Chef Alan Dennett is passionate about keeping food simple yet delicious. His office catering company has been delivering mouth-watering food to Sydney offices for about a year now.

Peppermint Office Catering is a business that reflects its title: green, simple, crisp and clean. The philosophy behind this catering company is one that aims to be eco-friendly, sustainable and real.

The sandwich platters are always a favourite amongst customers, but Alan points out that finger food is getting increasingly popular. The finger food menu has a distinctive international skew – ranging from lamb kofta skewers and vodka cured salmon dill blinis to Japanese takoyaki.

Everything on the menu is made from scratch except of course our breads and sweet treats.

Three things we love about Peppermint:

1. The variety, range and need for quality produce

Alan takes our cakes and other sweet goods and puts his own spin on it – like our awesome Spelt & Honey Banana Bread that he serves with lemon mascarpone.

The focus is on high quality products and that’s apparent in his choice of ingredients and products. When we visit Alan in the Peppermint kitchen, I get to try some Old Telegraph Road Fire Engine Red cheese. Put that on a piece of our Rye Loaf and I’m a happy camper!

2. An eco-friendly approach

Alan’s passion for an eco-friendly lifestyle was heavily inspired by his stay in the Solomons. Everything was natural and beautiful in an untouched way. And he lived in a house made of leaves and bamboo. The eco-friendly and sustainable approach isn’t just something that Alan abides by in his personal life. Alan uses BioCups, which are made of corn starch, and biodegradable cutlery and plates that are made of betel leaves.

3. Delivery to your office

Best of all Alan and his team can tailor your office catering needs accordingly. So whether it’s an elaborate lunch spread or a quick internal meeting over morning tea, Peppermint Office Catering can custom make a delicious menu just for you and your office.

Just imagine, for your next corporate meeting, you could be feasting on our yummy cakes or pastries! Check out the full Peppermint menu and order online here.

Seeded Baguette Sandwich

New York Rye deliciousness

Assorted sandwiches using our lovely Petit Pains

Mini beef burgers with cheddar cheese, tomato, lettuce & gherkins on our Slider Brioche Bun

Homemade Hummus

Deliciously fresh and tasty tzatziki

Alan only uses biodegradable plates

BioCup

Piercing through the cafe bubble that is Surry Hills, new cafe and roastery Reuben Hills is sure exploding in the foodie and social media world. Ever since their opening on New Year’s Day, Twitterers, Instagrammers and bloggers have raved about the salted caramel milkshake and reuben sandwich.

A warehouse-style cafe that roasts its own coffee, Reuben Hills is so trendy it hurts. In a good way, of course.

Their Reuben is served on our New York Rye. It’s not a traditional reuben, but it’ll knock your socks off anyway. Wedged between the slices of rye bread is a concoction of wagyu brisket, coleslaw, manchego cheese and horseradish cream. In a nutshell: deliciousness.

Alternatively, you could give the Baked Eggs a go. They’re served with ranchero sauce, goats curd and either spinach or jamon serrano, and come with a toasted chunk of our Schiacciata. What’s so special is that there’s a Latino touch from the ranchero sauce making it spicy and exotic.

The Latin flavours are prevalent in all the dishes on the Reuben Hills menu. Whether it’s a Honduran baleada or some empanadas, you’re guaranteed to get a taste of something interesting and innovative. One thing is certain – this isn’t your average brekky joint.

Coffee nuts will want to make Reuben Hills their next BFF. I’m not much a coffee geek, but if I were I’d definitely make an appearance at their public coffee cuppings (every Friday at 10am).

If you’re not particularly an avid coffee drinker, then order the very popular milkshakes. Flavours include black sesame and salted caramel. So go on, mosey on up the hill on Albion Street – you won’t be disappointed!

Reuben Hills has sent Twitter into a frenzy – follow them here to join in on the tweeting fun!

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Baked Eggs with ranchero sauce, spinach and goats curd

Black sesame milkshake and cappuccino

Black sesame milkshake

Reuben Hills
61 Albion Street, Surry Hills

Opening Hours
Every day 7am – 4pm

Sam Gabrielian (of Di Gabriel Coffee) has found himself a nifty little spot in Willoughby for his cafe Dose Espresso.  It’s not often that people will travel all the way to north suburbia for a cup of Joe. But we kid you not – this cafe is worth the trip. Greeted by graffiti’d walls, warm timber shades and the enticing smell of freshly roasted coffee, I enter with a sense of excitement in my finger tips, itching to try the coffee and drink in the atmosphere.

At once I’m drawn to the decor of this cafe – exposed brick walls, wooden furnishings and blue tints offset by touches of red and brown. The design is just right: modern street art meets rustic timber in an open space.

