Lisa Rockman

Features Editor at Newcastle Herald

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Articles

From Thailand to Newcastle: Jenny's Japanese cheesecake journey

1 week ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Lisa Rockman

Light and fluffy, almost cloud-like in texture, Japanese cheesecakes are undeniably photogenic. SALE ON NOW! Tap into unlimited access or signup to continue reading All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other in your areaTopped with colourful fresh fruit and cream and a flower or two, they look stunning.
Newcastle Greens on board for this year's L'Enclume Residency

1 week ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Lisa Rockman

This year's L'Enclume Residency at Bathers' Pavilion in July has a Newcastle connection. Two, in fact. SALE ON NOW! Tap into unlimited access or signup to continue reading All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other in your areaDylan Abdoo, of Newcastle Greens, and Bathers' Pavilion executive chef Aaron Ward.
Newcastle Greens on board for this year's L'Enclume Residency

1 week ago | portnews.com.au | Lisa Rockman

This year's L'Enclume Residency at Bathers' Pavilion in July has a Newcastle connection. Two, in fact. SALE ON NOW! Tap into unlimited access or signup to continue reading All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other in your areaDylan Abdoo, of Newcastle Greens, and Bathers' Pavilion executive chef Aaron Ward.
Even cowboys get the Blues and Maroons in bull riding's State of Origin

2 weeks ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Lisa Rockman

State against state. Mate against mate. Man against bull. SALE ON NOW! Tap into unlimited access or signup to continue reading All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other in your areaThis is State of Origin, but not as you know it.
A popular pub changes hands and new apprentices tackle aerospace trades

3 weeks ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Lisa Rockman |Jessica Brown

BAE apprentices in the 2025 intake. Picture suppliedMANY children grow up playing with toy planes, dreaming of a job one day working at a secure aerospace hub with jets that have names like F-35 Lightning II and Hawk Lead-In Fighter.
Why millions of home cooks worldwide follow this 'frugal foodie'

3 weeks ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Lisa Rockman

Steph de Sousa has forged a career out of sharing budget-friendly, fuss-free recipe ideas and kitchen hacks online as The Frugal Foodie. SALE ON NOW! Tap into unlimited access or signup to continue reading All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other in your areaHer social media following is now in the millions.
Calling all booklovers: Newcastle's first Global Book Crawl

3 weeks ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Lisa Rockman

Australians know all about a pub crawl, but how about a book crawl? SALE ON NOW! Tap into unlimited access or signup to continue reading All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other in your areaThere's a Global Book Crawl happening from April 21 to 27 and, for the first time, independent bookstores and book lovers in and around Newcastle are getting involved.
Take a nostalgic trip down memory lane at Songs From The Canyon.

3 weeks ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Lisa Rockman

Catch Songs From The Canyon on May 10 at Newcastle's Civic Theatre. Picture suppliedAudiences will be taken on a nostalgic trip down memory lane to a golden age of music when Songs From The Canyon comes to Newcastle next month.
'Family time now': Luke Tilse sells Carrington's Young Street Hotel

4 weeks ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Lisa Rockman

Young Street Hotel at Carrington has a new owner. SALE ON NOW! Tap into unlimited access or signup to continue reading All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other in your areaOwner of four years, Luke Tilse, today handed the keys to Emily Box.
Hunter Valley's McLeish Estate to celebrate 40th vintage in May

4 weeks ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Lisa Rockman

Jessica, Bob and Maryanne McLeish are celebrating their 40th vintage with a festival and a tasting tour. Picture by Elfes ImagesIt's been 40 years since Bob and Maryanne McLeish first planted semillon and chardonnay vines on their 16-hectare property on DeBeyers Road at Pokolbin.