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Autumn in the South West
Autumn has well and truly arrived in the south-west, with deciduous trees and plants everywhere putting on a magnificent show for all to..
2022 Wine Grape Harvest
The 2022 wine grape jam and vinocotto harvest is officially over and now it is time to enjoy the fruits of our labour.
Although we..
Italian Sugar Plum Cake
Many people in Australia will know the name ‘sugar plum’ from Tchaikovsky’s famous musical score – The Nutcracker Suite and “the dance of..
Italian or French Sorbet
Sorbet is one of those incredibly easy items to make (far easier than ice-cream) and so wonderfully refreshing be it as a palate..
Bridgetown Bushfires 5 February 2022
In January 2020, I penned a few words in response to the Black Summer Bushfires which were raging across the East Coast of Australia. The..
Limoncello
We often get asked by farm guests – How do you make limoncello? The answer is very easily.
The recipe below will create fool proof..
Spanish Garlic Prawns – Gambas al Ajillo
Try this as an alternative to traditional (Western) garlic prawns or see the suggestion at the end for an Asian influenced garlic prawns...
Cherry and Frangipane Tart
A Classic Summer tart for a special afternoon tea or as a dessert to end a glorious evening, combining cherries and almonds.
Makes – 8..
Fried Ricotta Gnocchi with Sage and Burnt Butter Sauce
Spring is when many plants awaken from their Winter slumber and this is equally true for kitchen garden plants. Fresh herbs are one of..
Italian Mandarin Cake – Gluten Free
As many will be aware, Winter and early Spring are Citrus Fruit Season, which come in a multitude of varieties including Limes, Lemons,..