Não esqueça de conferir nossos stories diårios e nossos destaques onde estamos salvando tudo!
Um abraço,
Cris e Mu
22/08/2023
YES!!
After 6 long years, we are just on our way to Brazil to reunite with our loved ones and also nurture our body and soul with our food, our culture and all the amazing things Brazil has to offer.
And of course, we can't wait to share with you everything, amigo đ
KeenTown in Sydney is on holidays, however KeenTown on Instagram is ON đ
And with that, you will notice a few changes...our stories will be in Portuguese for this period and our feed we will try our best to do in both languages, Portuguese and English.
So, fasten your seatbelts, as we are about to start a journey together for the first time:
E com isso, vocĂȘs vĂŁo notar algumas mudanças...nossos stories serĂŁo em portuguĂȘs nesse perĂodo e nosso feed faremos o possĂvel para fazer nos dois idiomas, portuguĂȘs e inglĂȘs.
EntĂŁo, apertem os cintos, pois estamos prestes a iniciar uma viagem juntos pela primeira vez:
KeenTown no Brasil đ§đ·
05/07/2023
OlĂĄ amigos!
After 6 months, we are (very) happy to say that we are back to social media đ€đ
Have you missed us?
So much has happened in our lives, and we can't wait to share with you our new projects and adventures.
But first, we wanna start this new chapter getting to know you better through a survey it's happening today in our stories.
There, we want to know more about you and how can we bring the best content for you.
Can you help us amigo?
08/03/2023
"What happened to KeenTown?"
"Where have you guys been?"
These are a couple of questions we have been asked in the past few days and we are here to say that we are GREAT and KeenTown is busier than ever.
We have just decided to take a well-deserved break from social media and give a bit more attention to Cris and Mu as individuals.
You know how much we have been actively creating online content for you in the past years and that requires a LOT from us. And as much we love doing that, we just felt we needed to readjust the direction we were going and to do that we needed to stop, breathe and relax for a while.
But of course, we MISS so much our amigos here that always support us and our work and we have to say we can't wait to be back and bring the best recipes, tips, culture and more for you very soon.
In the meanwhile check what we have been up to since 2023 started:
đđđœââïž We have started running 3x a week
đș Mu has started a 1-year Professional Brewer Course at TAFE
đ» We have been visiting new breweries
đïž Enjoying as many beach days as we can
â Coffee meetings to braintorm about KeenTown's exciting projects.
Great start to the year we are having combined with many Personal Chef sessions and personalised catering gigs.
By the way, don't forget our services are running as usual and you can always contact us here, via email and WhatsApp đ
See you soon amigos and stay tuned.
Um abraço đ
31/12/2022
What an intense year 2022 was!
Lots of work, good and challenging moments, new projects, hard decisionsâŠ
But one certainty: KeenTown is our life business, and each year it becomes stronger.
We have a feeling 2023 will be an AWESOME year for us, and we truly wish this for you too.
Obrigado amigos for always being here with us and being part of our community; nothing would be possible without you.
We will see you again in 2023! âš
24/12/2022
What does Christmas mean to you?
For us means a moment to stop and reflect on what we have done and what we want to achieve, a moment to recharge our batteries for the year that is about to start. Love is always the fuel.
May your Christmas be surrounded by the ones you love the most.
Are you tired of Mariah Carey singing in every corner of Australia and Simone in every Xmas commercial in Brazil?
Forget the boring Christmas songs; check our curated KeenTown Xmas playlist (link in bio) to make your night much more fun.
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20/12/2022
LAST CALL to order our hampers and preserves before Xmas đą
Looking for a nice last-minute gift or an item that will make your feast stand out?
We have got you covered⊠We still have our hampers and products available for pickup, and the last delivery is this Friday, the 23rd of December.
Donât miss the chance to grab our artisanal goodies. Link in bio!
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16/12/2022
Xmas tip of the week: gift wrapping.
What about giving a second life to gift wrapping? Cotton bags can be a great alternative when packing a gift, as they can be reused for other purposes after. For this one, we simply got a spring of rosemary from our garden and added a small bauble from a past Christmas.
Other sustainable tips for packaging:
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đ Use boxes that can be reused to store things.
đ Wrap your gifts in tea towels.
We love finding mindful ways to do things and believe any single act itâs important. Do you know any other way to be more mindful when wrapping gifts?
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15/12/2022
Did you know pineapples are native to Brazil? đ
For many Brazilians, that's the taste of Christmas at home. Delicious pies and desserts are made with this sweet and sour fruit.
