Making jam is surely one of the most revered, and sometimes
elusive, accomplishments in a country cook’s skill set; all that chat about brix and pectin levels, a good set versus a bad, and what constitutes a bright fruit colour, are important parts of the story. When produce is picked at its peak, all that needs be done is to let the flavour of the fruit be the star. Maggie simply follows the tradition set down by each growing season to bring out the concentration of old-fashioned flavour we all remember. Read the rest...
May 31 2015
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Maggie is preparing for a beautiful luncheon at Merricks General Wine Store today, in conjunction with her latest book release Maggie Beer's Winter Harvest Recipes. Read the rest...
The Maggie Beer Foundation was established in May 2014 with one purpose - to improve the food experience for everyone in aged care. Of course though the purpose seems simple, the implications, the needs, the opportunities, the reasons, the difficulties and the resolve present a rich recipe; and for that we need the help of many committed people who will follow us on the journey... Read the rest...
The excitement of Maggie appearing on Masterchef never wanes for us here at the Farm Shop, so in celebration of Maggie popping up on yet another episode, here’s a Verjuice-full menu to make Maggie’s most famous ingredient the star of all 3 courses… Read the rest...
For any keen homecook scouting out tonight’s dinner options online, an ipad has become a virtual essential for recipe browsing and space efficient reading in the kitchen. And where there’s an ipad amongst the ingredients and wooden spoons on your kitchen bench, it makes sense to have an ipad holder to further aid easy reference of your favourite recipe. Especially when said ipad holder is in the shape of a chopping board! Read the rest...
