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Katunga Fresh

Locality: Katunga, Victoria

Address: 1055 Numurkah Road 3640 Katunga, VIC, Australia

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24.01.2022 Congratulations Azim!! Employee of the week! As Marion said he is a quiet achiever! 1 . How long have you worked at Katunga Fresh? 1 year nearly 2 2. What is your job? Winder... 3. Favourite Boss? Why? Peter 4. Describe Katunga Fresh? Friendly place to work 5. Favourite Day of the week? Wednesday, pay day. 6. What's your most favourite animal in the world? Cats, so cute and cuddly 7. If you could have dinner with any three people from history, who would they be? Not sure 8 . What did you want to be growing up? Farmer 9. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Owning my own business 10. How would you improve your workplace? All good 11. Are you worried about the border closer? Yes 12. Describe yourself in 3 words. Happy, friendly and energetic 13. If you could eat only one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? Rice 14. Favourite Month and why? May- Birthday month 15. How do you feel about putting pineapple on pizza?Yes I like it 16. What was your favourite subject at school? Maths 17. Whats your favourite ice cream flavour? Chocolate 18. Do you ever talk to yourself? No 19. Which of the Seven Dwarfs is most like you? 20. First thing you are going to do when social distancing is over? Go to the pub for dinner See more

23.01.2022 New equipment being finalised by our good friends at Steenks Service in preparation for Katunga Fresh s first ever capsicum crop! Exciting times ahead!

22.01.2022 Tomato soup Ingredients 1000 grams ripe tomatoes 1 onion 3 cloves garlic... 1 small carrot 3-4 cups vegetable stock 2 bay leaves salt, pepper to taste fresh basil dash of balsamic vinegar olive oil 1 tbs cream Wash and dry the tomatoes, then chop them roughly. Try to squeeze out excess water and seeds. Peel onion, garlic and carrot. Finely slice onion and garlic cloves and grate the carrot. In a soup pot, heat olive oil, then add onions and lightly fry them until translucent. Add grated carrots and garlic, stir-fry for about a minute or two, until the carrots tenderize. Then, add in chopped tomatoes and a dash of balsamic vinegar, stir well and let it cook down for a few minutes, stirring regularly. Add vegetable stock, bay leaves and season to taste with salt & pepper. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and cook for about 15 minutes. When the tomatoes are cooked, remove the pot from heat, then remove the bay leaves and blend into a smooth soup with a stick blender. Roughly chop basil leaves and add to the soup for taste and garnish, add a teaspoon of cream and serve.

22.01.2022 Congratulations Jojo Octobers Employee of the Month. Jojo is a happy , friendly hard worker, his favourite food is fried Chicken.

21.01.2022 Colin has given us his recipe for Bruschetta on Sourdough.

21.01.2022 First pick in the new glasshouse

21.01.2022 Marinated Cucumber, Onion, and Tomato Salad 1 cup water cup distilled white vinegar cup vegetable oil cup sugar... 2 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon fresh, coarsely ground black pepper 3 medium (blank)s cucumbers, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick 3 eaches tomatoes, cut into wedges 1 onion, sliced and separated into rings Whisk water, vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl until smooth; add cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion and stir to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 2 hours.

21.01.2022 Win an apron and a stubby holder! Just follow our page, tell us your favourite Recipe using Katunga Fresh Tomatoes. Entries close on the 29th August at Midday.

21.01.2022 Congratulations Shannon ... This weeks employee of the week! 1 . How long have you worked at Katunga Fresh? 2 Years 2. What is your job? Winder 3. Favourite Boss? Why? Michelle, she is the one I see the most and she pays me. 4. Describe Katunga Fresh? Friendly, good place to work.... 5. Favourite Day of the week? Friday - poets day! 6. Describe a tomato? Juicy, red, and round. 7. Favourite holiday destination? Gold Coast 8 . How often do you go to Melbourne? Several times a year, going to the zoo this weekend. 9. Favourite way to relax? Like to switch off and watch T.V 10. How would you improve your workplace? All good as it is. 11. Early bird or night owl? Both depends on what I am doing. 12. Describe yourself in 3 words. Friendly, relaxed, and athletic. 13. Favourite dessert or sweet? Cheesecake 14. What month is your birthday? August 15. Three things you take away with you on holiday? Carly, Phone, Wallet 16. What subject did you hate at school? Biology 17. What is your favourite drink? Portello 18. Do you ever talk to yourself? Yes, often. 19. Do you think 2021 will be a better year than 2020? I hope so but we will wait until winter. 20.Will you get the COVID-19 vaccine? Not straight away. See more

20.01.2022 Congratulations Jordan . Employee of the week 1 . How long have you worked at Katunga Fresh? About 4 years 2. What is your job? Winder 3. Favourite Boss? Why? Peter, he has been known to supply Beers!... 4. Describe Katunga Fresh? Easy going friendly place to work. 5. Favourite Day of the week? Saturday 6. Describe a tomato? Red round, personally I do not like the taste of tomatoes. 7. Favourite holiday destination? Queensland 8 . How often do you go to Melbourne? Not often at all 9. What do think of Victoria closing the border? Good trying to keep COVID-19 out 10. How would you improve your workplace? Nothing I think it works well as it is. 11. Have you been interstate since most of the borders have opened? No 12. Describe yourself in 3 words. Friendly. Quiet and hardworking 13. Favourite dessert or sweet? Tiramisu 14. What month is your birthday? March 15. Three things you take away with you on holiday? The Mrs, Money, and phone 16. What subject did you hate at school? Textiles 17. What is your favourite drink? Juice 18. Do you ever talk to yourself? All the time 19. Do you think 2021 will be a better year than 2020?I hope so 20.Will you get the covid vaccine? Not real sure, hopefully we can get rid of it. See more

