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25.01.2022 Happy Thursday! The count down is really on now, one week to go! I can’t quite believe we are here already! This week you can find this cheeky little treat in the Grab N Go fridge... White Chocolate & Pistachio Rocky Road! A long time favourite recipe of mine that I love making every Christmas!... Ann and Scott are making Southern Fried Chicken with Slaw (yes,yes & yes!) as well as Beef Brisket & Mushroom family pie and Pork & Ginger Meatballs with Pak choy and rice! I mean why would bother cooking? Liz Walker 41!

25.01.2022 Happy Sunday.... Just a quick reminder we are CLOSED today.... we will be back in the kitchen early tomorrow morning getting ready to do it all again. Have a great day...whatever you get up to (we are working on what Lach will wear to the Book Week Parade on Wednesday - last year he went as Abraham Lincoln (don't ask!!).... ).... Caroline O PS. Caption, "Let's play dress-ups".

25.01.2022 The happiest of Fridays... Seriously...now it is just about the end of August (and the start of Spring!! Did we even have a Winter this year (does a few chilly windy days when you had to wear a long sleeve tshirt until 11 am (when you then decided you had too many clothes on) equal Winter?!! Just between you and I..it is all a blur!!). Today /Tonight is Grab-and-Go Friday... (it has cemented itself as one of my favourite days of the week at three girls... overflowing with th...ings I/we want to eat (as always!) Order's in after 11am (p) 3379 1688 or call into the shop - for pick-up between 4-6pm. What's on offer... Chicken, Leek and Mushroom Pie (serves 4-6) $36 Slow Cooked Beef Bourguignon - cooked for hours in red wine and beef stock with onions, mushrooms and bacon (serves 2) $42 Lamb Navarin - Old School Classic (hearty comfort food!) (serves 2) $42 Staples: Lamb Moussaka (serves 2-4) $36 three girls Butter Chicken with Raita and Steamed Rice (because we were craving it!) (serves 2) $34 GF Melt-In-Your-Mouth Beef Brisket Massaman Curry with Steamed Rice (serves 2-3) $36 GF Old School (play-it-safe) Lasagna with Garlicky Garlic Bread (serves 2-4) $34 Ann's Chicken Noodle Soup (serves 2 - generously) $22 For Something Sweet...did someone say Milo!! Milo Rice Pudding (serves 1 or 2!!) $14 (Vanilla Bean Rice Pudding - for the traditional palate amongst us! (serves 1-2) $12.50 Milo Pana Cotta (serves 1) $8.50 Chocolate and Croissant Bread and Butter Pudding (serves 2-4) $25 Spiced Apple Compote Sponge Cake with three girls Vanilla Bean Custard (serves 2-4) $30 Apple and Rhubarb Crumble with three girls Vanilla Bean Custard (serves 2-4) $30 Crepes (2) with Blood Orange Compote and Citrus Caramel.... YES! LOVE..LOVE...LOVE (you bring the ice cream!!) The "fridge" will be loaded with a few extra things: - Pots of lemon curd - Bags of English Toffee with Almonds... Coffee, White Chocolate and Pecan Fudge.. Buttery Mini Melting Moments - Jars of three girls Lemon and Poppy Seed Dressing...Pickled Onion....Housemade Tomato Relish Have a great day..whatever you get up to. See you at the shop. Caroline O

25.01.2022 Happy Monday... 11 days until Christmas (if you are counting down!) 11 days!! (as I write this it is freezing... it feels more like "winter" than Summer!! Crazy times!!) I fear that Christmas will come and go so quickly this year it will be February and I will be scratching my head wondering if it all happened!! Note to self: only play Christmas Carols at three girls for the next 11 days and start wishing everyone a Merry Christmas (try not to repeat again and again your sur...prise that it is almost Christmas!! (and don't swear when they mention that they did all their Christmas shopping in August!!!) For now: ... the coffee machine is on! ... I have made 10kg of rum ball mix to scoop and roll in coconut! Amy will be making more Apple Cider Fruit Mince Tarts (they really are very, very good!)... and filling the cabinet with our cakes and sweet treats ... Scott and Lou are working on filing the "fridge" and loading the cabinet with seasonal salads and sandwiches and cooking up a storm with breakfast/brunch/lunch!! Have a great day...whatever you get up to! Caroline O

25.01.2022 Happy Thursday! Yes we are open for dinner this evening...and I believe there is still a little room left for any one interested! As you well know we are approaching the weekend which means Ann is extra busy prepping meals! This weekend the Grab N Go fridge will be featuring Ann's Butter Chicken, Classic Mac N Cheese, Ricotta Cannelloni and a Beef Family Pie! ... Dessert wise we are still rolling out the Wagon Wheels, (trying to keep up with the demand!) and yes, they are still on the dessert menu for tonight as well. We will also be featuring a Mango mousse with Macadamia Praline (as featured).and a cheeky coconut rice pudding with pineapple conserve. Sound good? See you in the shop! Liz Walker

25.01.2022 Happy Friday.... This time in a week....!!! This year I am going to be lucky enough to be spending Christmas with my family on my sister's farm near Harden. Kate has decided that this year she isn't going to do the traditional fare of turkey, ham, baked vegetables and plum pudding (a meal where we all formally sit around the table, paper hats on head, air conditioner cranked... where we tend to over eat... then have to eat the "leftovers" in different guises for the next fe...w days!!) No, this year we are doing crispy skinned pork belly... Asian duck... salads... shared platters... something cold for dessert (still the hats and cranked air conditioning!)... and I can't wait! A great reminder that Christmas fare can be whatever you want it to be!! Things I love: My Aunt's trifle. I am sure I could make it but I doubt it would taste the same as hers (packet jelly - red and green!, store bought sponge drenched in Sherry, canned peaches, homemade custard and lashings of cream - LOVE) Mum's Rumballs - the same recipe we make at three girls... we based on her original recipe..we made it arguably "better"!!! Gran's Christmas Pudding - again, the same recipe we make at three girls - just times by 20!! Mum's Cheesy Toast - white bread dried out with cheese and paprika on it (I will get you the recipe!) Requested always by my sister - perfect with afternoon drinks (goes in no time...despite trying to ration it out!!) three girls Fruit Mince Tarts - spiced, apples, the obligatory dried fruit, apple cider - we think they are really good! A list that is filled with memories...with love... with family (whether they are still with us or not). I hope your table will be filled with all the things that make you happy (if you need help we have got you covered!) Have a great day..whatever you get up to. See you at the shop. Caroline O PS. Mum, if you read this can you share your cheesy toast recipe..X

25.01.2022 Happy Friday... We have fallen in love with "the fridge" and Grab-and-Go Meals at three girls.. the aim is to always have it full with staples and goodies you (we!!!) would love to eat, food that help create a family meal, a gathering with friends...food that might make life a little easier at times (or would make someone else's life a little easier!).. and sometimes it is just comfort food at it's best! This week's Grab-and-Go Menu... as always, orders in after 11am, for pi...ck-up between 4-6pm: Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder with Cheesy Polenta Pave with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Onion's, Persian Feta and Chimmi Churri (serves 2) $42 Beef and Mushroom Pie (serves 4) $38 (the perfect Sunday night dinner!!) Back by popular demand...The Chicken Karaage Bento Box - think the best homemade chicken karaage, onigiri, Japanese slaw and potato salad, Bunda Ginga pickled ginger and kewpie mayo... love love love! (serves 1) $18 Staples: Lentil and Lemon soup (serves 2 generously - 800ml) $22 Tandoori Chicken with Steamed Rice (serves 2) $34 (This one has a bit of a kick to it...just in case you are soft like me!!) Slow Cooked Lamb Ragu with Homemade Pan Fried Gnocchi (serves 2) $34 The best-ever Mac and Cheese (loaded with cheddar, gruyere and parmesan!) $30 Old School Lasagna with Garlicky Garlic Bread (serves 2-3+) $34 The "safe" meal to have at the ready... Note: All meals are cryovac sealed and ready to be re-heated, refrigerated or freeze until needed. Now..For Something Sweet: Lemon Meringue Pie (serves 6-8..or 2!!) $30 Vanilla Bean Pana Cotta with Blood Orange Jelly and Segments (serves 1) $8.50 White Chocolate and Raspberry Rice Pudding (for Frank!) (serves 1-2) $12.50 (I am going to make boringly good Vanilla Bean Rice Pudding as well...) Staples: Pear, Blueberry & Oat Crumble with Vanilla Bean Custard (serves 2-4) $30 Sticky Date Pudding with three girls Salted Caramel $30 (serves 2-4) Blackberry & Almond Upside-Down Cake with Vanilla Custard (serves 2-3) $20 In the fridge: Jars of: three girls Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing Pickled Onion three girls Tomato Relish Lemon Curd Packets of: Melting Moments with Real Raspberry Buttercream Homemade Coffee, White Chocolate and Boyne River Pecan Fudge Lindt Chocolate Rocky Road ...and that my friends is just about it for this weeks offerings! Have a great weekend..whatever you get up to. See you at the shop. Caroline O

