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featured What Is a Tamarillo? Meet the Rare NZ Fruit Behind Tamco's Relish & Vinaigrette

⚓ SMUGGLER'S LOGSmuggled a crate of something new across the Tasman this trip, and half of you are going to ask the same question the second you see the jar:...

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Coast n Smoke Surf Paddle Grill SPG seasoning 170g, front of shaker on transparent background

What to Season First: The Rub Kit Every New Outdoor Kitchen Needs

⚓ SMUGGLER'S LOGWatched another mate drop a small fortune on a brand-new built-in outdoor kitchen last week — four burners, side hob, the lot. Gleaming stainless steel, and not a...

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What Is SPG Seasoning? The Three-Ingredient Rub Behind Real Texas BBQ

⚓ SMUGGLER'S LOGSomebody spotted "SPG" on a jar and asked what the letters stood for. Once you know, you'll see it everywhere. Short answer: SPG stands for Salt, Pepper and...

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Atomic Chicken Original Southern Fried Chicken Coating 500g, front of pack on transparent background

Is Southern Fried Chicken Spicy? Not Unless You Want It To Be

⚓ SMUGGLER'S LOGSomebody asked me if Southern fried chicken is meant to be hot. Depends which jar you reach for, reader — and that's actually the good news. Short answer:...

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Atomic Chicken Gluten Friendly Original Southern Fried Chicken Coating 500g, front of pack on transparent background

Is Chicken Salt Gluten Free? It Depends What's In the Shaker

⚓ SMUGGLER'S LOGA reader asked me straight: is chicken salt gluten free? Fair question, and the honest answer is — it depends entirely what's in the shaker. Short answer: some...

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Heavenly Hell Draculas Dreams Smoky Chipotle Ketchup, 250ml bottle, Australian made

Condiment of the Week: Draculas Dreams Is Ketchup That Grew Up

A family-owned, preservative-free Aussie ketchup with real woodsmoke and a mellow chipotle warmth. This week's Log: a chip flight, a burger upgrade, and the one bottle plain tomato sauce can't...

On Sep 06, 2026 by Darryl Rubb 0 comments

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BlackBear BBQ Chicken Rub 230g shaker, an Australian-made all-purpose poultry seasoning

Rub of the Week: BlackBear's Chicken Rub Is the Sunday-Roast Cheat Code

A NSW-made chook rub that turns a Sunday roast into the thing everyone fights over. This week's Log: a whole spatchcocked bird, a smuggled honey glaze, and the one place...

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