20.01.2022 Don't forget to enter our competition. Tell us what you favourite recipe is using Katunga fresh tomatoes.

20.01.2022 What a difference a week or two makes! Taller, stronger and fruit growing. The newest glasshouse.

20.01.2022 Congratulations Jolyza .. Employee of the week. 1 . How long have you worked at Katunga Fresh? 10 months 2. What is your job? Packer/Picker 3. Favourite Boss? Why? All of them 4. Describe Katunga Fresh? Nice place to work... 5. Favourite Day of the week? Wednesday. Payday! 6. Describe a tomato? Beautiful! 7. Favourite holiday destination? Any Beach! 8 . How often do you go to Melbourne? Not often at all 9. What do think of Victoria closing the border? I think the right choice because of the virus 10. How would you improve your workplace? All good as it is 11. Have you been interstate since most of the borders have opened? No I haven’t left the area 12. Describe yourself in 3 words. Shy, Friendly, Happy 13. Favourite dessert or sweet? Fruit Salad 14. What month is your birthday? February 15. Three things you take away with you on holiday? Husband, and friends 16. What subject did you hate at school? Maths 17. What is your favourite drink? Soda 18. Do you ever talk to yourself? Yes 19. Do you think 2021 will be a better year than 2020? Hope so 20.Will you get the covid vaccine? Not until it is proven. See more

19.01.2022 Congratulations Sing Lee. Employee of the week 1 . How long have you worked at Katunga Fresh? 7 months 2. What is your job? Picker 3. Favourite Boss? Why? Michelle... 4. Describe Katunga Fresh? A Good Place 5. Favourite Day of the week? Friday 6. What's your most favourite animal in the world? Dogs 7. If you could have dinner with any three people from history, who would they be? My Family 8 . What did you want to be growing up? Engineer 9. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Travelling around the world 10. How would you improve your workplace? Work place is great the only thing that needs improving is myself. 11. Are you worried about the border closer? Yes, very worried about it. 12. Describe yourself in 3 words. Smiley, Happy and Shiney 13. If you could eat only one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? Banana 14. Favourite Month and why? April, my birthday month. 15. How do you feel about putting pineapple on pizza? It is Ok. 16. What was your favourite subject at school? Chemistry 17. Whats your favourite ice cream flavour? Vanilla 18. Do you ever talk to yourself? Yes sometimes 19. Which of the Seven Dwarfs is most like you? Sleepy 20. First thing you are going to do when social distancing is over? Go and see family See more

18.01.2022 Creamy Tomato and Salami Fettuccine onion 1 clove of garlic red capsicum... 100g zucchini 30g olive oil 400g Katunga Fresh Tomatoes (quartered) 300ml water 200g of cream 1 tbsp veg stock powder 300g fettucine pasta 100g salami Place onion and garlic in bowl chop for 5 sec on speed 7 Add capsicum and zucchini Chop for 3 sec on speed 5 Add oil and sauté 2 min @ 100.C reverse speed 1 Add tomatoes, water, cream and stock cook for 12 min @100.C reverse speed 1 Add fettucine pasta, submerge into the liquid. Add Salami and cook for a further 10 min @ 100.C reverse speed 1 Serve with grated parmesan cheese

18.01.2022 Congratulations Ivy! Employee of the month for July! Keep up the good work!

18.01.2022 In just 4 weeks these plants have grown so much, they even have flowers on them. Won't belong until they have fruit ready to pick.

17.01.2022 10 minute Salsa 3 medium tomatoes chopped finely (3-4) large red onion chopped finely 3 spring onions (salad onions) chopped (3-4) bunch fresh coriander chopped (1/4 1/3)... 1 lime juice only a drizzle apple cider vinegar (or any vinegar!) 2 tablespoons olive oil salt & pepper to taste Stir all of the ingredients together in a medium bowl. Serve immediately or keep covered in the fridge for a few days. Alternatively you can freeze the salsa for later. This salsa should stay fresh for 3 to 4 days in the fridge. You can freeze it if you like although you may want to drain off a little of the liquid after its defrosted.

17.01.2022 Don't forget to tell us what your favourite recipe is or even how you like to eat your tomatoes, for your chance to win a stubby holder and an apron!

