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25.01.2022 PATISSERIES & GLUTEN FREE BREAD NOW AVAILABLE For any coeliacs, gluten sensitive tummies or pastry lovers out there.. this post is for you! Mattisse artisan bakery @mattisse_bread, located in the local area of Moorabbin, bake delicious patisseries and gluten free breads. Their gluten free range may be small now, but they are committed to increasing this for our AmaLocal customers over the coming weeks, so please keep your eyes (and stomachs) peeled ... Currently available to order through our website Gluten free options: Gluten Free Buckwheat Sourdough Loaf (GF) 680g Gluten Free Buckwheat Fruit Sourdough Loaf (GF) 600g Patisserie options (*not GF*): Connoisseur Croissant Connoisseur Chocolate Croissant Connoisseur Almond Croissant Connoisseur Cinnamon Scroll Connoisseur Apricot Danish Happy bread and patisserie eating! And please remember friends,

25.01.2022 With the warmer weather comes tomato season, but it also makes tomatoes ripen up a lot quicker So if you have a bunch of overripe tomatoes or if your garden is producing excess; try making this simple tomato salsa: Dice tomatoes and add to a bowl. Include the juice and all.... To the bowl, add in diced red onion, chopped coriander (optional, of course) and some lime juice. Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine. Delicious for an afternoon snack with tortilla chips, alongside other Mexican favourites like fajitas and tacos, or serve with grilled meats or seafood

25.01.2022 Tomato Strawberry Bruschetta You’ll want to save this vibrant, fresh and easy recipe for this festive season INGREDIENTS... 1 large Delbake french stick (baguette), sliced on the diagonal 1 cups (160g) of Flavorite Petite cherry truss tomatoes, quartered 1 cups (160g) of new season strawberries, stems removed and diced A generous handful of @butler_market_gardens fresh basil leaves, finely sliced 1 clove of new season local garlic, grated or finely diced 3 tablespoons of @grampiansoliveco olive oil + more for brushing 2 tbsp red wine vinegar Salt & pepper to taste Balsamic glaze for topping METHOD 1. In a medium bowl, toss together the tomatoes, strawberries, basil, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt and pepper. 2. Let sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavours to combine. 3. Just before serving, toast the baguette slices until lightly golden and crunchy. 4. Brush each slice with olive oil, then top with the tomato strawberry mixture, a small sprinkle of sea salt, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. 5. Serve right away! Note: Leftover strawberry tomato bruschetta mixture can be stored covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. Thank you @abetterchoiceaus for the beautiful photo and recipe

23.01.2022 What a better way to show your love for your dad/grandfather this Father’s Day than an AmaLocal gift certificate! Feel good knowing that by buying a gift certificate from AmaLocal you’ll not only be supporting our local farming families, small businesses and producers, but you’ll put a big smile on your dad’s face and the face of many local business owners by choosing to #GoLocalFirst ... Gift vouchers are FULLY CUSTOMISABLE and your loved one can order ANY product available through the AmaLocal website Simply follow these steps to get your gift certificate: 1. Send us a DM / message or comment below if you’d like to purchase a gift certificate 2. In the message / comment please indicate the following information: Your choice of value (as big or little as you wish) Your email address to receive the gift certificate in a PDF format 3. Receive an invoice from Don for payment via email 4. Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly after payment with a coupon code encoded with the value chosen 5. Present to Dad on Father’s Day and he can happily shop away! Please also note that our Gift Certificates can be purchased for ANY occasion, so feel free to get in contact with us at anytime to organise!

20.01.2022 BEEF BOURGUIGNON Don, the director of AmaLocal loves French food! And this is a favourite recipe of his; Beef Bourguignon It’s a delicious beef, mushroom and vegetable dish that not only tastes amazing, is easy to make and packed full of delicious vegetables, it also makes a great pie filling! ... Serves 5 - 7 INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons of olive oil 1 kg of beef chuck or gravy steak, trimmed, cut into 5 cm pieces (If you have any bones, add them too as they add lovely flavour). *Remove bones after cooking* 1 - 2 brown onions, finely chopped 200 g shortcut bacon, halved length-ways, cut into 1 cm strips 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 to 2 cups of red wine cup of beef stock 1 tablespoon of tomato paste (alternately use 2 ripe diced tomatoes) 1 bunch of spring onions, sliced 250 g of small button mushrooms 500 g of carrots or a carrot bunch, chunky and trimmed Green beans, and/or snow peas, to serve Mashed potato and/or parsnips, to serve Salt and pepper, to taste Pie version - Puff pastry, enough for the base, sides and top if you are making a pie METHOD 1 Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large, heavy-based casserole dish over medium-high heat. Cook beef, in batches, for 5 to 6 minutes or until browned then transfer to a bowl. 2 Reduce heat to medium and add remaining oil to the pan. Add brown onions and bacon, cook and stir for around 6 minutes or until the onion has softened. 3 Add in the garlic and cook for 1 minute. 4 Return beef and juices to the pan. Add in wine and bring to the boil to remove alcohol. 5 Add stock and tomato and bring to the boil. 6 Reduce heat to very low and simmer, covered, for 45 min to 1 hour. 7 Add spring onions, carrots and mushrooms and cook, covered, for another 20 to 30 minutes or until meat and veg are tender. 8 Season with salt and pepper and serve with green beans/snow peas and mashed potatoes/parsnips! Thank you @taste_team for the photo!

