A Wet Winter
August 06 2016 Maggie’s favourites
We have had one of the wettest Winters in years here in the Barossa, and it is just wonderful to see the dams and waterways full to overflowing for the first time in a long time -MB. Read the rest...
Maggie’s Kitchen Diary
The Things You Learn!
August 04 2016 Maggie’s favourites
Yesterday I had two and a half of the most informative hours with Dan Adams from Miele, to really learn about all the things my ovens can do. I took copious notes and immediately tried things out that evening. It's wonderful when you understand what technology can give you; it was a real revelation! Read the rest...
You Can Taste the Difference!
August 02 2016 Food wise
All animals and poultry reflect the feed they are given, but none more so than a pig. If you can buy from farmers who allow their pigs to range in a field of fallen figs, apples or even onions, you’ll taste the difference -MB. Read the rest...
Barossa Baroque & Beyond
August 02 2016 Maggie’s favourites
This year's Barossa, Baroque and Beyond will be held, as always, on the first weekend of October. This is something very dear to my heart; I want everybody to know about it in case you’d like to come along! - MB. Read the rest...
Bread Making
August 01 2016 Tips and techniques
Next to the quality of the flour, the water temperature in bread making is most important. If the water is too hot, it will kill the yeast or starter culture, if it’s too cold it will not activate the process -MB. Read the rest...