17.01.2022 Congratulations Serge .. Employee of the week 1 . How long have you worked at Katunga Fresh? 4 years as a Katunga fresh employee but in 2012 I came to build glass house. 2. What is your job? Maintenance 3. Favourite Boss? Why? Michelle because I see her the least.. lol 4. Describe Katunga Fresh? Big place , that is a great place to work.... 5. Favourite Day of the week? Wednesday. Pay day 6. What's your most favourite animal in the world? I really didn’t have one but we now own a dog so I will say a dog. 7. If you could have dinner with any people from history, who would they be? Olga would be my first choice, Kurt Cobain and Chris Cornell. 8 . What did you want to do when you finish school? Work but never really had a career in mind. 9. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? I want to be still here. 10. How would you improve your workplace? Constantly changes, improves all the time. 11. Melbourne has opened up to regional Victoria will you go there soon? Hope to go through Melbourne after Christmas, we want to head to the Great Ocean Road. 12. Describe yourself in 3 words. Hard worker Friendly Just plain nice. 13. If you could eat only one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? Steak! 14. Favourite Month and why? October because it is my birthday month. 15. How do you feel about putting pineapple on pizza? Waste of time. Tastes terrible 16. What was your favourite subject at school? Anything that I could do with my hands, Wood work, Metal work, Arts. 17. What’s your favourite ice cream flavour? Pistachio 18. Do you ever talk to yourself? Famous for it, Ask Olga! I even do hand gestures when I talk to myself. 19. Which of the Seven Dwarfs is most like you? Happy 20. First thing you are going to do when social distancing is over? Head to Canberra See more

16.01.2022 2 Dogs founds walking around Katunga Fresh Message 0408907978 if they are yours

15.01.2022 Congratulations Jas ! . Employee of the week 1 . How long have you worked at Katunga Fresh? About 8 or 9 years 2. What is your job? Winder 3. Favourite Boss? Why? All of them are good people.... 4. Describe Katunga Fresh? Very friendly place to work. 5. Favourite Day of the week? Fridays 6. Describe a tomato? Red, round, beautiful colour and good for your health 7. Favourite holiday destination? New Zealand and The Great Ocean Road. 8 . How often do you go to Melbourne? Sometimes 9. What do think of Victoria closing the border? Good trying to keep COVID-19 out. COVID-19 is dangerous. 10. How would you improve your workplace? All good here, we have cold water and a good kitchen for workers. 11. Have you been interstate since most of the borders have opened? No just stayed here in Victoria. 12. Describe yourself in 3 words. Honest, good person and hardworking 13. Favourite dessert or sweet? White Chocolate 14. What month is your birthday? August 15. Three things you take away with you on holiday? Not real sure. 16. What subject did you hate at school? Maths 17. What is your favourite drink? Fruit Juice 18. Do you ever talk to yourself? No 19. Do you think 2021 will be a better year than 2020? I hope so. 20.Will you get the covid vaccine? Maybe. See more

15.01.2022 Tomato passata recipe: how to make the classic Italian sauce INGREDIENTS 5kg ripe red tomatoes, washed, halved 500g onions, chopped... 1 garlic bulb, cloves separated, peeled, bruised 1/2 cup (125ml) olive oil 1 bunch basil, leaves torn METHOD 1. Preheat oven to 180C. Grease 2 baking trays and line with baking paper. 2. Spread tomatoes, onion and garlic evenly across prepared trays, then season with 1 tbs salt flakes and 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Divide oil evenly between trays and toss to combine. Roast, swapping trays halfway, for 45 minutes or until tomatoes are blistered and onion has softened. Set aside to cool for 30 minutes, then stir through basil. 3. Pass tomato mixture through a mouli or nylon sieve into a bowl. Repeat several times, together with the seeds and skins, to extract as much juice as possible. Reserve any remaining seeds and skins to make tomato conserva. 4. Sterilise bottles and lids and pour passata into hot jars. Tap jars on a work surface and run a clean knife around the inside to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rim of the jars with paper towel and seal. 5. Line the base of a large stockpot (it should be deep enough to submerge the jars under water) with a tea towel and, working in batches if necessary, add jars, making sure they don’t touch the sides of the pot or one another. 6. Roughly matching the water temperature to the temperature of the jars (this prevents the jars breaking when the water is added), pour in enough water to completely cover the jars. Slowly bring to the boil over medium heat. Boil for 40 minutes, adding more boiling water when necessary so the jars are completely submerged at all times, or until the jar lids are puffed up and convex. Using a heatproof jug, carefully remove enough water from the pot to allow you to carefully remove jars from water using oven gloves or a thick tea towel. Set aside at room temperature overnight. 7. The next day, the jar lids should be concave, confirming they are vacuum sealed. If lids are not concave, passata should be stored chilled and used within 2 weeks. Sealed jars can be stored in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year.

15.01.2022 Not many employees can get worker of the week twice in a year but Charlie is such a dedicated hard worker he did! Congratulations Charlie Employee of the week 1 . How long have you worked at Katunga Fresh? 2 Years and 3 months 2. What is your job? Winder.... 3. Favourite Boss? Why? I like all of them 4. Describe Katunga Fresh? Great workplace, experience new things, Friendly workmates 5. Favourite Day of the week? Pay Day! 6. What's your most favourite animal in the world? Cat, as we now have a pet cat. 7. If you could have dinner with any people from history, who would they be? Grandad, family and Abie 8 . What did you want to do when you finish school? Start a business. If you have money you can do anything. 9. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Still here in Australia, travelling. 10. How would you improve your workplace? All good everything is already good. 11. Melbourne has opened up to regional Victoria will you go there soon? Probably in the New Year, when it opens up properly. 12. Describe yourself in 3 words. Introvert, hardworking, self motivated. 13. If you could eat only one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? Spaghetti. 14. Favourite Month and why? December Lots of celebrations. 15. How do you feel about putting pineapple on pizza? No, capsicum is much better on pizza. 16. What was your favourite subject at school? Crop science. Anything to do with agriculture. 17. What’s your favourite ice cream flavour? Chocolate. 18. Do you ever talk to yourself? Always especially when winding. 19. Which of the Seven Dwarfs is most like you? Happy 20. First thing you are going to do when social distancing is over? Hopefully a vacation, I would love to go to the Philippines to visit my family. See more