20.01.2022 LAST ORDERS FOR 2020 If you haven’t already got your orders in, please get them in by ! This will be our last week of deliveries for the year, as we will be taking a break until mid January ... We’ll be delivering this Wednesday and Thursday so that alll your AmaLocal boxes arrive in time for Friday

19.01.2022 WELCOME BACK There are a few new faces and followers of AmaLocal so we thought we would give you a little snapshot of what AmaLocal is all about With a desire to enjoy delicious, seasonal, value for money, farm fresh local produce, Director Don started AmaLocal. ... And why is Don and the team at AmaLocal so passionate about local food? To support local hard working families of farmers, bakers and producers Fresh local produce tastes better and is more nutritious Shorter delivery distances is more sustainable by producing less pollution & food miles ! , (!) Feel free to reach out and send us a message if you have any questions Happy local food eating

19.01.2022 KEEPING HERBS FRESH PART 2 A few weeks ago (6 posts back) we did a post about how to get the most out of your herbs and make them last longer! We made a short video to demonstrate how best to store your leafy herbs, featuring @butler_market_gardens coriander!... Would you like to see more videos like this? Let us know

19.01.2022 STIR FRIED CHINESE BROCCOLI Looking for a quick yet flavoursome side vegetable dish that you can whip up in next to 15 minutes? Try this stir fried chinese broccoli recipe! ... Serves ~4 INGREDIENTS 2 chinese broccoli from @butler_market_gardens 4 cloves of Australian garlic 1 tablespoon of sesame oil 3 tablespoons of olive oil 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce (for a vegetarian option use soy sauce or tamari if gluten free) METHOD 1. Cut chinese broccoli into 4cm wide pieces and separate the stalks from the leafy parts. The stalks will take slightly longer to cook so it’s best to separate them 2. Slice the garlic cloves thinly and place to one side 3. Heat a wok on medium heat and add in the sesame and olive oils 4. When the oil has heated up, add the chinese broccoli stalks to the wok and stir fry for 1 minute or so 5. Add in the garlic slices, leafy parts of the chinese broccoli and the oyster sauce and continue to stir fry until the broccoli leaves have wilted 6. Serve chinese broccoli on a plate and dig in

17.01.2022 CUSTOMER FEEDBACK We love receiving feedback from our customers and hearing about how we can improve our service to you. A few weeks ago a new AmaLocal customer reached out to us and sent us this lovely message which made our day! Thank you to everyone who has recommended us, sent us messages, liked a post or followed us on social media. Your support and feedback is greatly appreciated... Feel free to leave us a review on our Facebook page (AmaLocal Bayside) by selecting the ‘Review’ tab at the top of the page - it only takes a few minutes

17.01.2022 PEANUT BUTTER SNAILS & BUTTERFLIES Looking for a fun, fresh and tasty snack to get everyone (especially kids) eating more fresh produce? Give this easy and creative recipe a go You will need:... * Celery from @amalocalbayside * Apples from @amalocalbayside * Peanut butter * Mini choc chips * Dried cranberries * Pretzels 1. Cut a stick of celery into approximately 10cm long pieces 2. Fill the centers of the celery sticks with peanut butter. 3. Place 2 mini choc chips at one end of the celery stick to resemble eyes and a pretzel piece over each eye to resemble antennas FOR SNAILS * Place apple pieces into the peanut butter on the celery pieces FOR BUTTERFLIES * Place 3 cranberries along the celery stick and two pretzels on either side of the body to resemble wings Recipe and photos thanks to @readyseteat - - #amalocalbayside #amalocal #baysidemelbourne #localfarming #lowfoodmiles #feedingkids #feedingchildren #familyeating #healthyeatinghabits #familyfood #familymeal #familymealtime #healthychildren #healthyfamily #healthyfamilymeals #familyfoodie #dietitian #nutritionist #foodfocus #foodfreedom #smallbaysidebusiness #bayside #eatseasonally #slowfoodmelbourne #lovefoodhatewaste #sustainableliving #brighton3186 #baysidebusiness #fruitdelivery #vegetabledelivery

