Author Archives: Louise

Warm weather brings earliest wine vintage in years

The 2013 vintage in the Manjimup/Pemberton region in Western Australia has come “earlier than ever before” according to local winemakers, with the warm weather in December ripening the grapes for a mid-February start to harvest. Just ask the team at …
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Farmer On Your Plate – Getting Agriculture Back On The Political Menu

Congratulations to the group of hardworking and fabulous people who volunteered time out of their busy lives to organise this event held in the Perth CBD on Saturday 16 February. It was a huge success in getting agriculture high on …
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House made out of salad ingredients

Here it is! The moment we’ve all been waiting for; to see if I could actually meet the challenge and make a house out of salad ingredients. What do you think? I made it for you, so would love to …
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From Paddock to Plate Farmers’ Market Accreditation

  Do you know where the lettuce you bought comes from and how the tomatoes you purchased were grown? Would you like to be reassured you are only buying from genuine producers and getting a genuine product in return? Look …
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Healthy kickstart to 2013

Happy New Year! What is your resolution for 2013? Exercise more? Eat healthier foods? Along with being an avid lover of fresh wholesome local produce, I am also a yoga teacher. My wonderful yoga friends shared this delicious salad smoothie …
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Market force

Shopping for food shouldn’t be a chore. Farmers’ markets give you the chance to buy good-quality produce direct from the growers, learn where your food comes from, and support your local farmers in a social and relaxed atmosphere. So get …
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‘Tis the season for cherries

‘Tis the season for cherries in Australia and you’re going to love this salad recipe! Nestled on the foothills of Mount Buffalo in the national park, 15 minutes south of Myrtleford, is a cherry orchard of 150 trees. It has …
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Salads in Africa

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Stinging nettles tickle tastebuds

SARA Schreurs has started her own market stall, with nettles leading the way. “The first time I made my husband nettle soup he was slightly aghast,” says Sara Schreurs, who farms vegetables with her husband, Paul, on their 160-hectare farm …
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Easy eggplant ‘pizza’

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