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Subscriber only Swans, ferns, hearts, and other latte art are the latest ways baristas are raising awareness for epilepsy. Harrison Hedges, the owner of Whatcha Brewing Specialty Coffee, is looking to raise awareness in the form of a Latte Art Smackdown; a competition that tests baristas skills in drawing images using steamed milk. The Smackdown will be taking 12 contestants with and without disabilities to see who can create the best latte art. Their lattes will be judged by Barista Champion Tilly Sproule, and Epilepsy Queensland CEO Chris Dougherty, on the art s pattern, consistency, and pour. First place prize is a Tim Adams Speciality Coffee masterclass valued at $250
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Subscriber only Coast charity endED and a successful Coast businessman have joined forces to open a social enterprise cafe where eating disorder sufferers can regain their confidence. Located in Buddina, endEd Espresso will be run by volunteers, many of whom are on their journey to recovery with endED or have supported a family member or friend though an eating disorder. endEd co-founder Mark Forbes said the cafe was a great addition to the charity s resources and supported sufferers in their recovery. With the Wandi Nerida that we built last year that s the place where they first go, as they transition they will come to the endED House of Hope in Woombye and then from that we will help them transition back to community and what better way to do that then here at the endED espresso bar, he said.
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Subscriber only A Coast mum grew her passion for experimenting with desserts into a successful business and is now expanding into a new purpose-built cafe. Rosebed and Finch owner Cheryse Healy spent three years renting cafe spaces to supply eight Coast cafes and homes with vegan, gluten and refined sugar free cakes. She said she was committed to cooking yummy inclusive products with ingredients that maintain their integrity and nutritional value . We believe that anybody should be able to feel good while enjoying the sweeter things in life, she said. Cheryse Healy pictured with her husband Rhys and their two children Franklin and Alfie. Picture: Maryanne Lister Photography.
Charlie s Raw Squeeze Maroochydore store manager Lily Smith said the new location marked a new beginning for the cafe. We were really sad to close the original store, but the area right on the corner didn t really work in our favour, she said. We didn t have very good parking and we didn t need the large area instore, so it was awesome to downsize and make the most of the space. Charlie’s Raw Squeeze Maroochydore manager Lily Smith hopes past customers visit the store. Picture: Patrick Woods. Ms Smith expected to see many familiar faces when the store opened in the Rhythm On Beach building on January 23.