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...
Captivating tales…
It has been a while since I took the time to read a book, but my recent trip to Sydney for the Google News...
Meat saving heritage
Fitting in perfectly with our series on eating locally and in season, a sausage making workshop led by Vincenzo Velletri of Slow Food Swan...
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...
So many ways with olives!
Who knew there were so many ways to enjoy the humble olive? With trees around the region dripping with fruit that so often goes...
Vive la Flour!
If you’ve ever wondered why French baguettes and Danish pastries have a certain ‘Je ne sais quoi’ the answer is not simply your rose-coloured...
It’s ant season! Time to repair housing and shelter…
Early autumn or Djeran is also known as ‘ant season’ in the Indigenous calendar – and not surprising!! I’m seeing ants everywhere at the...
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...
International Women’s Day
I always look forward to celebrating International Women’s Day - and not just because it also happens to be my birthday, although I admit...
Late bloomer
To look at the work of accomplished botanical artist Margaret (Meg) Bradford-Seeley, you could easily make the assumption that behind her watercolour brushstrokes lies...
Seasonal fruit leather
It’s school holidays and the kids are constantly looking for something to eat. There is loads of fruit around, but they want something else....
