Jacqui Toumbas in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | Food consultant

Jacqui Toumbas

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Address: West End 4101 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.jacquitoumbas.com

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25.01.2022 I love traveling, I love exploring hospitality venues, food stores and pretty much anything that revolves around food. Last year I was lucky enough to explore Mexico and Cuba and experience their culture and food. Earlier this year I traveled to Sydney and Melbourne discovering cafes, restaurants and grocers that made me fall more in love with Australia's food scene. With the current restrictions and the possibility of limited travel I have been thinking about how I can still explore. I've always been a city girl.. so I've started to think about a little trip with my two country girls to explore the produce the grows in our own backyard... we are thinking, once restrictions lift, to road trip through Toowoomba & the Scenic Rim to NSW... I would love to know of any recommendations . Image by my gal @graceelizabethimages

23.01.2022 I get inspiration for recipes from so many places, one of my most recent favourite is @bonappetitmag. For my birthday my cousin @harrisdemetriou got me a subscription and I find myself spending nights scrolling through YouTube watching their episodes. Today Harris and I baked the Bon Appetit Best Chocolate Chip cooking and it didn't disappoint Perfect afternoon tea to share with our Yiayia with a cup of tea.

22.01.2022 Friday afternoon at my desk dreaming of making fresh pasta In my essentials Digital cookbook I share my favourite ravioli recipes and a secret one inspired by my Yiayia's head to the link in my bio to get your hands on it . Image @graceelizabethimages

22.01.2022 Tested some stuffed cookies for when we re-open @missblisstreats. You are in for a treat when MB 2.0 comes back #mb2.0

20.01.2022 Friday morning treats . CLIENT SPOTLIGHT: Berry oat protein muffins for @fita_u_performancecentre recipe E-Book. I worked with Ash to create a recipe E-Book to compliment his clients training at @fita_u_performancecentre. From creating recipes with specific nutrient breakdown to orchestrating the photoshoot with @graceelizabethimages and working with @brodirose to design the digital book. . Image by @graceelizabethimages

20.01.2022 The most scrumptious blueberry oat muffins I ever did try I developed this recipe for the Tammy Fit App @tammyhembrowfitness. Early this year I worked with the Tammy Fit App to develop a range of recipes in line with their objectives for their customers. It was so much fun! It you have a food product or service you need recipes for, let's chat, slide into my DMs or jump onto the link in my bio. Can't wait to work with you

18.01.2022 Reminiscing about that one time I flew half way across the world to Mykonos to cater. If that wasn't a dream I don't know what is. I spent 9 incredible days with @beginningboutique @saraht_bb & @jadelemoigne and a groups of incredible human beings. I had to pinch myself every morning I woke up looking out at the sea preparing breakfast. @ Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

18.01.2022 I've been MIA the past few days. Between my new projects, working with some clients in the hospitality industry and planning the possible re-open of @missblisstreats I have been a little busy I was thinking of possibly setting up a little grocer out the front of Miss Bliss when we re-open with some of my favourite local products and some of my favourite pickled condiments or jams. What do you think? Are you a West End local? x

18.01.2022 The Sustainable Table at @ellasfarm . I put together a menu to hero the beautiful organic produce grown at Ella's permaculture farm. Featured; maple roasted pumpkin, slow cooked eggplant, topped with tahini cumin sauce, fresh parsley, pomegranate & finger limes. . Image by @graceelizabethimages

16.01.2022 Winter favourites If you're like me when winter rolls around the foods I consume starts to change... and possibly the frequency I eat I tend to reach for the heavier, carb-ier foods, I forget to drink enough water and my love for baking rises x 1000. The weather in Toowoomba didn't help as we drove through the other week. My first port of call was @thebakersduck. The girls and I grabbed a selection of goodies and headed for some sunshine to enjoy. Hands down my favourite had to be their pork & apple sausage roll During ISO I spent some time creating a delicious home-made sausage roll very similar (just ask @graceelizabethimages), you can find it in my Essentials Digital Cookbook via the link in my bio. Happy Monday Lovers x . Image by @graceelizabethimages @ The Baker's Duck

16.01.2022 Are we allowed to have staycations yet? Ready to book at night at @ovolohotels just to feel like I've left the house Writing a piece on one of my favourite cities in Australia tonight, so it will give you something to look forward to till our borders open up again . Image by @graceelizabethimages

13.01.2022 Can you guess what's on the menu tonight? Inspired by @saucywenchsauces this recipe is one of my favorites! . Image by my gal pal @graceelizabethimages @ Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

