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21/01/2025

Thank you to everyone who purchased a bauble or a participating Community Chest product at IGA over Christmas. ❤️

Together, we raised a total of $364,328.03 for the Vinnies Christmas Appeal to assist those struggling with bills, food, and rent.

16/01/2025

Today is International Hot and Spicy Food Day 🌶️ What’s your ultimate fiery dish that fuels your passion for flavour? 😃

15/01/2025

Why settle for one type of burrito when you can have three? 😃
Check out these delicious burrito recipes that cover breakfast, lunch and even dessert. Full details below 👇

🌯 Bacon and Egg Burrito: https://brnw.ch/21wQ0GF
🌯 Mexican Chicken Burrito: https://brnw.ch/21wQ0GG
🌯 Peaches and Cream Burrito: https://brnw.ch/21wQ0GH

10/01/2025

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY 📍IGA Tweed Valley

Sometimes the smallest moments can have the biggest impact.

Check out Mark's story and how a chance interaction led to IGA Tweed Valley partnering with beautifulcrazy.org to help support those who often forget about themselves while caring for others. ❤️

06/01/2025

New year, new treats! 🎉 What's the yummiest thing you've enjoyed so far in 2025? 🍰😋

19/12/2024

Melissa, an advocate for Vinnies Australia, shares the importance of buying a $2 bauble from your local IGA. 🎁

Thank you for helping support those who need it most this Christmas. You can learn more about how you can help here: 👉 https://www.iga.com.au/vinnies/

18/12/2024

Who doesn't love fresh seafood? 😁 With Christmas only a week away you won't get much fresher than IGA! 😃 🦐

17/12/2024

Love Christmas but hate the chaos that comes with it? Why crack it in the car park when you can have a calmer experience at IGA. 😃 🎄

13/12/2024

Looking for an easy and affordable fruit cake to make for the family this Christmas? Then this three ingredient fruit cake is for you. 🍊🍰

Three Ingredient Fruit Cake
Prep Time: 45 Minutes
Cook Time: 2.5 Hours
Serves: 8-10

Ingredients:
🍊 1kg Black & Gold Dried Mixed Fruit
🍊 3 cups orange juice
🍊 3 cups self raising flour

Method:
1. Soak the mixed dried fruit overnight in the juice. This releases the natural sweetness and prevents the need to add additional sugar.
2. The next morning, preheat oven 125C.
3. Line a 22cm cake tin with baking paper.
4. Stir self raising flour through the mixture.
5. Spoon the mixture into the cake tin.
6. Bake for 2.5 hours or until a skewer removes clean.

11/12/2024

Christmas is the perfect time for ham.🎄🍖
So why not elevate your award winning IGA ham even further with this easy and delicious mulled wine ham glaze. 😃

Mulled Wine Ham
Prep time: 25 mins
Cook Time: 1-1.5hrs (depending on the size of your ham)

Ingredients:
🍖 IGA Australian Whole or Half Leg Ham
🍖 250ml full bodied red wine (non-alcoholic wine, if preferred)
🍖 100ml orange juice
🍖 180g orange marmalade
🍖 1 cup golden syrup
🍖 6 cloves
🍖 1 cinnamon stick
🍖 2 star anise
🍖 2 bay leaves

Method:
1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, place all the ingredients and bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer stirring occasionally. Cook for 20-25 minutes until liquid has reduced and it reaches a syrupy consistency.
2. Preheat the oven to 160°C.
3. Carefully remove rind from ham with a sharp knife then score the fat in either a diamond or diagonal pattern.
4. Spread the glaze over the ham, place on a deep baking tray and bake in the oven for 1- 1.5 hours depending on the size of your ham, basting every half hour with more glaze.

