Joe’s Market Update – February 27, 2019
It’s not quite autumn but… That hasn’t stopped the arrival of both new season apples & pears! Last week’s pick were William’s Pears and… They’re great again this week. As too are locally grown, Royal Gala & Fuji apples. Both from Wandin in the Yarra
Pear & Pecan Rocket Salad
What a wonder sugar & butter are! Combined… And within only a few minutes… The duo transform humble ingredients… Like our delicious Aussie pecans… Into sweet, crunchy & even more wonderous surprises! Amongst the peppery wild rocket leaves… French blue cheese… Fromage Bleu for the sake of this
Joe’s Market Update – February 19, 2019
Let’s start off with some good eats. In fruit, melons & rockies are eating well. Navels & Aussie Valencias are plentiful & also plenty of flavor. The pick of the fruit bunch however… Are new season William Pears. Crisp, sweet & flavorsome… They’ll make a wonderful
Roasted Corn with Chili, Coriander & Lime Butter
Extra lime to serve… Hot chilies for zing and… Lots of good salt for rubbing! That’s what this week’s recipe needs… No… Demands!!! Corn on the cob reminds me of my youth! In fact… It was one of the only veggies I could tolerate as a kid. I not
Joe’s Market Update – February 12, 2019
Challenges! Catastrophic weather continues to hit farmers across the country. Last week’s extreme northern Victoria heat, Turned to wild hail storms over the weekend! An unfortunate farmer in Wood Wood (see photo below) has had all his zucchini wiped out for the season! Queensland
Mango Coconut Muffins
When you think mango… What comes to mind? The fruit itself? Maybe a steamy tropical holiday? What about a refreshing juice… Or even an adult’s only exotic cocktail? Gotta say… Muffins weren’t exactly in my top 5 when I thought mangoes but… That’s all changed this week! We’ve turned
Joe’s Market Update – February 4, 2019
Extreme heat is wreaking havoc across SA, Vic & NSW for poor farmers again this week! The shortage of rainfall is tightening up produce such as berries… With farmers having to buy water to water crops which is super costly! And leafy veggie
Caprese Salad
If you ask an Italian nona… Aka grandma… And likely master cook of all foods Italian… From the famous Island for the stars, Capri… When she eat tomatoes, She’ll no doubt answer… “In summer of course!” Not spring… Not Autumn and… Definitely not winter! Why? Because tomatoes are a summer fruit… And… They