24.01.2022 Happy Monday... Photo Caption: Sometimes we make our own obstacles, just to jump over them! A day (or so) of rain and everything is instantly green! ... What's on this week: Dinner Thursday Night - now, as for the menu, what I can tell you is, one of the mains will definitely be duck! There will be something else for main (yet to be determined) and three desserts (that will be wonderful, again, yet to be confirmed!)..and garlicky garlic bread to start. Am I selling it to you?!! I love/appreciate that we can book out without any of you knowing what will be on offer (realistically, this is a terrible business model, but somehow you trust us enough to blindly book (and we love you for it). Bookings are essential due to the current restrictions: (p) 33791688. The "fridge" will be filling up with the things we want to eat (Old School Staples to help get you through the week! Think Beef Lasagna, Ann's Butter Chicken with Steamed Rice, Slow Cooked Brisket with Summer Slam (serves 4), Amy's Rocky Road Brownie, three girls lemon and poppy seed dressing... and the list goes on! For now: ... the coffee machine is on! ... Lou and Scott are in the kitchen cooking away (if you haven't tried the new Japanese inspired Happy Bowl you should add it to your list - winner!) ... Amy and Claire are in the kitchen baking away (Amy made the most AMAZING Mandarin Marmalade last week for our "Awesome Shelf" (best I have ever eaten!) and Liz made an AMAZING Pineapple and Ginger Conserve on Saturday - another winner..despite my original questioning of "pineapple jam!" - it just works!! Ann also made a Coconut Jam (Kaya) - a nod to her Malaysian childhood memories - slathered on white fluffy bread, love! ... I am stuck at my desk doing book work!! Just between you and me I would much prefer to be in my spot, facing the wall!, at three girls - it really is one of my most favourite places to be! Have a great day...whatever you get up to. Caroline and the team that is three girls skipping O

24.01.2022 Happy Sunday.... Here's to grand adventures (all you need is a packing crate, a few tea towels and a friend or two!). Just a heads up we are CLOSED today. ... Have a great day...where ever the wind takes you. Caroline O

23.01.2022 Happy Friday.... Yesterday was R U OK day.. it didn't go unnoticed! There is a lot that feels a bit (a lot!) over whelming (especially) in this current climate and I know how the relentless feeling of anxiousness can get inside your head... I also feel the kindness, friendship and support in this wonderful community... the daily, simple gestures of love and caring. There is a sense of belonging of being part of something bigger than myself.... Something that seems to (or mig...ht) help is to just get amongst it (if you can). Maybe go for a coffee - a smile, a quick conversation...a cake... sometimes can make a world of difference to a day! Find the "one" (cafe) that "fits" you, that makes you feel welcome, seen..and makes the coffee just as you like it!! And know that you aren't alone... X Have a great day..whatever you get up to. Caroline O Lifeline (p) 13 11 14 is available 24/7 X. PS. ... the coffee machine is on! ... while there are NO Grab-And-Go dinners tonight Ann, Lou and Scott have filled the "fridge" with Comfort food at it's best (the Vegetarian Lasagna was a winner in my house last night!) There will also be Chicken Soup (as requested by Isabelle!), the odd curry and old school beef and cheesy bechamel Lasagna with Garlicky Garlic Bread!! ... Liz and Amy are all things sweet from take-home desserts in the "fridge" to decadent cakes in the cabinet (Sicilian Apple STILL my favourite!!). See you at the shop. O

23.01.2022 Happy Monday... This is it...Christmas week!! ... the coffee machine is on! (we will be raring to go by 6am)... ... Liz, Clare and I are Christmas baking...more fruit mince tarts... more rum balls... gingerbread biscuits plus some of our favourite cakes and scones! ... Scott and Lou are busy with orders and filling the cabinet with classic sandwiches and toasties (I still think the roasted mushroom and gruyere is the winner!) ORDERS have closed but we will still have Christmas fare to tempt you this week. Have a great week...whatever you get up to. See you at the shop. Caroline O

23.01.2022 Happy Wednesday... and Good Morning Alison Alexander. X I am sure you have a collection of recipes that have either been given to you by family and friends, taken from magazines and books or more recently downloaded from the internet. The ones I particularly like are those that have the donor’s name attached and I can remember the connection with that person. I have a favourite Cheese Biscuit recipe from Elise Pascoe who at the time was cookery writer for The Sydney Mornin...g Herald (see recipe below). This recipe is quick to make in the food processor and the mixture is rolled into a log and chilled before slicing into discs and baking. I have seen many variations of this biscuit but I especially like the version from Margaret Fulton at this time of the year. Margaret renamed them Remembrance Biscuits and placed a rosemary leaf on top of each biscuit before baking. It is such a simple thing to do but works so well. (It is best to pick a sprig of rosemary and leave it to dry for a few days before using the flavour will be better) Caroline often talks about the collection of handwritten recipes she has from her grandmother and I know they have had a great influence on her as a chef. I am saddened when I hear of people who are given the task of packing up an older family member’s home and throw out these hand written notes and scraps of paper (often torn from a magazine while in a doctor’s waiting room) which are usually pasted into an exercise pad. These recipes can be an important piece of social history. Reading through them is a walk through time - Do you remember when tinned pineapple was used in a recipe and it always had a glacé cherry in the centre definitely the 50s or a whole pineapple which was stuck with toothpicks that carried pieces of kabana, cheese, cocktails onions and more VERY 60s! Froths and foams are certainly 21st century. I treasure the recipes given to me and love it when someone requests a recipe from me. There is no such thing as a secret recipe, much better the share! (Caroline: unless it is the Sicilian Apple Cake recipe!!!) Until next week. AA Parmesan Biscuits Original recipe from Elise Pascoe. The seeds can be omitted and a rosemary leaf lightly pressed on top of each biscuit before baking. 130g plain flour 2 tablespoons cornflour 120g freshly grated parmesan 1 teaspoon salt teaspoon cayenne pepper 125g unsalted butter, chilled and cut into pieces 1 tablespoon lemon juice cup poppy seeds cup sesame seeds

23.01.2022 Happy Friday.... Do you ever marvel at the choice of food we have available to us these days?!! Remember when going out to a Chinese meal was fancy - chop sticks seem exotic - deep fried ice cream with caramel topping was a revelation. McDonald's was only reserved to Birthday Parties (or when my Dad, on several occasions, went to Tamworth on business and returned home to Narrabri (two and a half hours away!) with a car full of cheese burgers that he duly deliver around town -... of course they had to be microwaved to bring them back to their former "glory" but we thought they were amazing!!) ...and cappuccino's had a towering crown of chocolate powdered "froth" that you ate with a spoon before you got to the coffee (not a thermometer or a skinny decaf or nut milk, of some kind, in sight!). These days Lach (my son aged 8 yrs) think's nothing of Friday night Sushi... Sunday Yum Cha with friends... Make your own Fun Rolls at our local Vietnamese... Macca's when his Dad can't be bothered cooking (whether it be breakfast, lunch or dinner!)... the odd curry (not made on the Keen's Curry powder in the tin - and nothing called "Curry Egg"!!)... and the list goes on!! This is his "normal"... on how times have changed!! For now: ... the coffee machine is on! ... Ann and Lou are filling the "fridge" with Sweet and Sour Pork (made from scratch!), Spice Baked Chicken with a Coconut, Saffron and Cardamon Rice Pilaf, Old School Lasagna, Beef Brisket Massaman Curry... and a few other bits and pieces to tempt you! (as well as a cabinet filled with sandwiches and salads!) ... Liz and Amy are making all things sweet - Jars of Lindt Chocolate Mousse, Apple Rice Pudding and Tiramisu! Look out for Amy's AMAZING Mandarin Marmalade and Liz's Pineapple and Ginger Conserve.... Winner!! (as well as a cabinet filled with cakes, scones, the odd brownine..and so much more!!) I'm in front of a computer again!! I don't know how you do it (if that is how you spend your days... I can tell you, from experience, cooking is much more fun!!) Have a great day...whatever you get up to! Caroline PS. Happy Birthday to my gorgeous sister Kate - can't wait to see you. X

22.01.2022 Oh humble sponge cake...how underrated you are! Now you might have already noticed we've been throwing strawberries around left, right and center at Three Girls (you may have seen the pictures!) That's because last week we received a truckload of beautiful strawberries from Oasis Strawberry Farm. Needless to say, now we are frantically trying to use them all up! So this week we decided to feature the classic Victoria Sponge cake and always beautiful butterfly cakes (An afte...r school treat that featured heavily throughout my years of primary school!) It's going to be all Chantilly cream, house made strawberry jam & freshly baked sponge cake! (Tea Party anyone?) So come and visit! Our cabinet is sure to be beautiful. Liz Walker Finger buns & Butterfly cakes

