On June 3rd, 2013 the gloves were off at Wyndham Estate in the Hunter Valley for the Hunter Chefs & Co. 4th Annual Food Fight. One of the first events in the Hunter Valley Wine & Food Month calendar, this year the Food Fight showdown saw three Hunter region […]
Jerusalem Artichoke & Macadamia Nut Soup
June 15, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Earthy Jerusalem artichokes marry perfectly with buttery new-season Australian macadamias to create a thick silky soup that chases away the winter chill. Top with crab for an extra indulgent dish or leave it off for a vegetarian alternative. Jerusalem Artichoke & Macadamia Soup Recipe Type: Soup Cuisine: Australian Author: Colin […]
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Oxfam GROW
June 13, 2013 By Leave a Comment
A growing movement of people who want to use their everyday buying and cooking power to create sustained change in the world. A weighty statement, but the principals of the GROW method are quite simple. Making small changes in the way we buy, prepare and eat food, can make a […]
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Australian Macadamias: an Infographic
June 12, 2013 By 2 Comments
With their soft crunch and buttery, creamy taste this native Australian nut is one of our favourite treats. New season Australian Macadamias are currently hitting shelves across the country, so when we stumbled across this great infographic we simply had to share it. Infographic published with permission from Australian Macadamias […]
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Spiced Plum Cordial
June 2, 2013 By 1 Comment
This cordial makes a stunning centrepiece at any lazy lunch and takes full advantage of late summer and early autumn buckets of sweet plums. Spiced with warm cloves and lifted with fresh lemon juice, adjust the sugar to suit your tastes. Just make sure to save a splash for us! […]
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8 tips to clean silver naturally & keep it tarnish-free
May 31, 2013 By 22 Comments
My grandmother told me many years ago that the best way to keep silver shiny is to use it regularly. Turns out she is right, however most of us keep it stored away for special occasions only to pull it out and find it covered in tarnish. So why does […]
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The Love Real Food Picnic: Saturday 18 May – Sydney, Australia
May 11, 2013 By 1 Comment
Have you heard about Food Revolution Day? “Food Revolution Day aims to raise awareness about the importance of good food and better food education for everyone by focusing on three simple actions – cook it, share it, live it.” An annual day of awareness, Food Revolution Day was started by […]
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On our plate: Australian Chestnuts
May 5, 2013 By 6 Comments
Photo credit: Jennifer Jenner, unless otherwise noted Chestnuts have been grown in Australia for over 150 years. “Many Australians aren’t familiar with chestnuts, despite the fact that we produce 1500 tonnes of them each year here in our own country” says chef Stefano Manfredi, a restauranteur and ambassador for Chestnuts […]
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How to Cook Chestnuts
May 3, 2013 By 6 Comments
Ah chestnuts, a staple of Mediterranean cultures for centuries, romanticized in song, prone to exploding – huh? When prepared properly chestnuts are the perfect snack or recipe ingredient but the trick is all in the scoring of the shell first. They are easy as 1-2-3 to prepare as long as […]
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Our first official Seasonal Sunday Lunch!
April 24, 2013 By 7 Comments
A beautiful autumn day, sun warming our backs and faces. An eclectic group of guests, never running out of things to talk about. A seasonal feast, stretched out from early afternoon well into the evening. Sunday 21 April the co-founders held their first official Seasonal Sunday Lunch – it was […]