At Dose you’ll most likely be acquainted with our Organic Sourdough, Quinoa & Soya Loaf and Schiacciata if you order a sandwich or breakfast dish.

For the health-conscious, opt for the Quinoa & Soya Bread with tahini & carob spread. As for the sandwiches, they’re tied together with a rustic-looking string – loving this look! Our bread looks pretty awesome, I have to say.

Gabrielian has been seeking the perfect cup of coffee and has travelled worldwide in the name of coffee. At Dose you can immediately get a feel for his passion and love of good-quality coffee. Drink away your sorrows with an amazing cup of coffee – whether it’s single origin, cold drip or an affogato with pistachio gelato (I’m coming back for the latter; it sounds divine), you’re spoilt for choice.

And if that’s not enough, you can also buy superior coffee equipment and fresh coffee in store. Soon enough you can be your own barista – better practice those rosettas!

Open since November 2011, Dose Espresso is a cafe exuding flair that will surely get all the Sydneysiders to make a Willoughby detour. The locals are no doubt cheering – I’d move to Willoughby just so I can be around the corner from this gem of a cafe.

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Quinoa & Soya Bread with roasted capsicum, grilled eggplant, grilled zucchini, tasty cheese & basil pesto

Prosciutto, tomato, rocket and tasty cheese on Schiacciata

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Dose Espresso
Shop 6, 191 High St, Willoughby North
Tel: (02) 9967 2552

Opening Hours
Monday to Friday 6am to 4pm
Saturday & Sunday 7am to 3pm

Here’s a feast for your eyes! Our new cafe menu is in full swing now. But don’t fret, there are many signature dishes and breakfast favourites staying. Like our mouth-watering Sourdough Pancakes and the moreish Croque Monsieur.

But let’s get to the new stuff! The Quinoa & Soya Bread with Tuna, Tomato, Chilli, Capers and Green Beans is pictured above and will no doubt be a crowd pleaser amongst our regulars.

It has to be said that everyone in the office was enormously excited about the new sandwiches. I, for one, spent a good ten minutes trying to figure out which new sandwich to try first. I’m pretty stoked that I get to try a new sandwich everyday this week!

Schiacciata with Slow Cooked Pork & Chimichurri Sauce

Let’s begin with the Slow Cooked Pork Sandwich. Definitely ask for this one toasted because the Schiacciata (like all our Italian Breads) are especially crispy and delicious when they’re warm and crusty.

Wholemeal Bruschetta with Ricotta & Butter Sauteed Mushrooms

Mushroom enthusiasts will love this one! This bruschetta is definitely not just your average tomato bruschetta – it’s an open sandwich slathered with ricotta and served with butter sautéed mushrooms.

6 Seed Sandwich Roll with Marinated Turkey, Hummus & Crunchy Salad

Our Turkey Sandwich from last year also got a bit of a makeover! We used to serve it with a carrot and coriander salad, but it’s now a revamped crunchy salad of shredded pumpkin, beetroot and celeriac. This was the first sandwich I tried, and I know I’ll be ordering it again and again… and again. It’s fresh, it’s nutritious, but best of all it’s flavoursome.

New York Rye with Corned Beef, Mustard and Coleslaw

The Corned Beef Sandwich with mustard and coleslaw on New York Rye is a burst of flavours. I love the lean beef and the freshness and subtle tanginess of the coleslaw (FYI, this slaw is mayo-free).

So there you have it! I hope to see you at our cafe this year – I’ll be the one eating the turkey sandwich and taking photos of my lunch on Instagram (hey, you should follow us on Instagram, now that I’ve mentioned it: @brasseriebread).

See our full summer menu here.

Watch the awesome video of our cafe here.

If you leave the De’lish store without having bought a single thing, I commend you on your self-discipline. De’lish has a wonderful and delicious (no pun intended) range of specialty foods on offer. Owner Vicky stresses that De’lish customers understand quality.

De’lish sell their own homemade products, complemented by other specialty goods (like our bread!). Some of their products (that are made from scratch in the commercial kitchen on site) include pasta sauces, casseroles, soups, stocks and of course everything that you see in the cabinet. Today there are fritters, salads, sandwiches and quiches on display.

The products are all about quality and integrity. Their curries are made with real coconut milk (and splitting the coconut milk takes a whole day).

If you’re after some Nashua washed rind or a d’Affinois, you’ve come to the right place. Vicky and Assistant Manager Brendan buy things that they like: their favourite cheeses, their favourite breads, their favourite chutneys…

“We try not to follow trends,” Vicky points out. Instead, this store is about integrity. Vicky also knows that supermarkets aren’t competitors because of their distinct target markets. It’s cohabitation, not rivalry.

