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In the Autumn Garden by Cath Manuel

27 February, 2019

After a long hot Summer in Australia, now is a beautiful time of year to enjoy being outdoors and tending to the gardens. Autumn is the start of the cool season and the time to grow a variety of delicious foods in the kitchen garden. But before planting your new crops, there’s a few jobs […]

Delicious Zucchini

27 February, 2019

Easy to grow, versatile and perfect on a BBQ, we share a recipe here for the humble zucchini, aka courgette. Perhaps you have been lucky enough to taste a stuffed zucchini flower- the petals can encase fillings such as fish or chicken mousse, soft cheeses flavoured with herbs or a Mediterranean style of olive ratatouille, […]

Maggie Beer Foundation welcomes support to improve aged care food experiences

27 February, 2019

The Maggie Beer Foundation (MBF), along with partners William Angliss Institute and Altura Learning, very much welcome the announcement by Aged Care Minister Ken Wyatt of a $500,000 grant to create online training for aged care cooks and chefs across Australia. This online training dedicated to aged care cooks and chefs is the first of […]

Tasty Tomatoes by Cath Manuel

29 January, 2019

There’s nothing quite like the taste of a homegrown tomato. If you’ve ever picked a fresh tomato and eaten it straight away, you’ll understand what I’m saying! There’s so much flavour and nutrients packed into little cherry tomatoes or the bigger Roma or Beefsteak. Whichever variety grown they will always taste divine! They are considered […]

January Champion – Angela Garcia

24 January, 2019

Angela attended the inaugural masterclass in the Barossa valley in 2015. It has been a pleasure to keep in contact over the years, we continue to be inspired by the amazing food and effort she puts in to the dining experience for her residents. In November 2018 the Japara group opened Rye Sands on the […]