Update - July 2019: The Wallis brothers have sold the farm and the orchard is no longer producing fruit for sale. When he was 14 Anthony Wallis spent a month helping his aunt and uncle plant an orange orchard on their property at the confluence of the Colo and Hawkesbury Rivers, an hour from … [Read more...]
Our farmers: Dennis Bagnall at Dapto Community Farm
Dennis Bagnall has farming in his blood. Having grown up on a dairy he returned to farming after 'retiring' more than ten years ago: for Dennis, tending the soil is a labour of love. Dennis is a stalwart at the NASAA certified organic Dapto Community Farm where he grows greens and salad goodies. … [Read more...]
Salad, Sprout & Cheddar Sandwiches
vegetarian This sandwich is an old-school favourite - but really, who could resist salad, alfalfa sprouts and cheddar on really good sourdough?! Simple, delicious and swiftly assembled it's comfort food with nutritional credentials. Ingredients (makes 2) 4 slices quality sourdough … [Read more...]
Apricot Sesame Muesli Biscuits
vegan, refined sugar free These dense and satisfying muesli biscuits are full of whole grains, good fats and natural sweeteners: perfect for school lunch boxes, bush walks or to go with a cup of tea! Ingredients (makes 18) 2 cups unstabilised rolled oats 2/3 cup whole Khorasan … [Read more...]
Tortillas with Sweet Potato, Avocado & Lime Dressing
gluten free, vegetarian Real corn tortillas are a fabulous, fun and easy base for gluten free dishes: the only trick is to fold them in half and enjoy while they're warm and still silky soft. Once cool, tortillas get tough and chewy. Serve these colourful numbers with steamed corn on the cob … [Read more...]
Our farmers: Mahbrook Organics, Albion Park
Set among lush, green pastures with the Illawarra escarpment rising behind, Mahbrook Organics farm 22 acres of picturesque land at Albion Park, 90 minutes south of Sydney. Brothers Chris and Adam Bridger run the business along with their families, having turned their passion for permaculture into an … [Read more...]
A farm table lunch at Elgaar Organic Dairy
On a recent trip to Tasmania we were lucky enough to visit the one and only Elgaar Farm. It was such an wonderful and inspiring experience that we just had to share! Elgaar's founders Joe and Antonia Gretschmann hail from a long line of organic dairy farmers. They initially inherited the Bavarian … [Read more...]
A Guide to Grains Part I
Grains, grains, grains We're willing to bet that the most frequently asked questions in wholefood stores are about grains. It's hardly surprising given the variety of grains and quasi-grains available in all their myriad colours, shapes and forms, many of which are either ancient or exotic, or … [Read more...]
It Tastes Better: Kylie Kwong
Here's a slightly belated- or perhaps perfectly timed if you've not yet done your Christmas gift shopping - look at Kylie Kwong's latest book .... It Tastes Better: Over 100 new recipes using my favourite sustainable produce Kylie introduces the book as a "celebration of all … [Read more...]
Miellerie, the house of honey
"Organically produced, cold extracted, unheated, unprocessed, pure raw honey" We've had Miellerie on our shelves for a long time, but it's such a wonderful product that we feel it deserves a piece of the spotlight. Miellerie's Leatherwood honey Miellerie, French for "house of honey", is produced by … [Read more...]