15.01.2022 $500 DONATION TO UNHCR For this week's community care, we focus beyond our borders at this time of giving to assist the United Nations Refugee Agency with their incredible work in Africa; from aid and care for Eritrean refugees, to educating young refugees from South Sudan. Thanks to your support and community care, AmaLocal will be donating $500 to the UNHCR this week - so feel good and feel proud that you are part of this local Bayside food community that is making a dif...ference! Photographed is the incredible James Tut. James is a South-Sudanese refugee and has beat overwhelming odds to get an education. He now teaches in refugee camps in Ethiopia. Please read below to learn more about James: James has a Bachelor of Community Development and Leadership degree, and is one of the proudest moments of the 42-year-old’s life Only 3% of refugees are enrolled in any form of tertiary education, compared to 37% of their non-refugee counterparts globally. For those who have fled conflict in South Sudan, the proportion is much smaller For the past few years, he has been Vice-Principal of one of four primary schools in Ethiopia's Gambella’s Jewi refugee camp Ethiopia is the world’s youngest nation, yet 80% of the population is illiterate Education for refugees was already a major challenge prior to COVID-19, and a UNHCR report warns the dual impacts of the pandemic and attacks on schools, targeting teachers and pupils, could set education efforts back decades James is determined that his own children 3 boys and 2 girls, aged between 18 months and 14 years will enjoy the same level of education he has had, no matter the odds against them If you would like to make a donation to add to the $500, you will see an option to do so at the top of the AmaLocal ordering list

14.01.2022 TOMATOES GLORIOUS TOMATOES As one of the most versatile vegetables (well technically a fruit, botanically) tomatoes are currently in season! Here are some fun facts about these juicy bursts of goodness:... Their red colour is due to the powerful antioxidant called lycopene Lycopene can help reduce the risk of cancer and keep our heart healthy It’s best to store tomatoes at room temperature (in the pantry or on the bench). Storing them in the fridge decreases their flavour! Tomatoes are a good source of vitamin C, which helps to increase iron absorption, so try pair with iron rich foods for maximum absorption. Stay tuned for next Tuesday’s post where we’ll be sharing tips on how to use up overripe tomatoes!

14.01.2022 KEEPING HERBS FRESH Want to prolong the freshness of your herbs? Follow our handy hints on how best to store your herbs. We have classified herbs into 3 different groups:... 1. Leafy herbs = Parsley / Coriander / Mint / Dill We recommend washing these herbs first in cold water to remove any dirt and debris as these can speed up the decaying process. Cut off the ends and thoroughly dry your washed herbs by spinning in a salad spinner and patting dry with a tea towel or paper towel to remove any moisture. Wrap the dry herbs in a slightly damp tea towel, chux or paper towel and store in an airtight container or bag in the fridge. 2. Woody herbs = Rosemary / Bay leaves / Kaffir Lime Leaves / Thyme / Sage These hardy herbs store really well in the freezer as they are often added to dishes at the start of the cooking process. Alternatively, store them in an airtight container or bag in the fridge. They are best washed just prior to being used in the kitchen. 3. Delicate herbs = Basil Basil is notoriously sensitive and is best used sooner rather than later where possible. Treat basil like a bouquet of flowers; trim the ends of the stems slightly, fill up a jar, glass or vase with a few cms of water, place basil in the vase and store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight. Thyme to get storing

12.01.2022 @DARKCITYFOUNDRYCOFFEE COLD DRIP COFFEE NOW AVAILABLE! Have you noticed this new product on your AmaLocal ordering list? Locals Anita and Gavin started @darkcityfoundrycoffee in 2018, to create delicious and flavoursome cold drip coffee. Their versatile product is perfect for making:... Iced coffees Hot coffees Desserts and baked goods Cocktails (espresso martini anyone?) @darkcityfoundrycoffee is brewed at 7C over 10 hours, making it a truly artisan and cold process. The process draws out fewer bitter and acidic compounds from the coffee which gives cold drip coffee a deliciously light and floral flavour, without any bitterness. The result is a wonderful smooth, fruity and flavoursome brew Stay tuned for next Thursday’s post to learn more about @darkcityfoundrycoffee cold drip coffee #amalocalbayside #amalocal #baysidemelbourne #localfarmers #shopsmall #localfood #supportlocal #darkcityfoundrycoffee #colddrip #colddripcoffee #smallbusinessowner #womensupportingwomen #baysidebusiness #fruitdelivery #vegetabledelivery #ladystartups #brighton3186 #femaleentrepreneurs #bayside #femalefounder #coffeeforlife #lovefoodhatewaste #sustainableliving #coffeeforlife #smallbusinessmelb #clickforvic #sundaycoffee #coffeecocktails #eatlocal #drinklocal