13.01.2022 What else are weekends made for? Italian inspired antipasto platters are my go-to quick fix when I have friends coming over and haven't had time to prepare anything. I have 5 rules I follow when putting together a platter; . 1. Pick your platters. Play with different heights, shapes & sizes. 2. Meats & Cheeses. I stick to 2 types of meats and one gourmet cheese (depending on the number of people). Currently, I'm loving smoked mozzarella. 3. Savoury bites. Olives, gr...illed vegetables, hummus & nuts are my go-to! 4. Sweet treats. Black grapes , local honeycomb, figs and dried fruit. 5. Bread & crackers. Specialty sourdough like olive and rosemary is incredible. . What's your number one antipasto must-have? . @graceelizabethimages See more

13.01.2022 IT'S HERE BABY My essentials range is now live. With a range of bake mixes and digital cookbook I can't wait to see you baking! You can now ship The Essentials Range on my website www.jacquitoumbas.com or via the link in my bio Happy baking x jacqui . Image by @graceelizabethimages

13.01.2022 Pickled sumac onions on everything breakfast has become my favourite meal of the day again, helping me create a morning routine I love shoutout to @graceelizabethimages for gifting me this beautiful @mandylouceramics plate

13.01.2022 Slow mornings, more cooking & strong coffee. That's been my routine for the past week or so As Miss Bliss starts to re-open & my day-to-day errands get busier I'm trying really hard to keep some of the ISO habits I learnt to enjoy. Cacao crepes created for the @tammyhembrowfitness Tammy Fit App

13.01.2022 Fun buns, leopard print + brunch dates. Just two gals having the time of their lives. Couldn't be more excited to see this little princess grow up to be as crazy as her Mum + Thea's

12.01.2022 Super excited to see this project come to life. I've been working on writing 21nutritional based recipes for @fita_u_performancecentre and putting together an ebook for their members. I developed a range of easy & achievable recipes with a range of specifications for all fitness goals. Photography by @graceelizabethimages

11.01.2022 Are you lost Baby Girl? #ifyouknowyouknow . Lost roadside in the middle of nowhere. Thanks to @brisbanebmw I can throw away the map and use the nav system in our 2 Series Gran Coupe, artwork design by the talented @spectatorjonze. . Image by @graceelizabethimages ... Styled by @kerriecarucci_stylist See more

11.01.2022 Looking for some dinner inspo? Cauliflower coconut curry with @kiallapurefoods mung beans this is one of my favourite dishes to batch cook for the week, substitute cauliflower for any leftover vegetables on the fridge! I made this as part of The Sustainable Table feast at @ellasfarm. . Image by @graceelizabethimages Table styling @houseofharveyco

10.01.2022 I miss my 3pm ISO margaritas I share my secret margarita recipe in my latest digital cookbook. . Image by @graceelizabethimages

10.01.2022 Currently still sitting at stage #6, but just ordered some elasticated pants What stage are you at? . Still trying to perfect that ISO Banana Bread? My Essentials Bake Range & Digital Cookbook are on the way! Jump onto the link in my bio to sign up and be the first to know

09.01.2022 These protein pancakes are seriously so good I developed this recipe as part of a 21 recipe ebook for @fita_u_performancecentre members This morning I'm heading in to celebrate their 3rd birthday and chat all things dining out (without the guilt). . Image by @graceelizabethimages

08.01.2022 JOURNAL THREE: This is my reality // link in bio // Last year Ash & Gab from @wearesoba asked me to be part of their monthly campaign shoot as a member. As nervous as I was about shooting in swimwear, I was more nervous about the questions they asked me to read over before the day. Each month revolves around a theme, and this particular month the theme was 'timelessness' - at this time in my life, I felt anything but timeless. As most of you have probably heard in your life... my biological clock was 'ticking' For me to feel completely timeless I knew there was one thing to consider, and that's my fertility as a female. If you've been following along for a while, I started to share my journey to preserve my fertility, in other words, freeze my eggs But the CORONOA-COASTER came along and f*@ked it all up. Well, in the past few weeks, I decided to put my big gal pants on and get everything going again. It takes vulnerability, but the more we talk about these things, the less taboo they become. So where too from here? Last night & this morning I wrote an update on the series, Journal Three is up on my website or find the link in my bio. Much love x J See more

