafdesigns, so incredibly smooth on the outside through her expert hand sanding and so glossy on the inside with a slippery glaze. Which style of Christys signature tableware are you most in love with? If youd like to see more and shop directly with Christy (and any of our fabulous makers) visit the makers directory on our website (link in bio). Photos @seedleafdesigns

01.01.2022 With tomorrow as our last day of ‘B+M’ before officially signing out on 30 June, we wanted to make sure you knew how to keep supporting our artists and makers, even (actually especially) after we’re gone. Our Instagram and Facebook accounts will stay up as a resource for you to browse products, access recipe shares, indulge in a little nostalgia , and most importantly - click through on the link in our insta bio to take you to our website ‘makers directory’ which we’ve set up so you can now shop directly with all our makers through their own websites, Instagram etc. Here’s a snippet of what that directory looks like, we’d love for you to keep it handy when you’re next looking for something special and locally made.

01.01.2022 With today as our last official day of ‘Brick+Mortar’, we’re now signing out for good. If you’re just catching up with this news now, our farewell story is written here over the last few months of posts. In a final little moment of nostalgia I just scrolled waaaaay back through our Instagram and Facebook and felt ever so proud of what we did over the last 5 years. The incredible artists and makers we had the honour to represent, the workshops and events, the awesom...e coffee and eats, the free coworking, and all the good things that were shared, with you. All captured here in just over 3,000 posts, which I have to say I just loved doing. Here’s 60 seconds of the most recent ‘happenings’ captured on insta over the last months which have been, well eventful, to say the least. After today our account and our website will stay up, so you can still support our makers by shopping directly with them via our ‘makers directory’ there , and access our recipe shares etc , but we’ll be signing out for good. I don’t think there are the words to express it all, so ‘thankyou’ will have to do. Thanks guys, from the bottom of my heart. Big love, as always, Elizabeth See more