Vicky further proves she’s intent on integrity and awareness when she indicates that De’lish wants to create a connection for consumers about who their suppliers are. So in our instance, one of the sandwiches in the cabinet uses our Rustic Loaf. Everyday a new page is printed out to label the products accordingly.

Smoked Salmon on Brasserie Bread Rustic Loaf with herb cream, capers, Spanish onion, cucumber & watercress

I’m impressed that Vicky is so adamant about customers understanding the product they’re buying. It’s not often that delis and cafes will label their sandwiches with the brand of bread they use! The bottom line is we’re very happy that she does, because Brasserie Bread gets to be a part of it everyday

Three things we like about De’lish:

1. They have a brand new website!

See the spiffy new website here for further information on their catering, cooking classes and hampers.

2. Our bread makes an appearance in not only their retail store and daily sandwiches but also in their catering

Of the 12 years De’lish has been around, the team has been purchasing Brasserie Bread products for six years. Vicky and Brendan’s favourite Brasserie Bread product is the Caramelised Garlic Bread, but they say that the top-selling breads are our Rustic Loaf and the Bakers Round in our Organic Sourdough range.

In catering, De’lish uses our cute, little Cocktail Burger Buns for a selection of burger creations, including a Tandoori chicken burger, a lamb burger with mint and cumin, and a vegetarian burger with roasted eggplant and a capsicum & chive salsa. The Rustic Loaf also plays a part in an Alaskan crab dish of theirs. De’lish offers various catering services, including corporate catering and children’s parties.

For other stockists as well cafes and restaurants that sell our bread, check out our Find Our Bread map here.

3. They’re looking to kick off a market day once a month

Vicky mentions that she’s waiting for the council to approve a market day on the foot path outside their store. I think this is such an inspired idea. The potential for delicious produce and quality goods on the side of the road will not only be drawing in consumers but also keeping them informed on fresh and superior products. We hope this monthly market day will start up soon!

De’lish Food Store & Catering
340 Pacific Highway
Lindfield NSW 2070
Tel: 02 9880 9600

Opening Hours:
Monday-Friday 9.30am to 7.30pm
Saturday 9.00am to 7.30pm
Sunday 9.00am to 4pm

Happy New Year, breadheads! I hope you celebrated well with great company, an abundance of delicious food and achievable New Year’s resolutions. If your New Year’s resolutions are anything like mine (ie. eat healthy meals, exercise more and save money), then this post might be helpful for you.

A healthy packed lunch is a great way to save money and consume necessary nutrients. I love vegetables, so sandwiches brimming with fresh salads are my favourite kind. But of course the bread is a big factor in how nutritious your work or school lunch will be.

Whether it’s a multigrain loaf like our Harvest Grain or a wholemeal sourdough bread like our New York Rye, it’s essential that you select tasty yet healthy bread for your artisan sandwiches.

Here are a few snaps of nourishing sandwich ideas.  A Harvest Grain sandwich with rare beef, tomato, rocket and cheese is pictured above.

PS. Don’t forget to exercise
My personal favourites are hot yoga or dance classes, both of which I highly recommend.

New York Rye sandwich with turkey breast, avocado, cucumber and cheese

Harvest Grain sandwich with ham, lettuce, tomato and cheese

6 Seed Sandwich Roll with turkey breast, carrot, coriander and hummus

The Winery is a buzzy, trendy eatery on Crown Street, where you’ll find attractive Sydneysiders gulping down wines by the glass and munching on delicious food.

On a lovely, warm Friday evening Keiran, Theresa and Don from Customer Service as well as Jenny, Jeremy and Agata in Sales along with yours truly ventured out to The Winery on a fun-filled Brasserie Bread excursion.

Of course we had to order something featuring our product, and we went with the Toasty Bread with marinated goats cheese, blistered mini vine tomatoes and olive tapenade. I adore the innovative way of presenting our Grande, which would normally be used as a sandwich roll.

Toasted to perfection and cut diagonally, it’s designed so that you can tear off pieces to then spread with olive tapenade or goats cheese. I absolutely loved it! The combination of the juicy tomatoes and the tangy, creamy cheese with the salty olive tapenade on soft bread is just flawless.

Our Brioche Burger Bun stars in the Wagyu Burger. I’ll come back for that one next time

Whether you’re after a boozy pop (yes, an icy pole that has booze in it) or a quick nibble to go with your wine or cocktail, The Winery is here to wow you with its delicious food and wine offerings.

