A sparkling celebration of culture!
At the Slow Food Swan Valley and Eastern regions AGM in March, I was delighted to discover the sparkling new Kepa Kwab, a non-alcoholic...
Honey in the Valley
May is Honey Month and to celebrate, Bees 2 Honey are bringing producers together under the one roof at Swan Settlers Markets in Herne...
On their terms
If you thought farming was fickle, try basing your business on the whims of a wily sea lion!
With bellies full of crayfish and octopus,...
A celebration of peace and all good
On Saturday 23 March, just before Easter, a very special afternoon gathering is taking place at Peace Estate in Lower Chittering. It will be...
Flavours of Gingin Long Table Dinner
Too many times I’ve eaten at events touting local produce only to be disappointed that while the hero ingredients have a local connection, quite...
Marvick shines over east
A very proud Mark Andrew and Vickie Shina of Marvick Farm returned from their Eastern States junket last week armed with two new trophies...
Olives, Oil & Toil
If you’re dreaming of an olive grove your grandchildren can enjoy, then Maggie Edmund’s new book, Olives, Oil & Toil is a must read...
Raw-licious avocado cake
It’s feast or famine with avocados in our region and while supermarkets may boast avos on the shelf all year round the local season...
Mulberry Chia Jam
If you have a mulberry tree you are likely swamped with them right now.
I've made mulberry crumble, mulberry cake, mulberry syrup, mulberry ice cream...
Clafoutis or flaugnard? Either way it’s brilliant with berries…
For a long time I’ve been wanting to try making clafoutis – mainly because it’s a really fun word to say – however I discovered that...
Rosace a l’Orange
The unique presentation of this impressive stained glass orange cake also has extraordinary flavours.
Although the recipe may look daunting, it is basically an upside...
What is fermentation?
Part 1 – Fermented Foods
Fermentation is a natural process where microorganisms (bacteria and yeast) break carbohydrates down into acid and/or alcohol. Fermentation essentially breaks...
