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Australia Day, celebrated on January 26, is fast approaching. When I moved to the U.S. over three decades ago, Australia Day felt pretty simple. It marked the tail end of summer, the return from Chrissie holidays (summer vacation), and long, sun-soaked days best spent at the beach. Living far from home has changed how I see the day. Australia Day now holds layered meaning for me, pride and nostalgia for where I come from, alongside reflection and listening, especially to the voices and experiences of Australia’s Indigenous communities, who experience this day very differently. At Boomerang Bites, we celebrate Australian food...

Last week I had the incredible opportunity to attend the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses National Summit in Washington, D.C. — and what an inspiring few days it was! From hearing Martha Stewart talk about the art of reinvention, to Michael Phelps reminding us about resilience and routine, and Lloyd Blankfein sharing his lessons in leadership — it was a powerful reminder that every great business, big or small, starts with the courage to dive in and keep going. Even more motivating was connecting with hundreds of other small business owners from across the country — makers, bakers, builders, and dreamers all navigating the same highs and hurdles. Together, we...

A Little Sun, Salt & Sanity  Before diving head-first into the whirlwind of Q4 — the busiest, buzziest, most delicious time of the year — I took a quick trip home for a dose of sun, salt, and sanity. A few days of ocean air, barefoot mornings, and family time were exactly what I needed to recharge before the holiday rush. There’s something grounding about stepping away and remembering why we do what we do — to connect, to care, to create small moments of joy. With that perspective (and a bit of sand still in my shoes), I’m back...

Fall Flavors have arrived  The air’s getting crisp, the scarves are coming out, and you know what that means, mates — it’s time for our seasonal fave, the Pumpkin Oat Bite (see pic above). She’s spiced, hearty, and just the right amount of sweet — like a warm hug in bite-sized form. Perfect for dunking in your morning flat white or nibbling on during arvo tea. Available right now in our Hoboken café and online, but only for the season — so don’t muck about or you’ll miss out! Small Team, Big Results Behind the scenes, it’s been a busy start to fall....