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December 30 2015 Food wise
The Great Australian Cookbook - Out Now! Read the rest...
Maggie’s Kitchen Diary
Merry Christmas
December 25 2015 Food wise
“I hope that everyone has the chance of spending Christmas with their family or close friends; people they love. To share your table, whether it's simply offered, or simply extravagant, isn’t the point; it's about bringing people together. I wish every one of you a Happy Christmas and a strongly lived New Year.” - Maggie Read the rest...
12 Days of Christmas
December 24 2015 Food wise
I often say that in coming to the Barossa, I truly learnt to live by the rhythm of the seasons, and Christmastime is no exception. Apricots are the first of the stone fruit to ripen in our orchard. Whilst an early season can mean apricots needing to be picked a week or two before Christmas, the onset of apricot season is usually heralded by Christmas Day itself. Either way, we’re always guaranteed of having at least some fresh apricots ready to enjoy over the festive season. Perfect timing! What fresh fruit do you look forward to most across the festive season? Read the rest...
12 Days of Christmas
December 23 2015 Food wise
From my earliest memories, Christmas has always been a real time of celebration for my family. When I was really little it was all about the presents, even so, going back as far as when I was five or six years old, the really special memories are of food. The first Christmas feast I clearly recall centred on the icebox on our back verandah working overtime in its attempt to keep the drinks cold, let alone the food. From then on Christmas meant a groaning table topped with the ham and goose, plus chooks from our backyard. Gathered around the table would be our family, as well as friends without families of their own, who were warmly welcomed. What do you have planned for your Christmas menu? Read the rest...
