Tropical Tempts

30/10/2026

🎄 CHRISTMAS GIFT TINS 🎄

I've made up a few of my Christmas Gift Tins ready for Palm Cove Markets this Sunday!

Each reusable Christmas tin contains two 250ml jars of my handmade Tropical Tempts preserves, with a choice of sweet, savoury or a combination of both.

They're all wrapped and ready for gifting, using 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐞 rather than traditional plastic wrapping.

🎁 $28 each

I'll have a limited selection available on Sunday, with more being made to order as Christmas gets closer.

30/10/2026

🎄 𝐂𝐇𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐌𝐀𝐒 𝐏𝐎𝐓 𝐏𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐑𝐈 🎄

I've been busy making my Christmas Pot Pourri, ready for Palm Cove Markets this Sunday!

Made with pine cones and native seed pods, scented with the wonderful aromas of orange, cloves, star anise and cinnamon – the true essence of Christmas!

These always sell out, so get in early!

🎄 $6 per bag

10/10/2026

There's only 76 days until Christmas!

I've started thinking about my Christmas range.

Following requests from customers last year, I've been putting together some gorgeous gift packs filled with my handmade jams, marmalades, chutneys and relishes.

This year there will be three options:

🎁 Christmas Gift Tin – 2 × 250ml jars – $28

🎁 A Taste of the Tropics – 3 × 250ml jars – $35

🎁 A Little Taste of the Tropics – 3 × 100ml jars – $28

Each will be filled with a selection of Tropical Tempts favourites, beautifully packaged and ready for gifting, with a choice of sweet, savoury or a combination of both.

I thought I'd share a few photos of what I've put together, see what you think. I'll be sharing more details over the next few weeks.

Postage will also be available for the boxes, at the buyer's expense.

02/10/2026

Just a little reminder that Tropical Tempts will be back at Palm Cove Markets this Sunday! 🌴🍊

I’ll have plenty of your sweet and savoury favourites - marmalades, jams, chutneys, relishes, sauces and more, all homemade in small batches here in Cairns.

And don’t forget to bring your empty Tropical Tempts jars back and get 50c off your next purchase for each jar returned. ♻️

Come and say hello, have a taste and stock up!

See you Sunday at Palm Cove! 💛

24/09/2026

With Halloween approaching and the Palm Cove Market on 4 October, I’ve been warming up the cauldron…

A little dark and light magic has emerged from my kitchen sorcery. 🪄

I’ve made two batches of Pumpkin Jam, just for Halloween and they’ve each developed a personality of their own.

One is dark, rich and treacly - deep, sweet and rather indulgent.

The other is lighter, brighter and fruitier, with more of that lovely citrus coming through.

So which one are you drawn to, the dark side or the light? 🎃✨

If you want some let me know.

08/09/2026

Something a little different this Saturday! 🌙

Anabela and I will be having a stall at 𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡.

I’ll have plenty of Tropical Tempts goodies, and Anabela will be bringing her handmade book sleeves, bookmarks and Blind Date with a Book 📚

There’ll be live music, market stalls, food and plenty happening throughout the afternoon and evening. A great family event, something for everyone.

🌙 Moon Over Machans:
https://www.facebook.com/moonovermachans

📚 Have a peek at Anabela’s creations:
https://www.instagram.com/booksleevesbybelinha/

Saturday 12 September | from 2pm | Machans Beach

Come and find us and say hello!

05/09/2026

05/09/2026

All set up at Carnival on Collins, just on the left at the Sheridan St. Beautiful day for a stroll through the markets

30/08/2026

🌺 The last Rosella Jam batch for 2026 is made!

That's it for the jam this year, but I've kept enough rosellas aside to make my Rosella Flowers in Syrup for Christmas. 🌺🥂

So if you want to grab a jar of Rosella Jam, Carnival on Collins next Sunday is the time to do it.

I'll be there with rosella jam and plenty of the usual Tropical Tempts favourites.

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📅 Sunday 6 September

30/08/2026

🌺 The last Rosella Jam batch for 2026 is made!

That's it for the jam this year, but I've kept enough rosellas aside to make my Rosella Flowers in Syrup for Christmas. 🌺🥂

So if you want to grab a jar of Rosella Jam, Carnival on Collins next Sunday is the time to do it.

I'll be there with rosella jam and plenty of the usual Tropical Tempts favourites.

📍 https://www.facebook.com/events/26983308791278394
📅 Sunday 6 September

See you there! 🌴