14.01.2022 Congratulations Peter.Employee of the week. 1 . How long have you worked at Katunga Fresh? 3 months. 2. What is your job? Winder 3. Favourite Boss? Why? Peter 4. Describe Katunga Fresh? Good place to work.... 5. Favourite Day of the week? Friday 6. Describe a tomato? 7. Favourite holiday destination? Anywhere fishing, Love fishing. 8 . How often do you go to Melbourne? I am going next week. 9. Favourite way to relax? Drinking Beer. 10. How would you improve your workplace? All good, I think. 11. Early bird or night owl? Neither. 12. Describe yourself in 3 words. Kind, Friendly and a good person. 13. Favourite dessert or sweet? Apple Pie. 14. What month is your birthday? June 15. Three things you take away with you on holiday? Phone and money 16. What subject did you hate at school? Mathematics 17. What is your favourite drink? V.B. 18. Do you ever talk to yourself? No 19. Do you think 2021 will be a better year than 2020? Better year, I hope. 20.Will you get the COVID-19 vaccine? Yes See more

14.01.2022 910g tomatoes 1 red bell pepper 1 medium yellow onion 6 cloves garlic cup olive oil (120 mL)... kosher salt, to taste pepper, to taste 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon tomato paste 2 cups vegetable stock (480 mL) cup fresh basil leaves (20 g) Preheat the oven to 220C. Trim the stems and cores from the tomatoes, then roughly chop. Remove the seeds and ribs from the bell pepper and slice. Peel and quarter the onion. Smash and peel the garlic cloves. Add everything to a baking sheet and drizzle with the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Roast for 30 minutes, until the vegetables are browned on the edges and fragrant. Transfer the roasted vegetables to a slow cooker. Add the oregano, thyme, tomato paste, and vegetable stock. Cover and cook on high for 2 hours. Using an immersion blender or a standing blender, puree the soup until creamy. Stack and roll the basil leaves, then thinly slice. Add some to the soup and stir to incorporate. Ladle the warm soup into bowls and garnish with more basil. Enjoy!

13.01.2022 New Plants in the new greenhouse are growing nicely.

13.01.2022 Congratulations Rachel . This weeks employee of the week. 1 . How long have you worked at Katunga Fresh? 5 months 2. What is your job? Picker 3. Favourite Boss? Why? All of them are nice... 4. Describe Katunga Fresh? Well organised workplace. 5. Favourite Day of the week? Friday 6. What's your most favourite animal in the world? Dogs 7. If you could have dinner with any people from history, who would they be? My Gran, My Grandpa and Obama 8 . What did you want to do when you finish school? Police Officer 9. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Maybe starting a family 10. How would you improve your workplace? It is good, I think constantly improves 11. Melbourne has opened up to regional Victoria will you go there soon? I went to Melbourne on the weekend to visit my family. 12. Describe yourself in 3 words. Sarcastic, Loyal and hard working 13. If you could eat only one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? Sweets!! 14. Favourite Month and why? December, Christmas is family time. 15. How do you feel about putting pineapple on pizza? That is a BIG NO! from me 16. What was your favourite subject at school? Maths 17. What’s your favourite ice cream flavour? Ferrero Rocher, I had one on the weekend. 18. Do you ever talk to yourself? All the time, it is a sign of intelligence. 19. Which of the Seven Dwarfs is most like you? Doc and sneezy when I have hay fever 20. First thing you are going to do when social distancing is over? Go to a beach and have unlimited cocktails there. See more

13.01.2022 INGREDIENTS 200g sour cream or creme fraiche 2 tsp chopped thyme leaves, plus extra to serve 2 tsp Dijon mustard 150g cherry tomatoes, halved... 2 truss tomatoes, cut into wedges 6 smoky bacon rashers 6 eggs 2 tbs pure (thin) cream 2 tbs finely grated cheddar cheese CHEDDAR PASTRY 125g each plain and wholemeal flour 150g chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 100g cheddar cheese, coarsely grated 1 egg 1 tbs white vinegar METHOD 1. For the cheddar pastry, combine the flours, butter, cheddar and a pinch of salt in a food processor and pulse until combined, but still with small lumps of butter. Tip onto a work surface and make a well in the centre. 2. Combine the egg and vinegar in a bowl, mixing with a fork, then add to the well, gently incorporating into the dry ingredients until a rough dough forms. Lightly knead to form into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate to rest for 1 hour. 3. Roll out pastry on a lightly floured surface to a rough 30x40cm rectangle and line a 20x30cm baking tray, pressing into the corners. Trim so the edges overhang sides by about 2cm. Refrigerate until required. 4. Preheat the oven to 180C. Combine sour cream, thyme and mustard in a bowl, spread over base of the tart, then scatter tomatoes over the top, leaving six gaps (these gaps are where the eggs will fit). Tear the bacon into rough pieces and tuck around the tomatoes, then carefully crack an egg into each gap, being careful not to break the yolks. Drizzle over the cream, scatter with the cheddar and season, then gently fold in the overhanging pastry to form a rough border. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and the eggs are set. Serve the tart warm or at room temperature, scattered with extra thyme.