21.01.2022 Happy Thursday! Boy do we have a staples line up for you! In the fridge today you can expect to find all of this: Yellow Chicken Curry with rice $34 (serves 2-4)... (this one is delicious with just a little kick!) Mac N Cheese $28 (serves 2) Spaghetti Bolognese $34 (serves 2) Slow Cooked Beef Brisket Massaman curry with Rice $34 (serves 2-4) Old School Lasagne with garlicky garlic bread $34 (serves 2-4) Butter Chicken Pie $36 (serves 4) On the Sweet Side: Apple Blueberry & Cinnamon Crumble with vanilla bean custard $30 (serves 2-4) Cinnamon Rice Pudding $12 (serves 2-4) Sticky date Puddings with Salted Caramel & Almond Praline $30 (serves 2-4) As per usual you can find extra lovely goodies like chocolate mouse, lemon curd, white chocolate pecan fudge and Junkyard biscuits in our display fridge as well. We are ready for the weekend! Liz Walker

21.01.2022 Happy Monday..... "Great things in business are never done by one person; they're done by a team of people." Steve Jobs ...and what a team I have! They have stepped up to the plate again and again... they have embraced the new "normal" (not so new anymore), worked harder than ever before..and they have kept us in the game! And it has been hard, relentless and so, so rewarding!!... I also know that three girls is, at her heart, is a community based Cafe.. we work best with people around us, with connection, with routine and friendship. So... this week we are "pivoting", again!! While the "fridge" will remain filled with new and exciting Staples to help get you through the week (I will post what is available)... we are putting a pause to Friday Night's Grab-and-Go Dinners for now. Why you might ask... well, our little kitchen was only designed to do so much and I feel as though we have been pushing her and the team to their limits... and we want to be around for the long term!! So, we are "pivoting" to concentrating on the core of what we do, (and do it better than ever before) - AMAZING food with heart, service with a smile.. the odd dinner (because we remembered why we love doing them on Saturday night). Cabinets filled with the foods we want to eat... made and served by a team that love this game as much as I do! So for now...the coffee machine is on. Amy is in the kitchen baking to fill the cabinets with all things sweet. Lou and Scott are filling the "fridge" with meals to get you through the week and food for the cabinet to get you through the day. Thank you, as always, for your continued support.. Have a great day... whatever you get up to. See you at the shop. Caroline

21.01.2022 Happy Wednesday.... Hello to the wonderful Alison Alexander. COMPETITION TIME!! This week AA laments on her approach to Christmas shopping (I think I might be in the same boat!! There is always that one person!!) and, in her usual generous and wonderfully sharing self, has one of her favourite cook books to GIVE AWAY! ... AA I have started my Christmas shopping much too late this year and the shops are busier each time I visit. Children and young adults are not too hard but the older people on my list are the tricky ones. Just how many times can I give the same person a book voucher? Some weeks ago I wrote about Diana Henry and her book Salt Sugar Smoke which is a great favourite on my bookshelves. The book includes recipes for many types of preserving from jams and pickles to curing and smoking fish to a wonderful fig vinegar and lots more. I have a copy to give away to the person who can come up with the best caption for the photograph below. Just one judge, me! No bribes or brown paper bags please but I would love your ideas. Until next week.... AA

20.01.2022 Happy Monday... Well... the countdown to Christmas is well and truly upon us!! ... the coffee machine is on (and the ice machine is cranking if you are leaning towards a more chilled caffeine hit!) ... ... Liz is filling the cabinet with our Fruit Mince Tarts... Rum Balls... Gingerbread Biscuits... Christmas Cheesecake (Scott's idea of the perfect cheesecake!)... plus the regular fare we love. ... Lou and Scott are loading the cabinet with Gordon & Luxton Leg Ham rolls and toasted sandwiches , seasonal salads, quiche and more! Have a great day... whatever you get up to!! Caroline (I can remember when stamps were 15c!)

20.01.2022 Happy Sunday.... We are CLOSED today (Sunday)... Lach and I have no idea what we are going to do today... but isn't that the best thing about Sunday's, nothing has to be planned for it to be AMAZING (am still the person telling everyone how good Sunday's are, I hope the novelty of not working it never wears off!!) Just a heads up we are planning on OPENING for dinner (DINNER!!) to celebrate Father's Day on Saturday, 5th September. Details to be finalised and posted early n...ext week..stay tuned!! Have a great day whatever you get up to (or don't get up to!!) Caroline O

20.01.2022 And a Happy Saturday morning to you! We hope you have some lovely things planned this Fathers Day weekend! For those of you perhaps treating Dad today...Scott & Louise will be doing perhaps the best breakfast burger yet! A Charcoal brioche bun with bacon, egg, hash browns, BBQ sauce with a side of chilli salt fries! ... Amy and I will be doing sweet waffles with vanilla bean ice cream, maple syrup, crispy bacon & caramelised banana for any one with a sweeter tooth... Naturally we will be stocking our cabinets with as many cakes as we can provide! As well as Junkyard cookie bags, Jars of chocolate mousse and house made chocolate fudge! See you at the shop! Liz Walker

18.01.2022 Dried fruit, a touch of citrus zest and vanilla bean, a tipple of brandy and some sugar in a tart... Sounds like love (and Christmas!)

18.01.2022 Good morning Graceville! I'm just saying by Thursday; it's definitely caffeine... Now as per usual folks we are building up to a fabulous weekend but as you probably know by now Thursday is Staples Day! So with out further ado this is what you can expect today:... Old School Lasagne with garlicky garlic bread $34 (serves 2-4) Lamb Moussaka $36 (serves 2-4) Butter Chicken with Raita and rice $34 (serves 2) (still a favourite!) Slow cooked Beef Brisket and Sweet potato Massaman curry with rice $34 (serves 2-4) Ann's Chicken Noodle Soup...there's some left over from Wednesday if you hurry! Desserts: Apple & Rhubarb Crumbles with vanilla bean custard $30 (serves 2-4) Chocolate & Croissant Pudding $25 (serves 2-4) Milo Panna Cotta's $8.50 (serves 1) (sneaking these little guys out early) Remember our lovely display fridge is full of other goodies like lemon curd, rocky road and coffee/pecan fudge if you're looking for something a little extra! Stay safe and warm out there everybody! Liz Walker Feeling the chill this week...

17.01.2022 Happy Sunday... I saw this posted the other day and it has stayed in my thoughts... "You can always tell when a person has worked in a restaurant. There's an empathy that can only be cultivated by those who've stood between a hungry mouth and a $28 pork chop, a special understanding of the way a bunch of motley misfits can be a family. Service industry work develops the "soft skills" recruiters talk about on LinkedIn discipline, promptness, the ability to absorb criticism, ...and most important, how to read people like a book. The work is thankless and fun and messy, and the world would be a kinder place if more people tried it. With all due respect to my former professors, I've long believed I gained more knowledge in kitchens, bars, and dining rooms than any college could even hold." ~ Anthony Bourdain 06/25/1956 - 6/8/2018 Have a great Sunday, whatever you get up to.... Caroline and the three girls team PS. We are CLOSED (still) on Sunday's.

17.01.2022 Happy Saturday.... Is any one else feeling as though this year is just flying by (faster than usual!!)? I know that this is my usual gripe, but seriously...August is almost over!! In the next few weeks Christmas decorations will start appearing and some one will start posting how many "sleeps-until-Christmas"!! ...for now!! The coffee machine is on... ... Ann and Lou are doing a Burrito Breakfast Bowl with Pulled Pork, Corn and Tomato Salsa, Avocado, Sour Cream and Fried Egg... Liz and I are doing Lemon Ricotta Fritters with Lemon Curd, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and Citrus Caramel (LOVE)... The cabinets and fridge will be full of three girls baked love...staples for the weekend, cakes for afternoon get together's... scones with homemade strawberry jam and chantilly cream... and the list goes on! Have a great weekend..whatever you get up to. See you at the shop. Caroline O

17.01.2022 Happy Thursday.... I am the one who does ALL the cooking in our house!! The boys will actually wait for me to come home (whatever time it is!!) before even thinking of what they might want to eat! Now, I love cooking, LOVE IT, but having to decide and cook dinner every night drives me NUTS!!! Between you and me I want Ann, Lou and Scott to keep filling the fridge with staples every week for absolutely selfish reasons... it just makes my life a little easier (and hopefully you...rs too!) This week in the "Fridge" we have: Snapper Fish Pie (I had this for dinner last night!! LOVE!) (serves 3-4) Butter Chicken with Steamed Rice and Raita (because we love it!) (serves 2) Chicken Pad See Ew (because this is Ann's comfort food) (serves 2) Meaty Beef Family Pie (serves 4-6) Lasagna with Garlicky Garlic Bread (essential freezer fare..just in case!!) (serves 3-4) Creamy Vanilla Bean Rice Pudding (serves 1!!) Coconut Rice Pudding (because Liz is far more daring than me!!) Tiramisu (serves 3-4) Apple and Rhubarb Shortbread Crumble with Vanilla Bean Custard (serves 3-4) Jars of Lemony Lemon and Poppy Seed Dressing... Ann's BBQ Sauce... Luscious Lemon Curd... Rich Lindt Chocolate Mousse... Ann's House Smoked Butter - lathered on sourdough...well, it just doesn't get much better!! On the "Awesome" Shelf we have: Strawberry and Rhubarb Jam Pear Chutney Lime, Vanilla and Elderflower Cordial (you add the Gin and Soda!!) Real Raspberry Cordial Pickles galore... Liz's Maple and Almond Granola (completely addictive!!) Bottles of Mary Valley Dried Oranges (again, perfect with Gin!!.. or for decorating cakes!!) Bags of fudgy double chocolate chip biscuits... brown sugar shortbreads... house made rocky road!! I think that is it...for now!! (I feel like vanilla bean baked custard... so look out for that in the fridge!!...see the "fridge" filled with all the things we love and want to eat!!) .. the coffee machine is on!! .. the cabinets will be full (Liz and I have been trialling a few new cakes - we would love to know what you think!) .. I will be practicing my scone making skills!! Have a great day.. whatever you get up too. See you at the shop. Caroline Photo Caption: "How high can you jump?"

