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24.01.2022 Literally the most versatile fruit in the world

23.01.2022 Leftover or sad veggies that got forgotten in the bottom of the crisper? Slice them into long strips, roast in the oven on high for 15 minutes. Whip up a vinegar and oil mix of 2 parts white wine vinegar and 1 part oil. Add in a tablespoon of caster sugar and pinch of salt and heat in a saucepan for a few minutes until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is warm. ... Pop your veggies in a jar with a bunch of aromatics and pour over the vinegar mix. Leave to cool and then then refrigerate. We used eggplant and zucchini, plus a few rogue asparagus spears for this and added some mustard seeds, nigella seeds, fresh oregano, and a few cloves of garlic. Extra tip: the garlic can be used once the veggies are eaten. Dice it and sauté some mushrooms with it . Use the vinegar mix as a salad dressing once too!

21.01.2022 There’s something so wonderful about an advent calendar. Counting down to such a special day to so many people for different reasons. This year it’s much more significant. We all deserve a little indulgence.

20.01.2022 A new-season organic Granny Smith apple a day keeps the doctor away

17.01.2022 Coconut water. Not only is it great to restore lost electrolytes after exercising but it’s delicious! Adding coconut water to a smoothie really takes it up a notch. It’s loaded with potassium, calcium, magnesium, and antioxidants. ... C Coconut Water is on special this week too!

16.01.2022 Mornington Peninsula, we are coming! Elwood & Hawthorn's famous Village Grocer has officially expanded and is delivering all over the Mornington Peninsula. We source conventional & organic products from local growers, farmers & suppliers. We hand select produce every morning, our personal shoppers then pack up your order, then send it on it's way to you!... Head to our website and type in your postcode to check we deliver to your area. https://theleafstore.com.au/

16.01.2022 How fun are pizza nights? Get a heap of ingredients, lay out a bunch of bases and everyone makes their pizza to their own tastes. Regardless of whether you eat gluten, these bases are out of this world! They crisp up to perfection and are smooth and doughy. Keep a bag in the freezer and whip them out to thaw whenever you're craving a pizza. Another handy item to keep in the fridge is a tube of @globalorganicsau tomato paste. How many times have you opened a jar of tomato pa...ste, used half of it, and then returned a few weeks later to a moldy jar? That doesn't happen with a tube! What are your go-to toppings? @ardorglutenfree

14.01.2022 Sunny Saturdays alfresco Tip: add rosemary or thyme to your aperol spritz for a herby hit

13.01.2022 @koji_and_co miso are utterly superior. Second to none. Combine their miso with some @chillioilmix and butter to create scrambled eggs out of this world! 20% off Hiyoku & Koku until Thursday!

11.01.2022 Hello and welcome to today's market report. While Leon is having a well deserved break, we thought we'd get the team from Elwood and Hawthorn to share their hot pics for the week ahead and what produce they are absolutely loving. Craig is loving the Satsuma plums which are new in this weekend. They will be on special in trays so keep an eye out for them. Leo is really into the organic white peaches which are sweet and perfect, also priced really well right now ... Christie is all about the medley cherry tomatoes Christina is into BBQ'd corn with heaps of south american spices like smoked paprika, nutmeg, coriander seeds, and plenty of butter! AJ just loves watercress Ebony & Anna are clearly VERY enthusiastic about mangoes right now which won't be as abundant around for much longer so grab them while you can. Sienna is mad for organic blueberries Maeve can’t get enough organic strawberries Over in hawthorn, Laurence is loving the sugar plums, super sweet sms tasty! Charlotte simply adores the new season clingstone peaches Xavier thinks that the red grapes are absolutely unmissable! Have fun-filled weekend everyone!

11.01.2022 We are always trying to do our bit to prevent food waste and encourage people to use as much of the plant as possible. These little golf ball carrots we have from @ramarrofarm are the perfect opportunity to get creative. First, roast up the carrots in a bit of honey and oil. ... Then wash and pop the carrot tops in a blender with whatever herbs you have lying around (we used parsley). Add in either cashews or pine nuts, a generous glug of olive oil, squeeze of lemon juice and some salt & pepper. You’ll end up with an extremely tasty and versatile pesto that can be added to so many dishes or turned into a dip. See more

10.01.2022 We are completely and utterly OBSESSED with these parsnip latkes by @aliceinframes from her divine cookbook @inpraiseofveg There are a few brilliant little tips for this recipe (and hundreds like it scattered throughout the cookbook). First tip: when you drain the potato and parsnip in a muslin cloth, let the juice sit for a few minutes and then tip it out. what is left at the bottom of the bowl is potato starch. The divine substance that helps glue the patties together wit...h the egg and flour. Second tip: sometimes when you use standard flour, the mix can get a little rubbery. Using gluten-free flour completely prevents that - YAY! The biggest issue you will likely find when cooking this recipe is that by the time you are finished cooking the last latke, there probably won't be any left. No matter how many times you double the recipe for bigger batches, you will not have any left. But you will be full and happy!

10.01.2022 We are in love with these divine zucchini flowers! They are picked at night, brought straight into the market and then we have them in-store a few hours later. Don't forget about the amazing local mixed mushroom punnets for the Yarra Valley. ... The flush of cucumbers keeps giving! Local Lebanese & continenal cucumbers are priced well and tasting phenomenal. You are all loving these lovely mini organic watermelon, such a perfect snack! If you're a mango lover, do not miss these incredible Kensington Pride mangoes from Katherine in the NT. White dragon fruit is in from QLD, and is the perfect addition to a smoothie or just for eating as it is. We have been so lucky with price, quality and size of pineapples over the last few months. We now have these lovely little pineapples in that are incredibly sweet! They might look a little green on the outside but don't be fooled, they are ripe and ready. We've had yet another flush of asparagus but not for much longer. The season will dry up soon and prices will increase so take advantage now. Australian garlic is great right now! Do keep them in the fridge to help them cure a little more but they've got a lovely flavour. Yet another variety that is flushing right now, is eggplant! On special and tasting perfect. Everyone loved the little tomato seedlings from @ramarrofarms so we've got in more varieties for you! Padron peppers & eggplant seedlings. It's the perfect time to be planting them so get your hands dirty and have some fun! Have an fruitful weekend everyone!

09.01.2022 Overnight Yoghurt Cheese! So easy to make. Just grab yourself some plain @schulzorganicdairy yoghurt, some preserved lemons and a bunch of herbs and spices of your choosing (sumac, garlic, thyme and chilli flakes are a great combo) Fry off the aromatics, let cool and then mix into your yoghurt. ... Pour the yoghurt into a muslin cloth over a sieve and strain overnight (you can use an elastic band to strap the cloth onto a wooden spoon that will hang above a bowl or large pot). Discard or use the whey in other cooking. The next day you will have a thick, creamy cheese to use in salads or simply to spread on a thick slice of bread. Let us know how you go!

07.01.2022 Eating the rainbow has never tasted so good

04.01.2022 Who’s doing what? Comment with the emoji that best sums up what you are up to in January Cutting carbs Juice cleanse Cutting fat... Going Veg/Vegan No booze Not changing a thing Image by Amy Shamblen Creative