11.01.2022 MEET THE FACES BEHIND UNCLE JOHN'S LICORICE Have you tried Uncle John's Licorice? If not, you’re seriously missing out... Catherine and Jason Jenner are the small business owners behind Uncle John's Licorice. They have a wealth of experience in the fresh food industry and in 2005 they decided to venture out into the confectionery manufacturing business - Uncle John’s Licorice The Original Uncle John's Old Fashioned Recipe continues to be used to this day, and has been enjoyed by licorice lovers for over 30 years. Their traditional batch-style recipe is hand-made with licorice root and molasses, making Uncle John's Licorice the last of the old-fashioned small-batch makers in Australia AmaLocal stock the following Uncle John’s Licorice products: Uncle Johns Mordialloc Choc Coated Licorice (300g) Uncle Johns Mordialloc Natural Licorice (300g) Go support this 100% Aussie Owned & Aussie Loved small business. They even proudly source their ingredients from Australian manufacturers

09.01.2022 HOW DO YOU EGGPLANT? Our locally grown baby eggplants are on special this week - such a versatile and underrated vegetable! These babies are packed with antioxidants; anthocyanin to be exact. This is the pigment that gives eggplant (and other purple veg like red onions or beetroot) their bright purple colour ... Some of our favourite ways to enjoy eggplants inspired from recipes around the world; Moussaka Eggplant, sun-dried tomato and ricotta risotto Baba ganoush dip (smoky eggplant dip) Eggplant masala curry Vegetarian laksa with eggplant We’ll be sharing a tasty eggplant recipe from Japan with you all on Sunday, can you guess what it could be?

07.01.2022 MEET GIPPSLAND JERSEY OWNERS Today is RUOK Day and for Gippsland Jersey owners, Steve Ronalds & Sallie Jones, mental health is a core value of their business Creating a dairy brand was accidental for Steve and Sallie. They are both from generational dairy farming families in Gippsland and both their extended families have a history of successful startups ... Steve and Sallie are two mates that came together to create a brand that stands for three things: Farmers are to be paid a fair price Rural mental health and suicide prevention Kindness Sourced from a dairy farm set in the rolling green hills of Jindivick in Victoria, Gippsland Jersey is the creamiest, smoothest, most delicious milk imaginable. When you buy Gippsland Jersey milk, you’re giving something too: you are giving peace of mind to a dairy farmer, knowing they received a FAIR PRICE for their milk Give @gippslandjersey a follow to learn more about their business, philosophy and how they are smashing the stigma of mental health and suicide prevention in rural areas

06.01.2022 AmaLocal Fresh Seasonal Fruit and Vegetables - https://mailchi.mp/e9/new-season-local-strawberries-4652166

06.01.2022 MEET TUCKER! We have a new AmaLocal customer - Tucker the puppy from Brighton East How cute is he!?... Tucker can’t get enough of his AmaLocal delivery, he even repurposes our AmaLocal box as a nifty little house - his favourite! He’s also a big foodie and loves his farm fresh vegetables, can you tell from his priceless expression?

05.01.2022 MISO GLAZED EGGPLANT A super quick midweek dinner idea; using AmaLocal produce and ingredients of course INGREDIENTS ... 500g of eggplants 4 tablespoons @umamipantry miso paste 2 tablespoons of @grampiansoliveco olive oil, and extra for pan frying eggplant 2 tablespoons of sesame oil 1 tablespoons of local honey 1 tablespoon of soy sauce or tamari 2 tablespoons of mirin (from your local Asian grocer) cup of @butler_market_gardens spring onions, thinly sliced Black and white sesame seeds to garnish METHOD 1. Preheat the oven to 190 fan-forced. 2. Cut the eggplants in half lengthways and use a knife to score a diamond pattern into the eggplants, as you would a mango. 3. In a bowl, mix together the miso paste, oils, honey, soy sauce and mirin. 4. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the eggplants and cook on each side for 3 to 4 minutes. 5. Use a pastry brush to brush the miso mixture over the eggplants generously on one side. 6. Place eggplants on a lined or lightly oiled baking tray and cook in the oven for 20 minutes, or until eggplants are cooked through. 7. Sprinkle eggplants with sesame seeds and spring onions - yum!! Enjoy