16.01.2022 Happy Sunday... We are CLOSED today but will be OPEN tomorrow (Monday) from 6am! (Homeward stretch towards Christmas... Wooohoooo!!)... Have a great day...whatever you get up to. Caroline O

16.01.2022 And a very happy Tuesday morning to you all! Now it's not very often we in the kitchen get the chance to snap a beautiful all encompassing shot of our cake display...mostly because we are always too busy but also because it is generally quite an awkward thing to do in our tiny space. It generally involves getting up on stools in high traffic areas during busy times while the display is fresh and still full... trying to avoid reflections off windows and display cases not to me...ntion staff members and customers darting around trying desperately to avoid being 'in shot'. So this picture my friends is one of the rarities, a very classic Three Girls Skipping cake display shot featuring our ever popular cakes that we make from scratch right here in our own tiny but beautiful kitchen. For those of you who might not know us so well, we take considerable effort to bake everything you see from scratch, with ethically sourced ingredients and we do our very best keep everything as fresh as humanly possible. Suffice to say we prefer our cakes to be on the shelf for a day rather than a week...and anything we lack the space to actually produce ourselves we like source from local artisans like Miette's, Wholly Crumpets and the Scenic Rim producers. I can't tell you how wonderful it is to work with a team that is truly so passionate about what they produce and where ingredients come from. Here's to another week of baking! Liz Walker Cake baker & confectionery maker

15.01.2022 Happy Wednesday... (I think the caption for this picture should read, "you can not control the wind..." ) The coffee machine is on.... ... Ann and Scott are filling the cabinets and "fridge" with the things we want to eat...think Breakfast Roll (on Miettes floury bap with Gilly's bacon, free range eggs (2), homemade tomato relish and aioli), our Classic leg ham, tomato and cheddar Turkish bread toastie...maybe a roasted vegetable and feta toastie. Amy and Jay are cooking up all things sweet... junkyard biscuits...jars of Lindt dark chocolate mousse...bags of white chocolate, pecan (Boyne River) and coffee fudge... cakes..and the list goes on!! Order's for the three girls Family Roast close at 2pm today... Me... I have a day of paper work and staring at a computer (I can tell you I would much rather be in the kitchen at three girls..it really is my happy place!!) Have a great day....whatever you get up to. Caroline

15.01.2022 Happy Saturday.... ... the coffee machine is on! ... Ann and Liz are in the midst of "Breakfast Special Wars"... Ann thinks she is on a winner with: Savoury Cheesy Potato Croquette with Avocado, Free Range Poached Eggs (2), English Spinach and three girls Hollandaise!! Make it your own by adding Leg Ham...or Gilly's Bacon (2 rashers)...or Tassie Smoked Salmon... or pan fried Chorizo (or as is!!) and a .... Roasted Mushroom and Haloumi Burger (charcoal bun) with Home Made Basil Pesto, Pickled Onion, Fried Egg and Potato Rosti (a smattering of Aioli just for good measure!) Breakfast of Champions!! Liz thinks she will come out in front with: Lemon, Vanilla Bean Buttermilk Waffles with Strawberry Compote (made from the Oasis strawberries we go in yesterday!) and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream!! I think it is an Avo on Toast kind of day (think chimmi churri... Persian feta.. smoked Roma Tomatoes... oh, and Avo and toast!!). LOVE!! The BEST! Liz and I are filling the cabinets with cakes for a celebration or get-together, scones, friands and biscuits for your morning tea. Ann and Lou are stocking the cabinet and the "fridge" with Miette's Buttery Croissants filled with Leg Ham, Tomatoes, Cheddar and our Home Made Tomato Relish..toasted sandwiches.. a salad or two...and the list goes on! Have a great weekend... whatever you get up to. See you at the shop. Caroline O

15.01.2022 Happy Melbourne Cup Day! Okay here's sneak peak at what we're doing this week in the shop! That's right, Wagon Wheels baby! One of my favourite treats to make at Three Girls. It's part biscuit, part confectionery, has a jammy center and general chocolate coated goodness. And lets face it, a few pop rocks on top just make them even more fun! These bad boys will be available to purchase from the Grab N Go fridge (after lunch!) and they will also be one of the desserts this Th...ursday evening for anyone interested! If you are in the shop today, our Cake of the Month will be in the cabinet ready for slicing. This November we are doing a Mango Curd Mousse cake with Chantilly cream, soft baked meringue, toasted coconut & freeze dried mango. Perfect for the warmer weather! (Stay tuned for the photo) Enjoy the race everyone and have a great day! Liz Walker Did someone say marshmallow??

14.01.2022 Happy Friday... and happy holidays if you are about to jump into them. We are here if you need us... coffee machine is on... cakes to tempt you... cabinets filled with the things we want to eat.. Ann has the "fridge" filled with staples..think Creamy Mushroom Risotto... Shepard's Pie... or Liz's Apple and Rhubarb Crumble with Vanilla Bean Custard.. Strawberry and White Chocolate "Tiramisu"... or jars of our Lemon and Poppy Seed Dressing. ... have a great time whatever you ge...t up to. See you at the shop. Caroline O Photo Caption "Take the leap."

14.01.2022 Happy Thursday... and Good Morning Alison. This week Alison attempts to get us organised with festive fare since Christmas is fast approaching. This year at three girls we decided against making Christmas Cakes - so AA has stepped in with a recipe! AA makes a lot of fruit cakes. If you are on the receiving end you know that they are prized! I can't imagine how many she has judged at the Ekka..but I would have to say she is an expert in this field. Happy Baking... Alison Alexa...Continue reading

14.01.2022 Happy Tuesday everyone! Okay, so this last week, we in the Kitchen have been having some truly wonderful conversations about our favourite desserts and special treats from our childhood. It was very enlightening and honestly I don't think we've ever laughed more! But I was surprised to see that Milo featured heavily amongst many of us even though are all different ages and came from different backgrounds. Now I'm pretty sure this picture dictates how we all like our Milo:Milk... ratio...when we could get away with it (Ann) You know; so much dry Milo you choke on it while trying to drink it? Good times...! My favourite was always Milo on vanilla Ice cream and Amy's (for the win!) Milo on mashed banana! Why have I never thought of this before? So this week I thought I would try and work in some of our favourite childhood treats into our Grab N Go desserts and cabinet cakes... Stay tuned everyone....it's going to be interesting! Liz Walker Going to buy Milo

13.01.2022 Happy Wednesday.... I have been sitting here for a while thinking what to write.... I have written and deleted far too many long winded, heart felt posts...but really what I want to say is.. THANK YOU... thank you for your constant support...thank you for being the BEST community we could have asked for. YOU ROCK. X The coffee machine is on.... Ann and Scott are in the kitchen cooking up a storm. Liz and Jay are filling the cabinets with cakes, scones and friands (I had forg...otten how good friands were.. they aren't a Sicilian Apple cake with cream, but they are pretty good!!) The "fridge" is full of Staples to get you through the week (I will post the Grab-and-Go Menu and Staples later today). Have a great day..whatever you get up to. Caroline O

13.01.2022 Dinner Menu Thursday 26th of November Main and Dessert $48.00 Byo Corkage $3.50... Mains Pan Fried Salmon with Potato Fondant, Pea Puree, Asparagus and Herb salad Slow roasted Lamb Shoulder with Labna, Jewelled rice Desserts Lemon Ricotta Fritters with Lemon Curd Malteaser Chocolate Mousse Peach Tarte Tatin with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

11.01.2022 Happy Wednesday... I have just finished packing to go away! ... do you ever have those thoughts "this time I am going to pack light, I mean I am only going away for 5 days!", then turn around and fear that you are well and truly over the 20kg mark!! What to take out!! I have the BIGGEST fruit cake from AA that I will have to lovingly carry (there is just no room in the suit case!!), there is a Christmas Pudding, last minute Christmas presents..three books that I have been att...empting to read all year... too many pairs of shoes (of which I will no doubt just wear one pair!!). There is a tube of vanilla bean paste (because we are having Creme Brulee one night!) There are jars of Sarah's, UglyFood&Co, Crunchy Chilli (Chris Gordon & Luxton Gourmet Butcher is selling it!)...sooooo good (thought my brother-in-law might love it!)... oh, and a couple bottles of wine!!! Wish me luck!! For now... The coffee machine is on (from 6am)! The cabinets are full of rumballs, fruit mince tarts, gingerbread and all the things we love! Ann and Scott are all about orders (plus a limited..but wonderful...brunch menu!) The fridge is full of meals to feed the family... Have a great day..whatever you get up to! Caroline O

11.01.2022 Happy Wednesday!! O ...the coffee machine is on! ... Ann and Scott are filling the "fridge" with Staples to get you through the week (think Thai Yellow Curry with Steamed Rice... Spag Bol and Mac and Cheese (a firm favourite for the kids)... Chicken Pie... Slow Cooked Brisket and Roasted Sweet Potato Massamam) We are also working on a new breakfast and lunch menu to launch next week!... ... Liz and Jay are filling the cabinet with all things sweet (after yesterday's post you love cake as much as we do!!) and starting to fill the "fridge" with Crumbles with Vanilla Bean Custard, Tiramisu, jars of Lindt Chocolate Mousse...and the list goes on!!) Have a great day...whatever you get up to. See you at the shop. Caroline O PS. Getting to Lick the beater as a child... it was the ultimate score!!