05/12/2024

Looking for shelves that are full of options? At IGA we’ve got everything you need to help avoid the Christmas chaos. 😊🎄

05/12/2024

Love your work Shane Jacobson ❤️

So ….I’m filming in Dandenong today and it turns out I’m literally across the road from the Woolworths Workers picket line. At the end of my shoot I walked over to say hi and met a few of the wonderful workers then 2 minutes later around the corner this IGA truck drives past ….. anyway just thought I would share the pics….. oh and if you are interested that IGA truck is most likely full of stock heading to IGA stores which have shelves filled with everything you may need if your local Woolworths shelves are empty….. and yes this did all actually just happen by coincidence. .. which makes it even funnier ….. but all still true.

03/12/2024

You know where to get your ham this Christmas. 😃🎄 IGA ham rated first and third by CHOICE! 🏆

Our experts reveal the best tasting hams from Coles, Woolworths, Aldi and IGA. Read more: https://www.choice.com.au/food-and-drink/meat-fish-and-eggs/meat/buying-guides/christmas-ham?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=christmas-ham

28/11/2024

Want to WIN one of five $100 IGA Gift Cards? 💳🎉

Tell us in 25 words or less in the comments below what you'd buy using your IGA Gift Card to create the ultimate festive celebration! 🎁🎄

AU18+ only. Ends 6/12/24 11:59pm AEDT. Max 1 prize/person. T&Cs apply, see: https://bit.ly/3B2EWV5

25/11/2024

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
It's one month until Christmas!🎄🎅💝
Tell us which emoji shows how you're feeling about this below.
😍😃🙂😟😱👇

22/11/2024

Keep an eye out for the Vinnies Australia baubles at your local IGA, where a $2 donation can help make a huge difference to those doing it tough this year. ❤️

Thank you for your help. You can learn more about how you can help here: 👉 https://www.iga.com.au/vinnies/

20/11/2024

Looking for a quick and easy dessert for the festive season? Then check this traditional white Christmas slice with a tropical twist.🎄🌴

White Christmas Wreath
Prep time: 30mins
Serves: 8

Ingredients:
🥥 580g white chocolate
🥥 2 cup rice crispies
🥥 50g Community Co dried cranberries
🥥 200g Community Co dried mango, chopped
🥥 80g (1 cup) shredded coconut
🥥 100g Community Co slivered almonds
🥥 Community Co glace red cherries to decorate

Method:
1. Grease and line with cling film a round bundt tin. Set aside.
2. Melt the chocolate in the microwave in 30 second increments, stirring until smooth and melted.
3. Add the rice crispies, cranberries, mango, shredded coconut and almonds to the chocolate. Stir to combine.
4. Spoon into the prepared tin and press down. Place into the fridge for 1-2 hours or until set.
5. Decorate with glace cherries and rosemary.

15/11/2024

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY 📍 Redwood Park IGA

A wonderful group of little learners from Nido Early School Redwood Park went on an adventure to their local IGA. Their goal was to learn about handling money, counting and decision making all while gathering ingredients for some yummy pizzas. Thanks for stopping by kids and we hope the pizza tasted amazing! 🍕😃

06/11/2024

It’s almost the season of giving! 🎁

Time to get organised and try this super easy Brandy Butter recipe. An oldie but a goodie and the perfect gift for the Fruit Mince Pie lover this Christmas.

Prep time: 15mins

Ingredients:
🧈 250g Black & Gold unsalted butter, softened
🧈 a pinch of salt
🧈 100g icing sugar
🧈 1tsp vanilla paste
🧈 1/4 cup brandy or brandy essence*

Method:
1. In a large bowl, add the butter, salt and whisk until light and fluffy.
2. Continue whisking and add the vanilla, then icing sugar a little at a time.
3. When the sugar is incorporated, add the brandy a tablespoon at a time and keep whisking until butter is pale yellow.
4. Scrape the butter into your desired container and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.

Note: This should last 2-3 weeks in the fridge or up to 3 months in the freezer ❄️
*Brandy for over 18yrs only. Serve responsibly.