For so, so many reasons it’s important to ask the question, ‘how has my food been farmed’; understanding our contribution to food miles, supporting farmers doing the right thing in regards to landcare, supporting local businesses and farmer’s markets, buying meat that has had a good life and a good death, etc, but perhaps the most important aspect is the understanding of exactly what we’re talking about when we talk about food. This is what we choose to sustain ourselves with, grow our children with; knowing that food is so much more than something we pull off a supermarket shelf, and understanding the power our choices have on diversity and health, our own wellbeing and that of all those who make up the links in the chain of food production. Read the rest...
Creating meals with integrity is important for so many reasons - to connect with growing food on a deeper level, to nourish myself, to share occasions that will become special memories for me and my family and friends, for my passion in sharing a good food life, and for what has become my business on a day to day basis. Read the rest...
February 23 2016
News
As a patron of the delicious. Produce Awards, I am blown away every year by the produce presented for judging. With the ever-increasing amounts of dedicated producers, I cannot wait to see the quality and variety of produce nominated in 2016. Read the rest...
Yes, verjuice does tend to make an appearance in my cooking more times than not. It is such a versatile ingredient, giving that ‘lift’ to food that our palate searches for. I’ve had so many people say that using verjuice makes them feel like they are eating in a restaurant! It can be used in marinades, vinaigrettes, to add to custard or jellies, as a deglazing agent for anything panfried and most simply as a very refreshing drink, poured over ice. Read the rest...
Moving to the Valley and being surrounded by ever changing seasonal produce has always been my greatest inspiration, and that in turn has allowed me to learn my craft by trial and error and I’ve gone along from one idea to the next. That is the Barossa way of life to me; being inspired by and utilising what is at hand. And we have plenty to choose from here! Read the rest...