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Veal & chorizo sausage rolls with a tomato & chilli jam

Ocean trout ceviche with caramelised beets, fennel and crispy fried capers

Quirky and eclectic decor

Elvis says 'Good evening' on the menu

The Winery
285A Crown St, Surry Hills, NSW 2010
Tel: 02 9331 0833

Opening Hours
Every day from midday till midnight

Now that December has arrived, our Cafe is starting to get into the Christmas spirit with gorgeous poinsettias and delicious Christmas treats. Relish in the flavours of Christmas with our Fruit Mince Pie – perfect with a cuppa! Or you can buy a box of 6 for your nearest and dearest.

Order your favourite breads and pastry (including our amazing Fruit Mince Pies) this Christmas! Specifically intended for pick-up on Christmas Eve, you can download the order form here.

The ever-popular Gingerbread Decorating classes for kids are already booked out, but we’ve got some Christmas baking classes for adults, too! Learn how to prepare and bake scrumptious seasonal treats in our Christmas Pies & Puddings class. To spice things up, we’ll show you how to decorate your own Gingerbread, which makes for a great gift for that special someone. From rolling, baking, filling and finishing – this class is the perfect Christmas activity to kick-start the merry season!

We’re holding a Christmas Pies & Puddings class on Saturday, 17 December at 1.30pm and Monday, 19 December  at 6.30pm.

Call us on 1300 966 845 to book in or enquire online.

Our delicious Fruit Mince Pies

Sample our Fruit Mince Pies at our Cafe!

Poinsettias in our shop window

Our festive Christmas ribbons for the Fruit Mince Pies

Beautiful poinsettias brightening up our cafe this silly season

Jamie Oliver’s new restaurant in Sydney has been packed every day. And this is no surprise to me. Teeming with fans and foodies, Jamie’s Italian is keeping it casual. With its vibrant and urbane atmosphere, delicious Italian fare and a space that accommodates up to 200 people, it’s no wonder that Sydney has gone a little bit Jamie-crazy.

But let’s get to the important part. The bread.

Brasserie Bread on display and for consumption

I found out a while ago that Jamie’s team would be taste testing our bread. We even created the Italian Ciabatta especially for Jamie. Needless to say, the sampling went well, and now we’re part of the Jamie’s Italian menu.

Perfect for dipping into delicious olive oil, the Italian Ciabatta is chewy, crusty and porous. And it goes inside that tin of complimentary Italian breads, alongside the restaurant’s housemade rosemary focaccia and crispy carta di musica.

Our champion Sourdough Bakers Round also makes an appearance in the bread selection. All the breads are served with extra virgin olive oil & aged balsamic.

Learn more about our artisan sourdough here.

In the dessert section of the menu, our slider brioche buns are the star of the Brioche Con Gelato dish. This decadent dessert comprises lemon marmellata and lemon & strawberry ice cream on our toasted slider brioche buns. Indulgence at its finest!

Special thanks to Tina of Food, Booze and Shoes for letting us use this lovely photo of the Brioche Con Gelato!

Fresh produce as decor

A full house - and for good reason!

Jamie’s Italian
107 Pitt St, Sydney
Phone: 8240 9000

Opening Hours:
Monday – Saturday 11:30am – Late
Closed Sundays

Follow Jamie’s Italian on Twitter and Facebook.

Why are all mini things so cute? Take our Slider Brioche Bun, which makes the most adorable mini burgers. Devour it in one bite or nibble at it with delight – you get a scrumptiously soft sort of enjoyment out of it.

Brioche is a handcrafted French pastry that is slightly sweet with a buttery crumb. The best part is that a Brioche Bun adds an indulgent twist to an ordinary burger. Superb for entertaining at dinner parties, sliders are bite-size morsels that are a shoo-in to be crowd pleasers.

Wagyu beef, spinach, mushrooms & pepper sauce on Slider Brioche Bun

I personally don’t even need any fillings – I can happily munch on bun after bun after bun… In fact I ate one when I was hungry this very afternoon. Turns out that 3.30-itis can be cured with brioche! Don’t quote me on that – I can’t guarantee that it’ll cure you as well

Cute, huh?

And for the more ravenous foodies (like me!), we also have the Brioche Burger Bun. In our cafe we have a Burger of the Day on our Brioche Bun. Whether it’s our lemongrass chicken burger with tomato, cucumber and spinach (pictured at the top of this post), wagyu burger or lamb kofta burger, it’ll make a lasting impression.

Buy our Brioche Burgers Buns online here or make a pit stop at our retail store to pick some up. View our Brioche range here.

Read our Baking with Brioche blog post to find out more about my adventures in a brioche baking class.