12.01.2022 Tomato Relish / Thermo cook Ingredients: 1 kilo fresh tomatoes, roughly chopped 375 gram Brown onions, quartered... 375 gram white sugar 125 gram water 50 gram EZY sauce 2 tbsp plain flour 1/2 tbsp dry mustard 1/2 tbsp curry powder 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground cloves Method: 1. Put quartered onions in the Supercook jar. Chop: 6 seconds, Speed 5, 0 C 2. Add the tomatoes. Chop: 10 seconds, Speed 5, 0 C 3. Add sugar, Ezy sauce, mustard, curry, cloves and salt Cook with the measuring cup OFF. Steaming basket on top of lid to stop splashes. Cook: 45 Minutes, Speed 1, 100 C 4. In a different bowl mix flour & water into a paste 5. Slowly add flour and water paste through top while the blades are spinning. Cook: 15 Minutes, Speed 1, 100 C 6. Bottle into sterilized jars while hot. Relish will keep for 12 months in sealed jars. Put in fridge once opened.

11.01.2022 Congratulations Jossan .. This weeks employee of the week! 1 . How long have you worked at Katunga Fresh? About 2 years 2. What is your job? Winder 3. Favourite Boss? Why? All of them. 4. Describe Katunga Fresh? Friendly place to work with great bosses.... 5. Favourite Day of the week? Wednesday as it is pay day and Friday last day of the working week. 6. What's your most favourite animal in the world? Dogs because they are loyal 7. If you could have dinner with any three people from history, who would they be? Michael Jordan, Paul Walker and Bryan Adams 8 . What did you want to be growing up? Not sure, it changed often. 9. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? I still want to be here at Katunga Fresh. 10. How would you improve your workplace? Already a great place, dont fix things that are good. 11. Are you worried about the border closer? Yes, we are stuck here in Victoria, a scary thought. 12. Describe yourself in 3 words. Hardworking, Productive, Helpful 13. If you could eat only one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? Rice Rice is Life! 14. Favourite Month and why? October- My birthday Month! 15. How do you feel about putting pineapple on pizza? I like it, I think it is really good. 16. What was your favourite subject at school? Maths 17. Whats your favourite ice cream flavour? All the flavours, I really like ice cream. 18. Do you ever talk to yourself? Sometimes I do. 19. Which of the Seven Dwarfs is most like you? Sleepy. 20. First thing you are going to do when social distancing is over? Play Basketball See more

11.01.2022 Congratulations Sarah for being awarded Employee of the month for August. Sarah describes herself as a little introverted, independent and happy person.

10.01.2022 Congratulations Marjory . Employee of the week 1 . How long have you worked at Katunga Fresh? 2 months 2. What is your job? Picker 3. Favourite Boss? Why? All of them... 4. Describe Katunga Fresh? Beautiful place to work with friendly co-workers. 5. Favourite Day of the week? Wednesday 6. Describe a tomato? Red, round, beautiful to look at, Cute. 7. Favourite holiday destination? Gold Coast 8 . How often do you go to Melbourne? Not very often 9. Favourite way to relax? Watching a movie 10. How would you improve your workplace? All good as it is. 11. Early bird or night owl? Night Owl 12. Describe yourself in 3 words. Happy, Friendly and Caring 13. Favourite dessert or sweet? Cakes 14. What month is your birthday? March 15. Three things you take away with you on holiday? Phone, food, camera 16. What subject did you hate at school? Maths 17. What is your favourite drink? Cola 18. Do you ever talk to yourself? Sometimes 19. Do you think 2021 will be a better year than 2020? I hope so. 20.Will you get the COVID-19 vaccine? Yes See more

10.01.2022 Congratulations Danny .. this weeks employee of the week! 1 . How long have you worked at Katunga Fresh? About 4 Years 2. What is your job? All rounder, at the moment I do more winding. 3. Favourite Boss? Why? Emiel! 4. Describe Katunga Fresh? Warm family Business... 5. Favourite Day of the week? Friday! 6. What's your most favourite animal in the world? Fish - I love fishing! 7. If you could have dinner with any three people from history, who would they be? Seiko, My mother and father. 8 . What did you want to be growing up? Fisherman every since Year seven 9. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? At least traveling some where in Australia for one month of the year and the other 11 months here I hope 10. How would you improve your workplace? Not Sure if anything needs changing. 11. Are you worried about the border closer? Yes, Limited Travel 12. Describe yourself in 3 words. Introvert, quiet, partner orientated. 13. If you could eat only one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? Chocolate 14. Favourite Month and why? November Sieko Birthday and our Anniversary. 15. How do you feel about putting pineapple on pizza? No I think not on Pizza 16. What was your favourite subject at school? Biology- I like animals 17. Whats your favourite ice cream flavour? Chocolate 18. Do you ever talk to yourself? When playing Video games. 19. Which of the Seven Dwarfs is most like you? Happy 20. First thing you are going to do when social distancing is over? Go fishing at the Mornington Peninsula See more

10.01.2022 Congratulations Cooper January's employee of the month. Cooper is a happy, friendly, caring person who enjoys eating cake, his favourite Boss Is Michelle.