11.01.2022 Happy Friday... 2 WEEKS until Christmas!! I mean..seriously... 2 weeks!!! I don't know why it surprises me every year how quickly December passes and how much we have to get done in the few weeks lead time..you think I would know by now (maybe denial). This year we have decided to close from 11am 24th December until the 5th January (with the hold-ups with the Fish and Chippery we thought it was a "sign"). Just the idea that we are all going on holidays has put a spring in o...ur steps... and we are excited. Excited to look forward to being able to stop, spend some time with our families (even if they live in NSW!!), have time to reflect on the year that was, catch up on some sleep and plan for the grand adventures that 2021 will hold. Bring it on... I am loving being at three girls, more so than ever before (which I thought was impossible!!). There is a confidence in this team, a strength, a fierce direction and dedication to what we do now and what we are going to do next year and beyond. Exciting times. For now: ... the coffee machine is on! ... Liz and Amy are making more Apple Cider Fruit Mince Tarts (which I still think are the BEST!!) ... a million Rum Balls are being rolled in coconut! ... Ann and Lou are smoking salmon for the souffle (LOVE!)..making sandwiches to toast.. tossing salads and all things savoury!! (I'm the go collect girl!! A good chance to drive around in air conditioning and listen to a podcast or two - Stuff the British Stole (have enjoyed it so far!!) and Mystery Show (very easy listening!!) Open to any suggestions!!) Have a great day..whatever you get up to! Caroline O

11.01.2022 three girls Family Roast for Father's Day... Growing up I LOVED Mum's and Gran's Roast Dinners ... I loved the ceremony of it all...something a bit special... the gravy... the overcooked edges of meat (that you would risk loosing a finger to snaffle while Dad carved!!). We wanted to bring that heart of the "family" roast to this years Father's Day - to share with family or friends - to sit down and celebrate Dad's (or the men that step up in our lives regardless of their ti...tle), family and togetherness (without the hassle and some of the washing up!) "Family Roast" - packs to serve 4 pax (can be easily adapted to suit more) [ORDERS NEED TO BE IN BY 2pm WEDNESDAY (p) 33791688 - to be collected between 4-6pm Friday night - 6.30am - 3pm Saturday] Meals will just need to be heated and served (when ever you want to eat it) - I'll give you the step-by-step instructions on what to do!) Lamb "Roast" (whole - approx 1-1.2 kg) - cost $80 for 4 Zaatar Roasted Eggplant with Labna, Mint and Parley, Pomegranate and a Garlic and Tahini Sauce Jewelled Rice Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Dates and Herbs Beef "Roast" (whole - approx 1- 1.2 kg) - cost $80 for 4 Maple Roasted Sweet Potato with Speck and Herbs (Mustard Sour Cream) Baked Cauliflower and Cheese Spring Slaw with Honey Cider Dressing) Chicken Ballotine (no nuts) - cost $75 for 4 Dauphinoise Potato Green Beans with Bacon and Almonds Something else! Add a Lemon Meringue Pie...a jar of chocolate mousse... a Salted Caramel Cheesecake... Vanilla Rice Pudding!! If you don't feel like cooking we also have a few tables available for Saturday night's dinner at three girls (oh, how we miss them!) See you at the shop. Caroline

11.01.2022 Happy Sunday.... And the WINNER is... Post - Alison Alexander:... Thank you to everyone who posted a caption for the photo of four children singing it was a lovely photo to work with. It is time to pick a winner because the first red currants came into the shops this week and along with cherries and raspberries, these are the fruits required to make the wonderful Marmalade of Cherries recipe in Salt Sugar Smoke by Diana Henry that I have written about previously. And the winner is.. @Jane Moller for her caption The girl second from the left (not singing) is thinking Oh gosh, how do I tell this girl on my right she’s on the wrong page? I hope you enjoy the book Jane. (I’m sure the bowl that was used to make the Plum Pudding for Christmas was also used for a couple of those haircuts on the children!) Congratulations to Caroline and her team for their great efforts running Three Girls Skipping this year. The ever changing salads from Ann using seasonal produce have been excellent and many thanks to Liz for putting mangoes on the menu in that beautiful mousse cake. The space has proved challenging at times but we have all managed to keep our distance (well, mostly managed) and the take away meals have been a welcome break from the kitchen at times. Enjoy your rest over the Festive Season and I look forward to more of the same good food, coffee just how I like it, a new opening with three girls fishing and lots of laughs in 2021. Merry Christmas. AA Caroline: Just a heads up we are CLOSED today but will be back at the coffee machine 6am tomorrow morning - with the cabinets FULL of Christmas fare... no long to go now!!

10.01.2022 Happy Saturday... The coffee machine is on... Amy and I are filling the cabinet with cakes, scones, friands, warm rice pudding (you can add the Milo), three girls banana bread.... and Crepes (3) with Blood Orange Compote, Citrus Caramel and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream.... Ann is making our favourite Okonomiyaki Waffles with Fried Egg, Kewpie (the mayo's of mayo's!!), Pickled Ginger and Japanese BBQ Sauce (maybe add Bacon or Smoked Salmon!!)..LOVE! We are also filling the fridge with Grab-and-Go Meals to make your weekend / week a little more relaxing! Think Beef Massaman with Steamed Rice...Lasagna with Garlicky Garlic Bread... Beef Cheek Bourguignon with Creamy Mash Potato, Apple and Rhubarb Crumble with Vanilla Bean Custard... Lemon Curd... Rocky Road... and so much more!!! Have a great weekend...whatever you get up to. See you at the shop. Caroline

10.01.2022 Happy Friday.... Photo Caption: "Sometimes you just want it all!!) (..although a friend of mine thinks it should be: "How much is that dolly in the window" ..to be sung cheerfully!! Clearly I am open to suggestions and the picture to interpretations!!) ... .., the coffee machine is on!! ... Liz has made the most divine Lime and Coconut Cake - with a dollop of double cream...LOVE!! .. I am still making scones!! ... the "fridge" and cabinet will be overflowing with things to fill your fridge.. and the "awesome" shelf has wonderful things to fill your pantry. Have a great day.. whatever you get up to. I will look forward to seeing you at the shop. Caroline O

10.01.2022 For everyone who is looking for the Mary Valley Food Co dried slice oranges, limes and lemons we aren't having much luck getting them from our wholesaler but you can buy directly from Mary Valley through their website... at the moment! We LOVE the dried orange slices - perfect in a gin and / or on top of a cake!! www.maryvalleyfoodco.com

10.01.2022 Dinner Menu Thursday the 29th of October Main and Dessert $48 Byo Corkage $3.50... Mains Twice Cooked Duck Maryland with parsnip puree, braised red cabbage and asparagus Crispy skin pork belly with carrot puree, celeriac remoulade and currants Desserts Chocolate Brulee Lemon Ricotta and blueberry fritters Strawberry and apple crumble

09.01.2022 Happy Saturday.... (Happy Halloween!!) ... the coffee machine is on! ... Liz and Amy have made "monster" cupcakes in celebration of Halloween!... ... Amy and I will be filling the cabinets with all things gloriously sweet (I am back on scone making!!) ... Ann and Lou will be filling the cabinets with breakfast rolls, sandwiches to toast and meals for the fridge...and much, much more (I hear Ann made Roasted Pumpkin Risotto yesterday for the "fridge") ... as for the Breakfast Wars!! On the savoury side we have: BBQ Pulled Pork on Buttermilk Waffles, Fried Egg, Guacamole and Sour Cream (there is something else on it but I can't remember!) On the sweet side we have: Lemon Ricotta Fritters with Blueberries, Blackberries and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Have a great day...whatever you get up to. See you at the shop. Caroline (and the Saturday Gang!)

09.01.2022 What a special day today is...I hope you will all join me in wishing our fearless leader, mentor, and friend, Caroline Jones a VERY Happy 50th Birthday!!!!!! You've gotten us through such a tricky year and I know we all wish you the most splendid of birthday weekends! I can verify we are all looking forward to celebrating with you at some point! Now I must do my duty and report on our fabulous Grab N Go meals, and this weekend it is all about Pie! (but you have to say it in ...a Southern accent like we do...) As featured we have a Chicken Leek & Mushroom Family pie, Snapper Pie and Lamb Shoulder and Potato Pie! We also have Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni as well as Ann's creamy Pumpkin & Sage Risotto. On the sweet side you can find Choc Malt Mousse in a Jar, Mango Rice Pudding, Rocky Road Brownie & our always popular e-biscuits! Come in and say Hi! (or Happy Birthday!) Liz Walker For the Fast and Loose!