In our jam, we combine pineapple, apples, cinnamon and raw sugar, and that's it. Perfect for adding that special touch to your pavlova.
Find this and much more in our Online shop. Link in bio!
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13/12/2022
'Deleite' = Delight
Using just 5 ingredients, our Brazilian style dulce de leche or as we call it in Brazil: 'doce de leite', it's a delight inside a jar.
Made by us from scratch, this very versatile delicacy can match with sweet and savoury ingredients, such as fruits and cheeses, and it's perfect for enhancing any dessert or can be eaten even by itself.
For our rabanada, we mixed it with some cream to make the perfect sauce. In our opinion, it's better than chocolate!
Find it today in our online shop. Link in bio!
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08/12/2022
Summer = Picnic
Picnic = Happiness
Picnics are the best excuse to gather with our favourite people, enjoy a meal together and create happy memories đ„°
Thatâs why we have designed a hamper that is a happy moment itself and is ready for a picnic.
Our artisanal goodies, with premium Australian crackers, a colourful towel, and reusable wooden spoons, are all inside a stunning woven case that can be used as a picnic basket.
Plus, an exclusive premium canvas tote bag (size large) made with certified 100% organic cotton for you to carry anything extra you need.
Now, grab a bottle of your favourite drink and play one of our playlists as you embark on a flavour journey.
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08/12/2022
Who else is getting more excited each day for Christmas? đ đœâ
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We are so excited that we have decided to share a bunch of yummy and easy recipes and tips to make your festive season more special.â
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And the tip of the day is: check out our online store for jars filled with incredible artisanal goodies that will take your Christmas to the next level. Great for yourself and those who want to gift something special this season. Link in bio!â
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06/12/2022
Wanna know why our Eggplant and Zucchini Antipasto is one of our best sellers?
Because it can be a great complement to your dishes, making them look and taste richer and helping you save time in the kitchen, besides being a great addition to any antipasto platter.
Available in our online shop on its own or part of one of our special hampers. Link in bio!
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01/12/2022
Have you heard the news? đ°â
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Our online shop is now OPEN with jars of chutney, jam, antipasto, salts, dulce de leche, chilli and 4 beautiful hampers.â
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They are the best touch to make your festive dishes more delicious and the perfect gift for that special someone.â
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Create delicious memories today! Link in bio.
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29/11/2022
Xmas Recipe Alert: Grilled King Prawns with Cocktail Sauce đŠđâ
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Xmas in Australia = delicious prawns.â
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Thereâs nothing more delicious than juicy prawns with cocktail sauce, and with this straightforward and quick recipe, you will leave your guestâs mouths watering.â
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Raw king prawns (or any other type of prawn of your preference)â
KeenTown Lemon and Rosemary Saltâ
Olive oilâ
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Japanese mayonnaiseâ
KeenTown Roasted Tomato and Onion Chutneyâ
KeenTown Chilli Sauceâ
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1. There are no rules about quantities for this recipe, as you will follow your preferences and taste. The number of prawns per guest will depend on the number and variety of dishes you serve, but we recommend 2 to 3 prawns per person.â
2. First, you will butterfly the prawns to devein them; however, donât remove the head as it will look extra beautiful on the table. â
3. Sprinkle some of our lemon and rosemary salt over the prawns and add a bit of butter.â
4. Grill them in a scorching skillet (we used cast iron to keep the heat) using a bit of olive oil.â
5. For the cocktail sauce, mix the mayonnaise with the chutney and the chilli sauce; start with a small amount, then taste and add more of both, depending on your taste.â
6. Serve them hot or cold; they are delicious both ways.â
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The KeenTown products used in this recipe are available in our new online shop with other delicious products. Link in bio!
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25/11/2022
âFELICIDADEâ from the Brazilian Portuguese language means happiness.â
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What about giving the most precious item in life to the people you love the most?â
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Our big gift is not just a gift but a happy moment.â
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đ Our full range of preserves plus:â
đ Exclusive premium canvas tote bag (size large) made with certified 100% organic cotton.â
đ A beautiful colourful tea towel.â
đ 3 reusable wooden spoons.â
đ Premium Australian crackers.â
đ A stunning woven case that can be used as a picnic basket.â
đ KeenTown surprises.â
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BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL (last chance): all items on our website with 10% OFF until today at 23:59.â
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Check the link in the bio, and donât miss out.