10.01.2022 Tomato conserva bruschetta INGREDIENTS Tomato seeds and skin mixture (recipe below) Olive oil, to cover, plus extra to drizzle... 4 slices sourdough, grilled Dried chilli flakes, oregano and thyme, to serve TOMATO SEEDS AND SKIN MIXTURE 5kg ripe red tomatoes, washed, halved 500g onions, chopped 1 garlic bulb, cloves separated, peeled, bruised METHOD 1. To make tomato seeds and skin mixture, preheat oven to 180C. Grease 2 baking trays and line with baking paper. 2. Spread tomatoes, onion and garlic evenly across prepared trays, then season with 1 tbs salt flakes and 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Divide oil evenly between trays and toss to combine. Roast, swapping trays halfway, for 45 minutes or until tomatoes are blistered and onion has softened. Set aside to cool for 30 minutes, then stir through basil. 3. Pass tomato mixture through a mouli or nylon sieve into a bowl. Repeat several times, together with the seeds and skins, to extract as much juice as possible. Reserve tomato juice for use in passata or pasta sauces and collect any remaining seeds and skins to make the tomato conserva. 4. For the conserva bruschetta, preheat oven to 100C. Grease a large baking tray and line with baking paper. 5. Spread tomato seeds and skin mixture over prepared tray and roast for 1 hour 45 minutes or until slightly charred around the edges. 6. Transfer roasted seeds and skin to a bowl and, using a stick blender, whiz until smooth, then tightly pack into a sterilised jar. Cover with a 1cm-deep layer of oil and store, chilled, for up to 1 month. 7. To make bruschetta, spread tomato conserva onto grilled sourdough and drizzle with extra oil. Scatter with chilli flakes, oregano and thyme to serve.

09.01.2022 For your chance to win an apron and stubby holder get your entries in as the competition ends tomorrow at midday.

09.01.2022 What is better? Peter van den Goor Bloody Mary or Samuel Claus rice egg and tomatoes.

09.01.2022 Congratulations Reuben This weeks employee of the week. 1 . How long have you worked at Katunga Fresh? 2 Years 2. What is your job? Winder 3. Favourite Boss? Why? All of them 4. Describe Katunga Fresh? Busy, Happy , Friendly place... 5. Favourite Day of the week? Friday Early finish 6. What's your most favourite animal in the world? Have to be a dog 7. If you could have dinner with any people from history, who would they be? My grandparents 8 . What did you want to do when you finish school? Some type of Businessman 9. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Still here 10. How would you improve your workplace? All good, they are always making improvements here. 11. Are you worried about the border closer? Yes, because it feels like you are stuck in one place. 12. Describe yourself in 3 words. Happy, friendly and an introvert. 13. If you could eat only one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? Rice, you can make a variety of things with rice. 14. Favourite Month and why? February, my birth month 15. How do you feel about putting pineapple on pizza? Yes, I like it on a Hawaiian Pizza 16. What was your favourite subject at school? Not really sure what my favourite subject was. 17. What’s your favourite ice cream flavour? Chocolate! 18. Do you ever talk to yourself? Yes, all the time 19. Which of the Seven Dwarfs is most like you? Happy 20. First thing you are going to do when social distancing is over? Travel See more

07.01.2022 Isolation Motivation Fresh Virgin Mary or Bloody Mary. 1 kg fresh, ripe tomatoes... 1 small shallot Optional: 1 small fresh hot chile (green or red) 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (plus more to taste) Salt (to taste) Freshly ground black pepper (to taste) Hot sauce, chile sauce, or grated horseradish (to taste) Optional: 4 to 8 tablespoons vodka or gin (Omit for Virgin Mary) Garnish: fresh celery stalks or pickled green beans Gather the ingredients. Roughly chop the tomatoes, shallot, and chile (if using). In a blender or food processor, whirl them until smooth, at least 1 minute to get everything puréed. Do this in batches if necessary. Run the pureed mixture through a sieve or food mill for a smoother texture. Add the lemon juice. Stir to combine, and add salt, pepper, hot sauce or horseradish, and more lemon juice (or anything else!) to taste. Tasting is key to end up with a cocktail that meets your ideal version of a Bloody Mary. Cover and chill the spiced-up tomato juice mixture until cold, at least an hour and up to two days. Pour the juice into 2 to 4 glasses, add 2 tablespoons (or more, no judgment here!) vodka or gin into each glass, if you like, and stir to combine. Garnish with celery stalk and/or pickled green beans.

05.01.2022 Congratulations Luisa . Employee of the week 1 . How long have you worked at Katunga Fresh? About 3 or more Years 2. What is your job? Packer 3. Favourite Boss? Why? All of them are good people 4. Describe Katunga Fresh? A Busy Place... 5. Favourite Day of the week? Friday, get to go home early 6. What's your most favourite animal in the world? Dogs 7. If you could have dinner with any people from history, who would they be? My Grandmother. 8 . What did you want to do when you finish school? Speech Pathologist 9. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Not sure, it always changes. 10. How would you improve your workplace? All good, it constantly improves. 11. Melbourne will open up on the 9th November, will you travel to there soon? Not wanting to go to Melbourne unless it is to the airport. 12. Describe yourself in 3 words. Happy, Friendly and scares easily. 13. If you could eat only one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? Pasta 14. Favourite Month and why? July as it is my Birth month. I know it is winter here but in Germany it is Summer 15. How do you feel about putting pineapple on pizza? No it is GROSS! 16. What was your favourite subject at school? Didn’t really like school but if I had to choose it would be English because it was fun. 17. What’s your favourite ice cream flavour? Rum and Raisin 18. Do you ever talk to yourself? All the time. 19. Which of the Seven Dwarfs is most like you? All of them a little but definitely Sneezy at work. 20. First thing you are going to do when social distancing is over? Haven’t thought about it really. See more