09.01.2022 Happy Monday (and end of the month of August... you all know what I am thinking!!) This week we are: OPEN FOR DINNER this Saturday night (in celebration of Father's Day) - Menu being finalised today - but think: ... Bowls of Garlicky Garlic Bread Entree (Gruyere and Chive Twice Baked Souffle... Cherry Tomato and Roasted Onion Tart Tatin... Oyster's Natural or Kilpatrick) Main (Steak, Chips and Mushrooms with Bernaise Sauce.... Cripsy Skinned Chicken with ......?) Desserts (Vanilla Bean Brulee with Fig Gin Poached Pears, Lindt Dark Chocolate Tart with Raspberries or maybe cheese!), Coffee and Homemade Fudge ...and something from us to take home! Bookings essential - (p) 33791688 Cost $70 pp / BYO included ORDERS for "Family Roast" - packs to serve 4 pax - ORDERS NEED TO BE IN BY 2pm WEDNESDAY - to be collected between 4-6pm Friday night - 6.30am - 3pm Saturday (meals will just need to be heated and served - I'll give you the step-by-step instructions on what to do!) Lamb "Roast" (whole - approx 1-1.2 kg) - cost $80 for 4 Zaatar Roasted Eggplant with Labna, Mint and Parley, Pomegranate and a Garlic and Tahini Sauce Jewelled Rice Maybe a Cauliflower Salad Beef "Roast" (whole - approx 1- 1.2 kg) - cost $80 for 4 Maple Roasted Sweet Potato with Speck and Herbs (Mustard Sour Cream) Baked Cauliflower and Cheese ..some thing greenish (Spring Slaw with Honey Cider Dressing) Chicken Ballotine (no nuts) - cost $75 for 4 Dauphinoise Potato Green Beans with Bacon and Almonds Something else.....? Add a dessert for $30 For now... The coffee machine is on... Lou and Scott are in the kitchen early to fill the cabinets with Buttery Mushroom and Gruyere Sandwiches ready to be toasted (love!).. Gilly's Bacon and Egg Breakfast Roll with our Home Made Tomato Relish... Slices of Quiche Lorraine made with our own Flaky Pastry...and the list goes on! Liz is filling the cabinet with all things sweet... Chocolate Sour Cream Cakes with Real Raspberry Butter Cream, Passion Fruit Yogurt Cakes with Passion Fruit Glaze... Almond Friands, the best Scones with Home Made Strawberry Jam... and again, the list goes on! Sorry for the long post (a lot going on this week!!). Have a great week...whatever you get up to. See you at the shop Caroline

08.01.2022 Happy Thursday! Okay, so last week Caroline Jones gave me this gorgeous second hand recipe book titled, 'Mrs Beeton's Cookery and Household Management'.The title alone brings a smile to my face and conjures romantic images of butlers, maids and elegant mansions...however I assure you this book is far more practical! Now you probably can't tell by the picture but this book is an absolute door stopper! In over 1584 pages, Mrs Beeton covers every subject you could possibly imagi...ne, from how to lay out your kitchen, to tools most likely needed around the home (diagrams included), care of the elderly and let's not forget, The Law. It truly is a fascinating read from a different era. So while I won't be delving into the Routine Housework and General Cleaning section any time soon...I definitely love pouring over the hundreds of recipes she has put together here in this album, it's a truly impressive and comprehensive piece of work and I can't wait to bake from it. I'm thinking the yellow peach chutney will be my first... Oh and wouldn't you know it Caroline Jones? I even found a Pineapple Conserve recipe!! So here's to Mrs Beeton; her recipe's and her household management! Liz Walker Lover of second hand books

08.01.2022 Happy First day of Spring everyone! Now I really have enjoyed the Winter season this year, but this week I can feel that warmer weather coming and it makes me just a little bit excited! Now as expected we are building up to Father's Day this weekend so you can expect to find some extra lovely things in the display fridge! This week we will be doing jars of chocolate mousse (as featured), Rhubarb, Apple & Cinnamon crumbles, our personal favourite; Junkyard biscuits and due to... popular demand we will be bringing back the Lemon Meringue Pie for Friday's Grab N Go Desserts! And don't forget to book in for our Father's Day Dinner this Saturday...our first sit down dinner in what feels like an age! It's going to be a sterling menu I can tell you! Liz Walker Spring!!

08.01.2022 Happy Thursday! Okay launching straight in... this weekend in the Grab N Go fridge you can find our Classic Tiramisu, Apple & Raspberry Crumbles with Vanilla Bean Custard, more Rum Balls and Cider Fruit Mince tarts and last but not least, Vanilla Rice pudding! I suspect you've been missing this one! Now on the Savoury side of things, Ann and Scott will be making Spaghetti Bolognese, Beef Massaman, Dahl and of course Old School Lasagna with Garlicky Garlic bread.... Pop in and have a look! Liz Walker Enjoying the Christmas sales

07.01.2022 Happy Saturday... ... the coffee machine is on (and we will be at the machine ready to go from 6am!) ... Amy and I are all things sweet - rumballs, fruit mince tarts, scones are all on my list today (with a few cakes, friands and muffins!!)... (Sweet Special - Vanilla Bean and Apple Cider Fruit Mince Waffles with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and Brandy Custard!) ... Lou and Scott are at the stove ready to cook you breakfast - Maybe a Twice Baked Cheese Souffle with House Smoked Salmon or the Mushroom and Leek filled Crepes with Fried Egg and Bacon... or the ever safe Eggs Benne! (Savoury Special - Cheese and Chive Buttermilk Waffle with Creamed Corn, Fried Egg and Bacon) (Waffle Wars!!) ... the "fridge" is full of meals to make you life easier now (or freeze for another time!!) Have a great day... whatever you get up to. See you at the shop. Caroline

07.01.2022 And a happy Tuesday morning to you! Now at Three Girls Skipping a change in season naturally brings with it a change in fresh produce and therefore a shift in our range. This Spring (which is already feeling quite like Summer!) will be waving farewell to some of our Autumn and Winter treats (they served us well!) and see an injection of new cake flavours, some very beautiful edible organic flowers, a variety of jams, conserve's and pickles (as featured) not to mention the in...troduction of take home cordials in our lovely display fridge. (I'm just a little bit excited!) Watch this space Graceville, it's going to get very pretty... Liz Walker Keeping it fresh and light

07.01.2022 Here's to the fantastic men in our lives... in all your guises (the amazing Dad's... the wonderful father's of our children... the men that step up and fill these roles regardless of the situation...past and present. X). THANK YOU.... WE LOVE YOU. X Happy Sunday.... I hope you have a great day...whatever you get up to (hopefully breakfast in bed....!) We are CLOSED today (Sunday...yes, still ... the novelty hasn't worn off yet!!). Back at it tomorrow...where we do it all aga...in...with a few changes on the horizon... I'll keep you posted!! Caroline O

06.01.2022 Happy Saturday... ... the coffee machine is on! ... the cabinet is full (overflowing!!) ... ... Ann is making: Savoury Buttermilk Waffles with House Made Creamed Corn, Bacon, Poached Egg (because it is breakfast after all!!) and Sour Cream ... Liz is making: Vanilla Ricotta Fritters with Strawberry Compote, Strawberry Coulis and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream (YES!!) They have filled the "fridge" with: Creamy Mushroom Risotto with Shaved Parmesan (serves 2-3) Shepard's Pie (serves 2-3) three girls Lasagna with Garlicky Garlic Bread (serves 3-4) Slow Cooked Beef and Mushroom Pie (serves 4-6) Ann's Sugo Meat Balls with Buttery Spaghetti (serves 2) ... and the list goes on! Liz has made Cappuccino Rice Pudding with Chocolate (I am going to make the ever so beige Vanilla Bean Rice Pudding..because I don't do coffee or change!!).. Apple and Rhubarb Crumble with Vanilla Bean Custard... Strawberry and White Chocolate Tiramisu.. Jars of Lindt Chocolate Mousse ...and the list goes on!! Have a great weekend..whatever you get up to! See you at the shop. Caroline O PS. Caption: "I"ll get you there..in style!"

