So here I am again! As I have already written on my profile, I just had a baby (..well actually it was two years ago but it feels like yesterday!) and I “had to” go through the weaning dilemma. I confess I was a little lost at... Read more
Nicknamed “the most amazing fruit that you’ve never eaten”, the once relatively unknown quince is gaining popularity rapidly in Australia. This bright golden-yellow beauty is low in calories and packed with dietary fibre,... Read more
There’s something refreshing about getting dirt underneath your fingernails, as you dig in the rich soil of the veggie patch in search of an edible prize that you have been nurturing for months. You suddenly have to brush a... Read more
In our journey through the different methods of cooking vegetables, we could not skip the option of frying. Although it may be very delicious, it is the least healthy cooking method. Too much fried food can be... Read more
Every year at the Sydney Royal Easter Show Australia, Hunter Valley grower and salad lover, Di Hinchcliffe enters the hotly contested fresh produce competition in the lettuce category.This year Di entered ... Read more
“Growing passionfruit is just like milking cows. You’ve got to be there all the time.” These are the words from Keith Paxton, who has more than 22 years experience growing passionfruit in Queensland’s Sunshine Coast hinterlands... Read more
I am enjoying the last of the fresh figs in my garden as the autumnal weather arrives. (I have dried plenty of figs for the winter months). This ‘From Paddock to Plate’ fig salad is one of my favourites:Combine washed rocket... Read more
It’s called the 5000 Meals Project and it brings together teachers, students and chefs to produce healthy and nutritious meals for those in need using surplus and donated fresh produce.The ‘Prepare Produce Provide’ initiative... Read more
The Salinas River stretches out in front of me as far as the eye can see. It is the largest river along the central coast of California, USA, running for about 270 kilometres. We discovered the mouth of the river flowing into... Read more
Native to the countries of Central Europe, Cabbage and its culture has since spread throughout the world. Centuries ago the ancient Greeks, Celts and Romans used cabbage for its many medicinal properties. Its invaluable level... Read more