05.01.2022 HOW TO MAKE SUN-DRIED TOMATOES IN THE OVEN: To make sun-dried tomatoes in the oven, simply Prep your tomatoes. Super simple just slice the tomatoes in half lengthwise*, spread them out in an even layer cut-side-up on a parchment-covered baking sheet, then season with salt. Slow roast. Now comes the patient part the tomatoes will need to slow-roast in the oven for about 2.5 to 3.5 hours at low heat (250F), or until they reach your desired level of dryness. You dont nee...d to flip or rotate the tomatoes during this time, but I do recommend keeping an eye on them near the end to ensure that they do not burn. Serve or store. Then once your tomatoes are done, theyre ready to serve or add to a recipe right away! Or see below for storage instructions. See more

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05.01.2022 Tomato Sauce makes 1 lt 2.5kg ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped 2 large onions, coarsely chopped... 10 whole cloves 10 whole allspice berries 1 tablespoon sweet paprika 1 clove garlic, sliced 1/2 cinnamon stick 2 tablespoons salt 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 cups (clear) white malt vinegar Place tomato, onion, cloves, berries, paprika, garlic, cinnamon and salt in a large saucepan over medium heat. Bring to the boil. Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour or until the tomato breaks down and is tender. Step 2 Add the sugar and vinegar. Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for a further hour and 15 minutes or until mixture reduces, thickens and is of a saucy consistency. Adjust seasoning. Step 3 Strain mixture through a coarse sieve into a large bowl, in batches, pressing down strongly to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard solids. Pour hot mixture into sterilised bottles. Seal. Store in a cool, dark place until ready to use. Once opened, store in the fridge.

04.01.2022 Christmas Salads. What is your favourite salad for Christmas? Here is one of ours.... tomato salad with basil and parmesan croutons. 6 ripe tomatoes 1/2 cup basil leaves 4 slices bread... 5 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, finely grated 2 tablespoons lemon juice 5 tablespoons olive oil 1 level teaspoon sea salt 1 level teaspoon pepper Preheat oven to 200C. 2 Tear the bread into bite size chunks and place in a bowl, add oil and parmesan, toss to combine. Spread bread onto baking tray and bake for 10 minutes or until golden and crisp. Set aside to cool. 3 In a small glass jar, combine lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper. Screw on lid and shake well to combine. 4 Slice each tomato into quarters, halve the grape tomatoes and tear the basil leaves into small pieces. 5 Place tomatoes and basil on to a serving platter, top with croutons and drizzle with dressing.

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03.01.2022 This weeks employee of the week is Sarah. Sarah requested not to have her picture taken. 1 . How long have you worked at Katunga Fresh? About 2 years... 2. What is your job? All rounder 3. Favourite Boss? Why? All of them are good bosses 4. Describe Katunga Fresh? Nice Friendly place to work with advancing technology. 5. Favourite Day of the week? Friday early finish 6. What's your most favourite animal in the world? Dog 7. If you could have dinner with any three people from history, who would they be? My best friend, my grandfather and my grandmother, 8 . What did you want to be growing up? Business Woman 9. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Having my own farm business - crops 10. How would you improve your workplace? All good at the moment, theyre are always improving the things around here. 11. Are you worried about the border closer? Yes of course, Victoria is a hot Spot. 12. Describe yourself in 3 words. Independent, Friendly and a little introverted. 13. If you could eat only one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? Banana 14. Favourite Month and why? October my birthday month 15. How do you feel about putting pineapple on pizza? Yes I love it, my favourite pizza is Hawaiian. 16. What was your favourite subject at school? Physics Science 17. Whats your favourite ice cream flavour? Mango 18. Do you ever talk to yourself? Yes!! 19. Which of the Seven Dwarfs is most like you? Happy 20. First thing you are going to do when social distancing is over? Hang out with friends probably getting into troublelol See more

03.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who entered our little giveaway competition. And the winner is ... @Oliver Small See more

03.01.2022 Congratulations Melinda Employee of the week 1 . How long have you worked at Katunga Fresh? 7 months 2. What is your job? Picker 3. Favourite Boss? Why? All of them... 4. Describe Katunga Fresh? Nice place to work. 5. Favourite Day of the week? Wednesday 6. What's your most favourite animal in the world? Dog 7. If you could have dinner with any people from history, who would they be? My father 8 . What did you want to do when you finish school? Nurse 9. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Still living here. 10. How would you improve your workplace? They constantly making improvements. 11. Are you worried about the border closer? Not really 12. Describe yourself in 3 words. Simple, honest and humble. 13. If you could eat only one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? Rice 14. Favourite Month and why? March, Birthday month 15. How do you feel about putting pineapple on pizza? I like it. It is nice. 16. What was your favourite subject at school? Science 17. What’s your favourite ice cream flavour? Vanilla 18. Do you ever talk to yourself? Yes often 19. Which of the Seven Dwarfs is most like you? Happy 20. First thing you are going to do when social distancing is over? Go out with my husband. See more