05.01.2022 Happy Monday! Phot Caption: The World is your canvas!! ... and we are back into it for another week (September is just flying.. Christmas planning in the works, as much as it pains me!!)... .. the coffee machine is on! .. Lou and Scott are filling the cabinets and the "fridge" with salads, generous toasties (I still can't go past the Buttery Mushroom and Gruyere!!), and Grab-and-Go Meals to give you the night off cooking (Ann made Rich Tomato Sugo with Meatballs...LOVE!) .. Liz is filling the cabinets with Hummingbird Cake with Cream Cheese Buttercream (well, there will be other cakes available, but this is one of my all time favourites.. pineapple, Boyne River pecans, vanillary cream cheese, what's not to love!!)! Have a great day... whatever you get up to. Caroline O

05.01.2022 Happy Wednesday... Hello Alison Alexander. O This week Alison offers some suggestions for Christmas ideas, encourages us to support and shop local (something we should do all year!) and think outside the box when shopping for those we love. The magic of Christmas sometimes turns into the anguish of Christmas when trying to buy presents. Here are a few ideas to help: ...Continue reading

05.01.2022 Happy Thursday everyone! Now I hope you have all had a lovely week thus far and everyone's preparing something special for Dad this weekend! (if not I know a really great place you can go...) Here's whats on for today:... Ann's Classic Pea & Ham soup $22 (A generous 2 person serve) Old School Lasagne with Garlicky Garlic bread $34 (serves 2-4) Vegetarian Lasagne $34 (serves 2-4) (this looks divine!) Lamb Curry with Pomegranate Raita and rice $34 (I hear this one has some kick for all you spice lovers out there) Beef brisket & Mushroom Pie $36 (serves 2-4) All meals (except for the Pie) are cryovac sealed and on display in our beautiful new display fridge, ready to be frozen, refrigerated or reheated! Dessert wise we will be doing: Apple Rhubarb & Cinnamon crumbles with Vanilla Bean custard $30 (serves 2-4) Giant Jars of Chocolate Mousse $18, serves 2 (or maybe just one for Dad to have all to himself!) Black Forest Gateaux $25 (serves 2-4) (contains alcohol, oh yes) You can also find a truck load of goodies for Dad this week including Pecan, Coffee & White chocolate fudge (as featured), Junkyard Biscuits & Chocolate Sour Cream cakes with lovely Winter berries and dark chocolate curls. See you soon! Liz Walker What would we do without Dad's

04.01.2022 Happy Happy Sunday... Photo Caption: "Ok, there is this game where we swing around and around on the Hills Hoist until it breaks or we get caught!" ... we are CLOSED today, but will be back into it tomorrow. ... Have a great day.. whatever you get up to. Caroline

04.01.2022 Happy Tuesday! Yes...even Chefs feel this way sometimes! (Truth be told this usually ends in me just eating cheese) Ann and Scott are busy stocking the Grab N Go fridge..today we have Classic Mac N Cheese, Meatballs with Sugo & a Beef and Red Wine Family Pie!... I will be baking away to fill up the cabinet & our Grab N Go dessert fridge...today you can find Raspberry and Hibiscus panna cotta's! The coffee machine is on, and we are ready to see you! Come and say Hi! Liz Walker Feeling that heat

04.01.2022 Happy Wednesday... Do you ever have a "to-do" list that never ends? That is me at the moment!! As always, there never seems to be enough hours in the day, I am always racing from one thing to another... Mum is finally coming up this weekend (so I have to clean my house so I look as though I am one of those incredible homemaker's with nothing out of place...I'm not!! I had to go through the laundry basket yesterday to find Lach's swimmers that he needed for school that I hadn'...t washed yet!! Lach's school lunches are also looking pretty average as I haven't had a chance to go grocery shopping!!) This is life and I love ever minute of it. What to look out for: The Scenic Rim is harvesting sweet corn at the moment. If you haven't tried sweet corn picked fresh you don't know what you are missing. Rolled in butter with salt and pepper or parmesan and a squeeze of lime - love!! Check out Scenic Rim Farm Box (look out for their beautiful Christmas wreaths). * Gen, grower of corn, told me that the easiest way to cook corn is to place the whole thing - in its husk, and microwave for 2-3 minutes. Carefully remove from the microwave and allow to stand for a minute or two and easily peel away husk - easy!! We sold out of Outback Futures tea towels in a matter of days (2 days to be exact!) THANK YOU. If you missed out (like I did!!) they are available directly through Outback Futures or Onegirlstudio - I will place another order and will let you know when they come in! Buyfromthebush Qld are hosting a Christmas Pop-Up Shop from this Sunday, 29 November to 10 December, at 866 Brunswick Street, New Farm - www.facebook.com/events/660425074844385/ Onegirlstudio and the amazing Lyn from FIG - Flowers, Interiors, Gifts are hosting two Christmas Wreath Making Workshops (the 26th is booked out but there are a couple of spots available on the 10th December). What to eat: This recipe comes from my Mum (well, it is from her friend Prim and my sister is "raving" about it!!) Mum sends me recipes ALL the time - some she thinks "your friends" (that means you!) would like, some are things she think would go well in "the fridge", other's just get sent with the note "what do you think of this?". This looks like a easy one! (Excuse the photo... but I love it. X) Until next week (when AA returns!) See you at the shop. Caroline O PS. This vintage magazine offered a plan for homes without a bathroom!!

04.01.2022 Happy Sunday.... Running through the sprinkler on a hot Summer's day (clearly the next best thing from going to the beach!!) Have a great day... whatever you get up to.... Caroline PS. We are CLOSED today (if you are wondering why the doors are closed!!)

04.01.2022 Happy Thursday everybody... it's Staples Day yet again! This is Ann's line up for today and into the weekend. (Or until sold out)... Beef brisket Massaman curry with sweet potato and steamed rice $34 (serves 2-4 p) Old School Lasagne with Garlicky Garlic bread $34 (serves 2-4 p) Shepard's Pie $36 (serves 2-3 p) (In foil) Beef Brisket & Red Wine Family Pie $38 (serves 4) Mushroom Risotto $34 (serves 2-4) Yoghurt Spiced Chicken with Coconut Pilaf $34 (serves 2-4) Desserts yes yes! Apple Rhubarb & Cinnamon Crumble with vanilla bean custard $30 Sticky Date pudding with salted caramel & almond praline $30 Strawberry, mascarpone & white chocolate tiramisu $25 (continuing with the strawberry train!) Classic Rice Pudding $14 (serves 2) (yes there will be a flavour variant later on! Stay tuned...) Now for those of you who may be interested (You know who you are!)) there will be a fresh batch of Spicy Cookies coming out as well. And that my friends is everything! See you in the shop Liz Walker

04.01.2022 Happy Monday..... Ok...we have a new adventure in the pipeline! three girls is going fishing!! We are very excited to let you know we are taking over the old Ritzy Fish space (409 Honour Ave - just down the road!) and plan on doing our version of an AMAZING Fish and Chippery - opening in a month or so! ... Nothing will change with three girls skipping... we just grabbed the opportunity to "pivot" and "diversify" (words I have used a lot over this year!) our little business, while staying in a community we LOVE. So, three girls fishing it is! I will tell you more in the coming weeks! For now: ... the coffee machine is on! ... Ann and Lou are in the kitchen are filling the cabinets and the "fridge" with all the things we want to eat... ... Liz and Claire are baking and filling the cabinets with all things sweet (we do the BEST scones....and friands.... and banana bread with honey comb butter....and buttermilk muffins....and cakes!!) ... Dinner is on this Thursday - bookings are essential (p) 3379 1688 (I have no idea what the menu will be... will let you know!!) Thank you, as always, for your continued support and friendship. See you at the shop. Caroline and the team that is three girls skipping O

03.01.2022 Happy Monday.... ... the coffee machine is on! ... Liz and Amy are filling the cabinets with all things sweet and full of love.... ... Ann and I are working on a new menu (hoping to have it finalised for next week!!) ... Ann, Lou and Scott are filling the "fridge" with fare to give you the night off cooking (or to fill your fridge for the school holidays!!)... a curry, a lasagna, a pie... maybe a risotto (and the list goes on!) Homeward stretch towards school holidays.... Have a great day..whatever you get up to! See you at the shop. Caroline O Photo caption: We've got this...(how much further!!)

03.01.2022 Happy Friday (and pupil free day!!...in case you have forgotten!) (Re: Photo - You know in the back corner of this phone box there is a kid who is so squashed, laughing (probably busting to go to the toilet!) and having the best time ever!! Good times!!) With so much going on for us this weekend (Family Roast for Father's Day... Four (4) Course Dine-In Dinner on Saturday night (I think there is a table or two still spare) and filling (no, overflowing!) the cabinets for Satu...rday we are sticking to the staples for this weeks meals. You are more than welcome to ring after 11am today to have something put aside for collection or pop in and "Grab-and-Go" from the "fridge". What we have for you this week.. Slow Cooked Brisket and Mushroom Pie (serves 4-6) $38 Lamb Curry with Steamed Rice and Pomegranate Raita (serves 2) $34 (Ann says this one has some "spice" to it!!) GF Old School Lasagna with Garlicky Garlic Bread (serves 2-4) Vegetarian Lasagna (think roasted vegetables, ricotta and cheesy bechamel) (serves 2-4) with Garlicky Garlic Bread $34 Chicken Balotine "Roast" with Dauphinoise Potatoes, Steamed Greens with Speck and Almonds and Garlic Mushrooms (serves 4) $75 Ann's Pea and Ham Soup (we think it is the best - serves 2 generously!) $22 All meals (except for the Pie) are cryovac sealed ready to be frozen, refrigerated or reheated! ...and for Dessert: LEMON MERINGUE PIE!! - as requested (serves 6-8) $34 three girls Salted Caramel Baked Cheesecake with Nut Praline Black Forest Gateaux (think chocolate, cherries and cream..with a splash of alcohol) $25 (serves 2-4) Apple Rhubarb & Cinnamon Crumble with three girls Vanilla Bean Custard (serves 2-4) $30 Giant Jars of Chocolate Mousse (for Dad or to share!) $18 Vanilla Bean Rice Pudding (serves 1!) $12.50 There will also be jars of three girls Salted Caramel and Luscious Lemon Curd in the "fridge"...along with White Chocolate and Pecan Fudge, and Dark Chocolate Rocky Road (maybe for the Dad with a sweet tooth!) For now.. ... the coffee machine is on. ... the cabinet is full of all the things want to eat, things to give and share and lots of love! ... and we so look forward to seeing you. As always, thank you for your continued support in all its guises! Caroline O

