Tag Archives: Capital Region Farmers Market

Rhubarb slice

This recipe is based on my Nan’s raspberry shortcake. That recipe is from her CWA cookbook and includes a layer of raspberry jam. I’ve swapped it out for fresh rhubarb and replaced the coconut in the topping with almond meal. … Continue reading

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Cooking for a year without a cent spent at Coles or Woolworths

I don’t much go into New Year’s resolutions, but this time last year a friend of mine suggested I resolve to not spend a single dollar at Coles or Woolworths for the entire year. Given my view of the practices … Continue reading

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$100 Christmas challenge at the Capital Region Farmers Market

Imagine my excitement to be offered a chance to participate in a $100 Christmas challenge at my beloved Capital Region Farmers Market, Canberra! Sometimes people think that shopping at the market is too expensive. Well, I normally spend $50 per … Continue reading

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Beef ribs with Worcestershire sauce

I was shopping for beef at my usual place, Gilmore Braes Heritage Beef at the Capital Region Farmers Market, and came across a lovely set of ribs taken from the Scotch. I have to say, they looked pretty damned special … Continue reading

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Goat tacos

Goat is a very sustainable meat. Goats are browsers, rather than grazers like cows, they don’t tear out root systems and deplete the soil of nutrient rich grasses when feeding. Goats turn weeds into meat. Studies have shown goat diet … Continue reading

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Black snapper and tabbouleh pita

  I am very glad there’s a new seafood stall at the Capital Region Farmers Market. Narooma Seafood Direct are a family operation. They own a boat and catch fish. Now they also bring it to Canberra and sell it … Continue reading

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Moroccan goat wraps

This is a Moroccan inspired dish. It’s not traditional, but I’d be happy to hear your thoughts on how authentic it is. I found some wild goat meat for sale at the Capital Region Farmers Market and bought a shoulder … Continue reading

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Tempura mushrooms

My family are Tasmanian. Every new year in Hobart there is a festival called The Taste of Tasmania with stalls selling food made with delicious local produce. There’s beer and wine too. It was many years ago, when the business … Continue reading

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Rhubarb crumble

I saw the most beautiful bunches of rhubarb for sale at Windellama Organics at the Capital Region Farmers Market on the weekend. I simply had to buy one for use In my belated Father’s Day celebrations. I decided to make … Continue reading

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Beef tacos

I’ve had this chuck steak in the freezer for a while now. When I saw the lovely radishes on sale at Windellama Organics at the Capital Region Farmers Market on Saturday, I had to buy them and make beef tacos. … Continue reading

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