02.01.2022 Congratulations Sherry . Employee of the week! 1 . How long have you worked at Katunga Fresh? About six months 2. What is your job? Picker 3. Favourite Boss? Why? Michelle... 4. Describe Katunga Fresh? A Good place to work. 5. Favourite Day of the week? Friday! 6. What's your most favourite animal in the world? Dog 7. If you could have dinner with any three people from history, who would they be? Michael Jackson, Michael Jordan and Jasper 8 . What did you want to be growing up? Not sure 9. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Travelling 10. How would you improve your workplace? All good no need to fix anything. 11. Are you worried about the border closer? Yes. 12. Describe yourself in 3 words. Shy, friendly and Happy 13. If you could eat only one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? Rice 14. Favourite Month and why? February it is my birthday month. 15. How do you feel about putting pineapple on pizza? Yes, I like it! 16. What was your favourite subject at school? Arts 17. Whats your favourite ice cream flavour? Chocolate 18. Do you ever talk to yourself? Yes 19. Which of the Seven Dwarfs is most like you? Happy 20. First thing you are going to do when social distancing is over? Travel to Germany See more

02.01.2022 Congratulations Sean! .. This weeks employee of the week 1 . How long have you worked at Katunga Fresh? 4 plus years 2. What is your job? Winder 3. Favourite Boss? Why? Peterall of them are Ok! 4. Describe Katunga Fresh? Pleasant place to work, friendly, nice and warm at times.... 5. Favourite Day of the week? P.O.E.T.S Day! Friday! 6. What's your most favourite animal in the world? Crow! Loved the movie! 7. If you could have dinner with any three people from history, who would they be? Julius Caesar, Nicola Tesla, Hitler. 8 . What did you want to be growing up? Police Officer or in the Navy! 9. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Buying a house and still working here. 10. How would you improve your workplace? Dont think I could, but maybe people who work here could use parking lessons. 11. Are you worried about the border closer? To an extent. 12. Describe yourself in 3 words. Artistic, Expressive and indecisive. 13. If you could eat only one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? Rice, very versalite. 14. Favourite Month and why? December, Close to the end of the year. Hopefully 2021 will be a better year. 15. How do you feel about putting pineapple on pizza? Yes love pineapple on pizza, Pizza can have many different things on it. 16. What was your favourite subject at school? Woodwork, metalwork 17. Whats your favourite ice cream flavour? Mango 18. Do you ever talk to yourself? All the time! 19. Which of the Seven Dwarfs is most like you? Grumpy he always sounds grumpy but has a heart of gold 20. First thing you are going to do when social distancing is over? Play dungeons and Dragons with my friends. See more

01.01.2022 Homemade tomato Juice INGREDIENTS 2kg fresh very ripe tomatoes 1 cups celery with leaves, roughly cut up... 2 cups chopped onion 1 cup Italian flat leaf parsley including stems 1 orange bell pepper cut into chunks cup carrot roughly cut 1 cup fresh baby spinach 2 teaspoons kosher salt teaspoon sriracha or tabasco 1 cup vegetable broth 3 tablespoons fresh mint 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon fresh thyme 1 small knob fresh ginger peeled (about one inch) 1 small beet peeled and roughly cut (about cup) cup sugar INSTRUCTIONS Core and remove stems from the tomatoes and cut into quarters. Place all ingredients into a large pot, cover and bring to a boil and cook on a low boil for ten minutes. Remove cover and push everything down to submerge and set to a medium simmer. Simmer for 25 minutes uncovered, then remove from the heat and cool slightly. Using a food mill (see here or here), press everything through the mill. Pour remaining liquid in with milled vegetables. Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or sieve placed over a large enough bowl to collect the juice. Refrigerate the juice until chilled then serve! This tomato juice will stay fresh refrigerated for up to a week. Leftovers may be frozen in zipper seal bags.

01.01.2022 Congratulations Hugh .. Employee of the week 1 . How long have you worked at Katunga Fresh? About 4 months 2. What is your job? Picker 3. Favourite Boss? Why? Kegan... 4. Describe Katunga Fresh? Friendly organized place to work 5. Favourite Day of the week? Friday POETS Day 6. What's your most favourite animal in the world? Monkeys 7. If you could have dinner with any three people from history, who would they be? Michael Jackson, Winston Churchill, James Bond 8 . What did you want to be growing up? Solider 9. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Not real sure. 10. How would you improve your workplace? Perfect the way it is 11. Are you worried about the border closer? Yes, being stuck. 12. Describe yourself in 3 words. Hard working person 13. If you could eat only one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? Ice cream 14. Favourite Month and why? September, birthday Month 15. How do you feel about putting pineapple on pizza? Definitely NO! 16. What was your favourite subject at school? Woodwork 17. Whats your favourite ice cream flavour? Chocolate!! 18. Do you ever talk to yourself? All the time 19. Which of the Seven Dwarfs is most like you? Happy 20. First thing you are going to do when social distancing is over? Resume travelling. See more

01.01.2022 Once again we are in lockdown ... perfect time to get your tomato sauces etc happening again. To preserve that fresh summer flavour get creative, think: slow-roasted tomatoes, homemade, sauce, cocktails, and more. Tomato Conserva. ... Homemade Tomato Ketchup. ... Tomato Salsa. ...... Gazpacho. ... Tomato Jam. ... Raw, Fresh Tomato Sauce. ... Tomato Purée. ... Slow-Roasted Tomatoes. Thermomix or old school! What will you create?