08.01.2022 Winter is well & truly here Days are noticeably shorter, the temperature has dropped, and my lunch and snack options that usually keep me fueled until dinner just arent cutting it lately. Im hungrier in general and carb-rich foods just seem to taste better. There is no doubt about it, ravioli is one of my favourite winter dishes. Made with @kiallapurefoods organic unbleached flour, filled with roasted maple pumpkin + sage, served with a truffle burnt butter sauce Find the recipe in my Essentials Digital Cookbook .. . @graceelizabethimages @ Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

07.01.2022 First attempt: brandy glazed Toblerone twice baked croissant filled with a nougat-choc almond paste. The centre paste could have been thicker, but I ran out of almond meal . Note *I didn't make the croissant itself*

06.01.2022 And this is how I feel about Monday morning after a fun weekend staycation . If you're working in the city today, head to Mr Claude to grab yourself a coffee and snack their treats + snack menu is up and running till their shiny new store opens

06.01.2022 I'm just going to leave this hear for your Sunday night Double dark chocolate tart (dairy free). I'll pop the recipe up later this week Sweet dreams

05.01.2022 Margaritas have been an ISO staple...and I'm pretty sure it has for some of you as well I changed it up with freshly squeezed orange juice, orange blossom & lime to make a slightly sweeter version. Topped with my favourite @maryvalleyfoodco dehydrated orange slice

05.01.2022 Woke up counting down the days till winter is over dreaming of warm blueberry + fig porridge to get me through cold WFH days. I'm going to take my time this morning to set some goals for the week, I haven't been writing them down lately which ends up in a very anxious week of never ending to-do lists. How do you manage weekly goals? . Recipe for blueberry + fig porridge on the blog

05.01.2022 You can always count on banana bread to please the crowd. On Monday I served my Essentials Banana Bread mix for the Sustainable Table at @ellasfarm using my favourite @kiallapurefoods spelt flour, @cominosolivegroves olive oil and beautiful organic bananas from the farm. I also served it with a side of macadamia maple butter to top it off. This is possibly the easiest banana bread you will ever bake, all you need is overripe bananas and olive oil. Jump on the link in my bio to get your Essential Bake Mix #essentials @ Ella's Farm

03.01.2022 Yesterday was a dream A few weeks ago @drlibbyforsyth came to me with an idea, a farm tour & long lunch feast at Ellas permaculture farm. The aim is to share with locals the beauty of growing produce and how to honour the food through simple cooking. Tester we hosted our first Sustainable Table for 20 beautiful guests. A big thank you to all our partners and helpers. I cannot wait to share more with you about this incredible experience. @ellasfarm

02.01.2022 There is nothing else I'd rather do on a rainy winter's day than bake. Fresh rough puff pastry filled to the brim with pork, fennel + apple. Homemade sausage rolls are the best. Recipe for pastry + filling in my digital cookbook. Link in my bio. . Images by @graceelizabethimages @ Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

02.01.2022 My all time favourite salad fresh organic tomatoes drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice and tossed with fresh basil. . Image by @graceelizabethimages

01.01.2022 It's happening, next week I'm heading to The Scenic Rim & Toowoomba with these two. I'm excited to get outta town for a few nights and explore parts of Australia I've never explored before. Teaming up with @emptyesky and taking the pledge to visit and support local businesses. But first, I actually need to find an empty esky to fill #emptyesky . Image by @graceelizabethimages Styled by @kerriecarucci_stylist @ Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

01.01.2022 What do you get when you send a photographer, stylist, and foodie to Melbourne? .... My latest Eat Like a Local: Melbourne post is up! . I refused to post it mid-ISO, I thought that was too mean to have you all day-dreaming of leaving the state. But with the talk about borders re-opening (one day!), I wanted to give you something to look forward too! . Ft some of my favourite foodie spots @barcarolina_sthyarra @carolinacafebrunswick @geraldsbarmelbourne @arlo_cafe @pony...whitefitzroy @doc_gastronomia and favourite hotel @ovolohotels. Read more here: www.jacquitoumbas.com/blog/eat-like-a-local-melbourne . Images by @graceelizabethimages @ Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

01.01.2022 PSA My baby @missblisstreats is opening this FRIDAY and we have teamed up with the incredible talent team at @micabrisbane to stock their croissants available from 730am till SOLD OUT To join us for dine-in please book at table via the link in my bio I am so excited to see you at MB x

01.01.2022 Not sure if it's just me, but it feels like it's 5 degrees and I'm not coping. When I start to really feel the cold I turn to casseroles, curries and one pot wonders to keep me warm. This lemon chicken was a hit for the @fita_u_performancecentre recipe ebook I created a few weeks ago. Even ask @graceelizabethimages who devoured it while taking photos of all the dishes . Image by @graceelizabethimages