04.01.2022 NEW RAW DESSERT SNACK BARS NOW AVAILABLE New to AmaLocal this week are delicious RawSmith twin pack snack bars. We have 4 different flavour combinations now available to order through our website: Carrot cake & Passionfruit Snickers & OMG Nutty Nutty & Peanut Magic... Cacao Orange & Walnut brownie RawSmith bars are super tasty, are packed full of protein and are easy to digest. They are a nutritious snack or dessert the whole family will love Made by Ainslee @ainslee_rawsmith in Bayside from locally sourced Australian ingredients They are vegan, gluten-free, dairy free and soy free too!

04.01.2022 MINT MOJITO With the beautiful spring weather we’ve had so far, it’s a lovely time to make a refreshing mojito using some of the best local mint available through AmaLocal Enjoy the taste of Cuba from the comfort of your home with this super simple citrus drink... INGREDIENTS White rum (leave out if you prefer a non-alcoholic version) 6 - 10 mint leaves grown locally at @butler_market_gardens Soda Water 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice 1 2 teaspoons of sugar (or any other sugar substitute desired) METHOD 1. Muddle/mix the mint sprigs with the sugar and lime juice. Alternatively you can combine and bruise in a mortar with pestle for a better flavour 2. Add rum and top up with soda water 3. Garnish with another sprig of mint leaves and serve either on the rocks or poured over crushed ice, with lime slices 4. Enjoy in this warmer spring weather

04.01.2022 GNOCCHI ALLA SORRENTINA NOW AVAILABLE We all know how good chef Leo’s Gnocchi is from @lellopastabar, now you can try it with his famous tomato sauce! Serving 2-3 hungry mouths, Chef Leo’s hand made Potato Gnocchi is combined with:... fresh buffalo mozzarella parmesan cheese fragrant basil fresh tomato sugo (sauce) Simply heat for 20 mins at 180C. This meal is perfect for those time pressured family nights or a quick and easy lunch time option

03.01.2022 HAPPY NEW YEAR! We hope you all had a restful and happy start to 2021. Deliveries start again this week from our local Bayside farmers, producers and creators! ..We have a new ordering system this year! ... Apologies you will have to register again and we are still working through a few small bugs As always, thank you for supporting our local Bayside farmers and thank you for allowing Don and the AmaLocal team some time off to recharge and refresh

03.01.2022 Need some inspiration to turn your leftover herbs into something fabulous that you can preserve to use later on? This quick & simple hack will pack a herby punch in future meals in seconds!... 1. Chop herbs roughly and place into the wells of an ice cube tray 2. Fill the wells with oil of your choice (olive oil is a great source of monounsaturated fats which helps reduce cholesterol levels, in turn keeping your healthy!) 3. Place the ice cube tray in the freezer for at least 12 hours 4. Use these frozen herbs in any dish you desire from stews to soups, or pan and pasta sauces! How do you use your leftover herbs? Share your secrets below, we’d love to hear!

01.01.2022 GRAMPIANS OLIVE CO. OLIVE OIL Newly added to the AmaLocal ordering list is award winning @grampiansoliveco Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil. This small batch extra virgin olive oil is cold pressed, unfiltered, organic and has fruity flavours with a delicate taste ... Here are some fun facts about olive oil: Excellent source of heart healthy monounsaturated fats Safe to cook with at high temperatures Rich in antioxidants compared to imported olive oils which can degrade from greater food miles Perfect for roasting, sauteing, drizzling over salads and dripping into fresh local bread. Please support this Australian family ownedbusiness

01.01.2022 Local lemon juice ALL YEAR ROUND Lemons are currently in season and available to order on the AmaLocal website With all fruits and vegetables, it’s best to buy when in season. This is when produce grows well based on the climate, resulting in a better tasting crop ... But what about if you want some lemon juice outside of Winter and Spring when lemons are in their prime? Freeze it! How do you preserve your fruits and vegetables? Share your secrets below #amalocal #baysidemelbourne #localfarmers #shopsmall #localfood #supportlocal #foodmiles #seasonaility #homedelivery #inseasonnow #locallemons #goodfood #lemonhack #citrus #moodfood #eatlocal #allfoodsfit #nutrition #tastemademedoit #seasonalfruits #lowfoodmiles #inseason #summerfruit #supportlocal #sustainability #sustainableeating #foodsovereignty #fairfood #foodjustice #citrusseason