Peaches and Nectarines | The Perfect Summer Fruits
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One of the best things about summer is the delicious fruits that invade our markets and trolleys! Two of our favourite in season fruits for summer are Peaches and Nectarines - both in season and both ideal for sweet and savory dishes, which can be simple to prepare so you can spend more time enjoying the sunshine and less time in the kitchen. Here are some tips on getting the best out of these two fruits: Read More
Farmers Markets direct to your Door !
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Carla Penn, founder of eFarmersMarketcom.au, says she was inspired to start her business after her favourite producer at the local markets took her stall elsewhere. Carla, with her passion for regionally produced artisan food, wanted to share the farmers market experience with all of Australia and bringing the experience online seemed the ideal way. Read More
Back to Basics with Margaret Fulton
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All good home cooks (and wannabe chefs) should have multiple frying methods in their repertoire, says guru chef Margaret Fulton. Read More
June Market Report | What's in Season This Month
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In season fruits and vegetables are not only more plentiful and more economical they are also generally sourced locally, thus don't have to travel as long or as far to reach your kitchen. This means that not only will they keep longer in your fridge, but they will also hold more vitamins and flavor, which is a bonus in your cooking and makes it much easier to get your daily serves of fruit and veg. In season this month (June) are: Read More
The Perfect Homemade Potato Chip
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There is nothing like biting into a thick potato chip covered with salt or your favourite spices. Perfect for chicken, fish, burgers or even as a movie night filler - the hearty potato chip has a healthy version that will taste great too. Using Sebago potatoes follow these simple steps to create the perfect homemade potato chip: Read More
High Tea | The Perfect Weekend Get Together
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Said to have originated in the United Kingdom in the mid-1800’s, high tea is a practice started by the 7th Duchess of Bedford, Anna Stanhope. As dinner was generally served later in the evening, it is said that to stave off hunger pains, the duchess would order something light to eat in the middle of the afternoon accompanied by a pot of tea. The idea gained momentum and the art of ‘afternoon tea’ soon became a staple practice amongst England’s ‘well to do’. Read More