02.01.2022 Happy Tuesday! So how is the Christmas shopping going for everyone so far? Are we on top of it? Or not so much? I'm putting myself in the 'mostly on top of it' category...for now! But if your struggling for those last minute gifts I know a great place you can go! (wink wink) Caroline and I are busy making everything Christmas in the shop (yes, even the brownie!).There will be Egg Nog Panna Cotta's, Cider Fruit Mince in a jar, Best Ever Rum Balls & Christmas Shortbreads... Ann and Scott are busy filling the fridge with Grab N Go meals so you don't have to cook at this hectic time of year, and of course the coffee machine is on! You know it's perfect coffee weather out there! Stay dry everybody! Liz Walker Can we all take a minute to acknowledge Amy's bow tying?! It is perfection!

02.01.2022 Happy Happy Monday.... The winds are blowing...the coffee machine is on... the team are in the kitchen cooking away to fill the "fridge" and cabinet... menus are being finalised for this weeks Staples and "Grab-and-Go" along with our Father's Day Pop-Up Dinner on Saturday, 5th September (bookings are essential and limited - (p) 3379 1688). We are also reinforcing with vigour our Covid procedures and Checklists... your understanding and co-operation are so appreciated (we do n...eed your help with this and ask you to sign in and out when dining in at three girls, to social distance and sanitise and, if you are feeling unwell, stay at home until you are feeling better). This community, OUR community, and team mmean the world to us, keeping our doors open, protecting our Community and playing our part is our priority... Have a great week..whatever you get up to. Looking forward to seeing you soon. Caroline O

02.01.2022 Happy Tuesday! Well I am happy to report my Christmas Tree is up, decorated, complete with twinkling fairy lights and a few lovely presents waiting patiently underneath. Ahh the sense of achievement! Now in the shop today. I can tell you we are fully stocked with our fabulous Apple Cider Fruit Mince tarts, Best Ever Rum Balls, Vanilla Bean Shortbreads and Ginger Biscuits a plenty! ... Ann and Scott will be busy re stocking the Grab N Go fridge with delicious meals. Realistically Amy and Caroline will still be on the Fruit Mince Tart train, (no escaping that for a while!) but they will also be doing Raspberry & White Chocolate muffins for those cyclists out there (we remembered!) The coffee machine is on, the barista's are ready and we officially have ALL the goodies! Come and see us! Liz Walker My two favourite Christmas ornaments... and yes, one of them is a cookie cutter!

02.01.2022 Happy Wednesday... I recently discovered Congee (well, to be more precise Shitake Mushroom Congee, with silken tofu, sesame and mirin mushrooms, edamame beans, crumble) on a catch up with friends at Lady Marmalade Cafe and Bar. Now these friends grew up eating Congee for breakfast or when they were feeling unwell and seemed to sell it as the blandest food you will ever love!! The Congee I ate was AMAZING, it was comfort, tasty and so so moreish (and I have been back several ...times since to sit and eat a bowl of it...!!) Comfort food at its best can fix almost any situation (big call...but I think even for a few minutes it can make the world stop and make us feel loved, happy and full). A good rice pudding... a slice of warm Sicilian apple cake... Gran's shortbread biscuits... Ann's butter chicken... Mum's roast... and the list goes on! This food is rarely "fancy"...never seems to involve a smear or a foam... it holds memories, a sense of belonging and love. Comfort. That is what I want/hope three girls to peddle - food that is, at its core, love! ... the coffee machine is on! ... Ann and Liz (and gang) are in the kitchen filling the cabinets and "the" fridge ... Lach has his Abraham Lincoln outfit out ready for his book week parade (I am hoping it isn't going to be too hot..he will swelter in a jacket and beard!!) Have a great day...whatever you get up to. See you at the shop. Caroline O PS. Lady Marmalade Cafe and Bar are changing their menu soon...so if you want to leave the "hood" for an outing and try their Congee, do it soon! PPS. If you have a great recipe for Congee (and are willing to share it with everyone) let me know - I can swap for cake!! PPS. Photo Caption: "Don't go through theeeeeee ...... puddle!!"

02.01.2022 Happy Wednesday..... and Good Morning Alison Alexander. X This week Alison reminds us or the joy of celebrating food in season with the not so humble asparagus (when in season it is very affordable and would have to be one of the easiest vegetables to cook). Alison:...Continue reading

02.01.2022 Happy Wednesday.... I have spent the last 10 years or so avoiding making scones at three girls!! There, I have said it!! They have been on our menu for ever and I LOVE our scones but making the perfect scone seems to be an innate skill... you have to work quickly, be gentle, have "cold" hands!! and if you don't do it right you can't just cover them in icing sugar!! I think my fear of scones started years and years ago when I received a phone call from a local tv. program ask...ing if I could make scones for a segment they were hoping to film. In the week leading up to "the day" I made 15 + different scones recipes in the hope of finding the perfect recipe and to master the art of the perfect scone. I tried the SR flour, lemonade and cream recipe.. the recipe that used milk, another that used buttermilk..another that used cream (and the one that used a combination!!). I tried Lady Flo's recipe.. the sacred CWA recipe.. recipe after recipe adapted in an attempt to produce something people would revere.. applaud... a recipeto be handed on, generation to generation!! Needless to say it was so long ago I can't remember what the final recipe was.. and I dare say the footage has been lost to time (thank goodness!!).. and as I said, I have avoided making them ever since...until last week when Liz told me (in not so many words) that I had to face my fear.. be at one with the scone.. embrace the process!! So now.. everyday I am making the scones. They haven't been pretty (but who says the have to be!), but they are getting better every time I make them (and lets face it once they a smothered with jam and cream (in that order!!) they are hard to beat.. and when I say "jam" I mean the Homemade strawberry jam we make .. and when I say "cream" I mean freshly whipped cream with sugar and vanilla bean (nothing out of a can!!). So.. ... the coffee machine is on! ... the cabinets are filling with the cakes we want to eat.. the sandwiches we love.. homemade quiche and salads... and the list goes on!! ... Ann is filling the "fridge" with Staples to help feed the family.. .. and I will be making scones!! Have a great day..whatever you get up too. See you at the shop (I'll be the one covered in flour!!) Caroline O Photo Caption: "two for tea..."

01.01.2022 Happy Tuesday everybody! Okay so today I'm going to share with you my husbands latest kitchen adventure: Scotty's Festive Fun Time Nuts & Bolts. And yes, he really does call it that! For anyone who doesn't know Scott, he is the big guy with the beard in the kitchen at Three Girls working the stoves! Every year his family make the classic Nuts & Bolts but this year he decided to make it himself and put his own spin on it, and you know what? Its fantastic! ... So here is the recipe for anyone out there who wants to give it a go! Scott's Christmas gift to you! Liz Walker Happy Snacking!

01.01.2022 Happy Christmas Eve Everyone!! Well, yesterday was a particularly big day for us but I am pleased to report we will have rum balls, fruit mince tarts and Ginger Cookies available in the cabinet tomorrow! (get in quick now) and don't forget we are closing earlier at 12pm! I know Christmas plans have changed for many of you out there, but what ever your doing I hope you get to enjoy some wonderful food, great company and some quality down time!... So this is me signing off for 2020 and wishing all of you a happy, safe and wonderful Christmas and New Year, thank you for the support you have shown us this year, it's been a challenging one for all of us out there, but we at Three Girls are ever grateful for the support you've shown us! MERRY CHRISTMAS!! We will see you all in the New Year! Liz Walker Is it too soon for New Year resolutions??

01.01.2022 Happy Tuesday! A few lovely new things in the shop this week...as you can probably see already it's all a little bit 'pretty'.... Firstly, we are featuring a lovely Lemon and Hibiscus syrup cake with a Hibiscus tea glaze and edible flowers. Truthfully, I really cannot go past a beautiful tea infusion when it comes to baking. If I can work a loose leaf tea into a syrup, glaze or cake batter, I will! I may be a coffee fiend in the workplace but I hold loose leaf teas in very hi...gh regard...if you haven't tried adding them to your baking before, I can't praise them enough! Now we're also making jam drops (classic!) for any one scouting for cookies and in the Grab N Go fridge you may also find some cheeky little Mango & Mascarpone Mousse cups (say that three times fast!). I hope there's something here for everyone...see you in the shop! Liz Walker Tea enthusiast!