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24/11/2022
'ALEGRIA' from the Brazilian Portuguese language means joy đâ
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The gift that will for sure bring joy to anyone's life.â
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Our full range of preserves plus an exclusive premium canvas tote bag (size large) made with certified 100% organic cotton, all in a beautiful KeenTown box full of surprises.â
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BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL: all items on our website with 10% OFF until Friday, 25/11.â
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Check the link in the bio, and don't miss out.
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Have you ever wondered what is the meaning of our logo?
As we have a Brazilian Soul and an Australian Heart we wanted to express both countries in our identity.
The xylography style letters are inspired by the art very popular in the Northeast of Brazil. The shed and the âHills Hoistâ lines in it come from the Australian backyards and the yellow represents our connection.
Our name originates from the Brazilian Portuguese word for backyard, âQuintalâ (Pronounced the way we say our name). And as we are so KEEN to do the difference, we couldnât play better with the words đ
All that was created by the VERY talented @babs.nudelman that has been the art behind KeenTown since the beginning.
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We đ CAIPIRINHA!
Wanna learn the secret of Mu's Caipirinha?
Here is the recipe:
Lemon Lime Caipirinha đ
You will need:
Cocktail shaker
Ingredients
3/4 lime (sliced)
1 teaspoon rapadura sugar
15ml sugar syrup (1 part sugar for 1 parte water boiled as a syrup)
15ml lemon juice
40ml of cachaça
80g to 100g of ice
Method:
1. In the cocktail shake r macerate the sugar with the lime but be careful to not macerate too much the skin.
2. Add the ice and the other ingredients and shake shake shake.
3. Serve in a glass and enjoy with a delicious Feijoada
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KeenTown was created from the idea to serve meaningful meals in our backyard.
At the time we lived in a ground floor one bedroom unit and dreamed to move to a place where our "Quintal" would be the most important place in the house.
The project got out of the paper and it's beautiful to see all the delicious meals we have served in our table till now. đ
Happy Friday Amigos!
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And today we celebrate the return of our activities as restrictions lift.
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Why don't join some loved ones for a special meal?
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Check out our website for photos of our past events and contact us to book a small gathering with us.
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Amazing video produced by Gui @photoguito in Partnership with Leo from @outrosrumos
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#localbusiness #australia #sydney #homecooking #realfood #comfortfood #slowfood #marrickvillelocal
#cooking #instagramfood #delicious #homemade
OlĂĄ, nice to meet you! We are KeenTown Project.
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With a Brazilian Soul, Australian Heart and a Sustainable Lifestyle, we are a place to inspire and engage you to take care of our 2 homes: our body and our planet.
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Wondering where our name originates from? It comes from the Brazilian Portuguese word for backyard, âQuintalâ (Pronounced the way we say our name). And as we are so KEEN to do the difference, we couldnât play better with the words.
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In our logo, the xilography style letters comes from there, the shed and the âHills Hoistâ lines from here and the yellow represents our connection. .
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Now that you know a bit more about us, stay tuned for the next posts to meet who is behind the project and what we plan to share with you. .
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See ya mate!
#keentownproject #realfood #slowfood #sustainability#wastefreelife #supportlocals #organicfood #homecomposting
#homebrew #marrickville
KeenTown Project was created with the intention to help people take care of our 2 homes: Our Body and Our Planet.
Cris is a creative, enthusiastic chef with 12+ years of experience working in the hospitality industry. Member of Slow Food Sydney Committee, passionate about the farm to table concept, she really believes food can help us change everything.
Mu is a BBQ lover (Beer, Barbecue and âQuintalâ - The Brazilian word for Backyard, which is where the name of our project originates). His passion for Beer combined with his love for the nature made him KeenTownâs official Beer Brewer and Composting Master.
Together they are building KeenTown Project, a business consisting of Meaningful Meals, Sustainability and Education which together connect people.
Meaningful Meals - Private meals where we design a menu prepared exclusively to the group. As members of âSlow Foodâ we really care about what we serve. Using Brazilian cooking traditions plus local ingredients to nourish body and soul.
Sustainability - Researching ways to be increasingly sustainable in everyday life, specifically surrounding cooking. Buying mostly organic produce from local farmers and bulk shops, pursuing a waste free lifestyle and composting food scraps.
Education - Promoting and spreading relevant ideas through talks, classes and workshops to educate and engage the community, as to âHow to save the planet through foodâ, where we discuss the current food system and how as consumers are the power for change.
