EASY CHOCOLATE WEETBIX SLICE

This slice is a tried and true family favourite and takes half an hour from start to finish. It’s great for lunch boxes. Make a big batch and pop half in the freezer.

SLICE

• 3 Weetbix, crushed
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 tablespoon golden syrup
• 1 cup coconut
• 1 cup self raising flour
• 2 tablespoons cocoa, heaped
• 140 grams butter

ICING

• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon cocoa
• 1 cup icing mixture
• 1 tablespoon milk or water to combine

METHOD Pre-heat oven to 180 degrees celsius. In a large bowl, mix the crushed Weetbix, coconut, flour and cocoa.

Melt the butter (in the microwave or stovetop), then mix in the golden syrup and vanilla. Mix the butter mix and the dry ingredients. Line a small slice tin with baking paper or silicone baking sheet.

Press the mixture into the tin. Place in the oven and cook for 10-12 minutes. It’s ready when little mounds form. To make icing, melt the butter then mix in the cocoa. Add the icing mixture and mix.

Slowly add small amounts of milk or water until it’s a spreadable consistency. Ice while warm and sprinkle with coconut or 100s and 1000s.

TRY 3: Japanese Street Foods

Be transported to another part of the world with these delicious and authentic Japanese street foods, combining Tasmanian ingredients with the culinary methods of Japan. From soul-warming ramen and crispy fried chicken, to fresh and healthy soba.

1. Ramen from Bar Wa Izakaya 216 Elizabeth St, Hobart

2. Karaage Chicken from Kinoko Deli 110 Collins St, Hobart

3. Soba Noodle Salad from Kosaten 17 Castray Esp, Battery Point & 254 Charles St, Launceston

NON-ALCOHOLIC

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Willie Smiths Tasmanian Non-Alcoholic Apple Cider ($60 for 16 x 355ml cans)

For Dry July, we’re shining a light on two tasty non-alc drinks. Same ingredients, just minus the booze. Tassiemade non-alc drinks are hard to come by, but Willie Smiths stepped up and delivered this apple cider. It has a familiar flavour to its alcoholic cousin, but with a different feeling, crafted to be more than just sparkling apple juice. Not only is it zero alcohol, it’s zero added sugar and organic.

Set the vibe:

Music: Sober by Pink

Food: Pretzels or popcorn

When: With lunch, because there’s no risk of overindulging!

AWAY

Heaps Normal Half Day Hazy Pale Ale ($14 for 4 x 375ml cans)

In the world of Australian non-alc beer producers, Heaps Normal are among the trailblazers. They’re whole thing is about perfecting them, and their Half Day Hazy Pale Ale is a testament to this because it’s one of the few non-alc beers that actually tastes like a craft beer. It’s easy drinking with a fresh citrus taste, low bubbles, and heaps of flavour. Like most non-alc beers this has trace amounts of alcohol, however it’s low enough that you cannot become intoxicated. It’s also preservative free!

Set the vibe:

Music: Waking Up Easy by Lime Cordiale

Food: Sandwiches

When: On a half-day off